Travel and Accommodation

AuthorityManx Care
Date received2021-09-29
OutcomeAll information sent
Outcome date2021-10-26
Case ID2012725

Summary

A request was made to Manx Care for travel and accommodation costs incurred by board members for meetings since April 1, 2021, excluding clinical staff. The authority disclosed the total spending figures for the period between April 1 and October 7, 2021.

Key Facts

  • The request specifically excluded costs for doctors or clinical staff brought to the island for front-line services.
  • Manx Care provided data covering the period from 1 April 2021 to 7 October 2021.
  • Total travel costs for board members during this period were £2,438.
  • Total accommodation costs for board members during this period were £2,061.
  • The request was received on 29 September 2021 and closed on 26 October 2021.

Data Disclosed

  • 1 April 2021
  • 7 October 2021
  • 29 September 2021
  • 26 October 2021
  • £2,438
  • £2,061
  • 2012725

Original Request

Since April 1, how much has Manx Care spent on travel and accommodation costs for board members attending meetings? To clarify this does not include doctors or clinical staff being brought to the island to work in front line medical services.

Data Tables (1)

Data Tables (reformatted)

Category Cost
Travel £2,438
Accommodation £2,061

Full Response Text

Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000

Our ref: 2012725 26th October 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 29th September 2021 and which states: "Since April 1, how much has Manx Care spent on travel and accommodation costs for board members attending meetings? To clarify this does not include doctors or clinical staff being brought to the island to work in front line medical services."

Our Response Manx Care Board Members Travel and Accommodation Costs - 1 April 2021-7 October 2021 Travel £2,438 Accommodation £2,061

Please quote the reference number 2012725 in any future communications.

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