Secret societies

Summary

A request was made to identify Members of the House of Keys and Members of the Legislative Council who are members of secret societies like Freemasons or Rotary Club. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Clerk of Tynwald's Office instead.

Key Facts

• The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 2021-05-10.
• The outcome was determined as 'Information not held' on 2021-05-11.
• The request specifically asked for names of MHKs and MLCs in secret societies.
• The authority suggested the Clerk of Tynwald's Office as an alternative contact.
• The case reference number is 1783481.

Data Disclosed

• 2021-05-10
• 2021-05-11
• 1783481
• IM1 3PN
• 01624 686244

Original Request

Please name all the MHK's and MLC's that are members of secret societies such as Freemasons, rotary club etc.

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: 1783481 10 May 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 10 May 2021 and which states:

"Please name all the MHK's and MLC's that are members of secret societies such as Freemasons, rotary club etc."

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

However, you may wish to contact Clerk of Tynwald’s Office who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 1783481 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely