Department of Health and Social Care
- Date 1 November 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35(1)(a): Not upheld
The complainant has requested the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to disclose the ‘internal ways-of working review’ mentioned by Lord Bethell in Parliament. The DHSC refused to disclose the requested information citing section 35(1)(a) of FOIA. During the Commissioner’s investigation the DHSC confirmed that it was now willing to disclose the requested information to the complainant. But despite various communications the Commissioner was unable to get the DHSC to confirm when this would be done. The Commissioner requires the DHSC to disclose the requested information to the complainant within the statutory timeframe outlined in his notice. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2022/0396 consent order.