21 December 2005, Central government
The complainant requested information concerning submissions made to the Scott Inquiry. The DTI stated that they did not hold the information in question and that they are not the primary holders of the information relating to the Scott Inquiry. The Commissioner accepted these arguments and this aspect of the complaint was not upheld. The complainant also stated that the information requested was not addressed within 20 working days. The DTI stated that they did not receive the initial request, but did comply within 20 working days of their receipt of a further copy of the request. In the absence of evidence to suggest that the initial request was received, the Commissioner accepted the representations of the DTI and this aspect of the complaint was not upheld. The Information Tribunal has ruled on this decision and has dismissed the appeal.
FOI 1: Not upheld