Food and Drink Festival

Summary

The requester asked for all records regarding the consideration of postponing or cancelling the 2022 Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded by sending all requested information, including emails and Microsoft Teams messages.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 12 September 2022.
• The response was issued on 7 October 2022.
• The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent.
• The request specifically covered records related to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
• The response included 1 document spanning 2 pages.

Data Disclosed

• 2625333
• 2022-09-12
• 2022-10-07
• 2
• 1
• 01624 685854
• 01624 685851

Original Request

A copy of all records related to consideration of whether to postpone, cancel or change the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival 2022 as a result of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann. By "records" I mean as defined in the Freedom of Information Act, including but not limited to all emails and Microsoft Teams messages.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator Corporate Services Directorate Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel no (01624) 685854 Fax no (01624 685851 Email: defa@gov.im www.gov.im

Our ref: 2625333 7th October 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on the 12th September 2022 and which states:

"A copy of all records related to consideration of whether to postpone, cancel or change the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival 2022 as a result of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann. By "records" I mean as defined in the Freedom of Information Act, including but not limited to all emails and Microsoft Teams messages."

Response The information you request is attached.

Please quote the reference number 2625333 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.