HM Treasury
- Date 16 May 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 43(2): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information from HM Treasury (“HMT”) regarding the cost to the taxpayer from the 10 year deal with Moderna. HMT withheld the information, citing section 43(2) of FOIA – commercial interests. The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information engages section 43(2) and that the public interest lies in maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not requires any steps to be taken as a result of this decision notice.