National Archives
- Date 27 June 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 17: Upheld, FOI 36(2)(b): Not upheld, FOI 36(2)(c): Not upheld
The complainant has requested TNA to disclose a paper circulated at an Executive Team meeting in April 2023 which concerns both Reclosure and Risk and Reclosure and Enquiries. TNA disclosed some information but withheld the remainder citing sections 36(2)(b) and (c) of FOIA, which concern prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs. The Commissioner’s decision is that TNA is entitled to rely on sections 36(2)(b) and (c) of FOIA. He has however recorded a breach of section 17(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require further steps.