Department for Transport

The complainant has requested from the Department for Transport (DfT) the background analysis undertaken in terms of price elasticity that informed the announcements on rail fare increases on two specific dates. The DfT refused to provide the information citing section 41(1) FOIA – information provided in confidence. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DfT was correct in relying on section 41(1) FOIA. The Commissioner does not require the DfT to take any steps.