3 May 2016, Central government
The complainant has requested a copy of advice given to Ministers within DCLG following a consultation exercise on ‘Planning Performance and Planning Contributions’. The Commissioner’s decision is that DCLG has correctly applied the exception for internal communications at Regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR to the requested information. He does not require DCLG to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
EIR 12(4)(e): Not upheld