Department for International Trade
- Date 21 February 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 24: Not upheld, FOI 35: Not upheld, FOI 40: Not upheld, FOI 43: Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to two meetings between Lord Grimstone, Minister of State and L3Harris. The Department for International Trade (DIT) disclosed some information and refused to disclose the remainder, citing sections 24(1) (national security), 27(1)(a) (international relations), 29(1) (the economy), 35(1)(a) (government policy), 40(2) (personal data), 41(1) (information provided in confidence), and 43(2) (commercial interests). The Commissioner’s decision is that DIT was entitled to rely on the exemptions at sections 24(1), 35(1)(a), 40(2) and 43(2) in respect of the withheld information. No steps are required.