QE2 school changes

Summary

A request was made for email communications between QE2 School and Bus Vannin regarding September 2023 timetable changes, but the Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held.

Key Facts

• The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested email communications.
• The request covered emails between 1st March 2023 and 4th September 2023.
• The subject matter concerned Bus Vannin's ability to facilitate school timetable changes.
• Applicants were advised to contact DOESchoolEnquiries@gov.im for potential assistance.
• The request was formally closed on 16 May 2024.

Data Disclosed

• 1st March 2023
• 4th September 2023
• September 2023
• 7 May 2024
• 16 May 2024
• 3840058
• 01624 686785

Original Request

Can I please be provided with all email communications from 1st March 2023 and 4th September 2023 between QE2 School and Bus Vannin relating to Bus Vannin's ability/ inability to facilitate the schools timetable changes implemented in September 2023.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 3840058 16 May 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 7 May 2024, which states:

"Can I please be provided with all email communications from 1st March 2023 and 4th September 2023 between QE2 School and Bus Vannin relating to Bus Vannin's ability/ inability to facilitate the schools timetable changes implemented in September 2023."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

You might want to contact DOESchoolEnquiries@gov.im who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 3840058 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Lee FOI Response Team