Transport for LondonExempt information
London Underground Limited's Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act allows public authorities to withhold information where an appropriate exemption applies. While most of the information described in London Underground Limited Information Classes is readily available some will be withheld because it is exempt.
London Underground Limited may withhold information where this is necessary to safeguard:
- National security
- The defence of the British Islands or of any colony or the capabiliity, effectiveness or security of the armed forces
- International Relations or relations within the United Kingdom, for example between the Scottish and United Kingdom administrators
- The UK Economy
- Law enforcement
- Court proceedings
- Audit powers
- Civil or criminal investigations or proceedings
- Parliamentary privilege
- Formulation of government policy
- Effective conduct of Public Affairs
- Communications of Her Majesty
- Health & Safety
- Legal professional privilege
- Commercial interests
- Information subject to duty of confidence
- Information will also be exempt where it constitutes personal data or where its disclosure is prohibited by law.
What information is excluded from this scheme?
Historical Information
Only current information is covered by the Schedule. Archival records relating to the history of the Transport for London Group (London Transport and its predecessors) are not covered. However, in certain circumstances, this information may be accessible to the general public via the Transport for London Archive.
Transport for London's Archive currently allows researchers access to selected records over 30 years old. Staff records and records containing personal data less than 75 years old (or where the individuals concerned are still alive) are not available. Other records of predecessor companies and early London Transport Board Minutes (1933-1960) are held at the London Metropolitan Archives.
The Transport for London Archive can be contacted at:
| Address: | Visits: |
|---|---|
| Archives and Records Management Services | Office hours by appointment only. |
| Transport for London | |
| 55 Broadway | |
| London | |
| SW1H 0BD | |
| Telephone: |
Email: |
| 020 7918 4142 (Office hours) | grouparchives@tfl.gov.uk |
| The London Metropolitan Archives can be contacted at: | |
| Address: | Visits: |
| London Metropolitan Archives | Opening Hours |
| 40 Northampton Road | Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am - 4.45pm |
| London | Tuesday and Thursday |
| EC1R 0HB | 9.30am - 7.30pm |
