Hywel Dda University Local Health Board

The complainant has requested information on failure rates in hernia operations due to obesity from Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB). UHB refused the request as responding would exceed the cost limit under section 12 FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that UHB is entitled to rely on section 12(1) FOIA to refuse to provide the requested information. However, he finds UHB failed to provide reasonable advice and assistance and therefore did not meet its obligations under section 16(1) FOIA. No steps are required.