Reasons for moving to the Isle of Man
| Authority | Department for Enterprise |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2025-10-22 |
| Outcome | Information not held |
| Outcome date | 2025-10-30 |
| Case ID | 5025453 |
Summary
A request was made to the Department for Enterprise asking for statistics on how many people move to the Isle of Man due to the TT and what the most common reason for moving is. The authority responded that it does not hold or collate this specific information.
Key Facts
- The request was received on 2025-10-22 and responded to on 2025-10-30.
- The Department for Enterprise does not collate data on reasons for moving to the Isle of Man.
- The specific information requested regarding the TT and common moving reasons was not found.
- The requester has the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.
Data Disclosed
- 2025-10-22
- 2025-10-30
- 5025453
- 01624 686400
Exemptions Cited
- Information not held
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
Freedom of Information Co-ordinator 1st Floor, St Georges Court Upper Church Street, Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EX
Telephone: (01624 686400) Website: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/
Our ref: 5025453 30 October 2025
Dear ###
We write further to your request received 22 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."
Whilst our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested as this is not information that we collate as a Department.
Please quote the reference number 5025453 in any future communications.
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I will now close your request as of this date.