Sir Jonathan Michael FOI request

Summary

The requester asked for details on whether Sir Jonathan Michael continued to provide services to the Isle of Man Government after his report, including costs and duration. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it likely resides with the Cabinet Office.

Key Facts

• The request concerns services provided by Sir Jonathan Michael following a report costing over £900,000.
• The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information.
• The information is believed to be held by the Health and Care Transformation Programme within the Cabinet Office.
• The requester was advised to re-submit the request to the Cabinet Office.
• The request was formally closed on 14 February 2022.

Data Disclosed

• £900,000
• 2022-02-09
• 2022-02-14
• 2255065
• Section 11(3)a

Exemptions Cited

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

Original Request

I would like to know, further to the completion of the Sir Jonathan Michael report, at a cost of over £900,000, whether Sir Jonathan Michael has since provided, and/or is still providing a service to the Isle of Man Government, at what cost and how long for.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive: Karen Malone Freedom of Information Team First Floor Belgravia House Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1AE

Our ref: 2255065 14 February 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received 9 February 2022 and which states:

"I would like to know, further to the completion of the Sir Jonathan Michael report, at a cost of over £900,000, whether Sir Jonathan Michael has since provided, and/or is still providing a service to the Isle of Man Government, at what cost and how long for."

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 Health and Care Transformation Programme, which forms part of Cabinet Office. You may wish to re-submit your request to 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 2255065 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.