Key Workers

Summary

A request was made for communications regarding key workers who breached Covid-19 regulations, but the Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold this information.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding key worker breaches.
• Breaches of Covid-19 regulations are handled by the Isle of Man Constabulary.
• The request was received on 1 October 2020 and closed on 6 October 2020.
• The applicant was advised to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary for the information.
• The response outlines the right to an internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 1495133
• 2020-10-01
• 2020-10-06
• 6 October 2020
• 1 October 2020
• IM1 3PN
• 01624 686244

Original Request

I seek the publication of any and all internal and external communications referring to key workers who have breached Covid-19 regulations while in the island.

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: 1495133 6 October 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 1 October 2020 and which states:

"I seek the publication of any and all internal and external communications referring to key workers who have breached Covid-19 regulations while in the island."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

However, as breaches are dealt with by the Isle of Man Constabulary you may wish to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 1495133 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another

form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi. I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely