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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/209444.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 209444
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Department of Health and Social Care
The complainant has requested DHSC to provide any information which confirms whether or not West Essex Primary Care Trust (the PCT) sought or obtained any guidance from the Department of Health (DoH) prior to terminating the child only dental contracts in April 2008. Initially DHSC said that it held the information and proceeded to document that information in its response to the complainant. During the Commissioner’s investigation DHSC altered its position and said that it does not hold the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that on the balance of probabilities DHSC does not hold the requested information. He has however recorded a breach of section 17 of FOIA for failing to issue a refusal notice stating that fact within 20 working days of receipt. The Commissioner does not require any further action to be taken.FOI 17: Complaint upheld FOI 1: Complaint not upheld
Decision notice: 209444