Homes and Communities Agency (Homes England)
- Date 28 January 2025
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 1(1): Upheld, FOI 10(1): Upheld, FOI 11: Not upheld, FOI 16(1): Not upheld, FOI 43(2): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about the Help To Buy: Equity Loan scheme. Homes England (HE) disclosed some information and has withheld the remainder under sections 40(2) and 43(2) of FOIA, which concern personal data and commercial interests, respectively. The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, HE holds no further relevant information but breached section 1(1) and 10(1) because it didn’t communicate all the non-exempt information it holds within the statutory period. The Commissioner has also decided that HE correctly applied section 43(2) to information it has withheld. Finally, HE has complied with its obligations under section 11(1) and 16(1) of FOIA, which concern the means of communication and advice and assistance. It’s not necessary for HE to take any further steps.