estimated Hong Kong immigration

Summary

A request was made for estimates and actual figures regarding Hong Kong immigration and potential new British residents in the Isle of Man. The Cabinet Office responded that no such information is held as the Immigration Service has made no estimations or calculations on this topic.

Key Facts

• The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 2021-06-07.
• The outcome was determined as 'Information not held' on 2021-06-21.
• The Isle of Man Immigration Service has made no estimations or calculations regarding Hong Kong immigration.
• The request specifically asked about up to 1 million eligible British new residents within 5 years.
• The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 1828498
• 2021-06-07
• 2021-06-21
• 1 million
• 5 years
• 2015

Original Request

What estimates with what weightings and what actuals have been (a) calculated and (b) published in relation to Hong Kong immigration and up to 1 million eligible British new residents within 5 years given the potential value to financial services, legal services and the digital economy?

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: 1828498 21 June 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 7 June 2021 and which states:

"What estimates with what weightings and what actuals have been (a) calculated and (b) published in relation to Hong Kong immigration and up to 1 million eligible British new residents within 5 years given the potential value to financial services, legal services and the digital economy?"

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 Isle of Man Immigration Service has made no estimations or calculations in relation to Hong Kong Immigration as referred to in your question.

Please quote the reference number 1828498 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely