Key Workers

Summary

The requester asked for copies of entry certificates issued to Key Workers under specific coronavirus regulations. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information because they do not issue such certificates.

Key Facts

• The Department of Home Affairs does not issue entry certificates.
• The authority stated they do not hold the requested information.
• Requesters were advised to contact the Cabinet Office for assistance.
• The request was received on 8 October 2020 and closed on 12 October 2020.
• The request referenced Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Entry Restrictions) No. 2 Regulations 2020.

Data Disclosed

• 1506265
• 2020-10-08
• 2020-10-12
• 2020
• 0279

Original Request

Please provide me with copies of, or links to copies of, all entry certificates issued by the Department in respect of "Key Workers" under these regulations - https://legislation.gov.im/cms/images/LEGISLATION/SUBORDINATE/2020/2020/0279/EmergencyPowersCoronavirusEntryRestrictionsNo.2Regulations2020_6.pdf

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive's Office DHA Headquarters Tromode, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 5AP

Telephone: (01624) 694313 Fax: (01624) 621298 Web address: www.gov.im/dha Email: GeneralEnquiries.DHA@dha.gov.im

Our ref: 1506265 12 October 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 8 October 2020 and which states:

"Please provide me with copies of, or links to copies of, all entry certificates issued by the Department in respect of "Key Workers" under these regulations - https://legislation.gov.im/cms/images/LEGISLATION/SUBORDINATE/2020/2020/0279/ EmergencyPowersCoronavirusEntryRestrictionsNo.2Regulations2020_6.pdf"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. The Department of Home Affairs does not issues entry certificates.

However, you may wish to contact the Cabinet Office who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 1506265 in any future communications.

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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