Copies of invoices for John Lamont MP

Request

Request RFI-202403-01

I would like to see copies of the invoices detailing the work performed by Peach Partners for John Lamont MP

  • August 2023 Peach Partners - social media management, press releases, speech writing (further details on invoice)£2,083.33

  • July 2023 Peach Partners - press release drafting, social media management, social media asset development and drafting of content for weekly columns (details on attached invoice).£2,083.33

  • June 2023 Peach Partners - press release drafting, social media support, creation of digital media drafting, speech preparation, managing press enquiries and column writing for local press£2,083.33

  • May 2023 Peach Partners - press releases, speech writing, social media management and policy development£2,083.83

  • April 2023 Peach Partners - social media management and support, press release drafting and speech writing.£2,083.33

  • March 2023 Social media support, press releases and speech writing - full details on invoice£2,083.33

Request RFI-202403-02

I would like to see copies of the invoices detailing the work performed by Peach Partners for John Lamont MP

  • December 2022 Press and social media sup £2,083.33

  • November 2022 Press / social media £2,083.33

  • November 2022 Peach Partners - social media management / speech writing / press ree £2,083.33

Response

I can confirm that we hold information relevant to your request.

Please find linked copies of the documents for RFI-202403-01 and RFI-202403-02.

Some information has been redacted from the documents and is subject to a Refusal Notice under section 31 of the FOIA and in accordance with Section C of IPSA’s Publication Policy.

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 and other transactional information.

This exemption is subject to the public interest test. IPSA understands how disclosure of information under the FOIA promotes accountability and transparency in the spending of public money, allows the public to understand the work of MPs and furthers public understanding.

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

IPSA does not consider that 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.

Ref:
RFI-202403-01 and rfi-202403-02
Disclosure:
12 March 2024
Categories:
MPsBUSINESS COSTSEVIDENCE
Exemptions Applied:
Section 31(1)(a).