Summary: The complainant has requested a copy of a particular version of a software template. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) originally refused to supply this information, citing section 43(2) of FOIA as its basis for doing so. During the course of the Commissioner-™s investigation, the ONS agreed to disclose the requested information; although it subsequently transpired that the ONS no longer held the specific version of the template sought but only a later version. The Commissioner finds that by failing to provide information relevant to the request within 20 working days the ONS breached section 10(1) of FOIA. However, he does not require any steps to be taken as a result of this notice.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 10 - Complaint Upheld