COVID Travel requests
| Authority | Cabinet Office |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-01-18 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-02-05 |
| Case ID | 1633689 |
Summary
The requester asked for statistics on individuals granted permission to enter the Isle of Man between August 2020 and February 2021, categorized by residency and reason. The Cabinet Office disclosed the total numbers for residents, non-residents on compassionate or contractual grounds, and key workers.
Key Facts
- The data covers the period from August 2020 to February 5, 2021.
- 12,428 Isle of Man residents registered to travel, though this does not confirm they left the island.
- 1,440 non-residents were granted permission for compassionate reasons.
- 643 non-residents were granted permission for contractual reasons.
- 1,126 key workers were granted permission to enter the island.
Data Disclosed
- 12428
- 1440
- 643
- 1126
- August 2020
- 2021-02-05
- 2021-01-18
- 1633689
Original Request
How many people have been granted permission to enter the island and how many for generalised reasons ( work, mental health etc...) resident and none resident? You were asked for clarification on 18 January 2021: Generalised reasons - please can you confirm a description of the reasons you are wanting to find information on to enable the team to search for exactly what you are looking for. I wasn't to sure if you would have such groupings so things along the lines of health, relocation, work etc.. Do you have a time frame or set of dates that you require the information for? August 2020 to date
Data Tables (1)
| Criteria | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Residents | 12428 | This is the number of residents who have registered to travel. They are granted automatic permission to return, however this does not mean have actually left the Iisland. |
| Non resident compassionate | 1440 | The criteria for this can be found on the website here https://covid19.gov.im/general- information/compassionate-visits-to-the-isle-of-man/ |
| Non resident contractual | 643 | The criteria for this can be found on the website here https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/non-residents- travelling-to-live-or-work-in-the-isle-of-man/ |
| Key worker | 1126 | These are workers who are deemed critical to national infrastructure, the preservation of life or to the economy of the island. |
Full Response Text
Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co
Our ref: 1633689 5 February 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 18 January 2021 and which states:
"How many people have been granted permission to enter the island and how many for generalised reasons ( work, mental health etc...) resident and none resident?” We asked if you could provide further clarification on 18 January 2021 on the generalised reasons and timeframe or dates for the information and you clarified as follows: “Generalised reasons - I wasn't to sure if you would have such groupings so things along the lines of health, relocation, work etc… August 2020 to date"
The total numbers of individuals granted permission to enter the island, from August 2020 to date is as follows: Criteria Number Isle of Man Residents 12428 This is the number of residents who have registered to travel. They are granted automatic permission to return, however this does not mean have actually left the Iisland. Non resident compassionate 1440 The criteria for this can be found on the website here https://covid19.gov.im/general- information/compassionate-visits-to-the-isle-of-man/ Non resident contractual 643 The criteria for this can be found on the website here https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/non-residents- travelling-to-live-or-work-in-the-isle-of-man/ Key worker 1126 These are workers who are deemed critical to national infrastructure, the preservation of life or to the economy of the island. Please quote the reference number 1633689 in any future communications. Your right to request a review
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