Caesium - 137 (Cs-137)

Summary

A request for data and mapping on Caesium-137 fallout levels in upland areas of the Isle of Man was made to the Department of Health and Social Care. The department responded that it does not hold the requested information, suggesting it may be held by the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 29 May 2025 and responded to on 3 June 2025.
• The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested radiological monitoring data.
• The information may be held by the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA).
• The refusal is based on Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• The requester is advised to re-submit the request to DEFA via the FOI portal.

Data Disclosed

• 4695621
• 2025-05-29
• 2025-06-12
• 3 June 2025
• Section 11(3)a

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)

Original Request

Please provide any data or mapping on Cs-137 fallout levels or related radiological monitoring for upland areas of the Isle of Man. Please provide copies of any relevant documents, correspondence or records held.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Officer: Paul Richardson Freedom of Information Team First Floor Belgravia House Circular Road Douglas IM1 1AE

Our ref: 4695621 3 June 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 29 May 2025, which states:

"Please provide any data or mapping on Cs-137 fallout levels or related radiological monitoring for upland areas of the Isle of Man. Please provide copies of any relevant documents, correspondence or records held."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Health and Social Care (the Department) is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested as it may be held by the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA).

You may wish to re-submit your request to the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture which is an option available on the Freedom of Information request portal, who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 4695621 in any future communications.

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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; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
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I will now close your request as of this date.