Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The complainant requested a copy of a report assessing the risks associated with ‘volumetric’ modular construction. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (the MHCLG) refused the request citing regulation 12(4)(d) (material which is still in the course of completion). The Commissioner’s decision is that the MHCLG was not entitled to rely on regulation 12(4)(d) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner requires the MHCLG to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Disclose a copy of the requested report to the complainant.