Dataset for the labour force participation rate

AuthorityCabinet Office
Date received2017-06-29
OutcomeSome information sent but not all held
Outcome date2017-06-30
Case ID354285

Summary

A request was made for a labour force participation rate dataset equivalent to World Bank data for the Channel Islands, but the Cabinet Office only held data for total, male, and female rates, not the specific male/female ratio time series requested.

Key Facts

  • The Cabinet Office does not hold a time series of data relating to the male/female ratio as detailed in the provided World Bank link.
  • Data for total, male, and female participation rates was provided for the years 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016.
  • The participation rates were calculated using economically active population figures from each census compared against the total population over 16.
  • The request was received on 29 June 2017 and the response was issued on 30 June 2017.
  • Applicants have the right to request an internal review or apply to the Information Commissioner if dissatisfied.

Data Disclosed

  • 1991
  • 1996
  • 2001
  • 2006
  • 2011
  • 2016
  • 58.3%
  • 59.8%
  • 64.2%
  • 63.8%
  • 61.3%
  • 70.7%
  • 69.9%
  • 72.5%
  • 70.9%
  • 70.4%
  • 67.1%
  • 47.1%
  • 50.5%
  • 56.5%
  • 57.0%
  • 58.3%
  • 56.9%
  • 2017-06-29
  • 2017-06-30
  • IM93240I

Data Tables (1)

1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016
Total 58.3% 59.8% 64.2% 63.8% 64.2% 61.3%
Male 70.7% 69.9% 72.5% 70.9% 70.4% 67.1%
Female 47.1% 50.5% 56.5% 57.0% 58.3% 56.9%

Full Response Text

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REFERENCE NUMBER: IM93240I

REQUEST UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2015 (“the Act”) Thank you for your on-line application dated 29 June 2017 requesting the following information:

“A labour force participation rate dataset equivalent to the Channel Islands via the World Bank http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.TLF.CACT.MA.ZS?locations=JG”

Response to your request
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find all of the information that you have requested. In particular the Cabinet Office does not hold a time series of data relating to the male/female ratio as detailed in the provided link.
However we do hold the other data relating to total, male and female participation rates. The data we hold is displayed below: 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 Total 58.3% 59.8% 64.2% 63.8% 64.2% 61.3% Male 70.7% 69.9% 72.5% 70.9% 70.4% 67.1% Female 47.1% 50.5% 56.5% 57.0% 58.3% 56.9%

The labour force participation rate has been calculated by taking the economically active population from each census and comparing it against the total population of those over 16. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your Freedom of Information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post to the FOI Co-ordinator, Cabinet Office, Government Office, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PN. An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/freedom-of- information-review-request-january-1-2017/ , a paper copy can be requested by contacting the Cabinet Office direct.

Government Office DOUGLAS Isle of Man IM1 3PN Tel: (+44) 01624 686244 Fax: (+44) 01624 685710 Website www.gov.im/co
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Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to apply for a review of decisions by the Information Commissioner, for a decision on; 1) Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Act; or 2) Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision.
More detailed information on your rights to review is on the Information Commissioner’s website at: https://www.inforights.im/ Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about Freedom of Information requests can be found at: www.gov.im/foi.