Exemptions

Summary

The requester sought details on travel exemptions granted to companies, government departments, and statutory boards since March 2020. The Cabinet Office responded that the information is not held because exemptions are only issued to non-resident individuals, not organizations.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 4 January 2021 and responded to on 11 February 2021.
• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding organizational exemptions.
• Compassionate and contractual entry routes apply only to non-resident individuals.
• No exemptions have been issued to companies, government departments, or statutory boards.
• The requester has the right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 2021-01-04
• 2021-02-11
• March 1 2020
• 1619537
• 0

Original Request

I seek information relating to exemptions granted for people coming to the island since March 1 2020. The information I request includes: Which companies have applied for applied for exemptions, how many did they apply for, what was the reason given for the exemption (eg employment/compassionate grounds), and how many were approved? Which government departments have applied for applied for exemptions, how many did they apply for, what was the reason given for the exemption (eg employment/compassionate grounds), and how many were approved? Which statutory boards have applied for applied for exemptions, how many did they apply for, what was the reason given for the exemption (eg employment/compassionate grounds), and how many were approved?

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: 1619537 11 February 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 4 January 2021 and which states:

"I seek information relating to exemptions granted for people coming to the island since March 1 2020. The information I request includes: Which companies have applied for applied for exemptions, how many did they apply for, what was the reason given for the exemption (eg employment/compassionate grounds), and how many were approved? Which government departments have applied for applied for exemptions, how many did they apply for, what was the reason given for the exemption (eg employment/compassionate grounds), and how many were approved? Which statutory boards have applied for applied for exemptions, how many did they apply for, what was the reason given for the exemption (eg employment/compassionate grounds), and how many were approved?"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold the information that you have requested.

The compassionate and contractual routes for entry into the Island that have been referred to are in place for non resident individuals. Therefore no exemptions have been issued to companies, government departments or statutory boards on these grounds.

Please quote the reference number 1619537 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