Net Migration
| Authority | Cabinet Office |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2025-01-29 |
| Outcome | No information sent - all held but exempt |
| Outcome date | 2025-02-06 |
| Case ID | 4407493 |
Summary
The requester asked for Isle of Man Net Migration figures similar to those provided by the UK Government. The Cabinet Office responded that the information is already reasonably accessible online via the Statistics Isle of Man website and is classified as an experimental statistic.
Key Facts
- The request was received on 29 January 2025 and closed on 6 February 2025.
- The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015, stating the information is already reasonably accessible.
- Net Migration estimates are available in the Isle of Man Population Report on the Statistics Isle of Man website.
- The reported net migration estimates are currently designated as an experimental statistic.
- The experimental status is expected to continue until some time after the next census.
Data Disclosed
- 29 January 2025
- 6 February 2025
- 4407493
- Section 20
- Freedom of Information Act 2015
Exemptions Cited
- Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information already reasonably accessible)
Original Request
Given that the UK Government regularly provide details on Net Migration, where can I find the same Net Migration figures and reports for the Isle of Man?
Data Tables (1)
| The | estimates | of | net | migration | reported | in | the | Isle | of | Man | Population | report | are | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| currently | an | experimental | statistic | and | likely | will | be | until | some | time | after | the | next | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| census. |
Full Response Text
Government Office
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 3PN
Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244
Website: www.gov.im/co
Our ref: 4407493 6 February 2025
Dear ###
We write further to your request, received 29 January 2025, which states:
"Given that the UK Government regularly provide details on Net Migration, where can I find the same Net Migration figures and reports for the Isle of Man?"
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, under section 20 of the Act, we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you, whether free of charge or on payment of a fee.
The information that you have requested is available online in the Isle of Man Population Report on Statistics Isle of Man's website: https://www.gov.im/about-the- government/departments/cabinet-office/statistics-isle-of-man/census-and-population/.
The estimates of net migration reported in the Isle of Man Population report are currently an experimental statistic and likely will be until some time after the next census.
Please quote the reference number 4407493 in any future communications.
Your right to request a review
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An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. 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 appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on;
- Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or
- 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 right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at 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.
I will now close your request as of this date.