Rearyt Vradda, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin

Summary

A request was made for details on financial support for the Rearyt Vradda glamping site proposal in Port Erin. The Department for Enterprise refused to disclose any information, citing an absolute exemption under section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to prevent a breach of confidence.

Key Facts

• The request concerned financial support for a glamping site at Rearyt Vradda, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin.
• The Department for Enterprise confirmed it holds the information but refused to release it.
• The refusal was based on section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• Disclosure was deemed to constitute an actionable breach of confidence to accommodation providers or individuals.
• The request was formally closed on 15 July 2021.

Data Disclosed

• 1856225
• 2021-06-21
• 2021-07-15
• section 26
• Freedom of Information Act 2015

Exemptions Cited

• Section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Breach of confidence)

Original Request

Please provide details of any financial support applied for and/or awarded to the glamping site proposal known as Rearyt Vradda, Ballafesson, Port Erin.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator 1st Floor, St Georges Court Upper Church Street, Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EX

Telephone: (01624 682381) Website: www.gov.im/ded Email: anthony.walker@gov.im

Our ref: 1856225 15 July 2021

Dear ####

We write further to your request which was received on 21 June 2021 and which states:

"Please provide details of any financial support applied for and/or awarded to the glamping site proposal known as Rearyt Vradda, Ballafesson, Port Erin."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the information is absolutely exempt under section 26 of the Act, as disclosure would constitute an actionable breach of confidence to any accommodation provider,
individual or entity that sought financial assistance via the approved schemes.

Please quote the reference number 1856225 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely