Factual material definition
Factual material means a coherent body of facts which can be separated from the rest of the advice or recommendations. Where factual material and advice or recommendations are contained in the same record, the advice or recommendations may be severed and withheld.
Factual material means a coherent body of facts which can be separated from the rest of the advice or recommendations, for example, an appendix of factual information supporting a policy document. Where factual material and advice or recommendations are contained in the same record, the advice or recommendations may be severed and withheld. However, it may not be possible to sever advice and recommendations and still leave meaningful factual information. In this circumstance, severing may not be appropriate, and the information should not be disclosed.