Department of Health and Social Care
- Date 18 May 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) relating to a SARS contingency plan. The DHSC refused to comply with the request citing section 12(1) (cost limit) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DHSC was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of the FOIA. He also finds that the DHSC met its obligations under section 16(1) of the FOIA to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the DHSC to take any steps.