Cabinet Office
- Date 13 March 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 36(2)(c): Not upheld
The complainant has requested from the Cabinet Office a copy of any Propriety and Ethics Team assessments or guidance relating to Peter Bone’s appointment as Deputy Leader of the House of Commons. The Cabinet Office relied on section 36(2)(c) FOIA (effective conduct of public affairs) and section 40(2) FOIA (third party personal information) to withhold the information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on section 36(2)(c) FOIA to withhold the information. The Commissioner does not require the Cabinet Office to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.