Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Date 3 October 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (“the FCDO”) relating to details of Black firsts that have been recognised by the department. The FCDO refused to comply with the request citing section 12 (cost limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the FCDO was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that FCDO complied with its obligations under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the FCDO to take any steps.