DHSC and Manx Care's powers in 2020 in respects of private dentists

Summary

The requester asked for the legislation under which Manx Care officials visited a private dental surgery on 3 September 2020. Manx Care disclosed that the visit was conducted under two specific sets of Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) Regulations from 2020.

Key Facts

• The request concerns a visit to the private dental surgery of LLA Hanson at Unit 20, Onchan Precinct.
• The visit occurred on 3 September 2020 involving a dentist and two co-workers.
• The authority acted under the Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Closure of Businesses and Other Premises) Regulations 2020, specifically Regulation 4.
• The authority also acted under the Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Closure of Businesses and Other Premises) (No.2) Regulations 2020, specifically Regulation 5.
• The response was issued by Manx Care on 6 August 2024.

Data Disclosed

• 3 September 2020
• Unit 20
• Regulation 4
• Regulation 5
• 2020
• 10 July 2024
• 6 August 2024
• 3969593

Original Request

Dear Sirs On 3 September 2020 a dentist and two co-workers visited the private dental surgery of LLA Hanson at Unit 20, Onchan Precinct. What was the legislation they were acting under at this time? This query is being addressed to both Manx Care and the Department of Health and Social Care. Yours sincerely XXXX

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000

Our ref: 3969593 6 August 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 10 July 2024, which states:

"Dear Sirs

On 3 September 2020 a dentist and two co-workers visited the private dental surgery of LLA Hanson at Unit 20, Onchan Precinct.

What was the legislation they were acting under at this time?

This query is being addressed to both Manx Care and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Yours sincerely"

Our response to your request is as follows:

The relevant legislation was:

(a) the Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Closure of Businesses and Other Premises Regulations 2020, as amended (Regulation 4); and (b) the Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Closure of Businesses and Other Premises) (No.2) Regulations 2020 (Regulation 5).

Please quote the reference number 3969593 in any future communications.

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