Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
- Date 28 February 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 43(2): Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) about the initial budget and costs breakdown allocated for HM King Charles III coronation event. DCMS refused to provide the information initially, withholding it under section 22 (Information intended for future publication) of FOIA and later relying on section 43 (Commercial interests).
The Commissioner’s decision is that DCMS was entitled to rely on section 43(2) to refuse information within the scope of the request.
The Commissioner does not require further steps from DCMS in relation to this complaint.