Cartographical Errors - Eastern Area Plan

Summary: The request asked if maps in the Eastern Area Plan were checked for errors after Tynwald approval and for details of any found. The Cabinet Office confirmed all maps were checked, identified two specific cartographical errors regarding settlement boundaries in Crosby and Laxey, and provided links to the corrected and draft maps.

All maps within the Area Plan for the East have been checked for errors since approval by Tynwald.

Two mapping errors were identified and reported to the Cabinet Office.

One error involved the settlement boundary around Crosby Meadows Estate (Site MH021) on Map 10 and Map 3 extending further west and south than intended.

A second error concerned the settlement boundary at 'Ballabluff' in Laxey (Map 7), which was incorrectly stepped back to Pinfold Hill instead of aligning with the railway line.

Links to the final corrected maps and the original draft plans showing the intended boundaries were provided.


cost of new airport parking system

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: A request was made for the total estimated cost of the new Ronaldsway airport parking system, including barriers and app fees. The Department of Infrastructure did not release the data directly, citing that the information was already reasonably accessible via a Tynwald Hansard record.

The request was received on 5 May 2022 and responded to on 19 May 2022.

The authority stated the cost details were disclosed during the Tynwald sitting on 17 May 2022.

The information is available on page 37 of the Hansard record.

The request was closed without sending the specific data as it was deemed publicly accessible.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)


First time buyer scheme

Summary: The requester asked for a quarterly breakdown of First Time Buyer scheme purchases for both Fixed and Choice schemes between 2018 and April 2022. The Department of Infrastructure provided the complete data, confirming 43 purchases under the Fixed scheme and 16 under the Choice scheme.

The request was received on 2022-05-05 and responded to on 2022-05-20.

A total of 43 houses or bungalows were purchased under the Fixed scheme since 2018.

A total of 16 houses or bungalows were purchased under the Choice scheme since 2018.

The highest number of Fixed scheme purchases occurred in Q4 2019/20 with 7 units.

No purchases were recorded for either scheme in Q1 2022/23.


Marine Drive Road Closure Proposal consultation 2

Summary: The requester asked for all responses to the Marine Drive Road Closure Proposal consultation, including statistics on support and opposition. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed all requested information, providing 614 pages across 4 documents containing the consultation responses.

The consultation ran from 23 February 2021 to 6 April 2021.

The Department of Infrastructure released 614 pages of information in 4 documents.

The outcome of the request was 'All information sent' on 1 June 2022.

Respondents expressed strong support for closing Marine Drive to motor vehicles to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

One respondent highlighted accessibility issues for mobility scooter users regarding parking and gate design.


TT Races Radio Commentary Tender

Summary: The request sought details on the 2019/20 TT radio commentary tender, its cancellation, and the subsequent 2022 contract awarded to Manx Radio without competition. The Department for Enterprise released some information but withheld specific financial costs and legal advice regarding the tender decision.

The Department for Enterprise received the FOI request on 6 May 2022 and responded on 7 June 2022.

Financial costs and charges for the 2022 Manx Radio contract were redacted to avoid prejudicing the upcoming 2023 tender process.

Information regarding the non-award of the 2019/20 tender was withheld under legal professional privilege.

The Department cited three potential local businesses and several off-island entities as future tenderers.

A public interest test was conducted, concluding that withholding financial data was necessary to ensure best value for money in future competitions.

2019/20
2022
2023
6 May 2022
7 June 2022
1 year
3 potential local businesses
Section 30(2)(b)
Section 40

Section 40 - Legal professional privilege


Designated Business civil penalties charged

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

Summary: The request sought details on civil penalties charged under the Designated Business Act, including amounts, dates, and breached sections. The authority disclosed a breakdown of penalties imposed from 2019 to 2022, noting that most were £5,000 fines for unregistered business activity, with some mitigated or waived due to exceptional circumstances.

Penalties were primarily imposed under Section 7 of the Designated Businesses (Registration and Oversight) Act 2015 for carrying on business without registration.

The standard civil penalty amount is £5,000 per contravention.

Between 2019 and 2022, a total of 12 penalties were recorded, with varying outcomes including full payment, mitigation, waiver, or appeal.

The Authority has the discretion to mitigate or waive penalties if circumstances are deemed exceptional.

Penalties collected are paid into the General Revenue of the Island.


Student Grants

Summary: The request sought the number of student grant recipients without 80 UCAS points between 2016 and 2022 and the reasons for their eligibility. The Department of Education disclosed that only nine applicants met this criteria across the period, citing specific regulatory modifications for continuing education and the Coronavirus emergency.

Zero applicants received tuition fee grants without 80 UCAS points in the years 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2018/19.

One applicant in 2019/20 was eligible under the Continuing Education Scheme to study at UCM.

Eight applicants in 2020/21 were eligible due to a temporary reduction of the UCAS requirement to 72 points caused by the Coronavirus emergency.

The response was issued by the Policy, Strategy and Governance Division of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

The request was fully satisfied with all information sent on 31 May 2022.


Investigation Of Abbotswood and Lockdown meeting with Army

Summary: The requester asked the Department of Home Affairs for details on hiring EXPOL for the Abbotswood investigation and the purpose/outcomes of a Chief Constable meeting with Army personnel in 2020. The Department stated it does not hold the specific information requested but clarified that the Army visit was a reconnaissance mission to assess pandemic response capabilities.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the information regarding the hiring of EXPOL or the specific outcomes of the Chief Constable's meeting.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is a separate Public Authority under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

A Joint Regional Liaison Officer (JLRO) for NW Command visited the Isle of Man on 15 April 2020.

The purpose of the Army visit was to understand the Island's pandemic position and conduct a reconnaissance of sites for potential future deployment.

The request was received on 9 May 2022 and closed on 27 May 2022.


Menzies Aviation

Summary: The requester asked the Department of Infrastructure why Menzies Aviation, which operates Ronaldsway Airport, is not registered with the Isle of Man Companies Registry. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and directed the requester to submit a new request to the Department for Enterprise.

Menzies Aviation operates the airport at Ronaldsway on the Isle of Man.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information regarding company registration status.

The Companies Registry is maintained by the Department for Enterprise, not the Department of Infrastructure.

The requester was advised to submit a new Freedom of Information request to the Department for Enterprise.

The request was closed on the same day it was received.


Liverpool Landing Stage

Summary: The request sought details on annual fees, payment history, and cost projections for the Isle of Man's lease of Princes Half-Tide Dock in Liverpool. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the ground rent, lease term, total payments made, and specific service charges, but stated that estimated life-term costs were not held.

The ground rent for the lease is one peppercorn per annum.

The sub-lease term is approximately 232 years and 6 months, running from November 2019 to April 2252.

A total of £3.5 million has been paid so far, including £350,000 paid during the Agreement for Lease.

The right to discharge into the Canal costs between £14,000 and £16,000 per annum.

Mooring dolphin costs are currently approximately £40,000 per annum and will increase to £50,000.


Dr Rosalind Ranson

Summary: The requester asked for the total bill for legal services related to the Dr Rosalind Ranson tribunal. The Attorney General's Chambers disclosed the total external fees paid and the internal hours spent by counsel, clarifying that internal time is not billed back to government departments.

Total external fees charged and paid for the tribunal were £43,528.80.

The last external expense was charged on 11 February 2022.

Attorney General's Chambers counsel spent 508 billable hours on the case.

Internal government time is not charged back to Departments, Boards, and Offices.

The request was received on 11 May 2022 and closed on 9 June 2022.


High Street, Port St Mary

Summary: The request sought details on previous refusals of business cases for the High Street, Port St Mary reconstruction and copies of submitted cases. The Department of Infrastructure responded by providing the full July 2021 business case for the scheme, which outlines the road's poor condition and proposed reconstruction.

The High Street in Port St Mary is approximately 120 meters long and serves as a key through route with bus services 1, 1H, and 12.

The existing highway is showing failure in several locations with high numbers of reported potholes, making simple overlays impossible due to low kerb height.

The proposed reconstruction involves rebuilding the carriageway, footways, and kerbs, with a review of the drainage system.

The Commissioners have identified High Street as a priority for works due to its poor condition.

The business case was prepared in July 2021 by the Department of Infrastructure's Highway Services Division.

120 m
July 2021
8.5m
Highways Act 1986 s3
Highways Act 1986 s9
Bus routes 1, 1H & 12


Tinnitus

Summary: The requester asked for monthly tinnitus case statistics for the last five years, but Manx Care was not required to fulfill the request and instead provided a general informational leaflet about tinnitus from the British Tinnitus Association.

The request for specific tinnitus case numbers was not fulfilled by Manx Care.

The response consisted of a generic 'All About Tinnitus' leaflet from the British Tinnitus Association.

The leaflet states that approximately 30% of people experience tinnitus at some point in their lives.

About 13% of people live with persistent tinnitus.

Tinnitus is described as brain activity rather than a disease or illness originating in the ear.


Restriction of postal Service Insurance to counter-purchased stamps

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: The requester sought justification for a policy allegedly denying compensation for pre-stamped parcels, but the authority clarified that the staff advice was incorrect and confirmed that pre-stamped items are eligible for compensation. The FOI request ultimately lapsed as the matter was resolved as a customer complaint rather than through formal information disclosure.

The Isle of Man Post Office confirmed that counter staff incorrectly advised the customer that pre-stamped parcels were not covered by compensation schemes.

Management investigated the incident and reminded all staff that pre-stamped items with correct postage are covered for loss, damage, and delay.

The authority stated there is no restrictive practice or second-grade level of postage stamps regarding compensation eligibility.

The FOI request was treated as a customer complaint and subsequently lapsed without formal information release.

The customer provided a certificate of posting marked 'own stamps supplied' to assist the investigation.


Triage

Summary: The requester asked for the average time to see a triage nurse in A&E in 2021 and the target times. Manx Care disclosed that the national target is 15 minutes, while the actual average in 2021 was 21 minutes, attributing the delay to COVID-19 protocols and the implementation of the Manchester Triage System.

The national standard target time to see a triage nurse is 15 minutes.

The average time to see a triage nurse in Manx Care in 2021 was 21 minutes.

Delays were partly attributed to additional PPE and deep cleans required by COVID-19 infection control policies.

Manx Care introduced the Manchester Triage System to support clinical decision-making.

Triage-specific training was delivered to all nurses and paramedics following the system introduction.


Waiting times and targets

Summary: The requester sought detailed waiting times and targets for seven specific medical departments at Manx Care, including a comparison report from May 2021. Manx Care provided a waiting times report for May 2021 and 2022 but refused to provide a separate breakdown for cataract treatment, citing the inability to derive the data from existing digital records.

The request was received on 2022-05-16 and officially lapsed on 2022-05-20.

Manx Care provided a document titled 'Waiting Times.pdf' containing data for 25 May 2021 and 25 May 2022.

Information regarding cataract treatment as a separate line item was withheld.

The authority stated that complying with the cataract request would require creating or deriving information not held digitally.

The request was an update to a previous FOI (2036441) regarding waiting lists at Nobles Hospital.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (things a public authority is not required to do)

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (creating or deriving information)


Number on roll

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for statistics on pupil enrollment, free school meals, and music tuition recipients on the Isle of Man. The authority disclosed all requested data, clarifying that University College Isle of Man students were excluded from the figures.

Total pupils in full-time education on the island was 11,514 as of September 2021.

2,018 pupils were in receipt of free school meals as of May 2022.

5,921 pupils aged 5-11 were registered in full-time education as of September 2021.

8,774 pupils aged 5-14 were registered in full-time education as of September 2021.

Music tuition was provided to 544 students aged 5-11 and 284 students aged 11-14 as of February 2022.


2022-23 Reception class sizes

Summary: The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided 2022-23 reception class registration numbers and out-of-catchment request statistics for seven specific schools on the Isle of Man. The response noted that registration figures were not final as parents could still register on the first day of term.

Information was requested for seven schools: Bunscoill Rhumsaa, Dhoon, Andreas, Sulby, Ballaugh, Kirk Michael, and Jurby.

The number of pupils registered for the 2022-23 reception intake was not finalized at the time of the response.

Andreas school had one approved out-of-catchment request.

Sulby school had four approved out-of-catchment requests and one rejected request.

No out-of-catchment appeals had been received for any of the listed schools to date.


Maximum class sizes

Summary: The requester asked for maximum reception class sizes for seven specific schools for the 2022-23 intake. The Department of Education responded by providing general policy guidelines on class capacity rather than specific figures for each named school.

The Department regards a mainstream primary class size of 27 pupils as acceptable for planning and staff allocation.

A school's indicative maximum pupil number is calculated by multiplying mainstream classrooms by 27.

Individual class sizes may rise to or exceed 30 pupils when space and other factors allow.

Classes over 30 pupils are only acceptable if the additional students are from within the school's catchment area.

Smaller classrooms in certain buildings may require a maximum figure lower than 30.


Sessional lecturer (UCM) rates of pay

Summary: The request sought data on University College Isle of Man sessional lecturer pay rates, meeting minutes, and employment terms from 2016 to 2022. The authority released some information, including JNC minutes detailing a new contracting system for sessional lecturers, but withheld other requested data citing partial exemptions.

Sessional lecturers for the 2018/19 academic year were to be contracted via a new 'PiP' system managed by OHR.

A rolling advert was planned to create a 'bank' of sessional lecturers requiring DBS checks.

The sessional lecturer bank operates under a 300-hour limit, with flexible hours.

Approximately 4-5 posts were identified for separate recruitment onto permanent variable hours contracts for those exceeding the 300-hour limit.

The outcome of the FOI request was 'Some information sent but part exempt'.


Personnel information

Summary: A request was made for the names, job titles, and salary maxima of all Cabinet Office employees, but the authority only disclosed names of senior staff (HEO/Band 6 and above) while exempting junior staff data.

The request sought names, job titles, and salary maxima for all Cabinet Office personnel.

Casual staff and individual contracts were excluded from the response as they lack salary maxima.

Personal data for junior officers below HEO grade was withheld to protect privacy expectations.

Names of 68 senior staff members at HEO/Band 6 level or above were released.

The decision was based on a balance between public transparency and data protection principles.

Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (data protection principles)

Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (lawful basis for processing)


Teacher Absence Levels

Summary: A request for 2022/23 teacher absence data was fulfilled with information covering the 2021/22 academic year, detailing days pupils worked from home and lessons covered by supply teachers across Isle of Man secondary schools.

The response provided data for the 2021-22 academic year rather than the requested 2022-23 year.

Ballakermeen High School reported the highest number of remote learning days for Year 9 pupils (10 days).

Queen Elizabeth II High School reported zero days of remote learning due to staff absence for all year groups.

Ramsey Grammar School provided a total figure of 4033 lessons covered by supply teachers across all year groups.

Castle Rushen High School data was accurate as of 25th May 2022.


Adopted Highways in Ballastowell Gardens

Summary: The requester asked for a map or details of adopted highways and public rights of way in the Ballastowell Gardens housing development in Ramsey. The Department of Infrastructure refused to send the information directly, citing that it is already reasonably accessible via a paid search form or by viewing plans in person.

The request concerned adopted highways and public rights of way in Ballastowell Gardens, Ramsey.

The authority determined the information was already reasonably accessible to the public.

Information can be obtained by using a highway search form and paying a standard fee.

Alternatively, plans can be viewed free of charge at the Sea Terminal building in Douglas.

The request was closed on 19 May 2022 with no information sent.

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


Appeals against speeding convictions

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on speeding conviction appeals over the last five years, specifically those due to incorrect signage. The Attorney General's Chambers responded that no such appeals have been lodged in that period and provided general information on the appeals process.

There have been no appeals lodged regarding speeding convictions in the last 5 years according to Attorney General's Chambers records.

Individuals convicted of speeding offences have the right to appeal, which transfers the case to the Staff of Government (Appeal Division).

Endorsed Fixed Penalty Notices (EFPNs) are not formally appealed; instead, individuals can elect to receive a summons for a court appearance.

The request was received on 18 May 2022 and the response was issued on 16 June 2022.


Parking Offences - Loch Promenade - 02/04/2022

Summary: The requester asked for the number of parking tickets issued on Loch Promenade on 2nd April 2022, a breakdown of offences, and appeal statistics. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that 32 tickets were issued for a specific offence and that 2 were successfully appealed, but stated they do not hold data on appeals broken down by offence type.

32 parking tickets were issued on Loch Promenade on 2nd April 2022.

All tickets were issued for offence 1.2: parking on prohibited or restricted road (yellow lines or clearway).

The authority does not hold data regarding the number of appeals per specific offence.

The request was processed by the Department of Infrastructure on 20 May 2022.


Court Fees - Parking offences

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on parking offence appeals and associated court fees for 2021 and 2022. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information and directed the requester to the General Registry.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested information regarding parking offence court cases.

The General Registry is identified as the separate Public Authority responsible for court data.

The request was received on 19 May 2022 and closed on 27 May 2022.

The requester was advised to quote reference number 2456117 in future communications.

The response outlines the right to an internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Loch Promenade - 22/04/2022 - Parking within the lines

Summary: A request was made for statistics regarding parking tickets issued on Loch Promenade on 22 April 2022 for incorrect parking, including appeal outcomes. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that two tickets were issued, both were appealed, and neither appeal was successful.

Two parking tickets were issued on Loch Promenade on 22 April 2022.

The offence cited was parking incorrectly in a parking place (offence 6.1).

Both issued tickets were appealed by the recipients.

Zero of the appealed tickets were successful.

The request was processed and closed by the Department of Infrastructure on 20 May 2022.

22 April 2022
2 parking tickets
2 tickets appealed
0 tickets successful
20 May 2022
19 May 2022
offence 6.1


Number of IOM Gov employees working from home.

Summary: The requester asked for the number of Isle of Man Government employees working from home as of May 2022. The Cabinet Office responded that this information is not held because statistics on remote work arrangements are not collated.

The Cabinet Office does not hold statistics on the number of staff working from home.

Remote work arrangements are agreed individually between managers and staff members.

These arrangements can be regular, temporary, permanent, or ad hoc.

The total number of IOM Government employees was previously stated as 8380 as of 31 March 2022.

The request was closed on 6 June 2022 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.


Final number of Covid arrests and sentences

Summary: The requester asked for final statistics on arrests and custodial sentences for breaching Coronavirus Regulations in the Isle of Man between March 2020 and April 2022. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information because the most recent Constabulary Annual Report containing the data has not yet been provided to them.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested data on Covid-19 arrests and sentences.

The information was previously sourced from the Isle of Man Constabulary Chief Constables Annual Report.

The most recent Annual Report has not been provided to the Department of Home Affairs to date.

The requester was advised to submit a new request directly to the Isle of Man Constabulary.

The request was formally closed on 1 June 2022.


Organisation and staffing

Summary: The requester asked for an organisation chart and staff details for the Isle of Man Cabinet Office, but the request was narrowed to only the organisation chart after points regarding staff names and salaries were identified as duplicates. The authority released a structure chart dated May 2021, noting that current reforms are underway and a new chart will be commissioned later.

The original request included staff names, job titles, and salary maxima, but these were withdrawn as duplicates of a previous request.

The final request was limited to an organisation chart showing functions and hierarchy.

The released document is a Cabinet Office Structure chart held as of 19 May 2021.

The authority stated that changes to functions and staffing have occurred since the chart was produced.

A new structure chart will be commissioned by the interim Chief Secretary once ongoing reforms are complete.


Communications with Manx Gas

Summary: The requester sought all written communications between Manx Utilities and Manx Gas regarding debts and payments since March 31, 2022. Manx Utilities provided a summary of invoices and payments along with redacted email chains, withholding personal data such as signatures and phone numbers under data protection exemptions.

The request was received on 2022-05-20 and responded to on 2022-06-20.

Information was partially exempt due to the presence of personal data.

Redactions were applied to biometric signatures and direct dial telephone numbers to prevent fraud and harassment.

The response included a summary statement of invoices issued, monies paid, and balances owing.

Manx Utilities confirmed receipt of subsequent payments from Manx Gas beyond the specific period requested.

Section 25(2)(a)&(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Data protection principles)


Statistics on Deaths by suicide

Summary: A journalist requested statistics on registered deaths by suicide in the Isle of Man since 2019, but Manx Care refused the request stating they do not hold the information.

The request was made by a journalist on 2022-05-23.

Manx Care responded on 2022-05-24 stating the information is not held.

The refusal was based on Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The requester was advised to contact Public Health, Cabinet Office for assistance.

Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)


Bus Vannin Accessibility Steering Group

Summary: The requester asked for meeting dates and minutes for the Bus Vannin Accessibility Steering Group since its inception in April 2021. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed all requested information, providing four specific meeting dates and attaching the corresponding minutes.

The Bus Vannin Accessibility Steering Group was established with terms of reference published in April 2021.

Four monthly meetings were held between June 2021 and March 2022.

Copies of the meeting minutes for all four meetings were provided as appendices.

The request was processed by the Department of Infrastructure's FOI Response Team.

The authority confirmed that all information requested was sent to the applicant.


Endowment fund

Summary: The requester asked for financial details regarding an endowment fund for Open University students over the past two years. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the specific amounts received and paid out for the Vera Callister Fund for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 academic years.

The request was clarified to refer to the Vera Callister Fund used for Open University students.

The Department confirmed it holds only one applicable fund for this purpose.

Financial data was provided for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 periods.

The fund received significantly less money than it paid out in both years.

The request was formally closed on 22 June 2022.


Staffing

Summary: A request was made for the Department for Enterprise's organization chart, staff names, job titles, grades, and salary details. The authority provided a temporary organization chart and directed the requester to existing public websites for staff names and titles, but withheld specific salary data and unpublished personal details citing data protection principles.

A temporary organization chart was provided as Annex A because the published version required updating.

Staff names and job titles are already published on various Department for Enterprise websites where consent has been given.

Information regarding staff not listed on public websites was withheld to comply with data protection principles.

The response references the Freedom of Information Act 2015 and the applied GDPR.

The request was received on 26 May 2022 and the outcome was issued on 22 June 2022.

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

Data protection principles under the applied GDPR (Article 4, Article 5, Article 6)

Lack of consent for disclosure of personal data


Number of accounts

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of active electricity accounts and a breakdown between domestic and business users. The Manx Utilities Authority provided figures for active meters and properties but clarified that these do not directly correlate to account numbers due to multiple meters per account or properties.

The response provides data on electricity meters and properties rather than direct account counts.

There are 43,867 domestic meters across 43,522 properties.

There are 6,319 commercial and high-use meters across 5,830 properties.

Discrepancies between meters and accounts arise from debt repayment scenarios, multiple meters per account, and property design requirements.

The request was received on 26 May 2022 and closed on 6 June 2022.


Protected Building Registration of Former Newson's Trading Building

Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture


Repair Notice relating to Former Newson's Trading Building

Summary: The request sought all information regarding the decision to issue a Section 33 Repair Notice for the Former Newson's Trading Building, including communications and the rationale for not issuing a Section 32 notice. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed an enforcement assessment report detailing the building's condition, historical significance, and recommended actions, though not all requested information was held.

The Former Newson's Trading Building at 27-28 North Quay is a registered protected building dating to the end of the 18th Century.

The building is currently vacant and sections of the adjacent streets are closed due to safety concerns regarding its condition.

An enforcement assessment dated 21 November 2021 recommended serving a Repairs Notice under Section 33 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.

The assessment also recommended seeking an injunction to prevent anticipated unauthorized demolition works.

The Department noted that Enforcement Notices and Stop Notices could only be issued if demolition works actually commenced.

24 November 2021
21 November 2021
22 November 2012
27-28 North Quay
IM1 4LE
21/00203/CUD
RB289
18/01333/GB
18/01330/CON
Section 33
Section 32
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Building Control Act 1991
Town and Country Planning Act 1990


UCM (University College Isle of Man) 300 hrs, remission & hourly pay

Summary: The request sought details on University College Isle of Man lecturer contract changes based on exceeding 300 hours, remission allocation policies, and hourly pay practices. The authority disclosed the 2021 Terms and Conditions of Service, a Sessional Lecturer Worker Request Form, and an amendment record, but noted that not all requested information was held.

Part-time lecturers are entitled to an Associate Lecturer appointment if they exceed 300 hours of student contact in the previous academic year.

Sessional lecturers may be entitled to a variable hours contract if their hours exceed 300 in the previous academic year.

Final decisions on HE remission allocation for level 4 and above are made by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) following direction from the Vice Principal for Curriculum and Quality.

The organization name changed from Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education to University College Isle of Man in October 2015.

The response included a Sessional Lecturer Worker Request Form for the 2021-2022 academic year.

300 hours
October 2006
March 2021
20th October 2016
8.33%
level 4
2021-2022
114 pages
5 documents


TT RTC's

Summary: The requester asked the Isle of Man Constabulary for statistics on road traffic collisions occurring during the TT race period over the last 10 years on specific derestricted road sections, including severity notes. The authority responded by confirming that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

The request was received by the Isle of Man Constabulary on 2022-05-31.

The response was issued on 2022-06-21 with the outcome 'All information sent'.

The request covered road traffic collisions during the TT race period only.

The data requested spanned the last 10 years prior to the request.

Specific roads included sections of the A1, A2, A3, B12, B20, and A36.


Office of Human Resources (OHR) and people information programme (PiP)

Summary: The request sought data on PiP payslip complaints, system capabilities for 'rolled up' holiday pay, and financial statistics for hourly workers in 2020/2021. The Cabinet Office disclosed that complaint records were not held, confirmed the system's legal compliance, and provided specific worker counts and remuneration totals.

The Cabinet Office does not hold collated records of complaints or concerns regarding PiP payslips.

The PiP system is confirmed to be capable of fulfilling legal obligations for 'rolled up' holiday pay under the Annual Leave Regulations 2007.

There were 3,639 'paid by the hour' workers issued with a PiP payslip in the 2020/2021 fiscal year.

The total gross remuneration for these workers in 2020/2021 was £21,381,606.82.

The total 'rolled up' holiday pay itemised on payslips for 2020/2021 was £690,237.92.


General Gaol

Summary: A request was made for the verdict on Christian Louie Lima, but the Attorney General's Chambers withheld the information under an absolute exemption because it is accessible through the Courts of Justice.

The request concerned the verdict on Christian Louie Lima.

The authority responded that an Absolute Exemption applies under section 20(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The information is available by contacting the Isle of Man Courts of Justice, Court of General Gaol Delivery.

The request was received on 31 May 2022 and closed on 30 June 2022.

The applicant has the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Section 20(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information accessible to the applicant by other means)


Greenwashing

Summary: The requester asked for all emails containing variations of the term 'greenwash' within the Environment and Agriculture & Land areas of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture between January 2021 and June 2022. The authority released the requested information with redactions applied to personal data.

The request was received on 1 June 2022 and clarified on 6 June 2022 to focus on specific departmental areas.

The search covered emails from 1 January 2021 to 1 June 2022.

The response included 2 pages of documents.

Redactions were applied to withhold personal information belonging to third parties.

The final outcome was that all non-exempt information was sent to the requester.

2480565
1 January 2021
1 June 2022
6 June 2022
22 July 2022
2 pages
1 document
section 25(2)(b)(i)

Section 25(2)(b)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act (Personal Information)


Greenwashing

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for all emails between January 2021 and June 2022 containing variations of the term 'greenwashing'. The authority responded with 10 documents totaling 729 pages, but the outcome was classified as 'some information sent but part exempt'.

The request covered the period from 1 January 2021 to 1 June 2022.

The search terms included 'green wash', 'greenwash', and 'green-wash', including variations like 'greenwashing'.

The Cabinet Office released 10 documents comprising 729 pages.

Part of the requested information was withheld under exemptions.


Ramsey Marina

Summary: A request was made for correspondence and meeting details regarding Ramsey Marina between the Department of Infrastructure and private individuals over a 12-month period. The authority refused to disclose any information, citing exemptions for commercial interests and personal data.

The request covered correspondence and meetings from 01/06/21 to 01/06/22.

Information was withheld under Section 30 to protect the commercial interests of Ramsey Marina Limited.

Meeting attendance details were withheld under Section 25 as absolutely exempt personal data.

The public interest test concluded that protecting business confidence outweighed transparency.

The request was closed on 28 June 2022 with no information sent.

Section 30 (Commercial interests)
Section 25 (Personal data)


TT23

Summary: The requester sought the results of a public consultation regarding proposed changes to the Isle of Man TT schedule from 2023 onwards. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the full consultation response, including a summary of 37 submissions and anonymized individual feedback.

A public consultation on TT schedule changes ran from 14 June 2021 to 2 July 2021.

The consultation received a total of 37 responses from residents and non-residents.

All individual responses were anonymized in compliance with GDPR requirements.

The Department plans to combine consultation results with a 2020 fan survey to determine future event sustainability.

Respondents raised concerns about volunteer marshal availability and the impact on local businesses.

37 responses
19 IOM Residents
18 Non IOM residents
36 individual responses
1 business response
14 June 2021
2 July 2021
2020
2021
2023


Employment tribunal

Summary: The request sought financial data on payments to Employment and Equality Tribunal members and average case costs since 2019. The General Registry disclosed total payments by financial year but refused to provide average or highest case costs due to the substantial compilation required.

Total payments to tribunal members are reported by financial year (April to March) rather than calendar year.

The authority refused to calculate average or highest case costs citing the practical refusal route under S11(3)(b).

Payments to Chairs and Deputies significantly exceed those to Lay Members across all reported periods.

For the 2021-2022 financial year, 83 cases resulted in total payments of £158,327.83.

The average cost per case for the 2021-2022 period was calculated as £1,907.56.

S11(3)(b) - Practical refusal route (substantial compilation or collation of information)


Still births

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for monthly stillbirth statistics from January 2017 to June 2022, and the authority provided the complete dataset as requested.

The request was received on 9 June 2022 and responded to on 15 June 2022.

Manx Care confirmed that all requested information regarding stillbirths was sent.

The data covers the period from January 2017 through June 2022.

Stillbirths were recorded in only 5 specific months out of the 58-month period requested.

The highest number of stillbirths in a single month during this period was 2.

Jan 2017: 0
May 2017: 1
Sep 2019: 2
Jan 2021: 1
Feb 2021: 1
Oct 2021: 1
Jun 2022: 1
Total months with data: 5
Reference number: 2488917


case management system

Summary: The request sought details on digital systems used by the Attorney General's Chambers civil litigation team for case management. The authority disclosed a list of specific software applications including Prescient+, Egress, Microsoft Office Suite, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and BigHand.

The civil litigation division uses Prescient+ for case, practice, and document management.

Egress is utilized as an email encryption system.

Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw are used as online electronic library systems.

BigHand is the digital dictation software employed by the division.

The team has limited access to secure systems operated by Manx Care and the Companies Registry.


TT Plus

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise for statistics on TT+ website registrations and paid subscriptions for the 2022 racing season. The authority disclosed that 131,135 people registered and 57,020 paid the subscription fee.

131,135 people registered with the TT+ website.

57,020 people paid the subscription fee to watch the racing.

The request was received on 13 June 2022.

The response was issued on 29 June 2022.

The Department for Enterprise handled the request.


Fixed Penalty Notices - TT 2022

Summary: The request sought statistics on Fixed Penalty Notices issued to motorbikes and other vehicles for pavement parking during the 2022 TT period. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that no notices were issued to motorbikes, while two were issued to other vehicles in Douglas, and outlined the enforcement process for unpaid fines.

No Fixed Penalty Notices were issued to motorcycles between 27 May and 13 June 2022.

Two Fixed Penalty Notices were issued to other vehicle types for pavement parking in Douglas during the same period.

Unpaid notices are passed to the courts after 42 days and become fines.

Fines remain unpaid for a further 42 days before being given warrant status and collected by the Coroners.

The request was processed by the Department of Infrastructure and concluded on 28 June 2022.


Harbour Dues

Summary: A request was made for details on outstanding harbour dues and enforcement actions for boats in Peel's Dry Dock. Although the initial response cited personal data exemptions, a subsequent letter disclosed specific vessel numbers, outstanding amounts, and enforcement status.

The request concerned harbour dues for boats moored in the Dry Dock in Peel.

Only one vessel (number 1197) had outstanding dues totaling £782.82 for the years 2017 to 2021.

Six other vessels listed (1929, 4515, 464, 3090, 157, 094) had no outstanding dues.

No enforcement action has been taken against the registered owner of the vessel in arrears.

The Department of Infrastructure initially withheld information citing personal data exemptions under the Data Protection Act 2002.

Personal data of a person other than the requester

Section 8 of the Data Protection Act 2002

Section 39 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (qualified exemption)


Buses TT

Summary: The request sought a list of bus cancellations during the TT fortnight (excluding race closures) and communications regarding the decision to stop publishing delay updates on Facebook. The Department of Infrastructure provided a detailed table of cancellations by date and route but withheld the specific internal communications, citing the fluid nature of operations and the risk of providing incorrect information.

The Department of Infrastructure released a table detailing bus cancellations from May 30 to June 12, 2022.

Cancellations were categorized by route: South Coast, West, Inner Douglas, and Total.

The highest number of cancellations occurred on Saturday, June 11, with a total of 37.

Internal communications explain that real-time cancellations were not published on Facebook because the situation changes too rapidly, risking misinformation.

The authority stated that customers should use findmybus.im or call 662525 for the most up-to-date information during the TT period.

0 cancellations on Thurs 2/6, Fri 3/6, and Thurs 9/6


Report

Summary: A request was made for a report on whistleblowing and staff matters written by an individual, but Manx Care refused to provide it because they do not hold the information.

The request was received by Manx Care on 15 June 2022.

The authority stated they do not hold the requested report.

Applicants were advised to re-submit the request to the Cabinet Office.

The outcome is recorded as 'Request lapsed - requested information not provided'.

Section 11(3)a of the Act (practical refusal reason: information not held or cannot be found)


Lung Cancer Statistics

Summary: A request was made for lung cancer statistics including patient numbers, mortality, and survivability rates, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information as it is not held by them.

The request was received on 2022-06-16 and responded to on 2022-06-21.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested lung cancer statistics.

The information may be held by Public Health, which is part of the Cabinet Office.

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to the Cabinet Office.

Section 11(3)a of the Act (Information not held)


All cause mortality

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for all-cause mortality data split monthly from January 2016 to the present. The authority refused the request stating they do not hold the information and directed the requester to the Cabinet Office for published mortality reports.

Manx Care does not hold the requested all-cause mortality data.

The request was received on 15 June 2022 and responded to on 20 June 2022.

The requester was advised to contact Public Health, Cabinet Office for mortality reporting.

Published mortality reports are available on the Isle of Man government website.

The refusal was based on Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)


G Vernon

Summary: A request was made for the costs associated with aborted and cancelled trials regarding credit balance theft charges against Mr G Vernon. The Attorney General's Chambers refused the request, stating the information is not held because no verdicts have been reached and costs have not been determined.

The request concerned costs for 3 aborted trials and cancelled trials related to 5 charges of credit balance theft against Mr G Vernon.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not hold the requested information.

Costs have not been determined because there have been no verdicts in the case.

The request was received on 16 June 2022 and the response was issued on 7 July 2022.

The refusal was based on a practical refusal reason under section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Emergency response procedures

Summary: A request was made for the Department of Infrastructure's Emergency Response Procedures for Ronaldsway Airport, but no information was disclosed.

The Department of Infrastructure refused the request citing Section 28 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied because disclosure would harm national security by compromising airport security measures.

The authority determined that releasing the procedures could aid terrorist activities.

The public interest test concluded that the risk of a terrorist incident outweighed the public's right to know.

The request was formally closed on 23 June 2022.

Section 28 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (National Security)


Regional swimming pool survey info

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the firm, costs, and personnel involved in surveying Isle of Man regional swimming pools. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold this information and directed the requester to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding the swimming pool survey.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture is suggested as the appropriate authority to contact.

The request was received on 17 June 2022 and closed on 20 June 2022.

The requester sought names of civil servants, MHKs, and MLCs involved in the selection process.


Cost of car park works in St Johns

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the total cost of recent improvement works, including drainage and resurfacing, at the car park next to St Johns' school. The authority confirmed that all information was sent, disclosing the total project cost.

The request concerned improvement works at the car park next to St Johns' school.

The works included drainage, resurfacing, and marking out.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed the total cost of the improvements.

The request was received on 17 June 2022 and concluded on 4 July 2022.

No information was withheld under any exemptions.


Parking tickets issued George Paddock Car Park Castletown

Summary: A request was made for parking ticket statistics and vehicle registration details for George Paddock Car Park in Castletown between January 2021 and June 2022. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total number of tickets issued and cancelled, along with reasons for cancellation, but withheld vehicle registration numbers and the identity of the officer who revoked them due to personal data exemptions.

10 parking tickets were issued at George Paddock Car Park between 01/01/2021 and 17/06/2022.

2 tickets were cancelled during the specified period.

Vehicle registration numbers and the identity of the revoking officer were withheld as personal data.

One cancellation was due to officer error and the other received no further action.

The request was processed by the Department of Infrastructure under case reference 2499605.

Section 25(2)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act (Personal Data)


Public service pension fund

Summary: The request sought the balance of the Public Service Employees Pension Reserve (PSEPR) and projections for its depletion and funding requirements. The Treasury disclosed the PSEPR balance as of March 2022 but exempted the remaining questions regarding depletion dates and future funding, citing that this information is already publicly available in the government budget.

The PSEPR balance as of 31 March 2022 was £9,790,000 (book cost) and £9,796,000 (market value).

Information regarding the depletion date and future funding requirements was withheld under an absolute exemption.

The withheld information is available in section 7.4 of the Isle of Man Government Budget 2022/23.

The request was received on 17 June 2022 and the response was issued on 13 July 2022.

The applicant was informed of their right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information accessible to applicant by other means)


Regional swimming pool survey info

Summary: The requester asked for details regarding the firm, costs, contracts, and personnel involved in surveying Isle of Man regional swimming pools. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Department of Education, Sport and Culture instead.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested information regarding the swimming pool survey.

The requester was advised to submit a new FOI request to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

The request was received on 2022-06-21 and the response was issued on 2022-06-20.

The response outlines the right to an internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner.


All cause mortality

Summary: The requester asked for all-cause mortality data split by month from 2016 to the present day. The Cabinet Office provided data from January 2016 to December 2021 but could not supply 2022 figures as they had not yet been coded by the ONS.

The request was received on 2022-06-21 and responded to on 2022-06-27.

The authority is the Cabinet Office of the Isle of Man.

Data provided covers the period from January 2016 to December 2021.

2022 data was withheld because it has not yet been sent for coding.

The source of the data is ONS coded death registrations.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Economic Interest in Co-Working Facilities

Summary: The requester asked for details on Department for Enterprise investments, subsidies, and financial support for co-working facilities on the Isle of Man. The Department disclosed information already published under the Enterprise Act 2008 and regarding Barclays Eagle Labs, but withheld specific details on other facilities citing economic prejudice.

The request was received on 2022-06-21 and the response was issued on 2022-07-19.

Information regarding Barclays Eagle Labs was disclosed as part of the response.

The Department administers a Financial Assistance Scheme covering capital expenditure, rent, and employee relocation.

Specific details on grants and investments for other co-working facilities were withheld.

The Department argued that disclosure would provide competitor jurisdictions with a commercial advantage.

Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act (prejudice to economic interests, financial interests, or ability to manage the national economy)


Eligibility breakdown for Free School Meals

Summary: The request sought the number of children eligible for free school meals and a breakdown by specific parental benefits. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the total number of students in receipt of meals and the number of applicants eligible under three specific benefit categories as of May 2022.

The data provided is accurate as of 30th May 2022.

There were 2110 students in receipt of free school meals.

495 applicants were eligible due to receiving Income Support.

1026 applicants were eligible due to receiving Employed Persons Allowance.

41 applicants were eligible due to receiving Income Based Job Seekers Allowance.

2110 students
495 applicants
1026 applicants
41 applicants
30th May 2022
21 June 2022
22nd June 2022
19 July 2022
2505469


NHS dental patients ejected from dental practices

Summary: The requester asked for a list of NHS dental patients refused services and the reasons for refusal by practice. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that the information is not held by them and is likely held by Manx Care.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on NHS dental patient refusals.

The information may be held by Manx Care, which handles service delivery.

The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 to separate policy setting from service delivery.

The redesign was a result of Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review of the Isle of Manx Health and Care System.

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to Manx Care.


Complaints made about  NHS Dental practices

Summary: The requester asked for a list of complaints regarding NHS dental practices, including specific details on pricing and actions taken. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested complaint data.

The information is likely held by Manx Care due to the separation of policy and service delivery.

The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.


Available hospital beds

Summary: The requester asked for hospital bed availability at Noble's Hospital for specific wards and units between May 20 and May 28, 2022. Manx Care responded by providing daily bed counts for the requested areas, noting that the data reflects the evening declaration at 20:00 rather than midnight.

The request covered bed availability for Wards 1, 6, 7, 9, CCU, and ITU at Noble's Hospital.

Data was provided for the period from 20 May 2022 to 28 May 2022.

The figures represent the evening declaration of bed state agreed at 20:00, not midnight as initially requested.

Bed numbers are described as highly dynamic and vary throughout the clinical day.

Surgical bed stocks were not included in the provided figures but are used to support medicine when necessary.


Triage Nurse wait time 11th January 2021

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the average wait time to see a Triage Nurse at Noble's Accident and Emergency Department on January 11, 2021. The authority confirmed that the average wait time for that specific date was 9 minutes.

The request concerned wait times at Noble's Accident and Emergency Department.

The specific date of interest was Tuesday, 11th January 2021.

Manx Care confirmed the average wait time to see the Triage Nurse was 9 minutes.

The request was received on 27th June 2022 and responded to on 30th June 2022.

All requested information was disclosed with no exemptions applied.

11th January 2021
9 minutes
27th June 2022
30th June 2022
2511425


Cancelled or rescheduled flights on/off the Island

Summary: The request sought data on cancelled and rescheduled flights to/from the Isle of Man between May and June 2022, broken down by airline and cause. The Department of Infrastructure provided cancellation figures by airline but stated it does not hold data on rescheduled flights or specific reasons for cancellations related to operating hours.

The Department holds cancellation data for EasyJet, Loganair, West Atlantic, and Aer Lingus for the period 1 May to 30 June 2022.

The Department does not hold information on the number of flights that were rescheduled during the specified period.

It is not possible to directly attribute cancellations to operating hours as reasons are not always stated by operators.

Ronaldsway Airport operated within published hours for 2 days, with seasonal extensions for 11 days, and further extensions for 48 days during the period.

Cancellation figures include all cancellations, including those resulting from scheduling updates.

48 days with further extension beyond 2130


Information Commissioner actions against Manx Care

Summary: The requester asked for monthly counts of decision notices, enforcement notices, and financial penalties issued to Manx Care by the Information Commissioner in 2021 and 2022. Manx Care refused to provide the data for notices as it is publicly available online, and stated they hold no information on financial penalties because none have been issued.

Manx Care received zero financial penalties from the Information Commissioner.

Decision notices are published on the Information Commissioner's website.

Enforcement notices are published on the Information Commissioner's website.

The request was received on 4 July 2022 and responded to on 15 July 2022.

Information on notices was withheld under Section 20 of the Act as it is reasonably accessible.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)

Section 11(3)a of the Act (Practical refusal: information not held)


waiting list for cataract operations

Summary: A request was made for the number of patients waiting for cataract operations in the Isle of Man. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed the figure as of 1st April 2022 but advised the requester to contact Manx Care for more recent data due to the separation of policy and service delivery.

There were 1,359 patients on the Manx Care Cataract waiting list as at 1st April 2022.

The Department of Health and Social Care was redesigned on 1 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.

The redesign separated policy setting from service delivery, with Manx Care now responsible for service provision.

The requester was advised to resubmit the request to Manx Care for figures as of 6th July 2022.


cost of Covid Vaccines

Summary: The requester asked for details on the contract, annual charges, and disposal statistics for UK-supplied Covid vaccines in the Isle of Man. Manx Care confirmed the vaccines are supplied free of charge under a memorandum of agreement between crown dependencies and disclosed that 327 vials were disposed of since February 2022 due to reduced demand.

Covid vaccines are supplied to the Isle of Man free of charge under a memorandum of agreement between the crown dependencies.

There is no annual charge associated with the vaccine supply agreement.

327 vials of vaccine were disposed of since February 2022.

The disposal of vaccines was caused by a dramatic reduction in appetite for vaccination at that time.

Prior to February 2022, all vaccine vials were used within their expiry dates.


Employee Resident Status

Summary: A request was made for details on non-resident employees within the Department of Home Affairs, specifically regarding the Isle of Man Prison, including names, salaries, and appointment approvals. The authority responded that the information is not held by the Department as employee records are maintained by the Office of Human Resources in the Cabinet Office.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold employee records; they are held by the Office of Human Resources in the Cabinet Office.

Records regarding departmental member approval of off-island staff appointments cannot be located without specific names or posts.

Staff appointment is typically a delegated function to the Accountable Officer.

Ministers or departmental members may only be involved in recruitment for critical functions or statutory appointments.

The request was closed on 21 July 2022 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.

The requester was advised to contact the Office of Human Resources for the requested data.


Gender identification

Summary: The request sought all communications between the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and external organizations regarding gender identification. The authority released several documents including questionnaires and emails from Edge Hill University and the Rainbow Flag Award, but redacted personal details under an absolute exemption.

The request was received on 2022-07-06 and the outcome was issued on 2022-08-03.

Six appendices were provided, including communications from Edge Hill University and The Proud Trust (Rainbow Flag Award).

One appendix contained a questionnaire question for Year 10 students asking 'How do you identify?'.

Personal information such as names and email addresses was redacted from the released documents.

The response included a warning to schools to quality check resources regarding trans identities.

Section 25 2(b)(i)&(ii) (Absolutely exempt personal information)


Gender identification

Summary: A request was made for all records of communication between the Cabinet Office and external organizations regarding gender identification. The authority responded that it does not hold this information as it is not collated centrally.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested records of communication regarding gender identification.

Other departments may hold such communications, but there is no central collation of this data.

There is no requirement for other departments to share or report this information to the Cabinet Office.

The request was received on 6 July 2022 and the response was issued on 21 July 2022.

The requester has the right to an internal review or to appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Costings of the Tynwald ceremony

Summary: The requester asked for fully audited yearly costs of the Tynwald Day Ceremony for the past 10 years, but the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald refused to disclose the information immediately under a qualified exemption, committing instead to publish the data on their website by September 2022.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold 'fully audited' records as audits are part of the wider Isle of Man Government financial accounts.

A qualified exemption under section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act was applied because the information is held for future publication.

The authority committed to publishing income and expenditure data for Tynwald Day annually starting with this request.

Full costs for Tynwald Day 2022 could not be provided at the time of response due to outstanding invoices.

The Office does not hold cost information for other Government Departments or organisations supporting the event.

Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act (Information held with a view to publication)


Parole Committee

Summary: A request was made for the current membership list of the Isle of Man Parole Committee, but the Department of Home Affairs refused to disclose the information citing absolute exemptions for personal data.

The request was received on 2022-07-07 and responded to on 2022-08-02.

The Department of Home Affairs determined the information is absolutely exempt under section 25 of the Act.

Disclosure was refused because it would contravene data protection principles under the GDPR.

The Department sought consent from Parole Committee members to publish the list.

All Parole Committee members unanimously refused consent for the publication of their names.

Section 25(b)(i) & (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018 (Article 5 and Article 6)


Primary school class sizes

Summary: The request sought current Year 5 and expected Year 6 class sizes for Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey and Rushen Primary Schools, including breakdowns for combined year groups. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed all requested data, detailing specific pupil counts for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic years.

Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey had 29 pupils in Year 5 for the 2021/2022 academic year.

Rushen Primary School had 41 pupils in Year 5 for the 2021/2022 academic year.

For 2022/2023, Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey will operate two combined Year 5/6 classes with 25 and 26 pupils respectively.

For 2022/2023, Rushen Primary School will operate three combined Year 5/6 classes, each containing 28 pupils.

The response was issued on 26 July 2022 with the outcome 'All information sent'.


Ransomware Attacks

Summary: A request was made for records of six reported ransomware attacks on Isle of Man businesses in 2022, but the Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested records of ransomware attacks.

The Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA) operates under the Isle of Man Constabulary.

The Constabulary is registered as a separate data controller from the Department of Home Affairs.

Requesters are advised to submit a new request to the Constabulary for the information.


CEG Orbit Report

Summary: The Department for Enterprise disclosed the full preliminary casualty investigation report regarding the grounding of the cargo vessel CEG Orbit off the Isle of Man coast in August 2021. The document details the sequence of events, including the Chief Officer leaving the bridge due to illness, which led to the vessel running aground during a spring tide.

The CEG Orbit, a Latvian-registered general cargo vessel, ran aground on the East coast of the Isle of Man near Cranstal.

The incident occurred at 02:15 BST on 26 August 2021 while the vessel was en route from Liverpool to Belfast.

The grounding happened because the Chief Officer left the bridge to use the toilet due to sudden intestinal pain, leaving the vessel without a lookout.

The vessel grounded during a spring tide at its maximum height, making refloating difficult.

No injuries or pollution were reported, and a preliminary hull inspection found no leaks or breaches.


Vehicle Purchases

Summary: A request was made for a breakdown of all government vehicles purchased since January 1, 2022, including fuel types. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed a list of 22 vehicles, comprising electric vans and cars, as well as petrol and diesel SUVs.

The request covered vehicle purchases from January 1, 2022, to the date of response.

A total of 22 vehicles were listed in the disclosure.

10 Vauxhall E Combo Vans were purchased on January 18, 2022.

10 Vauxhall E Corsa cars were purchased on January 18, 2022.

The remaining vehicles included 2 Volvo XC-90s (Petrol), 2 Volvo XC-90s (Diesel), and 1 Toyota Landcruiser (Diesel).

No hybrid vehicles were purchased in the specified period.


Request re. payments made by airlines for extension to Airport hours

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding airline payments for extended Isle of Man Airport hours during April to June 2022. The authority disclosed the number of days extensions occurred, total invoiced charges of £70,818, and confirmed that only £16,608 had been paid to date.

The Airport closed within published hours on 3 days, within seasonal extension on 19 days, and beyond seasonal extension on 69 days between April and June 2022.

Extension charges were incurred on 23 days in April, 28 days in May, and 30 days in June.

All incurred charges were invoiced with a total value of £70,818.

Invoices were issued on multiple dates in May, June, and July 2022 with a 30-day payment term.

As of the response date, only £16,608 of the total invoiced amount had been paid.


Vedolizumab infusions

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the number of patients receiving Vedolizumab infusions at Noble's Hospital. The authority disclosed that six patients received the treatment between January 1st and July 31st, 2022.

The request was received by Manx Care on 14 July 2022.

The response was issued on 8 August 2022.

The information covers the period from 1 January to 31 July 2022.

Six patients had Vedolizumab treatment dispensed during this period.

The treatment is administered at Noble's Hospital in Strang.

6 patients
1st January
31st July
14th July 2022
8 August 2022
2534397


Land Transactions Fees Paid

Summary: The requester asked for a list of all land transactions since September 2019 including registry fees, and the Department for Enterprise provided a partial dataset containing deed numbers, addresses, parishes, and fees paid.

The request covered land transactions from 1st September 2019 onwards.

The authority responded with 116 pages across 4 documents.

The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The provided data includes deed numbers, addresses, parishes, and specific fees paid.

The highest fee listed in the sample data is £45,000 for a transaction in Ballasalla.


Locomotive 16/Mannin

Summary: A request was made for the costs, schedule, and budget regarding the restoration of Steam Locomotive 16/Mannin. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total spend to date but confirmed the Spring 2023 return date was unlikely and stated that remaining costs and the full budget were not yet available.

The total spend on the locomotive restoration to date is £169,898.

The initial schedule was impacted by lockdowns and other priorities.

The locomotive is not expected to return to service in Spring 2023.

Information regarding the cost to complete the project and the entire budget is not currently available.

The request was received on 14 July 2022 and responded to on 10 August 2022.


Non-arrival of scheduled cruise ship visits

Summary: The Guild of Manx Registered Tour Guides requested details on why two scheduled cruise ships failed to arrive in July 2022, citing confusion over official statements. The Department for Enterprise disclosed internal emails indicating the cancellations were decisions made by the cruise lines due to new public health testing requirements and logistical challenges, rather than government refusal.

The request was submitted on behalf of the Guild of Manx Registered Tour Guides (GMRTG).

Two ships, 'Seven Seas Voyager' and 'Sirena', were scheduled to arrive on July 1st and 2nd, 2022, but did not.

Internal emails reveal the cancellations were decisions made by the cruise companies, not the Isle of Man government.

The primary reasons cited for the non-arrival were new Covid testing requirements from Public Health and ground transport challenges.

The Department for Enterprise outcome was 'Some information sent but not all held'.

2022-07-15
2022-08-03
1st July 2022
2nd July 2022
698 passengers
688 passengers
11th July
15 excursions
127 pages
21 documents


Union action

Summary: The request sought data on school days lost to union action and staff absences in 2021-2022, to which the Department of Education responded with partial data covering specific periods while clarifying that no classes were sent home after the school day commenced.

The Department confirmed it has not sent classes home once the school day has commenced.

Some year groups were advised in advance to study from home due to staff absence levels.

Primary schools reported zero days where children were asked to work from home during the period 25/05/22-21/07/22.

The response included data for five high schools: Ballakermeen, Castle Rushen, Queen Elizabeth II, St Ninian's, and Ramsey Grammar.

0 days (Queen Elizabeth II High School total for first period)

2 days (St Ninian's Year 9 for second period)

3 days (Ballakermeen Year 8 for third period)


Shore Road car park, Old Laxey

Summary: The requester asked for the legal authority, regulations, application process, and vehicle classification for the Shore Road car park in Old Laxey. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the specific 2019 Parking Order, confirmed no formal application form exists, and clarified the definition of a motor caravan.

The legal authority is the Shore Road, Laxey (Parking Place) Order 2019.

There is no specific application form; requests must be made in writing or by email.

A motor caravan up to 3500kg is defined according to Regulation 3 of the Road Vehicles (Maintenance and Use) Regulations 2012.

The response was issued on 22 July 2022 following a request received on 18 July 2022.

The Department of Infrastructure is the responsible authority for this car park.


Pit Stop Cafe at Manannan Court

Summary: A request for details on the Pit Stop Cafe at Manannan Court received partial disclosure, including operating hours, visiting times, and financial figures, while customer demographic data was withheld as it was not held.

The Pit Stop Cafe operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 14:00.

Visiting hours vary by suite, with Harbour Suite open 2pm-4pm and 7pm-8pm, while Glen Suite is flexible.

The cafe currently operates on a cash-only basis, though a card machine is being installed.

The cafe's primary goal is supporting individuals with lived experience toward employment rather than profit.

No analysis exists regarding the proportion of customers who are staff versus service users or visitors.

Section 11(3)(b) - Information not held or would require creation/derivation

Section 11(3)(a) - Practical refusal as information is not held


Breast Cancer Health Records

Summary: A request was made for personal breast cancer health records from October 2015 onwards, but the authority responded that not all information was held and instead provided a 49-page Manx Care KPI report covering theatre and surgical performance from April to September 2021.

The request sought specific health records for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment starting in October 2015.

Manx Care stated that some information was sent but not all was held.

The provided documents consist of a 49-page Integrated Performance Report for September 2021.

The report details theatre session cancellations, late starts, and utilization rates rather than individual patient data.

Staffing shortages, specifically the unavailability of anaesthetists, were cited as a cause for cancelled theatre sessions in September 2021.


Summary: A request was made for information regarding quotes, brokers, and refusals related to employment practices liability insurance for the Isle of Man public sector. The Treasury responded that no information was held as no quotes were sought or received, and no documentation exists regarding the consideration of such cover.

The Treasury has not sought insurance quotes from any broker for employment practices liability cover.

No quotes have been received from any broker or insurer for this specific type of insurance.

Consequently, no quote opportunities or cover have been refused by brokers, insurers, or reinsurers.

There are no briefing papers or documentation confirming discussions or decisions on this subject.

The request was refused under section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Summary: A request was made for information regarding the consideration and implementation of employment practices liability insurance by the Isle of Man Cabinet Office. The authority responded that no such records are held, as individual insurance evidence is not collated and no central consideration is known.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information on the consideration or implementation of employment practices liability insurance.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) could not locate any relevant records.

While some job applicants may provide evidence of professional insurance, these records are not collated centrally.

It is unknown if any government employer at a local level has considered such insurance.

The request was closed on 10 August 2022.


Summary: The requester asked for information on employment practices liability insurance for Department for Enterprise agencies and related legislation. The authority disclosed that executive agencies have such coverage via a Zurich policy but confirmed no information exists regarding legislative amendments to mandate this insurance.

Executive agencies (Digital, Business, Financial, Visit) have Directors' and Officers' insurance that includes Employment Practice liability cover.

The insurance policy is provided by Zurich.

The cover protects agencies against financial loss from employment claims made during the insurance period.

The Department holds no information on considering or implementing employment practices liability insurance through employment legislation.

The agencies have boards with external stakeholders acting in a non-executive capacity.


Cost of KPMG 'Our Big Picture' work

Summary: The request sought details on KPMG's costs, hours, and tender responses for the 'Our Big Picture' economic strategy project. The Department for Enterprise disclosed tender statistics but stated it does not hold financial or hourly data as the contract was managed by Treasury.

The contract with KPMG was entered into by Treasury, not the Department for Enterprise.

The Department does not hold information regarding the total cost or billable hours for the project.

Sixteen responses were initially received during the expressions of interest process.

Three of the initial sixteen responses were from on-Island companies.

Five companies progressed to the formal bidding stage, including one on-Island company.


Civil legal aid divorce cases

Summary: The request sought total spending on civil legal aid for divorce cases over three years and details on fraud prevention checks. The Treasury disclosed the specific costs for 2019/20 to 2021/22 and explained the verification processes involving social security benefits, applicant declarations, and potential checks with the Tax Office.

Total payments for divorce proceedings and ancillary matters over three financial years were £602,530.

Applicants receiving specific social security benefits automatically satisfy the financial test for legal aid.

The Legal Aid office is authorized to contact relevant organizations to validate application information.

The Legal Aid office will check with the Tax Office if a fraudulent application is suspected.

Regular checks are conducted to ensure legally assisted persons continue to qualify for aid.


Airport closure June 16th 2022

Summary: A request for details regarding a suspicious item that caused an airport closure on June 16, 2022, was denied by the Department of Infrastructure. The authority cited national security exemptions, stating that disclosing the nature of the item could compromise security measures and aid terrorist activities.

The Department of Infrastructure refused to provide a fuller description of the suspicious item found in the baggage checking area.

The refusal was based on Section 28 of the Freedom of Information Act, a prejudice-based exemption regarding national security.

The authority argued that releasing the information could be used to aid those engaged in terrorist activities.

The Department stated that financial costs resulting from the closure do not exist and reputational damage cannot be measured.

Passengers were directed to existing EU regulations and the airport website for lists of prohibited items.

Section 28 of the Act (National Security)


Strategic Partnership Contract

Summary: The requester asked for a copy of the contract appointing KPMG as a strategic partner, but the Department for Enterprise responded that it does not hold the document because the contract was entered into by the Treasury.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold the requested KPMG contract.

The contract was entered into by the Treasury, not the Department for Enterprise.

The Department was extensively involved in the project despite not holding the contract.

The requester was advised to contact the Treasury for the information.

The request was closed on 22 August 2022.


Additional Complex Needs Funding

Summary: The request sought data on additional complex needs funding for primary schools in the Isle of Man, including approval rates, budget breakdowns, and application criteria. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed all requested information, providing statistics on funding requests and a detailed financial breakdown for the 2021/22 year.

Since September 2020, the Department received 68 funding requests for children with additional complex needs, of which 63 were approved.

The total Special Educational Needs support funding provided to schools during the 2021/22 financial year was £3,648,326.

Funding amounts vary per school based on the number of children and the level of support required for individual cases.

All funding requests are directed to a single point of referral known as the Complex Needs Panel.

Approval criteria include prior attainment compared to peers, impact on functioning, complexity of provision required, and severity of need.


Number of employees contracted for the Manx Home Energy Audit

Summary: The requester asked for the number of domestic energy assessors employed by each company conducting Manx home energy audits. The authority responded that this information had already been disclosed in a previous request and directed the requester to search for case number 2348565 on the FOI website.

The request was made to the Department for Enterprise on 2022-07-26.

The authority stated the information was previously provided to another requestor.

Requesters were directed to search for keywords 'List of DEA Assessors' to find case 2348565.

The request was closed on 2022-07-27 without new data being attached to this specific response.

The response outlines the right to an internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab drugs

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the specific number of patients receiving Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab drugs in the Isle of Man. The authority disclosed that between January and July 2022, 26 patients were associated with Ustekinumab and 6 patients received Vedolizumab treatment.

The request was received on 27 July 2022 and responded to on 8 August 2022.

The data covers the period from 1 January to 31 July 2022.

26 patients were recorded for Ustekinumab, with 24 having treatment dispensed.

6 patients had Vedolizumab treatment dispensed.

The response included details on treatments issued and returned for Ustekinumab.

26 patients
24 had treatment dispensed
1 had a treatment issued and returned
1 had no treatments issued
6 patients
1st January
31st July
27th July 2022
8 August 2022
2552145


Air Ambulance

Summary: A request was made for the charity number, policies, annual reports, and spending details of the Isle of Man Air Ambulance. Manx Care responded that the information is not held because the Air Ambulance is not a registered charity but a unit of Noble's Hospital, with donations administered by separate hospital trusts.

Nobles Air Ambulance Service is not a registered charity.

The Air Ambulance operates as a unit of Nobles Hospital.

Charitable donations are administered by three distinct registered charities: Noble's Hospital Equipment Trust, Noble's Hospital Patients Comfort Trust, and Noble's Hospital Education Trust.

The charities themselves are not directly subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

Manx Care refused the request under Section 11(3)a of the Act as the information is not held.


Green Living Grants

Summary: The request sought statistics on applications, approvals, and payments for the Isle of Man Green Living Grant scheme as of July 31, 2022. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that while nearly 2,000 energy audits were received, only two grant applications had been approved and no payments had been made due to a policy review.

The Green Living Grant Scheme consists of two components: the Manx Home Energy Audit (MHEA) and the Grant itself.

Completion of an MHEA is a mandatory requirement before applying for the Grant.

39 grant applications for solar panels and heat pumps are pending policy decisions and have been placed on hold.

The government is reviewing the scheme due to cost of living pressures, as the original legislation aimed for carbon neutrality rather than fuel cost savings.

No Green Living Grant payments have been made to date as no final claims have been submitted against offer letters.

25 Grant applications awaiting further information

17 Grant applications awaiting final checks

39 Grant applications pending policy decisions


Cost of Ronaldsway Covid-19 Vaccine Hub

Summary: A request was made for detailed cost breakdowns regarding the construction, operation, and removal of the Ronaldsway Covid-19 Vaccine Hub. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Department of Health and Social Care instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding the costs of the Ronaldsway Vaccine Hub.

The request covered construction, running, staffing, and removal costs, as well as contractor details.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) was identified as the likely holder of the information.

The request was received on 29 July 2022 and closed on 4 August 2022.


Free vehicles given to DOI

Summary: The request sought details on free vehicles provided to the Department of Infrastructure since 2017. The authority confirmed that vehicles were loaned as demonstrators for procurement trials between 2019 and 2022, listing specific manufacturers and models, and noted that ministers and directors did use them.

Vehicles were provided on a complimentary basis as demonstrators to trial services before procurement.

Records for Fleet Services date back to February 2021, while Bus Vannin records date back to 2019.

Suppliers included Outdoor Power & Plant, Scarab, Aebi Schmidt, Bucher, Intercounty, ADL, Wrights, and Mercedes.

Specific vehicles included the Maxus E-Deliver3 Van, various sweepers, Mercedes E-Vito/E-Sprinter, and hybrid buses.

DOI Ministers, the Director of Transport, or the CEO did use these vehicles during the trial periods.

1st January 2017
1st February 2021
2019
18 August 2022
29 July 2022
1 of each
3 separate manufacturers
1 day to 1 month


Ramsey Bakery

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding offers for the former Ramsey Bakery and any associated financial assistance sought or granted. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information.

The request concerned the former Ramsey Bakery business.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold information on offers made for the business.

No records were found regarding financial assistance requests or grants for the bakery.

The request was received on 2022-08-02 and closed on 2022-08-22.

The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Length of time taken to pay pension

Summary: A request was made to the Public Sector Pensions Authority for data on the time taken to pay police officers their lump sums and first pension payments over the last five years. The authority disclosed a detailed table containing the specific number of days elapsed for 48 individual cases between 2017 and 2022.

The request covered police officer pension payments from April 2017 to August 2022.

Lump sum payments are processed on Fridays only.

First pension payments are made on the 1st of the month according to Police Pension regulations.

Data was provided for 48 individual retirement cases.

One case (Person 41) had no lump sum payment recorded (N/A).

The longest recorded time for a lump sum payment was 31 days, and for a pension payment was 55 days.

2017-2022
48 cases
31 days
55 days
1 day
Friday
1st of the month
2556505
2022-08-19


Members of the Tynwald Equality Consultative Councik

Summary: The requester asked for the current members of the Tynwald Equality Consultative Council and transcripts of its last two meetings. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold this information because the establishment of the Council was paused in 2018 following a review of government committees.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding the Tynwald Equality Consultative Council members or meeting transcripts.

The commencement of the Tynwald Equality Consultative Committee (TECC) was paused in 2018.

The pause was due to a forthcoming review of Government committees and quangos.

An Isle of Man Equality Champion was appointed to support the implementation of the Equality Act 2017.

The Equality Act 2017 implementation project was completed with a target date of January 2020.


Triage Nurse wait time

Summary: The requester asked for the average wait time to see a Triage Nurse at Noble's Hospital A&E on January 11, 2022. Manx Care confirmed that the average wait time for that specific date was 30 minutes.

The request was received by Manx Care on August 2, 2022.

The response was issued on August 12, 2022.

The specific date queried was January 11, 2022.

The location specified was Noble's Hospital accident and emergency department.

The average wait time to see a Triage Nurse on the requested date was 30 minutes.

30 minutes
11th January 2022
2nd August 2022
12 August 2022
2559533


The wreck of the Claire Anne

Summary: A Freedom of Information request sought details on the costs, authorization, and ownership regarding the removal and disposal of the wreck of the MF Claire Anne from Peel Harbour. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total costs incurred, the authorization process, and the current legal status of the vessel, while withholding the owner's name for data protection reasons.

The total cost for stabilisation and removal of the MF Claire Anne was £32,591.22.

The vessel was lifted out on 25 May 2022 and dismantled at the Harbours car park on West Quay.

No formal contract existed for the disposal works as Peel Plant Hire was the only licensed company on the island.

The current owner is a UK resident, but their name is withheld due to data protection laws.

The vessel has been arrested by the Harbours Division under Section 22 of the Harbours Act 2010.

Data protection purposes (withholding owner's name)


Stop Logs

Summary: A request was made regarding the removal of stop logs occupying parking space in West Quay, Peel, which were left by the Department of Infrastructure 20 months prior. The authority responded that there are no current plans to remove the logs as a permanent storage area is scheduled for construction in late autumn 2022.

Stop logs have been located in the West Quay, Peel car park for approximately 20 months.

The Department of Infrastructure has no current plan to remove the stop logs.

A permanent storage area is planned for construction along West Quay, Peel.

Construction works for the storage area are anticipated to commence in late autumn 2022.

A tender for the construction project is to be issued.


external legal services and costs

Summary: The requester asked for details on external legal service payments made by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald since January 2020. The authority confirmed that no new payments were made between June 2021 and August 2022, and referenced previous requests covering earlier periods which also found no payments.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald confirmed no external legal costs were recorded since the response to request #1446386.

Request #1815433 covered the period from September 2020 to June 2021 and found no payments.

The current request (#2562465) covered records from June 2021 to 4 August 2022 and found no payments.

The authority closed the request on 9 August 2022.

The response references a prior search of six years of financial records prior to September 2020.


Wheelchair Taxis

Summary: The requester asked for the number of wheelchair taxi licences issued on the Isle of Man to assist with medical transport, but the authority clarified that no such specific licences exist under current legislation. Instead, the response disclosed that 16 licensed taxis are currently recorded as wheelchair accessible, though operators are not mandated to use them exclusively for such purposes.

The Road Transport Act 2001 does not permit the issuance of specific 'wheelchair taxi licences'.

There are currently 16 licensed taxis recorded as wheelchair accessible with valid annual operating discs.

The Road Transport Licensing Committee has no power to ensure operators use wheelchair-accessible vehicles at all times.

A list of wheelchair accessible taxis is being updated and will be sent to the requester upon completion.

The requester cited personal health issues and communication difficulties as the reason for the request.


Cost of Ronaldsway Covid-19 Vaccine Hub

Summary: A request for detailed construction, running, staffing, and removal costs of the Ronaldsway Covid-19 Vaccine Hub was largely refused because the Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the specific data. The authority cited that costs were aggregated across all hubs and could not be derived without creating new information, though it provided estimated figures from a previous request.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold specific cost data for the Ronaldsway Hub individually.

All vaccination hubs were operated as a single unit, preventing the assignment of specific running or staffing costs to the Ronaldsway site.

Estimated build costs for the site were £90,000 as of February 2021.

Known expenditure for site items like signage and IT equipment was £81,886.64 as of February 2021.

The department is not required to create or derive information from existing data under Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act.

Section 11(3)a of the Act (Information not held)

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act (No duty to create or derive information)


U177

Summary: A request was made for details on the extent of highway U177 in Port St Mary, internal correspondence regarding a retaining wall, and the Department's maintenance policy. The Department disclosed all information, including maps and emails debating ownership boundaries and the application of the Highways Act 1986.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that ownership of a retaining wall generally belongs to the owner of the land it supports, unless proven otherwise under the Highways Act 1986.

Internal correspondence reveals a dispute over whether the adopted highway U177 extends behind the property known as 'The Albert' or terminates at the gate post of 'Baie Fionn'.

Deeds searches were undertaken but made no mention of the land supported by the buttressed retaining wall.

The Department provided revised maps (Rev 2) to clarify the determination of ownership boundaries.

The request was fulfilled with 106 pages of documents, including internal emails between structural engineers and asset managers.


Information on number of cases

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of medical negligence cases against Nobles Hospital over five years, including reasons and judgments for successful claims. The Department of Health and Social Care could not provide case counts or details but disclosed the total costs awarded for successful claims between 2019 and 2022.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold information on the number of medical negligence cases or the reasons for judgments.

The Department provided data only on the total costs awarded to successful claimants.

Manx Care is identified as the body responsible for service delivery and may hold the requested case details.

The Department of Health and Social Care was redesigned on 1 April 2021 to separate policy from service delivery.

The requester was advised to consult Tynwald Question ref: W-202201-0263 for further information.


Manx Gas

Summary: The requester asked for confirmation of government funding provided to Manx Gas in the last financial year. The Treasury responded by stating that all requested information was sent and closed the request.

The request was made to the Treasury regarding Manx Gas funding.

The outcome was that all information was sent to the requester.

The response consisted of 1 document containing 2 pages.