Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
- Date 27 June 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Upheld
The complainant has requested from the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland (OSSS), copies of Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack’s minister diaries from 1 December 2019 to 13 April 2021. The Commissioner’s decision is that the OSSS has correctly refused the request under section 12(1) of FOIA – exceeds appropriate limit. However, the OSSS failed to fulfil its duty under section 16 of FOIA to provide advice and assistance to the complainant. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Provide advice and assistance to the complainant to assist in them submitting a refined request.