Cabinet Office
- Date 29 June 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(2): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to a chemical factory in Rabta, Libya. The Cabinet Office cited section 12(2) (cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit) of FOIA to neither confirm nor deny that it holds information within the scope of the request.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on section 12(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that the Cabinet Office met its obligations under section 16 of FOIA by providing appropriate advice and assistance.
The Commissioner does not require the Cabinet Office to take any further steps on this matter.