Risk Assessment Comis Hotel

Summary

A request was made for a risk assessment regarding the Comis Hotel's use as detention accommodation for repatriated residents, but the Cabinet Office stated it does not hold this information.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested risk assessment documents.
• Risk control measures were identified and implemented following visits with relevant parties.
• The request was received on 23 June 2020 and responded to on 15 July 2020.
• Applicants are advised to contact the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Infrastructure, or Isle of Man Constabulary for further information.
• The case reference number is 1342841.

Data Disclosed

• 2020-06-23
• 2020-07-15
• 1342841
• IM1 3PN
• 01624 686244

Original Request

1. Was a risk assessment carried out at the Comis Hotel before it was used as a place of detention for repatriated residents? 2. If so who carried it out and when 3. Please supply me with a copy of any risk assessment 4. If no such assessment was made, why not?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 1342841 15 July 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 23 June 2020 and which states:

"1. Was a risk assessment carried out at the Comis Hotel before it was used as a place of detention for repatriated residents? 2. If so who carried it out and when 3. Please supply me with a copy of any risk assessment 4. If no such assessment was made, why not?"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold the information that you have requested. In respect of the use of the Comis hotel as a place of designated accommodation for returning residents, following visits with relevant parties risk control measures were identified and implemented as required. You may wish to make contact or make a Freedom of Information request to the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Infrastructure or the Isle of Man Constabulary regarding these visits and subsequent risk control measures. Please quote the reference number 1342841 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely