Exemptions

Summary

The requester asked for details regarding exemptions granted for work on private premises during the Isle of Man's circuit breaker lockdown. The Cabinet Office responded that no such exemptions were issued by them since the lockdown began.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information.
• No exemptions were issued by the Cabinet Office for work on private premises or homes since the circuit breaker lockdown started.
• The circuit breaker lockdown commenced on 7 January 2021.
• The request was received on 26 January 2021 and closed on 2 February 2021.
• The response confirms the authority's aim to provide information whenever possible.

Data Disclosed

• 7 January 2021
• 26 January 2021
• 2 February 2021
• 1647113
• 0 exemptions

Original Request

How many exemptions have been granted for work to be carried out on private premises/homes since the start of the circuit breaker lockdown. What were the applicable reasons for a person and/or company to be able to work in a private premises/home during the circuit breaker lockdown? Who granted these exemptions? What was the reason for each of these exemptions being granted? How many of these exemptions were granted for work on premises/homes that are owned by a government minister?

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: 1647113 2 February 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 26 January 2021 and which states:

"How many exemptions have been granted for work to be carried out on private premises/homes since the start of the circuit breaker lockdown. What were the applicable reasons for a person and/or company to be able to work in a private premises/home during the circuit breaker lockdown? Who granted these exemptions? What was the reason for each of these exemptions being granted? How many of these exemptions were granted for work on premises/homes that are owned by a government minister?"

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 information is not held as we can confirm that since the circuit breaker lockdown commenced on 7 January 2021 that there have been no exemptions issued by the Cabinet Office for work to be carried out at private premises or homes.

Please quote the reference number 1647113 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

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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