General Medical Council
- Date 6 January 2026
- Sector Health, Regulators
- Decision(s) FOI 36(2)(b)(ii): Not upheld
The Commissioner’s decision is that the requested information about drafts of the ‘GMC Order’, including submissions to the Department of Health and Social Care, is exempt from disclosure under section 36(2)(b)(ii) of FOIA. This exemption concerns inhibition to the exchange of views. The Commissioner doesn’t require the General Medical Council to take any steps.