Bleedin' 'eck!!
Can't I have a weekend away on the razz without things going mammories-up?
I'd just like to say that this subject is still unsubstantiated rumour, and although the excerpt from the alleged, (yet to be scanned and posted), letter may say that HRLFC have refused permission to reveal any financial details it still does not say that they owe anything.
Quote ="Bubba"Halifax Football Club does not have any arrears on their account.
However, under the Freedom of Information Act, the Council has the right to refuse information to an applicant if an exemption applies. I believe in this case such an exemption applies and have decided to refuse the part of your request that relates to the Rugby Club.
The information you requested about Halifax Rugby Club is being withheld as it falls under the exemption section 43 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act. Section 43 (2) states that:
Information is exempt information if it’s disclosure under this act would, or would likely to, prejudice the commercial interests of any person (including the public authority holding it).'"
And the elaboration of the exemption section does not say that, either. It is only being implied, IMO, by the poster of this thread leading to the furore they have created.
Quote ="Bubba"
Notice under s17 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Calderdale Council hereby gives notice to Mr XXXXXXXXXXX under section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 that the information requested on 18th January 2010 for details of arrears to the authority in respect of Halifax Rugby League Football Club, is exempt under the Freedom of Information Act.
The exemption which applies in this case is specified in section 43 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act in that section 43 (2) states that:
Information is exempt information if its disclosure under this Act would, or would be likely to, prejudice the commercial interests of any person (including the public authority holding it)
In accordance with the secretary of states code of practice we have consulted with Halifax Rugby Club regarding the effect of disclosure. The club has expressed the strong view that disclosure would prejudice their commercial and financial interests.
Whilst the Council acknowledges the significant public interest in financial transparency it considers that disclosure of the requested information would be likely to prejudice the Rugby Clubs position in respect of its reputation and the confidence of its customers, suppliers or investors.'"
Enough.
Locked.
