IOM GOV funding of Manx Media

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for data on government funding of Manx media institutions between 2010 and 2021. The department refused the request, stating they do not hold the information and suggesting it may be held by the Cabinet Office.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 2021-11-11 and responded to on 2021-11-12.
• The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information.
• The information may be held by the Cabinet Office.
• The refusal was based on Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• The requester was advised to re-submit the request to the Cabinet Office.

Data Disclosed

• 2010-2021
• 2021-11-11
• 2021-11-12
• 2085009

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)

Original Request

How much did/does the IOM government pay manx media institutions to support its plans/ideologies/coronovirus efforts? Pls provide data for years 2010-2021 separated by year or month.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive: Kathryn Magson Freedom of Information Team Crookall House Demesne Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3QA

Our ref: 2085009 12 November 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received 11 November 2021 and which states:

"How much did/does the IOM government pay manx media institutions to support its plans/ideologies/coronovirus efforts? Pls provide data for years 2010-2021 separated by year or month."

Our response:

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Health and Social Care ('the Department') is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested as it may be held by the Cabinet Office. You may wish to re-submit your request to the Cabinet Office which is an option available on the Freedom of Information request portal, who may be able to help you. Please quote the reference number 2085009 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.