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Home Office

  • Date 16 May 2023
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld

The complainant requested information about passenger volumes and staffing levels at Heathrow Airport on a given date. The Home Office ultimately refused to provide the requested information, citing section 12(1) (cost of compliance) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office has properly relied on section 12(1) of FOIA. It also met its advice and assistance obligations under section 16 of FOIA. No steps are required as a result of this notice.
Keywords: Border control