Chief Minister's trip to London - December 2021
| Authority | Cabinet Office |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-12-06 |
| Outcome | Some information sent but not all held |
| Outcome date | 2021-12-10 |
| Case ID | 2131313 |
Summary
A request was made for details regarding Chief Minister Alfred Cannan's December 2021 trip to London, including costs, attendees, and return on investment. The Cabinet Office disclosed the itinerary, attendee positions, and partial cost breakdowns, but withheld final expense details and return on investment data as they were not held at the time.
Key Facts
- The trip took place from 30 November to 2 December 2021 for Westminster engagement.
- Two officers supported the Chief Minister: the Executive Director, Crown & External Relations, and the Head of External Relations.
- Travel costs were £472.43 and accommodation costs were £678.00.
- Final details for meals, events, gifts, and other expenses were not yet available.
- The authority does not hold information regarding the expected return on investment.
Data Disclosed
- 30/11/21
- 02/12/21
- £472.43
- £678.00
- 20:00
- 12:30
- EZY 8555
- 2131313
Original Request
In relation to the Chief Minister's recent off-Island trip to London: - How much money was spent by the Isle of Man Government on Chief Minister Alfred Cannan's trip to London in the first week of December 2021? Please provide a breakdown for a) travel costs b) accommodation costs c) other expense costs - How many people were in the Isle of Man contingent for this trip and please state their positions? - Please confirm the itinerary of the trip and the expected return on investment:
Data Tables (1)
| Dates of trip | Purpose of trip | Destination | Minister travelling | Officers supporting | Travel | Nights away | Accommodation | Meals | Events | Gifts | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/21 - 02/12/21 | Westminster engagement | London | Chief Minister | 2 | £472.43 | 2 | £678.00 | Final details not yet available. | None | None | None |
Full Response Text
Freedom of Information Request 2131313
"In relation to the Chief Minister's recent off-Island trip to London:
- How much money was spent by the Isle of Man Government on Chief Minister Alfred Cannan's trip to London in the first week of December 2021? Please provide a breakdown for a) travel costs b) accommodation costs c) other expense costs.”
Information which is held by the Cabinet Office at the time of the request on 6 December 2021. Further costs are expected once officers’ credit card statements are received.
Dates of trip Purpose of trip Destination Minister travelling Officers supporting Travel Nights away Accommodation Meals Events Gifts Other 30/11/21 - 02/12/21 Westminster engagement London Chief Minister 2 £472.43 2 £678.00 Final details not yet available. None None None
Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co
Our ref: 2131313 10 December 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 6 December 2021 and which states:
"In relation to the Chief Minister's recent off-Island trip to London: - How much money was spent by the Isle of Man Government on Chief Minister Alfred Cannan's trip to London in the first week of December 2021? Please provide a breakdown for a) travel costs b) accommodation costs c) other expense costs - How many people were in the Isle of Man contingent for this trip and please state their positions? - Please confirm the itinerary of the trip and the expected return on investment:"
Our response to your request is as follows: "In relation to the Chief Minister's recent off-Island trip to London: - How much money was spent by the Isle of Man Government on Chief Minister Alfred Cannan's trip to London in the first week of December 2021? Please provide a breakdown for a) travel costs b) accommodation costs c) other expense costs.” Please find attached the requested information, which is held by the Cabinet Office at the time of the request on 6 December 2021. While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold some of the information that you have requested. Further costs are expected once officers’ credit card statements are received. - How many people were in the Isle of Man contingent for this trip and please state their positions? Two officers supported the Chief Minister on this trip. They were the Executive Director, Crown & External Relations and the Head of External Relations.
- Please confirm the itinerary of the trip and the expected return on investment:" Itinerary Trip: 30 November - 2 December 2021 Tuesday 30 November 2021 20:00 EZY 8555 IOM-LGW Overnight Premier Inn, Gatwick Wednesday 1 December 2021 Travel to London by train Meetings with political and diplomatic contacts Overnight Wellington Hotel, London Thursday 2 December 2021 Travel to LGW 12:30 Fly LGW-IOM We do not hold information regarding expected return on investment. Please quote the reference number 2131313 in any future communications.
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