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Cite as: [2022] UKICO 168025
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Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
The complainant requested from Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (“DLUHC”) information relating to a smoking room constructed in the Ministry. DLUHC stated it neither confirms nor denies whether it holds the information requested, and cited section 31(3) by virtue of section 31(1)(a) (prejudice to law enforcement) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is DLUHC is entitled to neither confirm nor deny whether it holds the information requested, and to rely on section 31(3) by virtue of section 31(1)(a) of FOIA. To do so would be likely to prejudice the prevention or detection of crime. The public interest favours maintaining this exemption. Therefore, the Commissioner does not require DLUHC to take any steps as a result of this decision.FOI 31: Complaint not upheld
Decision notice: 168025