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Hafan

Department for Business & Trade (DBT)

  • Date 13 January 2026
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 1: Not upheld, FOI 16: Upheld

The complainant has requested WhatsApp messages referenced in an email disclosure. The Department for Business and Trade (“DBT”) stated that it does not hold the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that DBT does not hold the requested information, however, it has failed to discharge its duties at section 16(1)(advice and assistance) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require further steps.