Summary: The complainant asked to view information contained in historical school admissions registers for two named schools within the boundaries of Powys County Council, which the Council held in its archive. The Council refused to provide access to the registers citing section 40(2) of the Act. The Commissioner has investigated and finds that the Council correctly applied section 40(2) of the Act. The Commissioner has also recorded a breach of section 17(1) of the Act.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 10 - Complaint Upheld, FOI 17 - Complaint Upheld, FOI 40 - Complaint Not upheld