Copy of receipt for claim 60186737-1 George Freeman MP

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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.

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.