Public Health England

The complainant has requested information about advice given by Public Health England (PHE) regarding the Wiltshire novichok poisonings. PHE answered the questions asked and stated that information would be exempt on the basis of section 24, 40 and 42. On review, it later amended its position to state that in fact no recorded information was held. The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, PHE does not hold any recorded information relevant to the request. PHE has therefore complied with its obligations under section 1(1) of the FOIA. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2019/0335 Under Appeal.