HM Treasury
- Date 8 August 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35(1)(a): Not upheld
The complainant requested from HM Treasury (HMT) information relating to Griffith cryptocurrency engagement. HMT released some of the information requested but withheld the remaining information under sections 35(1)(a) (government policy), 35(1)(d) (the operation of any Ministerial office), 40(2) (third party personal data) and 43(2) (commercial interests) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that HMT was entitled to rely on section 35(1)(a) of FOI to withhold the information requested. Therefore, he does not require HMT to take any steps as a result of this decision.