Secretary of State for Defence (Ministry of Defence)
- Date 16 February 2026
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 27(1)(a): Not upheld, FOI 27(1)(b): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information held in relation to the UK's submission of defence spending data from the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The MOD withheld information falling within scope of the request on the basis of sections 27(1)(a) and (b) (international relations) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the redacted information is exempt from disclosure on the basis of section 27(1) (b) and the public interest favours maintaining this exemption.
The Commissioner does not require further steps.