Department for Enterprise

Overview

Outcome Breakdown

Requests by Year

Top Topics

• Transport & Roads (97 requests)
• Finance & Tax (61 requests)
• Other (56 requests)
• Healthcare & Public Health (32 requests)
• Government & Administration (30 requests)

Notable Cases (149)

[-] Road Racing Insurance cost 2025/6

2026-01-27 | No information sent - all held but exempt

A request was made for insurance costs for the 2025 and 2026 Isle of Man road racing events (TT, Manx Grand Prix, Southern 100), but the Department for Enterprise withheld all information citing commercial and economic exemptions.

• The Department for Enterprise holds the insurance cost figures but is not the policy holder for the events.
• The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) is the policy holder for the TT and Manx Grand Prix.
• The Southern 100 Club is the policy holder for the Southern 100 event.

Data: 2025, 2026, 27 January 2026, 30 January 2026, 5252565

Exemptions: Section 30(2)(b) - Economy and commercial interests; Section 30(1)(a) - Prejudice to economic interests of the Island; Section 30(1)(b) - Prejudice to financial interests of the Island

[~] Digital IOM CEO's salary

2026-01-20 | Not upheld

A requester sought the CEO's salary maxima, organizational structure, and staff details for Digital IOM, but the Department for Enterprise refused to disclose salary information citing commercial interests while providing an organizational chart.

• The request was made on 20 January 2026 regarding Digital IOM CEO Lyle Wraxall.
• The Department for Enterprise provided an organizational chart listing staff names and roles.
• Salary maxima for the CEO and senior staff were withheld from disclosure.

Data: 20 January 2026, 16 February 2026, 21 February 2026, 20 March 2026, 5241757

Exemptions: Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (prejudice to commercial interests)

[+] Serious Border Entry and Exit Failings

2026-01-08 | All information sent

The requester alleged serious security failings at Ronaldsway Airport regarding passport gender checks and asked for details on security measures and new protocols. The Department for Enterprise clarified that no new measures were introduced because current legislation only requires verifying name and likeness for baggage security, not passport gender, and that immigration matters fall outside their jurisdiction.

• The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration (IOM CAA) is the aviation safety and security regulator but has no responsibility for immigration or border control.
• No additional security measures were introduced in response to the request because current legislation does not require passport gender verification.
• Civil aviation security legislation only requires photo ID checks to ensure the person boarding is the same person who checked in hold baggage.

Data: 5213266, 2026-01-08, 2026-01-14, 5 years, CP14

[+] Love Manx Christmas Ad 2025

2025-12-15 | All information sent

A request was made for production costs, business contributions, and internal planning documents for the 2025 Love Manx Christmas advertisement. The Department for Enterprise disclosed all requested information, including specific costs, confirmation of no business fees, and the full marketing brief.

• The total production cost for the 2025 video was £10,000 excluding VAT.
• The 2024 video cost £10,150 excluding VAT, plus an additional £1,000 for music licensing.
• No businesses featured in the 2025 advertisement paid fees or made financial contributions to appear.

Data: £10,000, £10,150, £1,000, 2025, 2024

[~] Departmental Expansion and Agency Staffing

2025-10-27 | Some information sent but not all held

The requester sought details on the Department for Enterprise's organizational structure, staffing numbers, salary expenditure, and vacancies following the creation of internal agencies. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, providing an organizational overview and a detailed staffing table for specific units, but did not include salary figures or a complete list of all requested agencies.

• The response includes an organizational overview for the Department of Economic Development last updated in January 2017.
• Staffing data is provided for specific units including Business IoM, Central Registries, Chief Officer & Corporate Services, and Civil Aviation Administration.
• The data distinguishes between filled positions, vacant posts, and total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff.

Data: January 2017, 2.86 FTE, 3.86 FTE, 7 AO Registration Officer - Companies, 5 AO Registration Officer - Land & Deeds

[+] Amount of land registered at Land Registry

2025-09-22 | All information sent

The request sought the percentage and hectare area of Isle of Man land that has been first registered as of the request date. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that 28.22% of the total land area, equating to 16,146 hectares, was registered as of September 2025.

• As of September 2025, 28.22% of the Isle of Man's total land area is registered in the Land Registry.
• The registered land area corresponds to 16,146 hectares as of September 2025.
• In September 2023, the registered land percentage was 25.86% (14,794 hectares).

Data: 28.22%, 16,146 hectares, 25.86%, 14,794 hectares, September 2023

[-] Changes to Manx Grand Prix Race Schedule 2025

2025-08-22 | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought a complete breakdown of emails, business cases, meeting minutes, and correspondence regarding changes to the 2025 Manx Grand Prix schedule, to which the Department for Enterprise responded with a strategic review document while withholding some specific records under exemption.

• The Manx Grand Prix (MGP) schedule was shortened in 2022 following a pandemic-era review that identified safety risks and limited growth potential.
• The MGP currently generates 25% of the economic benefit of the TT for 60% of the net cost.
• The MGP audience is described as niche, mature (70% over 50), and predominantly British (80%) traveling by ferry.

Data: 2025-08-22, 2025-10-02, 2008, 2010, 2013

[+] Polls

2025-08-15 | All information sent

The request sought records of all social media polls published by Digital Isle of Man between July and August 2025, including any deleted content. The authority disclosed details of four published polls and one removed poll, providing supporting screenshots and internal chat extracts while redacting personal data.

• Digital Isle of Man published four polls on LinkedIn between 1 July and 15 August 2025.
• A fifth poll published on 14 August 2025 was removed the same evening for not aligning with the agency's remit.
• Supporting documentation included screenshots of poll content and internal chat logs evidencing the removal decision.

Data: 1 July 2025, 15 August 2025, 8 July 2025, 16 July 2025, 28 July 2025

Exemptions: Section 25: Absolutely Exempt Personal Information

[-] TT Feature Film

2025-08-08 | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought details on the selection process and contracts for a TT feature film involving nine interested parties. The Department for Enterprise confirmed a selection process was used and identified the winning consortium but withheld the specific contract under commercial confidentiality exemptions.

• A selection process was used to choose the film producer from nine interested parties.
• The Department for Enterprise invited interested parties to submit project outlines including budget, genre, and economic contribution.
• The rights were awarded to a partnership between Free Association, Plan B, Mediawan, Entertainment 360, and Box to Box Films.

Data: 9 parties, last three years, 2023 Isle of Man TT Races, 2025-08-08, 2025-09-05

Exemptions: Section 30(2)(a) of the Act (Commercial interests/Trade secrets)

[~] DfE Processing of KWC Related FOI Requests

2025-07-31 | Not upheld

The requester sought internal Department for Enterprise documents generated during the processing of two previous FOI requests regarding King William's College funding and due diligence. The Information Commissioner's Office review concluded the request was not upheld, citing that disclosure would harm commercial interests and business confidence.

• The request targeted internal emails and documents created between April and July 2025 regarding KWC financial support.
• The outcome of the review was 'Not upheld' on 13 October 2025.
• Officials argued that confidentiality is essential for the Financial Support Scheme to attract business and maintain economic growth.

Data: 4842305, 4587906, 4648817, 2025-07-31, 2025-10-13

Exemptions: Commercial interests; Business confidence; Prejudice to competitive position; Information Provided in Confidence (Section 26 considered but deemed inapplicable as source was internal)

[+] IOM TT Feature Film

2025-07-22 | All information sent

The requester asked for the number of parties interested in producing an Isle of Man TT feature film in the last three years and a copy of a contract between Box to Box and the Department for Enterprise. The authority disclosed that nine parties expressed interest but confirmed that no contractual agreement exists between Box to Box and the Department.

• Nine parties have expressed interest in producing a feature film about the Isle of Man TT Races since January 2023.
• There is no contractual agreement between Box to Box and the Department for Enterprise to produce a feature film.
• The request was received on 22 July 2025 and concluded on 7 August 2025.

Data: 9, January 2023, 22 July 2025, 7 August 2025, twenty minutes

[-] Monty Halls' Big Blue Bag initiative and ambassadorial role

2025-07-15 | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought details on delays to the 'Big Blue Bag' marine conservation initiative, correspondence with ambassador Monty Halls, and procurement compliance for his £20,000 contract. The authority released partial information including strategy documents and email chains but withheld specific correspondence and procurement details under exemptions.

• Visit Isle of Man announced a partnership with Monty Halls for the 'Big Blue Bag' initiative in October 2024.
• The ambassadorial role was agreed upon for a 12-month period totaling £20,000.
• The initiative was scheduled to launch in Spring 2025 but was still listed as 'coming soon' in July 2025.

Data: 21st October 2024, Spring 2025, July 12th 2025, £20,000, 12 months

Exemptions: Part exempt

[+] Department for Enterprise and Tax Avoidance-Linked Business Attraction

2025-06-30 | All information sent

A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding its support for companies linked to tax avoidance between 2015 and 2024. The authority confirmed that no such companies were actively attracted, supported, or provided with financial assistance, and staff performance targets were not linked to these entities.

• The Department for Enterprise did not actively attract or support companies known or suspected of tax avoidance or evasion between 2015 and 2024.
• No financial assistance, grants, or relocation incentives were provided to companies linked to tax avoidance schemes.
• Staff attraction from such companies was not included in departmental or individual performance targets.

Data: 2015, 2024, 2025-06-30, 2025-07-28, 4764113

[+] Interview Panel

2025-06-26 | All information sent

The requester sought the names of the interview panel for the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man and clarification on political involvement. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the full list of panel members, confirming that one Member of the House of Keys participated in the process.

• The interview panel for the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man consisted of three individuals.
• Sarah Maltby MHK, a political figure, sat on the interview panel as the Political Member for Visit Isle of Man.
• Deborah Heather, CEO of Visit Isle of Man, was a member of the panel.

Data: 2025-06-26, 2025-07-24, 4758173, 20 minutes, 2 pages

[+] TT race cancellations

2025-06-23 | All information sent

The Department for Enterprise responded to a request for statistics on Isle of Man TT race cancellations and rescheduling over the last 10 years. The authority disclosed the number of scheduled races, weather-related reschedules, and races not held for each year from 2016 to 2025.

• No TT races were held in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid19 Pandemic.
• The number of scheduled races varied between 8 and 10 per year, excluding pandemic years.
• Weather-related reschedules peaked at 7 in 2019 and 6 in 2024.

Data: 2025: 10 scheduled, 4 rescheduled, 1 not held, 2024: 10 scheduled, 6 rescheduled, 1 not held, 2023: 10 scheduled, 0 rescheduled, 0 not held, 2022: 8 scheduled, 1 rescheduled, 0 not held, 2021: 0 scheduled (Covid19 Pandemic)

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See Also

• Transparency Scorecard
• Outcome Trends