FOI/202600504165 · FOI · partially withheld
Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs portfolio questions briefing: FOI release
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You asked for a copy of the briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs for Justice and Home Affairs Portfolio Questions on 28 January 2026.
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The reasons why exemptions apply are explained in the Annex to this letter.
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Response While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because exemptions under sections. 38(1)(b) - Third party personal data 30(c) - Substantial prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs 33(1)(b) - Substantial prejudice to commercial interests 30(b)(i) - Substantial inhibition to free and frank provision of advice 36(1) - Confidentiality of communications 33(2)(b) - Substantial prejudice to the financial interests of a UK administration The reasons why exemptions apply are explained in the Annex to this letter.