Department of Health and Social Care

The complainant has requested information relating to the cost of lateral flow devices (LFD). The DHSC is withholding the requested information under section 43(2) (commercial interests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 43(2) is not engaged and therefore the DHSC is not entitled to withhold the information. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Disclose the requested information.