Secretary of State for Defence (Ministry of Defence)

The complainant requested information regarding the issue of a new Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) by The Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC). The Ministry of Defence (MOD) refused the request citing section 12 (cost of compliance) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MOD was entitled to rely on section 12 in response to the request. It has also complied with its duty to provide advice and assistance in line with the requirements of section 16 of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require any steps as a result of this decision.