Request for copies of evidence for claims by Karl McCartney, MP for 2020-2021

I can confirm that we hold information relevant to your request and copies of the documents accompany this letter.

A small amount of information, invoice number and supplier banking details, has been redacted and is subject to a Refusal Notice under section 31 of the FOIA.

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

This exemption is subject to the 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 that the public interest in withholding this information outweighs the public interest in disclosure at this time.