10 August 2017, Central government
The complainant has requested information from Highways England (HE) about Special Order movements to Dragon Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in 2016. HE withheld the information it holds, citing the exemptions under section 41 (information provided in confidence) and sections 43(1) and 43(2) (commercial interests) of the FOIA. The Commissioner has decided that the exemptions under section 41, 43(1) and 43(2) are not engaged. The Commissioner requires HE to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: Release the requested information that it has withheld, after redacting individuals’ names in line with section 40(2) of the FOIA (third person personal data).
FOI 41: Upheld FOI 43: Upheld