Department for Transport
- Date 18 April 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 21: Upheld, FOI 35(1)(a): Not upheld
The complainant has requested the Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) from the Department for Transport (DfT) associated with its proposal to change rail ticket offices. The DfT refused to provide the information citing sections 35(1)(a), 43(2) and 21(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DfT was entitled to withhold the requested information, under section 35(1)(a) of FOIA. He has found that section 21 is not engaged. The Commissioner does not require further steps.