8 July 2015, Central government
The complainant has requested copies of all emails involving the Chief Medical Officer relating to Ebola within particular time periods. The DoH refused to provide the requested information under sections 22, 27, 35(1)(a), 38, 40(2) and 43 of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DoH has correctly applied section 35(1)(a) FOIA to all the withheld information. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.
FOI 35: Not upheld