UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
- Date 28 January 2026
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 1(1): Upheld, FOI 10(1): Upheld, FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16(1): Upheld
The complainant has requested detailed cost information for the Rosalind Franklin Laboratory NHS Test and Trace facility. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) provided some of the requested information but stated it could not provide a further breakdown of monthly costs within the cost limit. The Commissioner’s decision is that UKHSA was entitled to rely on section 12 of FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner finds that UKHSA did not comply with its obligations under section 16 of FOIA to offer advice and assistance. He also finds that UKHSA breached sections 1(1) and 10(1) of FOIA by failing to provide its response within 20 working days. The Commissioner does not require further steps.