NHS England
- Date 24 January 2023
- Sector Health
- Decision(s) FOI 10: Upheld, FOI 12: Not upheld
The complainant has requested NHS England to disclose information relating to the closure of pharmacies between 1st January 2022 and 31st March 2022. NHS England refused to comply with the request, citing section 12 of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that NHS England is entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12 of FOIA. He has however recorded a breach of section 10 of FOIA, as NHS England failed to respond to the complainant’s request within 20 working days of receipt. The Commissioner does not require any further action to be taken.