Unpublished FOI requests
| Authority | Department of Education, Sport and Culture |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2018-03-27 |
| Outcome | Some information sent but part exempt |
| Outcome date | 2018-04-20 |
| Case ID | 395236 |
Summary
The request sought statistics on Freedom of Information requests received, refused, answered, and published by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture over the previous 12 months. The department disclosed that 93 requests were received and 88 were answered, while refusing to provide data on published requests.
Key Facts
- The Department of Education, Sport and Culture received 93 FOI requests in the 12 months prior to March 27, 2018.
- 88 of the received requests were answered.
- 2 requests were refused because they were not valid under section 9(1) of the Freedom of Information Act.
- 1 request was withdrawn by the requester and 1 was on hold pending clarification.
- The department did not provide the number of requests published on the government website.
Data Disclosed
- 93
- 88
- 2
- 1
- 2018-03-27
- 2018-04-20
- section 9(1)
Exemptions Cited
- Section 9(1) of the Freedom of Information Act (invalid requests)
Original Request
For each of the last 12 months, how many Freedom of Information requests have been: (a) received (b) refused (c) answered (d) published on the government website
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Category | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Received | 93 | |
| (b) Refused | 2 | Not valid requests under section 9(1) of the Freedom of Information Act |
| (c) Answered | 88 | |
| Not Answered Breakdown | 2 | Not valid requests |
| Not Answered Breakdown | 1 | Request withdrawn by the Requester |
| Not Answered Breakdown | 1 | Currently on hold pending further clarification from the Requester |
Full Response Text
20 April 2018
Dear
Re: Freedom of Information Request – Reference Number 395236
Your Request:-
For each of the last 12 months, how many Freedom of Information requests have been:
(a) received
(b) refused
(c) answered
(d) published on the government website
Department Response:-
The Department is able to provide you with the following information, based on the last 12 months dating back from the date we received your request on 27th March 2018.
(a) How many FoI requests received:
93
(b) How many FoI requests refused:
2 requests were refused as they were not valid requests under section 9(1) of the Freedom of Information Act.
(c) How many FoI requests answered:
88 FoI requests were answered. Reasons for those not answered were as follows:-
2 - not valid requests (as above)
1 - request withdrawn by the Requester
1 - currently on hold pending further clarification from the Requester
Department of Education Sport and Culture
Rheynn Ynsee, Spoyrt as Cultoor Chief Executive Officer Ronald Barr
Department of Education, Sport and Culture Hamilton House Peel Road Douglas IM1 5EZ Direct Dial No:
Website: www.gov.im/desc Email: