Secretary of State for Defence (Ministry of Defence)
- Date 15 September 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 42: Not upheld
The complainant has requested legal advice that the MOD possesses about changes in the Defence Equipment and Support organisation. The MOD relies on section 42 to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MOD was entitled to rely on section 42 to withhold the requested information, as the exemption was engaged and the public interest favoured maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not require steps to be taken.