Department of Health and Social Care
- Date 14 March 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 21: Upheld, FOI 43(2): Not upheld
The complainant requested a document that was about to be placed in the public domain - the impact assessment into the cost effectiveness of the COVID-19 autumn 2023 vaccination programme . The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) refused to provide the requested information, citing sections 21(1) of FOIA and 43(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 21(1) is not engaged but that section 43(2) is engaged regarding the withheld information and the public interest favours non-disclosure. The Commissioner does not require further steps.