LGC Group

The complainant has made a number of requests relating to the Government Chemist. He is concerned that LGC Limited (LGC) is purporting to act as a public authority under section 3 of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Government Chemist is a public authority under Schedule 1 of FOIA. LGC is not a public authority, but it provides supporting infrastructure for the Government Chemist. The Government Chemist remains responsible for responding to requests made under FOIA, albeit via LGC’s infrastructure. No steps are required.