HM Treasury
- Date 5 October 2023
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35: Not upheld, FOI 43: Not upheld
The complainant made a request to HM Treasury (HMT) for information relating to a meeting between HMT and Binance. HMT refused to provide some of the requested information, citing sections 35(1)(a) (formulation and development of government policy, 40(2) (personal data of third parties) and 43(2) (commercial interests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that HMT has correctly relied on sections 35(1)(a) and 43(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken. Information Tribunal FTT EA/2023/0445 under appeal.