Information Commissioner's Office

UK Atomic Energy Authority

16 June 2008, Central government

The complainant requested information held by the UKAEA in connection with its meetings with its PR firm. UKAEA refused to disclose the information held stating it was exempt under section 40, 41 and 43 of the Act. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation UKAEA disclosed the information withheld under sections 40 and 43 but continued to withhold some information under section 41. The Commissioner investigated the application of section 41 and has found that the exemption is not engaged. The Commissioner requires the public authority to disclose the information withheld under section 41 within 35 calendar days of this notice.

FOI 41: Upheld