HM Treasury
- Date 30 July 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35(1): Not upheld
The complainant made a request for information relating to the consultation on the ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) scheme from HM Treasury (HMT). HMT refused to disclose the requested information, on the basis of section 35(1)(a) (the exemption for the formulation or development of government policy) and section 43(2) (commercial interests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that HMT was entitled to withhold the requested information, under section 35(1)(a) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require further steps.