Cabinet Office
- Date 11 September 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(2): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information from the Cabinet Office in relation to a specific company and awards of legal costs within each financial year starting from 2017/18. The Cabinet Office cited section 12(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on section 12(2) to refuse the request, and that it complied with its obligations under section 16(1) of FOIA to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the Cabinet Office to take any steps as a result of this decision notice.