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Adam Vaughan By email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
FOI Reference: FOI2020/19221
22/10/2020
Dear Adam Vaughan
Ref: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST
I can confirm that the Cabinet Office holds information relevant to your request but I
must advise you that I must extend the time limit for responding to your request.
It is occasional y necessary to extend the 20 working day time limit for issuing a
response. Information you have requested is exempt under Section 35 of the Act, which
applies to information that relates to the formulation and development of government
policy. Section 35 is subject to a public interest test and the Cabinet Office has not yet
reached a decision on whether the balance of the public interest favours disclosure of
this information.
By virtue of section 10(3), when public authorities have to consider the balance of the
public interest in relation to a request, they do not have to comply with the request until
such time as is reasonable in the circumstances. Owing to the need to consider, in al
the circumstances of the case, where the balance of the public interest lies in relation to
your request, we wil not be able to respond to your request in ful within 20 working
days. I hope to let you have a response by 17/02/2021. If I can reply before that date, I
shal do so. If I need more time to consider the balance of the public interest, I shal
write again to let you know.
If you have any queries about this letter, please contact the FOI team. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.
Yours sincerely
FOI Team
Cabinet Office