Tynwald guests

Summary

A request was made to the Cabinet Office for details on who paid for and how much was spent on travel, accommodation, food, and transport for Tynwald guests. The authority responded that it does not hold this information because the guests are invited by the Parliament, not the Cabinet Office.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding Tynwald guest expenses.
• Tynwald guests are invited by the Parliament, not the Cabinet Office.
• The Clerk of Tynwald's Office is identified as the correct authority to contact for this information.
• The request was received and closed on the same day, 8 July 2019.
• The case reference number is 875565.

Data Disclosed

• 8 July 2019
• 875565
• 685500
• 01624 686244
• IM1 3PN

Original Request

Who paid for the travel, accomdation food and drink, transport for the Tynwald guests? How much was It?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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

Our ref: 875565 8 July 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 8 July 2019 and which states:

"Who paid for the travel, accommodation food and drink, transport for the Tynwald guests? How much was it?"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold the information that you have requested. The guests at Tynwald day are invited by the Parliament, not the Cabinet Office. You may wish to contact Clerk of Tynwald's Office who hold this information and may be able to help you (email enquiries@tynwald.org.im or telephone 685500). Alternatively you may wish to submit a Freedom of Information request to the Clerk of Tynwald’s Office directly, which can be done online here: www.gov.im/about-the- government/freedom-of-information/make-a-freedom-of-information-request/

Please quote the reference number 875565 in any future communication.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely