Cabinet Office
- Date 3 October 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(2): Upheld
The complainant has requested information about the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. The Cabinet Office refused to comply with the request, citing section 12 (cost limit) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Cabinet Office was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that the Cabinet Office complied with its obligations under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require further steps.