Cabinet Office
- Date 5 March 2026
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 36(2)(b)(i): Not upheld, FOI 36(2)(c): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information regarding interactions between the UK Government and BlackRock. The Cabinet Office provided some information. It redacted the remaining information citing section 35(1)(a)-formulation of government policy and section 43(2)- commercial interests.
During the course of the investigation the Cabinet Office changed its position. It provided further information to the complainant and redacted the remaining citing 36(2)(b)(i), and 36(2)(c)- prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on sections 36(2)(b)(i) and (c) to withhold the remaining information.
The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.