Reports
Authority [[department-of-environment-food-and-agriculture
Date received 2026-01-30
Outcome No information sent - all held but exempt
Outcome date 2026-02-25
Topic [[environment-agriculture

Summary

The requester asked for all DEFA commissioned reports on Isle of Man Meats since 2022, but the Department withheld the information citing an exemption for material intended for future publication.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture holds the requested reports but refused to disclose them.
  • The information is exempt under Section 41 as it is held with a view to future publication.
  • The Department plans to publish the reports on its website by 01 June 2026.
  • The public interest test concluded that withholding the information to ensure accuracy and equal access outweighed the benefits of early disclosure.
  • The requester has the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

  • 2022
  • 2026-01-30
  • 2026-02-25
  • 01 June 2026
  • 5266617
  • Section 41

Exemptions Cited

  • Section 41: Information for further publication

Original Request

I request all DEFA commissioned reports on Isle of Man Meats since 2022 to present day.