Moving to the Isle of Man

Summary

A request was made to the Cabinet Office for statistics on people moving to the Isle of Man citing the TT as a reason and the most common reason for relocation. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and suggested contacting the Department for Enterprise instead.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding migration reasons.
• The request was received on 13 October 2025 and responded to on 16 October 2025.
• Applicants are advised to submit a new request to the Department for Enterprise.
• The case reference number is 4999981.
• The response outlines the right to an internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 2025-10-13
• 2025-10-16
• 4999981
• 01624 686244
• 01624 686400

Original Request

How many people moving to the Isle of Man cite the TT as a reason for moving. What is the most common reason cited for moving.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

1

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244
Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 4999981 16 October 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 13 October 2025, which states:

"How many people moving to the Isle of Man cite the TT as a reason for moving.
What is the most common reason cited for moving."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold the information that you have requested.

However, you may wish to submit a Freedom of Information request to the Department for Enterprise who may be able to help you.

The Department for Enterprise can be contacted directly using the following details:

Department for Enterprise St Georges Court Upper Church Street Douglas IM1 1EX

Telephone 01624 686400 Email: dfe@gov.im

Alternatively you may wish to submit a freedom of Information request to the Department for Enterprise via the online portal here: https://www.gov.im/about-the- government/freedom-of-information/make-a-freedom-of-information-request/

Please quote the reference number 4999981 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

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 2 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; 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.
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.