Copy of evidence relating to claim by John Healey, MP

I can confirm that we hold information relevant to your request and a copy of the document accompanies this letter. A small amount of information has been redacted and is subject to a Refusal Notice under section 31 of the FOIA.

For your information, the claim was approved and paid in full by IPSA.

Section 31(1)(a) – law enforcement

This exemption applies where the disclosure of information would or would be likely to prejudice the prevention of crime. IPSA relies on this exemption to withhold the banking details of suppliers and other transactional references.

IPSA believes the disclosure of these details could leave those concerned more vulnerable to financial crime – in particular to fraud and electronic crime, especially with the increase in cyber attacks.

This exemption is subject to a public interest test. IPSA does not consider the withholding of this information has a negative impact on the understanding of these claims. We therefore find the public interest in withholding this information outweighs the public interest in disclosure at this time.