Conferences
Authority [[cabinet-office
Date received 2026-01-21
Outcome Some information sent but part exempt
Outcome date 2026-03-09
Topic [[government-administration

Summary

The request sought itemised lists of all purchases made by Isle of Man officials at the 2024 Labour and Conservative Party Conferences. The Cabinet Office provided partial information regarding travel, accommodation, and conference passes, but withheld specific meal details and personal data under exemptions.

Key Facts

  • The request was received on 2026-01-21 and responded to on 2026-03-09, exceeding the statutory 20 working day limit.
  • Information was provided for four attendees: Chief Minister Alfred Cannan, Minister Tim Johnston, CEO Andy Ralphs, and External Relations Manager Alana Arculus.
  • Specific meal descriptions (e.g., 'chicken curry') were withheld because the Cabinet Office does not record such granular details.
  • Personal data was withheld under Section 25(2)(b)(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 due to GDPR compliance.
  • The total disclosed expenses for the Conservative Party Conference period (29/09-01/10/24) amounted to £7,739.98.

Data Disclosed

  • 2026-01-21
  • 2026-03-09
  • 22 September to 25 September 2024
  • 29 September to 2 October 2024
  • £177.77
  • £405.31
  • £910
  • £1,005.07
  • £2,919.87
  • £3,815.04
  • £7,739.98
  • Section 25(2)(b)(ii)
  • Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation
  • Article 6 of the GDPR

Exemptions Cited

  • Section 25(2)(b)(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)
  • Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (data protection principles)
  • Article 6 of the GDPR (conditions for lawful processing)

Original Request

Dear Cabinet Office,

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2015, please may you provide me with the following information:

  1. An itemised list of everything purchased at the Labour Party Conference - 22 September to 25 September 2024.

  2. An itemised list of everything purchased at the Conservative Party Conference - 29 September to 2 October 2024.

Please may the associated value with the item or service be listed too (e.g. toothpaste £2.50, room service chicken curry £13.50).

Thank you.