NHS England
- Date 14 August 2023
- Sector Health
- Decision(s) FOI 10: Upheld, FOI 36(2)(b)(ii): Not upheld
The complainant has requested correspondence between NHSE staff and the National Advisor for LGBT Health. NHS England disclosed some information but also withheld information under section 36(2)(b)(ii) (prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs). The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information engages section 36(2)(b)(ii) and the public interest lies in maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not require further steps. First-tier tribunal (General Regulatory chamber) information rights appeal EA/2023/0393 under appeal.