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Cite as: [2011] UKICO FS50359170
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Department for Education (Decision Notice) [2011] UKICO FS50359170 (14 June 2011)
Summary: The complaint made a request to the Department for Education (formerly the Department for Children, Schools and Families) for legal advice referred to in a letter from Ed Balls MP to Michael Give MP regarding provisions with the Children Schools and Families Bill. The Department for Education refused the request under section 35(1)(a) (Formulation and development of government policy) and section 42(1) (Legal professional privilege) of the Act. The Commissioner has investigated the complaint and has found that the information was exempt under section 42(1) and the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosure. The Commissioner found that the public authority dealt with the request in accordance with the Act and requires no steps to be taken.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 42 - Complaint Not upheld