Whether local authorities or NHS boards will have lead responsibility for freedom of information requests arising out of the joint integrat…

The changes in health and social care, including the creation of integration authorities, do not make any difference to how freedom of information requests are handled. As at present, both health boards and local authorities will continue to be responsible for answering freedom of information requests in relation to any information they hold. Where integration joint boards exist, they will also be responsible for answering any freedom of information requests in relation to any information they hold.