Summary: The complainant requested information on the number of times the Reducing Regulation Committee (-the RRC-) has met. The Cabinet Office refused the request, stating that section 35(1)(a) and (b) applied. The Commissioner-s decision is that section 35(1) is engaged but that the balance of the public interest favours disclosure of the information. The Commissioner requires the public authority to disclose the requested information to the complainant. This decision notice is currently under appeal to the Information Tribunal.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 35 - Complaint Upheld