SAVE Programme

Summary

The requester asked for plans of projects identified through the SAVE programme, but the Department of Infrastructure refused to provide them, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via public links.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 31 October 2018 and closed on 7 December 2018.
• The SAVE programme is a Treasury-led initiative, not managed by the Department of Infrastructure.
• The authority provided links to a 467-page SAVE Report and other public documents instead of sending the requested plans.
• The response was issued under section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 31 October 2018
• 7 December 2018
• 19th June 2018
• 467 page
• 642165
• section 20
• Freedom of Information Act 2015

Exemptions Cited

• Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information reasonably accessible)

Original Request

Please provide plans of projects identified through the SAVE programme.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: Maggie Farmer Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 642165 7 December 2018

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 31 October 2018 and which states:

"Please provide plans of projects identified through the SAVE programme."

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 SAVE programme is a Treasury lead initiative and any request for detail on how the Programme is being run should be directed to them. However, in order to provide some assistance on this topic, we have listed below links to documents and websites which provide an extensive overview of the Programme and its progress.
The Tynwald Order Paper from 19th June 2018 http://www.tynwald.org.im/business/opqp/opqp/2018-PP- 0094.pdf#search=%22SAVE%22 The SAVE Report - a 467 page detailed report with information about projects http://www.tynwald.org.im/business/opqp/sittings/Tynwald%2020162018/2018-GD- 0030.pdf An Explanatory Memorandum to Tynwald Members to clarify various points about the Programme http://www.tynwald.org.im/business/opqp/sittings/Tynwald%2020162018/2018-GD- 0030-MEMO.pdf The SAVE website https://www.gov.im/save Published ideas and responses to the SAVE Programme can be found at the bottom of the list on this web page https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/cabinet-office/open- data/government/

Please quote the reference number 642165 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 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.

Yours sincerely

PCdp