Freedom of information appeal dismissed as additional records do not invalidate original decision

Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by an individual against the decision of the Information Commissioner, which upheld a local authority's response to a freedom of information request. The appellant had sought records related to his housing assistance payments and, after an initial release of documents, additional records were provided by the local authority. The appellant argued that the subsequent release of further documents indicated that the original decision was incorrect. However, the Court of Appeal found that the additional records did not invalidate the original decision or the Commissioner's review, as the local authority had taken all reasonable steps to locate the records at the time of the original request. The original decision of the High Court, which had dismissed the appeal on similar grounds, was thus affirmed by the Court of Appeal.