HM Treasury
- Date 22 May 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to VAT in respect of public charging for electric vehicles. His Majesty’s Treasury (“HMT”) refused to disclose what it held within the scope of the request and cited section 35(1)(a) – formulation/development of government policy – as its basis for doing so. The Commissioner’s decision is that HMT is entitled to rely on section 35(1)(a) as its basis for withholding the information in question. The Commissioner does not require further steps.