Media Training

Summary

The request sought details on media training costs, content, and providers for Isle of Man ministers since the September 2021 General Election. The Cabinet Office disclosed that the training cost £1,800, was provided by Isle of Man Advertising & PR, and included practical one-to-one sessions.

Key Facts

• Media training was provided to ministers since the General Election on September 23, 2021.
• The total cost of the media training was £1,800.
• The training provider was Isle of Man Advertising & PR.
• The training consisted of one-to-one sessions including face-to-face, practical, and challenging elements.
• The training was designed to equip delegates with skills to handle requests from television, radio, online, and print media.

Data Disclosed

• £1,800
• September 23, 2021
• 27 January 2022
• 3 February 2022
• 2216881

Original Request

I seek the publication of the costs of media training provided to ministers since the General Election on September 23 2021. I also seek publication of the details as to what this training involved and who provided it.

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: 2216881 3 February 2022

Dear ###,

We write further to your request which was received on 27 January 2022 and which states:

"I seek the publication of the costs of media training provided to ministers since the General Election on September 23 2021. I also seek publication of the details as to what this training involved and who provided it."

Our response to your request is as follows: The costs of media training offered to ministers since the General Election on September 23, 2021, is £1,800. Isle of Man Advertising & PR has provided one-to-one sessions that included face-to- face, practical, and challenging training, designed to equip delegates with skills and techniques to deal with requests from a variety of media, such as television, radio, online or print. Please quote the reference number 2216881 in any future communications.

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