Number of juveniles detained in Secure unit for Covid-19 offences

Summary: The request sought the total number of juveniles detained at the Isle of Man Secure Unit for breaches of Emergency Powers Regulations 2020 related to COVID-19. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that one young person was detained in the Secure Unit on two separate occasions, while others were held in non-secure facilities or bailed.

One young person was detained in the IOM Secure Unit on two separate occasions for COVID-19 breaches.

Two young people were detained in Whitehoe (a non-secure facility) before court presentation.

All individuals detained in Whitehoe received community disposals rather than custody sentences.

Three other individuals faced COVID-19 charges but were bailed to their parents prior to court.

The response was issued by the Department of Health and Social Care on 4 June 2020.

1 young person
2 separate occasions
2 young people
3 other individuals
29 May 2020
4 June 2020
1310309


Planning appeals - incomplete answer to previous request 1043161

Summary: The requester sought statistics on planning appeals determined by hearing for 2018 and 2019, including processing times, after a previous response only covered written considerations. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided data for 2017, 2018, and 2019 regarding the number of appeals and average days to inspector reports, but could not provide specific timescales to the Minister's decision due to data recording limitations.

The request was a follow-up to an incomplete response from November 2019 regarding planning appeal timelines.

Data was provided for calendar years 2017, 2018, and 2019 for appeals determined by hearing.

The authority could not collate the specific time from the Inspector's report to the Minister's decision as it is not recorded in a readily collatable format.

Instead of the specific Ministerial decision time, the average days from the Inspector's report to the issue of the decision were provided.

The response was issued on 24 June 2020 by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

2017: 45 appeals, 78 days to inspector report, 37 days to decision

2018: 35 appeals, 97 days to inspector report, 34 days to decision

2019: 49 appeals, 124 days to inspector report, 39 days to decision

Section 8(3)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (no requirement to undertake substantial compilation or collation of information)


Planning appeals outstanding

Summary: The request sought figures on outstanding planning appeals as of May 2020 and determined appeals without site visits since January 2019. The Cabinet Office disclosed that there were 26 outstanding appeals and one appeal determined without a site visit in 2020.

As of 24 May 2020, there were 19 planning appeals based on appeal hearings.

As of 24 May 2020, there were 7 planning appeals based on written consideration.

Only one planning appeal determined since January 2019 involved an Inspector who did not visit the site.

The non-visit appeal concerned a reinforced concrete sea wall at Harris Promenade, Douglas.

All parties agreed to the non-visit appeal being considered on written evidence only.


Planning Appeals - extant requests

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on extant planning appeals and determined appeals without site visits, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide the data directly.

The request was received on 1 June 2020 and responded to on 16 June 2020.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for not providing the information.

The requested data was deemed already reasonably accessible via the government website.

The information had previously been disclosed by the Cabinet Office in response to the same request.

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


Stop and Search


Revision 2019

Summary: A request was made for detailed mail counts, scanned items, and staff working hours following the 2019 postal revision. The Isle of Man Post Office partially exempted the response, withholding personal staff data and commercial mail volume statistics.

The request was received on 2020-06-01 and the outcome was issued on 2020-06-18.

Information regarding staff scan-in/scan-out records and duty scans was withheld as personal data.

Mail count data (letters, flats, packets, parcels) was withheld to protect commercial interests.

The authority cited Section 25(b)(i) & (ii) for absolute exemption of personal information.

The authority cited Section 30 for qualified exemption regarding commercial prejudice.

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


Planning Appeals  - additional information to Info Request 1311710

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on planning appeal hearings and written considerations for applications submitted after January 1, 2020. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture stated it does not hold this information and directed the requester to the Cabinet Office, which manages the appeals process.

The request was received on 2020-06-02 and responded to on 2020-06-26.

The authority stated the information is not held by them.

The Cabinet Office manages the appeals process and holds the accurate information.

The requester was advised to submit the request to the Cabinet Office instead.

The request specifically concerned planning applications submitted on or after January 1st, 2020.


Body Worn Cameras Follow up question.

Summary: The requester asked the Isle of Man Constabulary how many of their 60 body-worn cameras were currently operational. The authority responded that 47 units were working and available for use.

The Isle of Man Constabulary possesses a total of 60 body-worn cameras.

47 of these camera units are currently working and available for use.

The request was received and answered on the same day, 4 June 2020.

This was a supplementary request following a previous case (1309309).

The response was issued under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Diversity IOM Police

Summary: A request was made to the Cabinet Office for statistics on the number and rank of non-white IOM Police officers. The authority responded that the information is not held by the Office of Human Resources.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold data on non-white police officers.

The Office of Human Resources was consulted and confirmed the lack of information.

The request was closed with an outcome of 'Information not held'.


Diversity Training

Summary: The requester asked if the Isle of Man Constabulary participates in diversity training and sought details on the content and frequency. The authority confirmed that while formal external training occurred in the early 2000s, current practice relies on a values-based recruitment approach and a mandatory e-learning module completed by all staff in 2019.

The Constabulary has a long-established relationship with an Inclusion group that delivers workshops and diversity awareness.

Diversity and equality training was delivered by an external provider in the early 2000s in line with UK Police Forces.

Current training is delivered by local police trainers following the development of links with outside agencies.

Recruitment uses a values and behaviours approach to ensure staff are inherently aware of diversity issues.

All staff members undertook an e-learning module on equality and diversity in 2019.


Conflict Management

Summary: The requester asked if the Isle of Man Constabulary follows a specific College of Policing conflict management consultation document. The Constabulary responded that while the document is not yet formal policy, its elements are integrated into personal safety training, new recruit courses, and annual CPD.

The requested document is a consultative draft and not yet adopted policy.

Elements of the guidance are included in initial training for new recruits.

The Constabulary conducts Personal Safety Training incorporating aspects of the document.

Annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) includes some elements every year and others every few years.

The force uses the National Decision Making Model and teaches communication strategies featured in the document.


Complete copy of a Report by Angela Main-Thompson dated 18.02.17

Summary: The requester sought a complete copy of a 2017 report by Angela Main-Thompson regarding a conflict of interest review involving Ministers Shimmin and Skelly. The Cabinet Office refused to confirm or deny holding the information, citing an absolute exemption for personal data, a decision later upheld by the Information Commissioner.

The request was made on 4 June 2020 for a report dated 18 February 2017.

The report concerns Ministers Shimmin and Skelly and planning application 15/00142/B.

The Cabinet Office refused to confirm or deny the existence of the information.

The refusal was based on section 25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The Information Commissioner upheld the complaint against the authority's response.

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

Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Refusal to confirm or deny)


Number of Cars paying road tax

Summary: The requester asked for the number of private cars paying road tax over the last five financial years, broken down by fuel type. The Department of Infrastructure refused the request under Section 11 of the Act, stating the data is not held in a format that allows for extraction without substantial manual compilation.

The Department of Infrastructure does not record road tax data in a format that allows for the requested breakdown by fuel type.

Answering the request would require manually viewing every road tax application for a five-year period.

The authority cited Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to justify not creating or deriving the information.

Less detailed vehicle registration statistics are published annually in the 'Isle of Man in Numbers' media publication.

The request was formally closed on 24 June 2020.

Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held in required format)


Equality impact assessment

Summary: The requester asked for an equality impact assessment regarding parking removal on the Promenade and documentation on mobility accommodations. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed no specific assessment was conducted for this issue, provided redacted documentation on mobility discussions, and stated the main impact assessment is being updated for future publication.

No equality impact assessment was carried out for the removal of Promenade walkway parking as it is not normally available.

Documentation regarding discussions on accommodating residents with mobility issues was released with redactions.

Redactions were applied under section 25 of the FOI Act due to personal data exemptions.

The Promenade impact assessment is currently being updated and will be published on the MyProm website.

The Department cited section 20 of the FOI Act regarding information already reasonably accessible.

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018

Section 20 (Information reasonably accessible)


Covid breaches

Summary: The request asked for the number of Isle of Man police officers warned or disciplined for breaching the Emergency Powers Act during the state of emergency. The Constabulary disclosed that three officers were warned and none were disciplined, noting they were handled similarly to the general public.

Three police officers were warned for breaches of the Emergency Powers Act.

Zero police officers were disciplined for such breaches.

The officers were dealt with under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2015.

The handling of these officers followed the '4 E's approach' (engaged and educated) used for the public.

Approximately 450 members of the public were also warned for similar breaches.


Influenza and Covid cases and deaths

Summary: The requester asked for total cases, deaths, and recoveries for Covid-19 and Influenza over the last five years. The Department of Health and Social Care stated it does not hold the requested influenza statistics, citing a practical refusal, but provided limited hospital admission data for Nobles Hospital while directing the requester to the Cabinet Office for official mortality and disease statistics.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested influenza case, death, or recovery statistics for the period 01/04/2015 to 31/03/2020.

Public Health, part of the Cabinet Office, is the authority that collects notifiable communicable disease and mortality statistics for the Isle of Man.

Nobles Hospital recorded 138 patient spells with influenza-related ICD-10 diagnosis codes during the specified period.

Of the 138 hospital patients, 4 had a discharge outcome of 'Patient died', though this does not confirm influenza as the cause of death.

The response was issued on 13th July 2020 regarding a request received on 9th June 2020.

Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Practical refusal: information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Wayleave for telecommunications

Summary: The requester asked if landowners were paid wayleaves for telecommunications cables laid alongside gas pipelines since 2011 and if those cables were used for purposes other than pipeline management. The authority confirmed that no payments were made during this period and that the cables are used solely for utility control and monitoring.

No wayleave payments have been made to landowners for telecommunications cables since October 2011.

The easement agreement allows for additional payments if fibre is used by non-government entities.

Fibre optic cables between Kirk Michael and Douglas are used exclusively for Manx Utilities control and monitoring.

The cables support both the gas pipeline installation and the electricity network.

The FOI obligation applies to information created on or after 11 October 2011.


Primary School pupil levels Y2, Y6 and GLD

Department of Education, Sport and Culture

Summary: The requester sought National Curriculum attainment levels for Years 2 and 6 and Good Level of Development data for Year R across all primary schools. The Department of Education provided partial data from some schools but withheld information from others due to pandemic disruptions, curriculum changes, personal data exemptions, and the cost of data compilation.

Primary schools were not required to submit attainment data for the 2019/20 academic year due to pandemic disruptions.

Some schools are changing their Maths curriculum, making current attainment levels unavailable.

Personal information in the received data was redacted under Section 25 of the FoI Act.

Data from remaining schools was withheld because it would require substantial compilation under Section 8(3)(c).

Good Level of Development data was not held because assessments had not been collated or no pupils had reached the level.

Section 25 of the FoI Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Section 8(3)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (substantial compilation)


injury incurred during arrest

Summary: The requester asked for the number of public injuries during arrests between 2012 and 2020, but the Isle of Man Constabulary refused the full request due to the disproportionate effort required to search paper records. Instead, the authority provided partial data on injuries identified in electronic records from late 2019, along with statistics on formal complaints and use-of-force forms as indicators.

The request was refused in part because retrieving data from 11,500 paper records prior to June 2019 would require disproportionate manual effort.

An electronic recording system was introduced in June 2019, covering 864 custody records by the end of that year.

Ten arrests between June and December 2019 were identified where a person sustained or alleged an injury.

A total of 21 formal complaints, civil claims, or dissatisfied customer records regarding injury during arrest were made between 2012 and 2019.

Only two of the 21 injury-related investigations were upheld or substantiated.

Disproportionate effort to retrieve information

Information not held or structured in a way to permit accurate response


injury to police constables making arrests

Summary: A request was made for the number of police constables injured during arrests between January 2012 and January 2020. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed that records only exist from 2014, reporting 30 injuries during that available period.

Records for injuries sustained during arrests only exist from 2014 to 2020.

Information for the period between January 2012 and 2014 was not held.

A total of 30 injuries were reported between 2014 and 2020.

All reported injuries occurred to Constables during arrests.

Injuries ranged from pulled muscles to a broken ankle.


National Broadband plan procurement process

Summary: The request sought details on the National Broadband Plan procurement, including the chosen partner, technology type, and cost breakdown. The response confirmed Manx Telecom as the winner for a £10m project to deliver FTTP to 99% of premises, but withheld specific cost breakdowns citing trade secrets.

The procurement process concluded in early May 2020.

Manx Telecom was announced as the winning bidder.

The plan aims to deliver fibre directly to premises (FTTP) to 99% of the island within 5 years.

Government funding is restricted to areas not commercially viable, with Manx Telecom investing in other areas.

Exact cost breakdowns were withheld under the trade secret exemption.

s30(2)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 - Trade secret


Customs

Summary: The request sought statistics on controlled drug interceptions by Customs at airports, boats, and post over five years, along with related arrest and prosecution figures. The response disclosed that airport and boat operations are handled by police, while providing specific interception data for postal services and overall arrest and prosecution counts.

Customs does not handle drug interceptions at airports or boats as these are joint operations progressed by the police.

Postal drug interception data is provided for the financial years 2015/16 through 2019/20.

A total of 4 arrests resulted from the interceptions mentioned, with 3 by Customs & Excise and 1 by the Police.

Only 2 of the interceptions resulted in prosecutions, both conducted by Customs & Excise.

The request was received on 15 June 2020 and the response was issued on 25 June 2020.


Non Co-operation by Unions during Covid-19 Emergency Period

Summary: The requester sought evidence of union non-cooperation and remote learning guidance during the COVID-19 emergency, but the Information Commissioner's Office determined the complaint was not upheld. The response included 181 pages of documents detailing pedagogical strategies for remote learning, such as chunking lessons and using digital platforms, rather than specific evidence of union disputes.

The FOI complaint regarding union non-cooperation was not upheld by the Information Commissioner's Office on 2020-08-26.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released 181 pages across 17 documents in response to the request.

The disclosed material focuses on 'Delivering Remote Learning' and 'Shared Professional Development' principles.

Guidance emphasizes preventing cognitive overload by presenting material in small steps with student practice.

The response references the use of platforms like Itslearning and Google Forms for remote assessment and feedback.


Road Safety Assessment - Governor's Bridge / Glencrutchery Road

Summary: A request was made for traffic assessments and road safety audits regarding the redesign of Governor's Bridge and Glencrutchery Road. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that all requested information was held and provided in the response.

The request concerned the redesign of Governor's Bridge and Glencrutchery Road.

The revised highway arrangements were implemented in the week commencing 15 June 2020.

The Department of Infrastructure responded that all information held was attached.

The response included 13 pages across 2 documents.

The request was formally closed on 28 July 2020.


Diversity

Summary: The request sought data on staff ethnicity and diversity training within the Department of Education, Sport and Culture. The authority disclosed that specific 'people of colour' data is not held, but provided voluntary ethnicity statistics and details on mandatory and optional training programs.

The Department does not hold specific data categorized as 'people of colour' for all employees.

Ethnicity data is collected only on a voluntary basis.

Out of 422 employees who volunteered ethnicity data, 11 are black, Asian, or mixed race in teaching environments.

No black, Asian, or mixed race staff were reported in non-teaching environments among those who volunteered data.

All employees are required to complete an 'Equality and Diversity Essentials' online module, but no specific refresher frequency is mandated.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Road Traffic Collisions Statistics

Summary: A request for road traffic collision data including driver metadata for July 2019 to June 2020 was partially fulfilled, with the Isle of Man Constabulary providing statistics for the crime year April 2019 to March 2020 but withholding driver details due to disproportionate effort.

The authority could not provide driver age and sex data as it would require examining each report and might be inaccurate due to hit-and-run incidents.

Extracting the requested driver metadata was deemed to take a disproportionate amount of time.

Data was provided for the crime year April 2019 to March 2020 instead of the requested July 2019 to June 2020 period.

The provided statistics include time, date, severity level, and coordinates for 706 events.

The response included a detailed table of individual collision records with FOI IDs.

Disproportionate amount of time to obtain information

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps


Risk Assessment Comis Hotel

Summary: A request was made for a risk assessment regarding the Comis Hotel's use as detention accommodation for repatriated residents, but the Cabinet Office stated it does not hold this information.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested risk assessment documents.

Risk control measures were identified and implemented following visits with relevant parties.

The request was received on 23 June 2020 and responded to on 15 July 2020.

Applicants are advised to contact the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Infrastructure, or Isle of Man Constabulary for further information.


Defence Costs

Summary: The request sought data on the number of not-guilty cases where the Attorney General's Chambers covered defence costs since April 2017, along with the total amounts paid. The authority disclosed a breakdown of cases and costs for the years 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20, confirming all information was released.

The Attorney General's Chambers covered defence costs for 26 cases where defendants were found not guilty between April 2017 and June 2020.

The total amount paid out for these defence costs was £76,806.27.

The number of cases increased from 3 in 2017-18 to 15 in 2019-20.

The request was received on 24 June 2020 and responded to on 25 June 2020.

No information was withheld or exempted in this response.


Costs associated with UK consultants

Summary: The requester asked for a cost breakdown, roles, and impact assessment of four UK consultants employed by the Department of Infrastructure's Highway services. The authority disclosed the total net cost and the reason for employment but refused to provide an opinion on whether the costs were detrimental to other services.

The overall net cost for the four UK consultants was £177,340.

The consultants were employed between 1 July 2019 and 25 March 2020.

The agency workers were hired to fill staffing gaps within the Department.

The Department refused to answer if the costs were detrimental to other services as it constitutes an opinion rather than recorded information.

The request was handled by the Department of Infrastructure in the Isle of Man.

Request for opinion rather than information held


Reported Cat 1Surface defects

Summary: The request sought data on Category 1 road surface defects, related insurance claims, and Jetpatcher usage by the Department of Infrastructure. The authority provided defect statistics but refused to disclose insurance claim details due to data structure and central fund management, and stated Jetpatcher usage records were not held.

1,667 Category 1 surface defect jobs were logged between July 2019 and March 2020.

752 jobs were cleared within the 24-hour SLA, while 623 took over 24 hours.

293 defect jobs were escalated during the reporting period.

Insurance claims cannot be isolated to road defects as they are linked across six departmental divisions.

Insurance payments are managed centrally by the Treasury Department, not the Department of Infrastructure.

The Jetpatcher is a seasonal asset (April to September) and specific usage records were not maintained.

Information not held in a way that enables identification of road defect claims

Information held by a different department (Treasury Department)

Information not recorded or held (Jetpatcher usage)


Underlying Data of "Isle of Man in Numbers 2020"

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for the underlying numerical data behind the figures in the 'Isle of Man in Numbers 2020' document. The Cabinet Office responded that no information was sent because the data is already reasonably accessible via the government's Open Data website.

The request was made on 2020-06-29 and responded to on 2020-07-20.

The authority handling the request was the Cabinet Office.

The outcome was 'No information sent' as the data was deemed already accessible.

The requested data is available on the Economy Section of the Isle of Man Government Open Data page.

The response cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act regarding information already reasonably accessible.

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2020-06-29
2020-07-20
20 working days
11 October 2011
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Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Complaints and credentials - Scheduled Care at Nobles

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: The requester asked for employment dates, qualifications, and background history of doctors in specific specialties at Nobles Hospital since 2010. The Department of Health and Social Care provided lists of clinicians but withheld specific employment dates for historic records and all qualification/background data due to practical refusal exemptions.

The request covered doctors in Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology from 2010 to June 2020.

Two spreadsheets were provided containing clinician lists drawn from the PIP and Oracle systems.

Start and end employment dates could not be provided for 145 doctors listed in the historic Oracle report.

Qualifications and professional background information were withheld as the authority does not hold or compile separate listings for these.

The request was ultimately marked as lapsed with information not fully provided.

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

Section 11(3)(a) - Practical refusal reason: information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps


Complaints - DHSC

Summary: The request sought complaint statistics for specific medical specialties and clinician names from 2010 to 2020. The authority provided aggregated data for 2018-2020 but refused data for 2010-2018 due to system limitations and withheld clinician names citing personal data exemptions.

Complaint data for 2010-2018 could not be extracted by specialty as it was stored under broader divisions (Medical, Surgical, Women's and Children's).

Complaint data for 2018-2020 was successfully provided for Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Urology, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Clinician names were withheld entirely as absolutely exempt personal information.

The response was issued on 28 July 2020 regarding a request received on 30 June 2020.

The Department of Health and Social Care uses the Prism system for historical data and Datix for recent data.

Section 11(3)a (Practical refusal: information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)

Section 25 (Absolutely exempt personal information)


Research and Development Manager

Summary: The requester sought recruitment details for a Research and Development Manager role at the Department of Health and Social Care, but the authority disclosed a job description for a 'Research and Development Fellow' instead, noting that not all requested information was held.

The Department of Health and Social Care appointed a research role in February/March 2020.

The disclosed job description is for a 'Research and Development Fellow' at Grade EO, not the requested 'Manager'.

The role is based within the Corporate Services division and reports to the Head of Research and Development.

The authority stated that some information was sent but not all was held.

The job requires a first degree in health, social care, or life sciences and a postgraduate degree or equivalent experience.

February/March 2020
2020-06-30
2020-07-16
Grade EO
20 pages
3 documents


Proposal and benefits case for bus & cycle lane at Glencrutchery Road

Summary: A request was made for the proposal, benefits case, consultation, and approval process regarding a bus and cycle lane at Glencrutchery Road. The Department of Infrastructure responded by sending all requested information across 17 pages in 2 documents.

The request concerned the bus and cycle lane at Glencrutchery Road.

The responding authority was the Department of Infrastructure.

The outcome was that all information was sent.

The response consisted of 17 pages across 2 documents.

The request was received on 2020-06-30 and concluded on 2020-07-28.


Digital map of telecoms assets and networks ownership

Summary: A request was made for a digital map of telecoms assets and network ownership as recommended in a 2017 report. The Communications Commission responded that the information is not held because the task was not assigned to them.

The request referenced the National Telecoms Infrastructure Committee Report from September 2017.

The Communications Commission does not hold the requested digital map.

The mapping action was not assigned to the Communications Commission.

The request was received on 1 July 2020 and closed on 8 July 2020.

The response cites the Freedom of Information Act 2015 regarding review rights.

Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Acquisitions

Summary: The requester asked for the Acquisitions Policy and Procedures from Manx National Heritage. The authority provided the Collections Development Policy but confirmed that no written procedure for collections development exists.

The request was received on 1 July 2020.

The Collections Development Policy was approved by the Trustees in January 2016.

The authority confirmed there is no written procedure for Collections Development.

1 July 2020
28 July 2020
January 2016
1351941
4 pages
2 documents


Total  persons jailed for Covid offences.

Summary: A request was made for the total number of persons jailed for breaching Emergency Powers Regulations 2020 by the end of the State of Emergency. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the General Registry instead.

The request was received on 3 July 2020 and responded to on 14 July 2020.

The Department of Home Affairs stated they do not hold the requested information.

The request covered custodial sentences for breaches of Emergency Powers Regulations 2020.

The scope included sentences by the High Bailiff, Deputy High Bailiff, and Magistrates.

The authority suggested the General Registry may be able to assist with the query.


Organisation, costs and income of Comis repatriation

Summary: A request for details on the Comis Hotel quarantine scheme was partially fulfilled, disclosing the contract start date, total payments made, and guest numbers, while withholding specific cost breakdowns and weekly statistics due to commercial sensitivity and practical refusal grounds.

The Department for Enterprise made the initial approach to hotels, not the Department of Infrastructure.

The contract with the Comis Hotel commenced on 15 April 2020.

The total amount paid to the Comis Hotel as of 8 July 2020 was £94,830.70.

112 individuals stayed at the hotel, comprising 110 adults, 1 child, and 1 baby.

There was no cost to the Government for the fencing around the hotel.

Section 11(3) (Practical refusal reason: substantial compilation or collation)


Timeline of smart meter cost approval

Summary: The requester asked for a timeline of board and treasury approvals for smart meter costs and confirmation of Tynwald approval for an £18m spend. The authority declined to provide specific minutes, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via Tynwald Hansard reports and the MUA website.

The request was made on 2020-07-08 and responded to on 2020-07-30.

Information regarding the approval timeline was directed to a Tynwald Library Hansard report from October 15, 2019.

The £18.15m cost figure includes both new smart meter infrastructure and annual meter replacement costs.

Smart metering costs are approved annually as part of the Treasury Budget process in Tynwald.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to withhold the specific documents requested.

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


Public liability insurance re RF-EMF radiation.

Summary: The requester asked the Communications Commission to confirm if the Isle of Man Government holds insurance covering injury claims from RF-EMF radiation caused by telecommunications networks. The Commission responded that it does not hold this information as it does not manage government insurance, suggesting the Treasury be contacted instead.

The Communications Commission does not deal with insurance for the Government.

The authority confirmed it does not hold or have access to details of any such insurance.

The requester was advised to contact the Treasury for potential assistance.

The request referenced the Town and Country Planning (Telecommunications) Development Order 2019.

The outcome of the request was classified as 'Information not held'.


Responsibility for telecommunications insurance liability

Summary: The requester asked which body is responsible for verifying insurance coverage for telecommunications installations. The Communications Commission responded that no legal requirement exists under the Telecommunications Act 1984 for such insurance, meaning they do not perform these checks and the responsibility lies with the service providers.

The Communications Commission licenses telecommunications systems under the Telecommunications Act 1984.

There is no legal requirement under the Telecommunications Act 1984 for telecommunications installations to have liability insurance.

The Communications Commission does not carry out checks to verify insurance coverage.

It is the responsibility of the telecommunications service provider to ensure necessary insurance is in place.

The request was received on 2020-07-08 and responded to on 2020-07-09.


Reports of Racism at Noble's Hospital

Summary: A request was made for data on racism incidents, complaint procedures, and staff ethnicity at Noble's Hospital from 2011 to 2020. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed annual incident counts, detailed their disciplinary and training policies, and provided a breakdown of staff ethnicity based on voluntary self-declaration.

Total reported racism incidents between 2011 and July 2020 were 10.

Most incidents involved patients making racist comments or being abusive towards staff.

Staff ethnicity data is voluntary, with 471 employees withholding their ethnic origin.

The department uses the 'Equality & Diversity Essentials' online training course for all staff.

Complaints are handled via internal procedures, the Fairness at Work Policy, or Whistleblowing Policy depending on the source.

2011: 2 incidents
2014: 1 incident
2016: 1 incident
2017: 1 incident
2018: 3 incidents
2019: 1 incident
2020 (until 13/07): 1 incident
Total staff with ethnicity data: 1970
Staff withholding ethnicity: 471
White - British staff: 155
Asian - Any other Asian background: 14
Black - African staff: 5
Reference number: 1359641
Date received: 2020-07-09
Outcome date: 2020-08-03


Broadway cinema attendance

Summary: The request sought annual attendance and profit/loss figures for the Broadway cinema for 2017, 2018, and 2019, which were fully disclosed by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

The Broadway cinema is operated by The Villa Gaiety.

The cinema was transferred to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture during the 2017/18 financial year.

Ticket sales increased from 35,412 in 2017/18 to 41,773 in 2018/19 before dropping to 38,445 in 2019/20.

The cinema recorded a profit in all three reported financial years.

The highest profit was recorded in 2018/19 at £73,215.


Kiosk at sea terminal

Summary: A request was made for financial details and procurement information regarding a closed kiosk at the sea terminal managed by Manx National Heritage. The authority disclosed costs, income, and staffing figures for three financial years but stated that records for specific staff time costs prior to opening were not held.

Only one company was approached to supply the kiosk and it did not go to tender.

The total cost for the kiosk and installation was £18,101.

Records for Manx National Heritage staff time and cost on the project before the kiosk opened are not held.

The kiosk is closed and it is expected to be sold.

Financial data was provided for the years 2017/18, 2018/19, and 2019/20.


Sexual Offenders Statistics

Summary: A request was made for detailed statistics on sexual offenders, including registration numbers, re-offending rates, and UK offender transfers to the Isle of Man. The Department of Home Affairs responded that the requested information is not held.

The request was received on 2020-07-13 and the response was issued on 2020-07-14.

The authority handling the request was the Department of Home Affairs.

The outcome of the request was 'Information not held'.

The request covered both Manx and UK child sexual offenders, including monitoring protocols and financial packages.

Personal data within the request was redacted in the response document.


THE MEDICAL ADVICE AND ACTION ON THE BORDERS

Summary: The request sought documents and dates regarding medical advice that led to the Isle of Man's border closure in March 2020. The Cabinet Office disclosed Council meeting minutes from March 16, 2020, detailing the clinical advice received and the subsequent decision to implement inbound self-isolation rules.

On 16 March 2020, the Interim Chief Executive of DHSC advised that it was clinically the right time to consider policy responses.

The Minister for Health and Social Care initially favored closing borders to all except residents and essential freight, but the Council did not support this at that time.

The Council approved an inbound travel rule requiring 7 days self-isolation for symptomatic individuals and 14 days for asymptomatic individuals.

The approved measures were implemented immediately on 16 March 2020.

The Council later revised the self-isolation period to 14 days for all in line with UK guidance.


Gef the Mongoose correspondence & financial transactions

Summary: The requester sought all contracts, invoices, and correspondence regarding 'Gef the Mongoose' and 'Mongoose Media Limited' for 2020. The Department for Enterprise disclosed ten PDF documents containing the requested information, including details of financial payments totaling GBP 2,225.00.

The request was made by Michael Josem on 2020-07-15 and responded to on 2020-08-17.

The authority clarified on 2020-07-28 that 'KBH' should be included in search parameters.

Ten PDF documents were released as the response to the request.

Mongoose Media Limited and KBH are confirmed as separate legal entities.

Financial payments to Mongoose Media Limited in 2020 totaled GBP 2,225.00.


National Broadband Plan specifications

Summary: The requester asked for detailed service specifications and rollout obligations for the National Broadband Plan from both the tender process and the final contract, excluding financial data. The Department for Enterprise provided the requested non-financial specifications but withheld specific financial information regarding subsidy payments.

The National Broadband Plan aims for at least 99% fibre broadband (FTTP) coverage of residential and business premises.

The intervention area covers approximately 25% of premises where high-speed broadband was deemed uneconomic.

Manx Telecom was appointed as the provider and is subject to obligations in return for phased subsidy payments.

The appointed provider is also subject to regulatory obligations due to having Significant Market Power (SMP).

Specific financial information was withheld as it constitutes an actionable breach of confidence.

Section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Actionable breach of confidence)


Summary: The requester sought specific dates and documents regarding medical advice that led to the Isle of Man's border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to disclose the information, citing exemptions related to the formulation of government policy.

The request concerns medical advice provided to the Health Minister regarding border closures in March and May 2020.

The authority withheld the information under Section 34 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied because the information relates to the formulation or development of government policy.

A public interest test was conducted, concluding that withholding the information was in the public interest due to ongoing policy formulation during the pandemic.

The outcome of the request was 'Not upheld' as of December 22, 2020.


Comis Hotel

Summary: A request was made for risk assessments regarding the use of Comis Hotel as a detention center for repatriated residents, specifically concerning vulnerable groups. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Cabinet Office instead.

The request concerned risk assessments for Comis Hotel used for detaining repatriated residents.

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) stated they do not hold the requested information.

The DHA suggested the requester contact the Cabinet Office for potential assistance.

The request was received on 15 July 2020 and closed on 17 July 2020.

The response referenced case number 1368637.


Comis Hotel

Summary: The requester asked if a specific risk assessment was conducted for the Comis Hotel before its use as designated accommodation for repatriated residents. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that while no single risk assessment document was produced due to the emergency situation, risk control measures were identified and implemented through the service specification and contract.

No single risk assessment document was produced for the Comis Hotel.

The lack of a formal assessment was due to the unprecedented and evolving emergency situation.

Suitability for guests with dietary, mobility, and childcare needs was addressed via the service specification and contract.

Risk control measures were identified following visits with relevant parties and implemented as required.

The hotel was used as designated accommodation for returning residents.


Will the Government be banning Huawei kit in line with the UK?

Summary: A request was made to the Communications Commission regarding the installation of Huawei 5G equipment and potential bans aligned with UK policy. The Commission responded that it does not hold the requested information as it is an economic regulator, not a technical standards body, and policy is set by the Council of Ministers.

The Communications Commission is the National Regulatory Authority for telecommunications and broadcasting on the Isle of Man.

The Commission acts as an economic regulator and does not mandate technology or equipment.

Telecommunications policy is set by the Council of Ministers, not the Commission.

The Commission does not hold information regarding specific Huawei kit installations or future ban plans.

The request was closed on 7 August 2020 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.


Which entity will be making a decision about 5G and when?

Summary: A request was made to the Communications Commission to identify which entity would decide on 5G implementation and when that decision would occur. The Commission responded that it does not hold this information because it is an economic regulator, not a policy-maker, and that telecommunications policy is set by the Council of Ministers.

The Communications Commission does not hold information regarding the specific timeline or entity responsible for 5G decisions.

The Commission acts as an economic regulator and does not mandate technology or set policy.

Telecommunications policy on the Isle of Man is set by the Council of Ministers.

The Commission operates under the framework of the Telecommunications Act 1984.


Application of the precautionary principle to RF-EMF

Summary: The requester sought clarification on the Isle of Man Government's application of the precautionary principle regarding RF-EMF health impacts, specifically requesting meeting minutes and correspondence between departments. The Cabinet Office responded by providing a letter addressing a 5G mast application in Ramsey and clarifying that ICNIRP guidelines were reviewed in 2009, while noting the request was too broad for other departments.

The 2009 Comin Report recommended applying the precautionary principle to mobile phone masts in the Isle of Man.

The requester asked for all meeting minutes and correspondence regarding RF-EMF between government departments since October 2011.

The Cabinet Office advised that the request was too broad and separate requests would be needed for other departments.

A response letter addressed a 5G mast application by Sure (IOM) Ltd in Ramsey.

ICNIRP safety guidelines for RF-EMF were published in 1998 and underwent a full review in 2009.

2009
11 October 2011
1998
30th May 2019
13th May 2019
11 April 2018
25 February 2019
24 March to 10 April 2019
8 pages
2 documents


Proof of safety of 5G equipment

Summary: The requester asked for evidence of CE mark certification and liability insurance for 5G equipment used in a trial by Sure to ensure public safety. The Communications Commission responded that it does not hold this information because it is an economic regulator, not a technical standards body, and does not manage government insurance details.

The Commission acts as an economic regulator and does not mandate technology or equipment standards.

The Commission does not deal with insurance for the Government and therefore does not hold details of any insurance policies.


In relation to the Sure 5G trial

Summary: The request sought clarification on the licensing, frequency usage, and planning permissions for Sure's 5G trial on the Isle of Man. The Communications Commission disclosed that Ofcom issued a technology-neutral Test & Trial Licence under UK legislation extended to the Island, though the response was cut off before addressing all specific questions regarding frequencies and planning breaches.

Ofcom, the UK regulator, is responsible for licensing radio spectrum in the Isle of Man in consultation with the Communications Commission.

Sure was issued a 'Test & Trail Licence' on a service and technology neutral basis.

The licensing framework operates under the UK Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, extended to the Isle of Man by Statutory Instrument.

The Communications Commission acts as an economic regulator and does not mandate specific technology or equipment standards.

The Commission operates within the framework of the Telecommunications Act 1984.


In relation to the Sure 5G trial

Summary: A request was made to the Communications Commission for details regarding the location, monitoring, and equipment of Sure's 5G trial on the Isle of Man. The Commission responded that it does not hold the requested information as it acts as an economic regulator rather than a technical standards regulator.

The Communications Commission is the National Regulatory Authority for telecommunications but does not mandate technology or equipment.

The Commission operates under the Telecommunications Act 1984.

The authority stated it does not hold information on the precise location of the 5G trial equipment.

The authority stated it does not hold information on whether the equipment location was advised to the government or public.

The authority stated it does not hold information on independent monitoring or specific equipment utilized in the trial.


Mori Poll  re improving local streets,roads,buses and cycling.

Summary: The requester asked how the public was selected for a Mori poll on local transport improvements and the cost to the Department of Infrastructure. The authority disclosed that a random probability sampling method was used from the Small Users File and confirmed the total cost was £9,950 for 3,000 surveys.

The survey was administered by Ipsos MORI using a random probability sampling approach.

The sample was generated from the Small Users File, a sub-file of the Postal Address File.

The electoral register was not used because it is not an inclusive sampling frame.

The Department of Infrastructure had no involvement in selecting specific addresses.

The survey results are benchmarked against over 100 other local authorities.


Forecast Operating Losses

Summary: A request was made for forecast financial losses, decision-making data regarding the Snaefell Mountain Railway closure, budget changes, and revenue figures for Isle of Man railways. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that losses could not yet be calculated due to unknown passenger numbers, confirmed the Minister's decision to close the Snaefell line due to staffing costs, noted a budget reduction of £72,736, and stated no specific revenue predictions were made in the business case.

Forecast financial losses for the 2020 season could not be established as passenger numbers were unknown at the time of response.

The Minister decided not to operate the Snaefell Mountain Railway because marginal staffing costs were too high relative to available income.

The revised budget for Steam and Manx Electric Railway operations reduced net costs by £72,736, primarily due to a shorter season.

The 2020 railway season was reduced from March-November to July 23/25-September 13.

The business case for opening the railways did not include specific revenue predictions, only break-even passenger estimates.


Grants to Triumph

Summary: The requester asked for details on grants awarded to Triumph since 2013, including amounts, purposes, and caveats, as well as whether grants were given for a new factory. The Department for Enterprise withheld specific grant details citing economic prejudice but confirmed no grants were given for a new factory and provided links to aggregated annual reports and sample terms.

Specific grant amounts, purposes, and caveats for Triumph were withheld under section 30 of the Act.

The exemption was applied because disclosure could prejudice the economic interests of the Island by deterring other businesses from applying.

Aggregated data on companies receiving assistance is published annually in reports to Tynwald.

Financial assistance terms generally last for 3, 5, or 10 years.

No grants have been given to build a new factory, though dialogue exists regarding the government-owned factory leased to Triumph.

Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (prejudice to economic interests)


Details of Exemption from Isolation certificates

Summary: The requester asked for a list of parties and groups granted Exemption from Isolation certificates for Critical National Infrastructure and professionals between March and August 2020. The Cabinet Office provided a list of applications but redacted the names of the applicants, citing an absolute exemption for personal data.

The request covered exemptions for Critical National Infrastructure and other professionals.

The specified time period for the request was from 31 March 2020 to 6 August 2020.

The authority provided a list of exemption certificates but withheld the names of the applicants.

The names were withheld under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as absolutely exempt personal information.

The response included 10 pages and 2 documents.

31/03/2020
06 August 2020
20 July 2020
13 August 2020
10 pages
2 documents
Section 25
Article 5
Article 6

Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolutely exempt personal information)

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


DESC Pay Offers to Teachers and Allied Pay Issues.

Summary: The requester sought details on declined pay offers to teachers and historical pay awards for education sector staff, but the authority responded with a general recruitment brochure outlining current benefits rather than the specific historical negotiation data requested.

The FOI request was not upheld by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

The response provided a recruitment brochure instead of specific details on declined pay offers.

Newly Qualified Teachers receive 'Golden Hello' payments totaling £4,000 over two years.

Housing assistance of up to £500 per month is available for a maximum of two years.

The Isle of Man education system uses School Self Review and Evaluation rather than Ofsted inspections.


weight limit on vehicles at governors dip/governor's bridge

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure to clarify if weight limits were in place for vehicles at Governor's Bridge/Governors Dip due to roadworks. The authority confirmed that no weight limit is currently in place.

The request concerned potential weight limits at Governor's Bridge and Governors Dip.

The inquiry was prompted by ongoing roadworks in the area.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed there is no weight limit in place.

The request was received and answered on the same day, 23 July 2020.

The response was issued under reference number 1384265.


Condition Survey - Abbotswood Nursing Home

Summary: The requester sought details regarding the commissioning, brief, notes, and distribution of a condition survey for Abbotswood Nursing Home. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that the survey was verbally commissioned by the Deputy Chief Executive (Governance) on 22 April 2020 but withheld the original brief and notes as they are held by the Department of Infrastructure.

The survey was requested by the Deputy Chief Executive (Governance) of the Department of Health and Social Care.

The instruction to carry out the survey was given verbally to the Department of Infrastructure on 22 April 2020.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the original brief or the report writer's notes.

The Department of Infrastructure was directly involved in commissioning the survey and producing the report.

The final report was dated 24 April 2020.

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


Abbotswood - Procedural framework for a Safeguarding response

Summary: The requester sought minutes, notes, and updated versions of a safeguarding framework for Abbotswood approved by the DHSC Executive Team. The authority disclosed the meeting minutes and notes but withheld the updated document citing exemptions related to ongoing criminal investigations.

The DHSC Executive Team approved the Abbotswood Safeguarding Procedural Framework on 28 April 2020.

Debbie Brayshaw and Cath Quilliam were responsible for developing the framework.

The Chair of the Safeguarding Board confirmed they were happy with the framework.

An external investigation was noted as not being required at the time of the meeting.

The updated version of the document was withheld to protect an ongoing investigation that may lead to criminal proceedings.

Section 31(1)(a)(i) of the Act: Information obtained or recorded for the purposes of an investigation that the Department has a duty to conduct to ascertain whether a person should be charged with an offence.

Section 31(2)(a) of the Act: Information obtained or recorded for the purposes of functions relating to an investigation that may lead to criminal proceedings.


R&I Unit Enforcement Policy and Procedure

Summary: The requester asked for the R&I Unit's procedure for urgent suspension of adult care homes and the associated intervention plan under Section 89 of ROCA 2013. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating that no internal procedure exists as actions are taken on an individual basis, and the intervention plan is created and held by the care provider, not the Department.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold an internal procedure for urgent suspension of registrations as actions are taken on an individual basis.

The intervention plan following enforcement under Section 89 of ROCA 2013 is created by the care provider and held by the provider, not the R&I Unit.

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

The Registration & Inspection Unit (R&I Unit) is the specific body referenced in the request regarding enforcement policies.

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

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


R&I Unit Policy on Management of complaints about regulated care servi

Summary: A request was made for complaint records and investigation reports regarding Abbotswood Nursing Home and a review of the 2014 R&I Unit Policy. The Department of Health and Social Care withheld all requested information, citing exemptions related to confidential sources and ongoing investigations.

The request concerned the Registrations and Inspection Unit's policy on managing complaints about regulated care services.

Specific documents requested included complaint records and an investigation report regarding Abbotswood Nursing Home from April 2020.

The Department stated the concerns were handled as part of an ongoing investigation rather than under the standard complaints policy.

All information was withheld under Section 31(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act.

The policy in question was originally dated January 2014 and was due for review in January 2019.

Section 31(2)(b) - obtaining of information from confidential sources


Radiology department guidelines - 2012 to now

Summary: The requester asked for specific written guidelines governing MRI referrals and refusals at the Nobles Radiology department from 2012 to present. The Department of Health and Social Care explained the current vetting process and referral criteria but refused to provide historical written guidelines, stating they do not hold them as practice follows general medical standards.

MRI requests are vetted individually by a Consultant Radiologist based on best medical practice.

Referrals to the UK occur only if the examination is a sub-speciality, requires unavailable procedures like paediatric sedation, or needs equipment not on-island.

The Department does not hold specific written guidelines for the Radiology department dating back to 2012.

Radiology practices align with General Medical Council (GMC) Good Medical Practice guidelines.

Examination appropriateness follows Royal College of Radiology (RCR) guidelines.

Section 11(3)a of the Act (Practical refusal: information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Closure of the Jurby Parade Ground to Motorcyle related activities

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding the closure of Jurby Parade Ground to motorcycle activities, specifically asking for the reason for the ban and complaint statistics. The authority disclosed that the restriction was implemented due to complaints from a local resident and the Parish Commissioners, and clarified that no specific threshold of complaints is required to enforce such restrictions.

A sign was installed to prevent motorcycles, campervans, and caravans from using the Parade Ground due to complaints.

Any use of the Parade Ground now requires prior approval from the Department to ensure indemnities are in place.

The Department received one complaint from an individual living in the vicinity.

A second complaint was received from Jurby Parish Commissioners on behalf of local residents.

There is no set limit on the number of complaints required to place signage disallowing unauthorized use of Department land.


Statistics on Visit Report action points

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on red, amber, and blue action points from supervisory visit reports for Trust and Corporate Service Providers from 2011 to 2020. The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority refused the request as vexatious because the data is not centrally collated and the colour-coding system was discontinued in mid-2019.

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

The requested information is not held in a format that allows extraction without significant effort.

The colour-coding system for action points (Red, Amber, Blue) ceased to be used in mid-2019.

Action points are recorded within separate licenceholders' files rather than a central database.

The Authority suggested alternative information sources including annual reports and a March 2020 sector letter.

Section 11(3)(d) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Vexatious request)


Traffic flow

Summary: A request was made regarding the decision-making process, attendees, and environmental impacts of making the Promenades one-way and altering traffic at St Ninian's and Governor's Bridge. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the decision was approved by the Council of Ministers on 30 April 2020 following multiple meetings, confirmed the attendees, and explained that traffic monitoring and pollution impacts were considered but influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

There was no single meeting for the one-way decision; multiple meetings occurred in March and April 2020.

Approval for the one-way promenade was given by the Council of Ministers on 30 April 2020.

Attendees included Burroughs Stewart Associates, DOI, Colas, Auldyn, and Bell Burton.

Traffic flows were monitored at St Ninian's and Governor's Bridge, leading to timing changes and filter lane extensions.

No formal monitoring was carried out at Peveril Square due to lower-than-normal traffic caused by diversions.


Number of 25-30 year old vehicles

Summary: A request was made for the number of motor vehicles on the Isle of Man register first registered between August 1990 and July 1995. The Road Transport Licensing Committee responded that they do not hold this information and that the request falls outside the FOI timescale.

The requested information concerns vehicles with a first registration date between 1 August 1990 and 31 July 1995.

The Road Transport Licensing Committee stated they do not hold the requested data.

The request was deemed outside the FOI timescale as the data predates 11 October 2011.

Vehicle registration data is normally held by the Department of Infrastructure.

The requester was advised to contact the Vehicle Test Centre (VTC) for potential access under the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

Outside FOI timescale (pre-11 October 2011)


weight limit on vehicles at Governors Dip/Governor's Bridge

Summary: The requester asked for confirmation of historical weight limits, removal reasons, and risk assessments for Governors Dip and specific junctions. The Department of Infrastructure responded that no records exist of any weight limits ever being in place, and therefore no removal orders or specific risk assessments were generated, though professional judgement was used for temporary traffic layouts.

No record exists of a current or historical weight limit on Governors Dip.

Consequently, there was no order to remove a weight limit.

No specific risk assessments or surveys were carried out regarding weight limits as none existed.

Highway Officers used professional judgement to assess safety for temporary traffic management layouts.

Temporary layouts were monitored post-installation to assess changes in risk to road users.


Secondary Cancer

Summary: A request was made for the number of Isle of Man residents with secondary cancer and details on medical responsibility; the authority disclosed care pathways but refused to provide statistics as the data is not routinely held.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold data on the number of people diagnosed with secondary cancer in the Isle of Man.

Secondary cancer statistics are not routinely reported in the Isle of Man or the UK.

The National Cancer Registration and Advisory Service (Public Health England) does not report on this specific dataset.

Responsibility for new secondary cancer cases lies with specialist Multi-Disciplinary Teams.

Treatment may be provided locally, at UK specialist centres like Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, or by Palliative Care teams.

3rd August 2020
24th August 2020
1401925
section 11(3)a

Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (practical refusal: information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Hmo list

Summary: A request was made for a list of registered HMOs in the Isle of Man including addresses and license details. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide the information, stating it is already reasonably accessible from local authorities under Section 20 of the Act.

The request was received on 3rd August 2020.

The response was issued on 10th September 2020.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for refusal.

The requested information is held by local authorities under the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013.

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


Ballabeg traffic data

Summary: The requester asked for completion dates and one-year post-scheme effectiveness assessment results for Ballabeg road improvements, citing a 2019 public meeting. The Department of Infrastructure responded that not all information was held but provided a 2016 route study report by JMP Consultants Ltd as partial disclosure.

The request was made on 2020-08-04 regarding Ballabeg traffic data and road improvement assessments.

The outcome was 'Some information sent but not all held' on 2020-08-17.

The response included a 47-page document containing a Route Study for A7 Ballabeg.

The study was conducted by JMP Consultants Ltd under Job No. SCT4143.

The report covers existing traffic volumes, speeds, and accident data for the A7 route.


Public Health Directorate

Summary: A request was made for the diary and communications of the Isle of Man Public Health Director regarding COVID-19 between January and June 2020. The authority released partial diary entries for February and March 2020 but withheld other information under exemptions.

The request targeted the diary and communications of Dr. Henrietta Ewart, the Public Health Director.

Disclosed information includes specific meeting schedules for February and March 2020.

Meetings listed include NSG (National Security Group), Gold Command, and COVID Clinical Group sessions.

The response outcome was 'Some information sent but part exempt'.

The authority handling the request was the Cabinet Office.


Disruption to online FOI service

Summary: The request sought details regarding a disruption to the Isle of Man Government's online FOI service, including the cause, timeline, and relevant Service Level Agreements. The authority disclosed the timeline of the outage, noted that the underlying cause was still being investigated with a workaround in place, and published SLA targets for both GTS and the supplier Civica.

The FOI service disruption began on 13 July 2020 when a ticket was raised regarding incorrect departmental listings.

By 16 July 2020, the issue escalated to all FOI responses appearing 'wiped-out' with strange dates.

On 17 July 2020, search functionality was temporarily removed and a disruption message was displayed.

As of the response date, GTS was still working with the supplier to determine the underlying cause and full resolution.

The response included specific SLA targets for GTS (ranging from 4 hours to 3 days) and Civica (99% annual uptime).


Grey Partridges

Summary: The requester asked for all advice and proposals received by DEFA regarding a July 2020 Tynwald motion to ease grey partridge imports and extend hunting seasons. The authority disclosed a single email extract from a member of the public sent to the DEFA Minister on 6th January 2020.

The request was received by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 5th August 2020.

The response was issued on 11th August 2020 with the outcome 'All information sent'.

The disclosed information consists of an email extract from a member of the public dated 6th January 2020.

The request concerned a Tynwald motion from July 2020 regarding grey partridge import and hunting regulations.

The response included standard information on the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


JBA Post Incident review - Glen Road flooding October 2019

Summary: A request was made for the JBA Post Incident review regarding the October 2019 flooding on Glen Road, Laxey, and the authority released the final report with some information exempt. The disclosed document details the causes of the flood, including debris blockage at the MER Weir and the subsequent collapse of a highway wall.

The flood event occurred on the morning of 1 October 2019 in Laxey, affecting 62 properties.

51 of the flooded properties were located on Glen Road.

Flood waters entered Glen Road via a gap in the highway wall created for a fish pass construction.

Debris buildup behind the MER Weir caused elevated river levels, leading to the collapse of the adjacent highway wall.

The report was commissioned by Manx Utilities and prepared by JBA Consulting, with the final version issued in August 2020.

1 October 2019
62 properties
51 properties
August 2020
13 January 2020
29 January 2020
12 August 2020
Purchase Order 157500
September 1930
December 2015
5m
100mm
58g
73g


Outcomes of Disciplinary action in schools

Summary: The requester asked for disciplinary outcomes regarding teachers and school employees for physical, emotional, or sexual harm to pupils since October 2011. The Department of Education provided partial information held by some schools but confirmed that other schools did not hold records for the requested dates or had not yet responded due to summer holidays.

The request covered disciplinary actions for physical harm, emotional/mental health harm, and sexual contact with pupils.

The scope included all schools and the University College Isle of Man since October 2011.

The Office of Human Resources confirmed they did not hold the requested information.

Some schools could not provide data because records were not held for the requested dates.

A follow-up response was issued on 25 September 2020 after the initial deadline of 3 September 2020.

October 2011
5 August 2020
25 August 2020
3 September 2020
25 September 2020
1408859
4 pages
2 documents

Information not held by the authority or schools

Information not held for the dates requested


First time buyers under new scheme

Summary: The requester asked for the date of the first property purchase under the Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Fixed) Scheme. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that the first assisted purchase occurred on 17th April 2015.

The request concerned the Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Fixed) Scheme.

The first property purchase to receive assistance under this scheme took place on 17th April 2015.

The request was received by the Department of Infrastructure on 6 August 2020.

The response was issued on 17 August 2020.

All requested information was provided without redaction.


Peel Sewage Treatment Plant

Summary: The requester asked for minutes, reports, and decision-making details regarding the Peel Sewage Treatment Plant from its first proposal to the present day. The Manx Utilities Authority refused to send new information, citing that the data is already reasonably accessible through previous FOI responses and public planning documents.

The request was received on 10 August 2020 and clarified on 19 August 2020.

The authority determined the information was already publicly available under Section 20 of the FOI Act.

The FOI Act only supports requests for information created on or after 11 October 2011.

Previous FOI requests regarding Peel STW site options and costings were referenced as existing sources.

The requester was advised to clearly articulate future requests to meet Section 9 requirements.

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


Comis Hotel appointment for repatriation

Summary: The request sought details on hotels approached for COVID-19 quarantine accommodation and the appointment date of the Comis Hotel. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the list of approached hotels and the date of approach, but noted it did not hold the specific contract appointment date, referring the requester to a previous response from the Department of Infrastructure.

Hotels approached for the quarantine scheme included Ramsey Park Hotel, Sefton Group (Express, Palace and Sefton), and Comis Hotel.

Selection criteria required providers to have 50 or more available rooms and an open, functioning restaurant.

The approached providers were contacted on 1st April 2020.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold the specific appointment date for the Comis Hotel contract as it was agreed with the Department of Infrastructure.

The Department of Infrastructure previously disclosed the Comis Hotel appointment date as 15th April 2020 in response to FOI request 1355441.

1st April 2020
15th April 2020
50 plus available rooms
1414521
1355441
10 August 2020
3 September 2020

Information not held by the public authority


Independent Review Body ("IRB") - Healthcare Complaints

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the Independent Review Body (IRB) for healthcare complaints, including staffing, costs, reports, and procedures. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed the number of convenors and staff but refused to provide salary and expense details, citing that the information would need to be created or derived.

There are currently six IRB Convenors and one IRB Clerk.

Salary, attendance allowance, and expense details for IRB Convenors and the Governor were withheld.

The withholding of financial details was based on the requirement to create or derive information from existing records.

The response was issued on 21st September 2020 regarding a request received on 10th August 2020.

The authority stated that complying with the financial request falls under section 8(3) of the Act.

Section 8(3) of the Act (information not required to be created or derived)


Data Protection Officer and Subject Access Request

Summary: The requester asked for the name and contact details of the Data Protection Officer for the Isle of Man Probation Service and a specific Subject Access Request form. The Department of Home Affairs responded that no specific form is required and provided the DPO email address, while noting that some information was already reasonably accessible online.

The request was received on 2020-08-11 and responded to on 2020-08-14.

There is no specific format required for a Subject Access Request.

The Data Protection Officer can be contacted via the email address dpo-dha@gov.im.

Some requested information was deemed reasonably accessible via a government privacy notice link.

The response cites section 20 of the Act regarding information already accessible to the public.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)


Organisation Chart

Summary: A request was made for an organisation chart of the Isle of Man Probation Services including reporting lines to the Department of Home Affairs. The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

The request was received by the Department of Home Affairs on 11 August 2020.

The response was issued on 20 August 2020 with the outcome 'All information sent'.

The request specifically sought reporting lines between Probation Services and the Department of Home Affairs.

The response included one document consisting of two pages.

The case reference number for this request is 1416522.


Calculation of Release Dates

Summary: The requester asked for the open calculation sheet used by the Prison Service to determine release dates for offenders sentenced between 12 months and 4 years. The Department of Home Affairs responded by sending the requested information in full.

The request concerned the calculation of various sentence stages including conditional release and the half-way point.

The Department of Home Affairs confirmed that all requested information was sent.

The response included copies of the calculation sheet allowing inspection of formulae.

The request was processed within 9 days of receipt.

The authority provided details on how to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


UCM Lecturer staffing information and Trade union membership

Summary: A request for staffing and trade union data at University College Isle of Man was partially fulfilled, with specific lecturer counts provided but trade union membership percentages withheld as the information is not collected.

There are 93 full-time lecturers at UCM.

187 lecturers are engaged on a zero-hour basis.

The total headcount of lecturers is 310.

The discrepancy in headcount is due to 29 part-time employees.

Trade union membership percentages are not held by the Department.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Peel Marina


Railways

Summary: The requester asked for passenger numbers on Isle of Man heritage railways since reopening post-Covid, specifically separating dining car and steam figures. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total passenger counts for the first three weeks of operation up to 11 August 2020.

The request was received on 11 August 2020 and responded to on 17 August 2020.

Passenger figures cover the first three weeks of operation post-Covid reopening.

The Dining Car figures distinguish between those who booked and those who actually travelled.

The total number of passengers across all heritage railway services was 8,769.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure.


Assaults on officers

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary provided statistics on arrests, charges, and prosecutions for assaulting police officers between August 2019 and August 2020 but could not supply a breakdown of officer injuries as that data is not held in a retrievable format.

39 people were arrested for assault on police, resulting in 46 total arrests.

28 people were charged for assault on police, resulting in 35 total charges.

34 people were prosecuted for assault on a peace officer, resulting in 41 prosecution cases.

Some individuals were arrested, charged, or prosecuted on multiple occasions.

Injury data for officers is not feasible to retrieve from arrest or prosecution records.


Southern African population on the IOM

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs for the number of Southern African residents on the Isle of Man, but the authority responded that the information is not held.

The request asked for population data regarding residents from South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana.

The Department of Home Affairs stated it does not hold the requested information.

The authority suggested contacting the Cabinet Office as an alternative source.

The request was received on 12 August 2020 and closed on 14 August 2020.

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


Legal costs

Summary: The requester asked for total legal costs incurred by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture regarding a trespass accusation against Mr. Dan Richardson. The department responded that it does not hold this information, noting that the Attorney General's Chambers may have relevant data.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold the requested information on legal costs.

The request concerned legal costs related to an accusation of trespass against Mr. Dan Richardson.

The Attorney General's Chambers holds some information on this matter.

A similar request was answered by the Attorney General's Chambers under reference number 1418722.

The request was received on 2020-08-12 and closed on 2020-08-21.


Legal costs

Summary: A request was made for the total legal costs incurred by the Attorney General's Chambers regarding a trespass case against Mr. Dan Richardson on behalf of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The authority disclosed that the total disbursement costs to date were £680.00.

The request concerned legal costs for a trespass case involving Mr. Dan Richardson.

The case was brought by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The Attorney General's Chambers incurred total legal disbursements of £680.00.

The request was received on 12 August 2020 and responded to on 17 August 2020.

All requested information was released with no exemptions applied.


The Education Union of Mann/EdUMann

Summary: The request sought details on communications, meetings, agreements, and financial assistance between the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and the Education Union of Mann (EdUMann). The authority disclosed several email records and confirmed an informal meeting occurred, but stated no formal agreements or financial assistance were provided and no meeting minutes existed.

Four email records were released covering dates from April to July 2020.

An informal meeting between DESC and EdUMann took place on 27 July 2020 at 9:30am.

No formal agreements exist between the Department and the Education Union of Mann.

No financial assistance, loans, grants, or guarantees have been provided to the union by the government.

Personal information within the released emails was redacted under Section 25 of the FOI Act.

16 April 2020
25 May 2020
15 July 2020
16 July 2020
27 July 2020
9:30am
Section 25
Article 5
Article 6
Trade Unions Act 1991
12 pages
5 documents

Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

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

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


Repatriation

Summary: The requester sought details on the Comis Hotel's use for repatriation, including service specifications, inspection dates, and financial breakdowns. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the contract start date, total payments made, and occupancy figures, but withheld specific fee details and granular data citing commercial interests and practical refusal grounds.

The contract with the Comis Hotel for repatriation services began on 15 April 2020.

A total of 112 individuals stayed at the hotel, comprising 110 adults, 1 child, and 1 baby.

The Department of Infrastructure paid £94,830.70 to the Comis Hotel as of 8 July 2020.

There was no cost to the Government for the fencing around the Comis Hotel.

The Department for Enterprise made the initial approach to hotels, not the Department of Infrastructure.

15 April 2020
8 July 2020
7 July 2020
£94,830.70
112 people
110 adults
1 child
1 baby

Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (b) referencing s8(3) (Undue cost/creation of information)


Cases of Unauthorised access to patients' at Noble's Hospital

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care regarding unauthorized access to patient data at Noble's Hospital over the past five years. The authority disclosed that two employees accessed data without entitlement but confirmed no dismissals occurred, while refusing to provide a breakdown of staff roles due to lack of held information.

Two hospital employees were discovered accessing patient data without authorization in the past five years.

No hospital employees were dismissed for unauthorized access to patient data in the past five years.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold data distinguishing between doctors/consultants and other staff for these cases.

The request was received on 13 August 2020 and the response was issued on 10 September 2020.

The response was issued by Chief Executive Kathryn Magson.

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


Castle Rushen High School - KS5 Attainment (2012-2019)

Summary: A request was made for A-Level grade breakdowns (A*-U) for specific subjects at Castle Rushen High School from 2012 to 2019. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that all requested information was held and released to the applicant.

The request covered A-Level examination results for Castle Rushen High School between 2012 and 2019.

Specific subjects requested included Mathematics, English Literature, Geography, History, Computer Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Economics, and Physical Education.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that all information held was released.

The request was received on 17 August 2020 and closed on 11 September 2020.

The response included one document containing two pages of data.


Does the IOM make any financial payments to the UK for Defence?

Summary: The request asked whether the Isle of Man makes financial payments to the UK for defence and requested annual figures since 2000. The Cabinet Office confirmed that such payments are made under a 1992 agreement and provided a complete table of annual amounts from 2000 to 2020.

The Isle of Man makes an annual financial contribution to the UK for defence and other common services.

The payment arrangement is based on an agreement between the two governments effective from April 1992.

Annual defence contributions have increased steadily from approximately £2.04 million in 2000 to £3.18 million in 2020.

The response was issued by the Cabinet Office on 1 September 2020.

No information was withheld; all requested data was provided.


Detail of alleged offences for arrests and warnings - COVID-19

Summary: The request sought clarification on the dates of 'Direction Notices' and specific statutory offences for Persons 4-9 arrested or warned during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Isle of Man Constabulary confirmed that the dates previously provided were incorrect, noting that the specific regulation and amendment in force were not explicitly recorded in their system.

The Constabulary admitted the dates of 'Direction Notices' in the previous response coincided incorrectly with arrest or warning dates.

Specific statutory provisions establishing the offences for Persons 4-9 are not explicitly recorded in the Constabulary system.

The response provided a corrected table of dates for Persons 1-9, distinguishing between arrival, warning, and arrest dates.

Person 4 was the only individual in the list recorded as having both a warning and an arrest on different dates.

The authority stated that while offences are alleged, the specific regulation details are not held in the recorded format requested.


Vehicle registrations broken down by registration year & type of fuel

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure provided a detailed breakdown of Isle of Man vehicle registrations by year and fuel type from 2012 to 2020 as an exception to standard practice, noting that such data is not routinely recorded in this format.

Total vehicle registrations from 2012 to 2020 amounted to 57,122.

Petrol vehicles accounted for the majority of registrations with 30,923 units.

Diesel vehicles were the second most common with 24,711 units.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Act regarding information already reasonably accessible.

The specific fuel type breakdown was generated via a special data extract and officer analysis.


Primary care figure for ME costs & funding for ME service

Summary: The request sought primary care costs for ME and details on Treasury funding for an ME service from 2016 onwards. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that £90,000 was ring-fenced annually since 2017/18 but disclosed that no permanent service was established due to recruitment difficulties and COVID-19 restrictions.

£90,000 was authorized by Treasury and Tynwald for ME services starting in the 2017/18 financial year with no subsequent increases.

A Locum Consultant Neuropsychologist was appointed in November 2019 but was unable to work during lockdown due to travel restrictions.

Recruitment for a Locum Health/Liaison Psychologist was delayed by COVID-19 restrictions until a candidate was selected in 2020.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training was scheduled to commence in January 2021.

The requested funds remain available and ring-fenced for the additional Locum position.


Coronavirus Daily Briefings

Summary: The requester asked for details on external suppliers, costs, and justification for using outside services for the Isle of Man's coronavirus daily briefings. The Cabinet Office disclosed the background reasons for the decision, including the need for a centralized feed and remote capabilities, but did not provide specific supplier names or costs in the provided text.

Briefings commenced on Monday 16 March 2020 with all island media outlets invited.

Initial briefings required each outlet to manage their own audio and visual equipment, causing logistical issues.

A lack of a centralized feed prevented journalists from hearing questions from other outlets.

An external supplier was chosen to provide a professional, single video and audio source for all platforms.

The decision was influenced by the need to adhere to social distancing and operate remotely.

16 March 2020
24 August 2020
27 August 2020
1442785
3 FM
Energy FM


travel expenses, CPD, airmiles and hotel points policy

Summary: The request sought details on travel expenses, CPD access policies, and airmiles/hotel points declarations for the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald over six financial years. The authority disclosed a partial list of travel expenses by post, destination, and cost but did not hold information regarding specific CPD shortlisting policies or airmiles declaration requirements.

The response covers travel expenses from the 2014-15 to 2019-20 financial years.

Information was provided for various posts including HEO, SEO, OS7, JESP14-18, EO, CoT, and Interns.

The authority stated it does not hold information regarding policies for shortlisting CPD opportunities or declaring airmiles and hotel points.

Travel destinations included locations such as Dublin, Cardiff, London, Cameroon, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.

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


Comis Hotel

Summary: The request sought details on the decision-making process and professional advice regarding the use of Comis Hotel as a quarantine facility. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that they made the final decision based on specific operational criteria and confirmed that while no specific legal advice was sought, public health bodies provided input on suitability.

The Department of Infrastructure made the final decision to use Comis Hotel as a quarantine facility.

Selection criteria included having 50 or more rooms, a functioning restaurant, and secure outdoor exercise space.

The facility required the ability to manage at least two separate zones to prevent contact between different quarantine groups.

No specific legal advice was sought regarding the suitability of the premises.

DHSC and Public Health provided input to the service specification and agreed on arrangements to meet public health guidance.


Communications relating to Planning Applications

Summary: The requester sought all communications regarding three specific planning applications between department officers and applicants. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture partially upheld the request, releasing some documents while redacting personal data under absolute exemptions.

The request covered Planning Applications 17/01312/B, 19/01024/B, and 20/00514/B.

The response was issued on 2nd October 2020.

Some information was withheld because it constituted personal data of individuals other than the requester.

The exemption applied under section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The final outcome of the case was recorded as 'Upheld - partial' on 2020-12-18.

Section 25 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 (Conditions for lawful processing)


legal costs

Summary: The request sought details of external legal service payments over the last six financial years, and the authority disclosed two specific payments made to the firm M&P for employment and summons advice.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald made only two payments for external legal services in the past six years.

Both payments were made to the law firm M&P.

The first payment was for employment advice in January 2015.

The second payment was for summons advice in January 2020.

No personal data was included in the disclosure.


Uniform & PE Kit supplier arangements with Ballakermeen School

Summary: A request was made regarding Ballakermeen High School's uniform supplier arrangements, specifically questioning financial benefits and selection processes. The school responded that no financial benefits are received, the PE kit change was student-driven for cost reasons, and parents have flexibility in purchasing blazers.

The school does not require main uniform items to be purchased from a specific retailer.

Parents can buy blazers from any shop and attach a badge purchased from the school.

The school does not earn any money from Dangerous Apparel or Promenade t-shirts.

The PE kit was changed based on student requests for preferred styles and competitive pricing.

A hardship fund and loaned uniform are available for families struggling with costs.


Uniform & PE Kit supplier arangements with Queen Elizabeth II School

Summary: A request was made regarding the selection process, costs, and supplier relationships for Queen Elizabeth II High School's PE kit. The Department of Education responded that no changes to the PE kit have occurred in recent years, meaning information regarding new suppliers, cost assessments, or environmental impacts was not held.

The Department of Education states there has been no fundamental change to school uniform or PE kit in several years.

No selection process exists for choosing uniform suppliers as any company can stock items.

Top 2 Toe is identified as the only current supplier of PE kit items in Peel.

The Department does not hold information on cost assessments or environmental impacts because no new kit was introduced.

The response indicates the Department cannot find information on income earned by the school from suppliers due to the lack of kit changes.

Information cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Ramsey Grammar School Uniform Suppliers

Summary: A request was made regarding Ramsey Grammar School uniform suppliers, specifically asking about alternative purchasing options, selection processes, and potential financial kickbacks. The Department of Education confirmed that blazers can be bought elsewhere with patches, PE kits are exclusive to JAC Stores, and the school earns no money from these suppliers.

School blazers can be purchased from various stockists other than Top-To-Toe, and badges are available from the school for sewing.

PE kit items are commissioned from a specific supplier and are only available from JAC Stores.

Top-To-Toe and JAC Stores were selected because they were the only local suppliers interested when the school ceased direct sales.

Suppliers agreed to charge prices previously set by Ramsey Grammar School, with no subsequent school involvement in price adjustments.

Ramsey Grammar School does not earn any money, fixed fees, or percentage cash back from its relationship with Top-To-Toe or JAC Stores.


Douglas South By-Election Communications

Summary: A request was made for details on costs, supplier analysis, and justification for government video broadcasting during the Douglas South by-election. The Cabinet Office responded by stating that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

The request concerned government communications for the Douglas South by-election held on 27 August 2020.

The applicant sought total costs to taxpayers and payments to external suppliers for video broadcasting.

Questions were raised regarding the necessity of government involvement in the democratic process beyond legislation.

The response confirmed that all information requested was provided to the applicant.

The case was handled by the Cabinet Office with a response date of 4 September 2020.

27 August 2020
31 August 2020
4 September 2020
1451649
4 pages
1 document