Department of Health and Social Care
- Date 8 June 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) information regarding the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the DHSC was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) (cost limit) 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. First-tier tribunal (General Regulatory chamber) information rights appeal EA/2022/0147 under appeal.