3 August 2017, Central government
The complainant has requested information about a decision to publish particular figures. The Department for Education (DfE) has released information within the scope of the request and its position is that its response fully addresses the complainant’s request. The Commissioner’s decision is that DfE has released information that addresses the request; that particular information DfE has withheld does not fall within the scope of the request; and that DfE has complied its obligations under section 1(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner does not require DfE to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
FOI 1: Not upheld