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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2024/284041.html
Cite as: [2024] UKICO 284041
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Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
The complainant has requested information relating to increased pay-offs for MPs. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (“IPSA”) refused to provide the requested information, citing section 36(2)(b)(i), (ii) and 36(2)(c) (prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs). The Commissioner’s decision is that section 36(2)(b)(i) and (ii) are engaged but section 36(2)(c) isn’t. In relation to section 36(2)(b), the balance of the public interest lies in disclosing the majority of the information. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: disclose the requested information, with all personal data redacted under section 40(2) (personal information) except the document titled ‘Annex 1 – Consultation responses. Consultation on boundary changes and support to MPs leaving Parliament – Summary of Online Survey and Email Consultation responses.FOI 36(2)(b)(i): Complaint partly upheld FOI 36(2)(c): Complaint upheld FOI 36(2)(b)(ii): Complaint partly upheld
Decision notice: 284041