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Department for Business & Trade (DBT)

  • Date 11 September 2025
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) EIR 12(5)(e): Not upheld

The complainant has requested documentation from a meeting between DBT and Loke Marine Minerals. DBT confirmed holding a presentation document circulated by Loke to DBT following the meeting. The presentation was withheld in reliance of EIR regulation 12(5)(f), interests of the information provider and regulation 12(5)(e), confidentiality of commercial or industrial information. At the time of the Commissioner’s investigation DBT determined that the majority of the information could be disclosed and provided that information to the complainant but maintained its reliance on the cited exceptions to withhold some information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the remaining information is correctly withheld in reliance of regulation 12(5)(e) and the public interest favours maintaining the exception. The Commissioner does not require further steps.