Department for Education
- Date 18 October 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 43(2): Not upheld
The complainant has requested from the Department for Education (DfE) the day rates for consultants working on the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and AP (Alternative Provision) Change programme. The DfE refused to provide the information, citing section 43(2) of FOIA – commercial interests, section 41(1) of FOIA – information provided in confidence and section 40(2) of FOIA – personal information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DfE correctly withheld the requested information under section 43(2) and that the public interest favours maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not require further steps.