Lansons
| Authority | Cabinet Office |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-02-16 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-03-12 |
| Case ID | 1672361 |
Summary
The request sought details on payments made by the Isle of Man Government to Lansons over three years and the services provided. The Cabinet Office disclosed total payments for 2018-2020 and outlined that Lansons provides public relations and public affairs services focused on the UK.
Key Facts
- The requested period was defined as January 2018 to December 2020.
- The Cabinet Office coordinated information from other relevant Departments to fulfill the request.
- Lansons holds a contract to provide public relations and public affairs services.
- Services are primarily focused on the UK to promote the Isle of Man as a responsible jurisdiction.
- The goal of the services includes encouraging trade, investment, and relocation to the Island.
Data Disclosed
- 2018: £557,892
- 2019: £525,757
- 2020: £668,209
- Request received: 2021-02-16
- Response date: 2021-03-12
- Reference number: 1672361
Original Request
How much many has the Manx government paid to Lansons in the past three years and what services does the company provide for the Isle of Man Government?
Data Tables (3)
| We are qualifying the past three years as the period from January 2018 to December |
|---|
| 2020. Whilst, the Cabinet Office does not hold all of the information requested in the |
| spirit of providing advice and assistance, as set out in the Freedom of Information Act, |
| we have included information held by other relevant Departments. |
| The following was paid by Isle of Man Government to Lansons during that period: |
| Period | Total |
|---|---|
| 2018 | £557,892 |
| 2019 | £525,757 |
| 2020 | £668,209 |
| The Isle of Man Government has a contract with Lansons to provide public relations | |
|---|---|
| and public affairs services to the Isle of Man Government. These services include but | |
| are not limited to work in primarily the UK, focused on: | |
| • Governmental and regulatory audiences to demonstrate that the Isle of Man is | |
| a responsible jurisdiction; | |
| • The private sector to encourage trade with, investment in, relocation and re- | |
| domiciliation to the Island; | |
| • Raising awareness of the Isle of Man's distinct constitutional and cultural | |
| identity and its economic sectors; and | |
| • Continuing to protect and promote the Island's international reputation |
Full Response Text
Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co
Our ref: 1672361 12 March 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 16 February 2021 and which states:
"How much many has the Manx government paid to Lansons in the past three years and what services does the company provide for the Isle of Man Government?"
I have detailed below the information that is being released to you. We are qualifying the past three years as the period from January 2018 to December 2020. Whilst, the Cabinet Office does not hold all of the information requested in the spirit of providing advice and assistance, as set out in the Freedom of Information Act, we have included information held by other relevant Departments. The following was paid by Isle of Man Government to Lansons during that period: Period Total 2018 £557,892 2019 £525,757 2020 £668,209 The Isle of Man Government has a contract with Lansons to provide public relations and public affairs services to the Isle of Man Government. These services include but are not limited to work in primarily the UK, focused on: • Governmental and regulatory audiences to demonstrate that the Isle of Man is a responsible jurisdiction; • The private sector to encourage trade with, investment in, relocation and re- domiciliation to the Island; • Raising awareness of the Isle of Man's distinct constitutional and cultural identity and its economic sectors; and • Continuing to protect and promote the Island's international reputation Please quote the reference number 1672361 in any future communications.
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