19 July 2017, Local government (District council)
The complainant has requested statistics about adoption support provided by Cornwall Council. The Council refused to comply with the request under section 12(1) of the Freedom of Information Act. The complainant subsequently contested the Council’s refusal. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied section 12(1), and has complied with the requirement of section 16(1) to provide advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2017/0153 struck out.
FOI 12: Not upheld FOI 16: Not upheld