New Interconnector and energy cost

Summary: The request sought the budgeted cost and capacity of a new interconnector and the per MWh generation costs for specific Isle of Man power sites. The authority disclosed the interconnector's estimated cost and capacity range, and provided generation costs for CCGT, Energy from Waste, and Diesel, but could not separate costs for individual Diesel stations or provide Hydro data.

The new interconnector's design capacity is estimated between 70MW and 100MW.

Total project costs for the interconnector are estimated between £140 million and £200 million.

Manx Utilities does not hold separate cost data for the Diesel Power Stations in Douglas and Peel.

No cost price data was provided for the Hydro, Sulby site for the 2023-24 period.

The response cites Section 20 of the Act regarding information already reasonably accessible.

Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Non residents claiming benefits

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for data on non-residents and asylum seekers claiming benefits. The department refused the request, stating they do not hold the information and it may be held by the Treasury.

The request asked for the number of non-residents and asylum seekers currently claiming benefits.

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

The information may be held by the Treasury.

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

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


Inspector to hold his position

Summary: The request sought specific emails and position statements regarding the Inspector's decisions on public consultation responses and inquiry attendance for the North and West Area Plan. The authority disclosed email correspondence between Andy Johnstone and external parties but the overall request was not upheld, indicating some information was withheld or the request was partially refused.

The request concerns the Isle of Man Draft Area Plan for the North and West public inquiry.

Andy Johnstone (CSO) acted as the liaison between the Inspector and external parties like Savage and Chadwick.

Baccarat Ltd submitted a document on 30 May 2024 regarding a strategic road link from Union Mills to the Strang.

The Inspector issued Programme v2, which is available on the nwinquiry.gov.im website.

The final outcome of the FOI request was 'Not upheld' on 28 November 2024.


Bus cancellations

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for specific reasons behind bus cancellations on September 7th and 8th, 2024, and answers to six queries regarding disputes and private bookings. The authority confirmed all information was sent, though the provided response text is truncated before fully answering the first query.

The request concerns bus service cancellations on September 7th and 8th, 2024.

The Department of Infrastructure responded that all information was sent on September 26, 2024.

The request specifically asked if cancellations were due to a 'two-tier' contract dispute at Bus Vannin.

The request inquired whether drivers collectively 'walked out' and if private bookings were prioritized.

The response document contains 4 pages and 1 document.

2024-09-07
2024-09-08
2024-09-12
2024-09-26
4121957
4 pages
1 document
Service 3
Service 25h
Service 22h
Service 21b
Service 2
Service 5
Service 22a
Service 2a
Service 11
Service 12
Service 5a
Service 12a
Service 11a
Bus Vannin


How many passengers travel on the X3 bus - Ramsey to Douglas at 7.10am

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure provided daily passenger counts for the X3 bus service from Ramsey to Douglas at 7:10 am between March and August 2024. The response included specific figures for each day, noting instances where ticket machine failures resulted in missing data.

The request covered the X3 bus route from Ramsey to Douglas departing at 7:10 am.

Data was provided for the period from March 2024 to August 2024.

Information was itemized daily rather than as a total sum.

Some dates show 'bh' indicating the ticket machine failed on those days.

The request was fully satisfied with all information sent.

01/03/2024: 28 passengers
04/04/2024: 3 passengers
30/05/2024: 42 passengers
25/07/2024: 40 passengers
01/04/2024: bh (ticket machine failed)
06/05/2024: bh (ticket machine failed)
29/03/2024: bh (ticket machine failed)
07/06/2024: bh (ticket machine failed)
05/07/2024: bh (ticket machine failed)
26/08/2024: bh (ticket machine failed)


Minibus disposals

Summary: The request sought details on the current Bus Vannin minibus fleet and any minibuses disposed of since 2013. The Department of Infrastructure provided a full list of current vehicles but confirmed that no Bus Vannin minibuses have been auctioned or disposed of since 2013.

Bus Vannin has not auctioned or disposed of any minibuses from their fleet since 2013.

Any vehicles auctioned during this period came from Fleet Services stock, not Bus Vannin.

Bus Vannin currently has no plans to auction any minibuses.

The current fleet consists entirely of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, primarily Sprinter and City 45 models.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure on 9 October 2024.


Traffic Statistics on junctions A3/B39 and A3/A36

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure disclosed all requested traffic statistics data collected between March and June 2024 for the A3/B39 and A3/A36 junctions, including raw vehicle classifications and daily 85th percentile speed records.

The survey period lasted approximately six weeks from March 2024 to June 2024.

Data was provided for multiple locations including Northside of Ronague Rd, South Barule, and South Barrule.

The response included vehicle classification counts and daily 85th percentile speed statistics.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that all information requested was sent.

The disclosure consisted of 94 pages across 3 documents.


Dates & costs of briefings for Tynwald members

Summary: The requester asked for dates, topics, and catering costs of briefings for Tynwald Members held by the Cabinet Office in the last 24 months. The authority disclosed that briefing details are publicly available online and confirmed a minimum catering spend of £1,469.25 by the Department.

The request was clarified to specifically cover the Cabinet Office and its divisions.

Details of briefing dates and topics are already reasonably accessible via the Tynwald website.

The Cabinet Office spent a minimum of £1,469.25 on catering for these briefings in the specified period.

Other Departments may have also arranged briefings and incurred separate catering costs.

The request was formally closed on 21 October 2024.

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


Electric Vehicle Fleet

Summary: The requester asked for detailed acquisition and usage data for the Manx Utilities Authority's electric vehicle fleet. The authority disclosed that it owns 20 electric vehicles and provided purchase dates and charging types, but withheld specific costs citing commercial confidentiality, offering price ranges instead.

Manx Utilities Authority operates a fleet of 20 electric vehicles.

Vehicles are procured through the Department of Infrastructure procurement services.

Specific purchase prices were withheld under Section 26 of the Act due to Crown Commercial Services agreements.

Cost information was provided in price ranges rather than exact figures.

Vehicle allocation is flexible, with some assigned to specific teams and others available to licensed staff.

Section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Commercial interests)


FOI responses - Disclosure Log 4095513

Summary: The requester sought the total cost and number of Freedom of Information responses provided by the Department of Infrastructure for the financial years 2021/22 to 2024/25. The authority confirmed that the previously disclosed costs for the Information Governance team apply to the whole department and provided a table of case numbers processed annually.

The Department of Infrastructure stated that the Information Governance and Data Protection Team's costs represent the total cost for the public authority regarding FOI requests.

The full year budget for the Information Governance and Data Protection Team for the 2024/2025 financial year is £114,150.

The number of FOI cases processed increased from 136 in 2021 to 183 in 2023, with 90 cases processed in 2024 to date.

The authority does not hold specific figures separating FOI costs from other duties within the team's overall budget.

The response was issued on 23 September 2024 under reference number 4127106.


BHS Suspensions

Department of Education, Sport and Culture

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: A request was made for the number and reasons of 10-day student suspensions at Ballakermeen since a specific headteacher's appointment. The Department of Education disclosed data for the 2023/24 academic year but withheld information for 2022/23 and 2024/25 due to privacy exemptions.

The request concerned straight 10-day suspensions at Ballakermeen school.

Information for the 2023/24 academic year was released.

Information for 2022/23 and 2024/25 was withheld as personal data.

The Department cited Section 39 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the exemption.

The public interest test favored withholding data where fewer than or equal to five students were involved to prevent identification.

Section 39 Qualified Exempt Personal Information


Children's Services Short Breaks (Respite) Review

Summary: A request was made for the independent children's short breaks (respite) review, its recommendations, and terms of reference commissioned by Manx Care. The authority responded by releasing all requested information, including the review by Disability Awareness and the specific terms of reference.

Manx Care released the full independent short breaks review conducted by Disability Awareness.

The review aims to determine if current respite provision is fit for purpose for children with disabilities.

Terms of reference include examining bed capacity, future planning, and potential charging models.

The review considers utilizing Braddan Hub bedrooms for respite and long-term care.

The request was received on 17 September 2024 and closed on 17 October 2024.

1500 children with disabilities living on the Isle of Man


Secondary School Pupil Absence Data & Analysis

Summary: The request sought detailed secondary school pupil absence data for Years 7-11 across three academic years, including breakdowns by category and persistent absence rates. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture partially fulfilled the request by providing specific data for QEII High School and Approved Educational Activities for other schools, while citing Section 20 to withhold general attendance metrics already available via public links.

The request covered pupil attendance data for Island Secondary schools for academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24.

General attendance metrics for 2021-22 and 2022-23 were deemed reasonably accessible via a Tynwald Hansard link.

General attendance metrics for 2023-24 were deemed reasonably accessible via a separate FOI case (4105461).

Specific data was provided for QEII High School showing the number of pupils with less than 80% attendance per year group.

Data on Approved Educational Activities was provided for Ballakermeen High School and Castle Rushen High School.


WorldPay Contract End Date and rates associated

Summary: The request sought the end date and card rates for the Isle of Man Treasury's WorldPay contract. The Treasury disclosed that the contract operates on a rolling yearly basis but withheld the specific card rates citing commercial sensitivity.

The WorldPay contract is on a rolling yearly agreement until notice is given to terminate.

Termination requires at least two months' written notice prior to the scheduled expiration date.

Specific transaction fees for debit and credit cards were withheld from disclosure.

The Treasury determined that the public interest in maintaining commercial confidentiality outweighed the interest in transparency.

The request was processed under the Freedom of Information Act with a partial exemption applied.

Section 30(2)(b) - Economy and Commercial interests (commercial interests of a person)


Learning Disability Residential Care

Summary: The requester sought policies on non-essential activities and staffing directives for learning disability residential care, receiving minutes and reports detailing severe staffing shortages, a recruitment freeze, and operational risks instead of specific policy documents.

Manx Care has implemented a 'no recruitment, no placement' moratorium due to chronic staffing shortages.

The service is currently covering 640-800 hours of care per week using existing staff working excessive overtime.

There are approximately 17 to 22 vacant Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) roles, representing around 14% of the workforce.

Operational Care Quality Group meetings identified the current service model as unsustainable without recruitment.

Proposed actions to manage the crisis include reducing residential capacity by 4 beds and consolidating services.

22 vacant residential support worker FTE


School validation report

Summary: A request was made for the external validation report for Rushen Primary School and an explanation for its absence from the school website. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture refused to disclose the information, citing that it is held for future publication and that the public interest in withholding it outweighs the interest in disclosure.

The request concerned a validation report from Tribal education services following a visit to Rushen Primary School on June 27 and 28.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture determined the information is exempt under section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption applies because the information is held with a view to being published at a future date.

The Minister for Education stated that reports would be published on school websites once the external validation process for the pilot phase is complete.

The Department concluded that disclosure could undermine consultation and lead to misinterpretation of the ongoing matter.

Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information held with a view to future publication)


Learning Disability Services Staffing

Summary: The requester sought staffing, capacity, occupancy, and waiting list data for Manx Care's learning disability residential and day services for 2021-2023. Manx Care responded by providing full-time equivalent (FTE) staff numbers and capacity figures for various residential homes, noting the closure of one facility in 2023.

Manx Care provided FTE staff numbers for 18 residential services for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Thie Ushtey residential home was closed in 2023 due to the deteriorating condition of the building.

Griffindale House staff figures include coverage for the Griffindale supported living flats.

Staffing data was derived from the January staffing report for each service area.

The response collated the original 8 questions into 4 parts, with the provided text covering staff numbers and capacity.

2021
2022
2023
10.5 FTE
12.5 FTE
0 FTE
5 capacity
4 capacity
19 September 2024
24 October 2024
case_id: 4138017


Where is mileage measured from

Summary: A request was made to determine the specific starting points for mileage measurements on Isle of Man milestones, such as those in Douglas and Port Erin. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold this information because they do not own the milestones, only repairing them when damaged.

The Department of Infrastructure does not own the white Toblerone-shaped milestones on the island.

The Department's blacksmiths have repaired milestones when they were severely damaged.

The authority confirmed it does not hold information regarding where distances are measured from.

The request was received on 20 September 2024 and closed on 16 October 2024.

The specific milestone cited by the requester indicated a distance of 12 5/8ths miles to Port Erin.


Breakdown of School Maintenance Issues and Faults

Summary: A request was made for a breakdown of maintenance issues and faults in secondary schools over the last three academic years, to which the Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded with partial disclosure of specific fault logs from St Ninian's Lower School.

The request sought data on maintenance issues such as damaged doors and broken ceiling tiles for secondary schools.

The authority provided information from the Concerto System or DOI Estates Shared Services helpdesk instead of a full three-year breakdown.

The disclosed data specifically lists faults at St Ninian's Lower School (Site ES42).

Reported issues include plumbing leaks, gas supply requests, electrical faults, and fire safety alarms.

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


Shipping Registry - number of Manx fishing vessels which have sank

Summary: The request sought details of Manx fishing vessels removed from the Shipping Registry due to sinking since 2011. The authority disclosed one vessel officially removed and two others reported sunk but awaiting official removal confirmation.

The fishing vessel 'Polaris' sank on 07/02/2020 and has been removed from the registry.

The fishing vessel 'June Rose' was reported sunk on 07/02/2024 but remains on the registry pending owner confirmation.

The fishing vessel 'Sarah Lena' was reported sunk on 15/09/2024 but remains on the registry pending owner confirmation.

No other fishing vessels have been removed from the registry due to sinking since 2011.

The FOI response took one hour to complete.


Sinking of Manx fishing vessels

Summary: A request was made for details of Manx fishing vessels that sank since 2011 and had their licenses revoked, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture stated it does not hold this specific information.

The authority does not hold or cannot find the requested information regarding vessel names and sinking dates.

Sea fishing licenses are automatically suspended if a vessel sinks, is scrapped, or is de-registered under the Sea Fisheries (Licensing) (Fishing Vessels) Regulations 2021.

The Isle of Man Ship Registry at the Department for Enterprise may hold the requested information on Manx vessels.

The same legislation regarding license suspension applies to non-Manx vessels.

The request was formally closed on 8 October 2024.


Background checks on foreign nationals

Summary: The requester asked the Department of Home Affairs how background checks are conducted on foreign nationals invited by Locate IOM. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and advised redirecting the request to the Department for Enterprise or the Treasury.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold information regarding background checks on non-Manx nationals.

The request specifically concerned nationals invited by the organization 'Locate IOM'.

The authority advised the requester to contact the Department for Enterprise or the Treasury instead.

The request was formally closed on 7 October 2024.

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


Central Registry Income

Summary: The requester asked for a detailed breakdown of Central Registry income for the 2023-24 financial year, and the Department for Enterprise provided a comprehensive report categorizing income by cost centres including Companies, Land & Deeds, and Civil Registry.

Total income for the Companies cost centre was £9,728,025.29, the highest among all categories.

Land & Deeds Registries generated £6,745,017.57 in total income.

Civil Registry (including Approved Places) recorded total income of £136,261.79.

Some counter purchase data for Office Copies and Deeds in March 2024 is understated due to a tilling system replacement.

A more comprehensive breakdown of counter services became available from April 2024 following the new system installation.


Manx Development corporation funding


Cost of Ronaldsway Airport SUVs

Summary: A request was made for detailed costs, specifications, and authorization records regarding two SUVs purchased for bird scaring at Ronaldsway Airport. The Department of Infrastructure responded on 14 October 2024, stating that some information was sent but part of the request was exempt.

The request concerns the purchase of two SUVs for bird scaring operations at Ronaldsway Airport.

The Department of Infrastructure received the request on 23 September 2024.

The outcome was determined as 'Some information sent but part exempt' on 14 October 2024.

The response references a Manx Independent article by Adrian Darbyshire reporting a core model list price of £44,600.

The authority cited the Climate Change Act regarding default positions for electric vehicle procurement.


Covid 19

Summary: The request sought dates of police attendance at Laxey beach regarding gatherings during the 2021 circuit breaker. The authority disclosed only one recorded call on March 24, 2023, noting a discrepancy with the requested 2021 timeframe.

The request specifically asked about police attendance at Laxey beach during the 2021 circuit breaker.

The Isle of Man Constabulary reported only one call regarding gatherings at Laxey beach.

The reported call occurred on March 24, 2023, which is two years after the requested 2021 period.

The response was issued on October 16, 2024, following a request received on September 23, 2024.

No information was withheld; the response stated 'All information sent'.


Peel Marina Dredgings

Summary: The request sought details on the date, costs, and disposal plans for Peel Marina dredgings. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the dredging date, removal timeline, and intended reuse location, but withheld specific leasing costs citing commercial sensitivity.

The last dredging of Peel Marina took place on 28th May 2021.

Removal of dredged material from the temporary lagoon is proposed for Q3 2025.

The dredged material is intended to be reused as construction material for rehabilitating former mining areas in the River Neb catchment.

The total cost of the dredging project between April 2018 and March 2023 was £2.993m.

Specific costs for leasing the field were withheld under Section 30 of the Act.

Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Commercial interests)


Gifts

Summary: The requester sought policies, training materials, and records of gifts declared by teachers from students and families for the 2021/22 to 2023/24 financial years. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided a partial response including a specific register of accepted gifts and a conflict of interest procedure document, while noting that some information was exempt.

The request covered policies, manuals, training materials, and gift declaration records for teachers.

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

A register of gifts and rewards was disclosed, listing items accepted by various schools.

The disclosed policy document is titled 'PSG Division Declarations of Conflict of Interests and Gifts/Rewards V1.0 March 2023'.

Gifts listed include vouchers, wine, chocolate, and an office chair, with values ranging from £23 to £169.


Public Auction - Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor and Talus launch trail

Summary: The requester asked if a Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor and launch trailer being auctioned were assets purchased by the Department of Infrastructure for aviation emergency RIB launches. The authority confirmed the items are their assets, originally used for Inshore Rescue Boat training and emergency responses, and are now being sold.

The Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor and Launch Trailer are assets of the Department of Infrastructure.

The vehicles are being auctioned by Chrystal's.

The tractor was first registered in 2012 with approximately 99 hours of use.

The launch trailer dates from circa 2014.

The vehicles were used solely for the launch and recovery of the Inshore Rescue Boat during training and emergencies.


Commitees, Board, Agencies and Offices

Summary: The requester asked for a list of committees, boards, and agencies linked to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture, along with their terms of reference and delegated powers. The Department disclosed details for the Arts Council, Religious Education Advisory Committee, IOM Sport Committee, Education Council, and School Governing Bodies, while citing Section 20 to withhold information already reasonably accessible online.

The Department provides secretariat support for the Education Council but not direct funding.

Members of the Education Council and School Governing Bodies can claim attendance allowances and travel expenses.

The Education Council is an advisory body with no decision-making power, governed by the Education Act and 2016 Regulations.

School Governing Bodies have specific powers including approving suspensions exceeding 10 days and uniform policies.

The Minister chairs the Education Council meetings, which occur three times per academic year.

Payment of Members' Expenses (Travelling Allowances) Order 2022

Section 20 of the Act (information already reasonably accessible)


Commitees, Board, Agencies and Offices

Summary: The applicant requested a list of committees, boards, and agencies associated with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, including their terms of reference, membership, funding, and delegated powers. The authority responded by providing details for eight specific bodies, noting that some information was already publicly accessible via links rather than being sent directly.

Eight bodies were identified: Policy and Strategy Committee, Recreational Fisheries Management Board, Scallop Management Board, Planning Committee, Wildlife Committee, Health and Safety Committee, Road Traffic Licensing Committee, and Office of Fair Trading.

The Planning Committee received specific funding of £11,688.

The Road Traffic Licensing Committee and Office of Fair Trading budgets are part of the overall DEFA budget.

Several bodies, including the Wildlife Committee, are established under specific legislation such as the Endangered Species Act 2010 and Wildlife Act 1990.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Act to explain that some requested information was not provided directly because it is already reasonably accessible via public links.

Controlled Marine Area (Seismic Survey Works) Byelaws 2016

Planning Committee Constitution Order 2019

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


No of houses approved from 2010

Summary: The requester asked for the number of new house builds approved since 2010 and between 2000-2010, along with a breakdown by contractor. The Department of Infrastructure stated it does not hold approval or contractor data, but provided a table of dwellings completed between 2007 and 2023.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold data on planning approvals or building contractor breakdowns.

The authority recommended contacting the Cabinet Office Planning Strategy Team and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for the requested approval data.

Data provided covers dwellings completed, not approved, ranging from 2007 to 2023.

The provided statistics distinguish between private housing and public (affordable) housing.

The response was issued on 30 October 2024 regarding a request received on 25 September 2024.

2007: 375 total completed
2010: 298 total completed
2023: 199 total completed
2009: 468 total completed
2012: 308 total completed
2022: 269 total completed
2016: 188 total completed
2018: 146 total completed
2020: 160 total completed
2021: 195 total completed
2011: 218 total completed
2013: 209 total completed
2014: 209 total completed
2015: 244 total completed
2017: 242 total completed
2019: 205 total completed

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)


Tourism figures

Summary: The requester asked for quarterly tourism figures from 2018 to 2024, and the Department for Enterprise provided available data while explaining gaps due to the pandemic and the resumption of surveys in 2023.

No tourism data was collected between 2020 and 2022 due to the Covid pandemic.

2019 figures were never released by the Cabinet Office.

The passenger survey resumed in April 2023 under a contract with Tourism South East.

Q1 2023 figures are estimates based on historical data from 2015-2018.

2024 figures provided are estimates and subject to revision in Q1 2025.


How many passengers get on the X3 7:10am Bus in Ramsey only

Summary: The requester asked for passenger numbers boarding the 7:10 am X3 bus from Ramsey to Douglas for the previous six months, excluding passengers boarding in Douglas. The Department of Infrastructure provided daily passenger figures for March through August 2024, including averages and notes on bank holidays and ticket machine failures.

The data covers the 7:10 am X3 bus service from Ramsey to Douglas.

Information was provided for the period of March 2024 to August 2024.

The response includes daily passenger counts and specific averages for each month.

Some dates are marked as Bank Holidays (BH) or show ticket machine failures.

The average number of passengers boarding in Ramsey varied between 21.5 and 25.0 across the months.


Cases of People Trafficking and Immigration Fraud

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs for statistics on suspected immigration fraud and people trafficking incidents on the Isle of Man over the last two years. The authority responded that it does not hold this specific information and advised the requester to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary instead.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold incident rates for suspected immigration fraud or people trafficking for the requested two-year period.

The request was prompted by a statement from Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson regarding evidence of these crimes.

The authority advised redirecting the request to the Isle of Man Constabulary.

The request was received on 2024-09-25 and closed on 2024-10-07.

The response cites Section 15 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 regarding the duty to provide advice and assistance.


Castle Jetty Peel

Summary: A request was made regarding the structural stability, public access restrictions, and cleanliness of the Castle Jetty in Peel. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that bottom stabilisation is complete but deck works await Treasury funding, while confirming the jetty is closed for repairs and parking prevention, though they stated they do not hold information regarding the accumulation of detritus.

Stabilisation works have already been carried out on the bottom of the Castle Jetty.

Deck works require funding to be secured via a Business Case submission to the Treasury.

The jetty is currently closed to the public due to ongoing deck repairs.

Heras fencing was installed to prevent parking on the jetty deck.

The authority does not hold information regarding the buildup of detritus on the jetty.


UK-registered sex offenders moving to the Isle of Man

Summary: The request sought statistics on UK sex offenders moving to the Isle of Man and related court orders over the last five years. The Constabulary disclosed that three offenders moved during this period and no Manx equivalent orders were applied for.

Three sex offenders moved from the UK to the Isle of Man within the last five years.

The movements occurred in 2020, 2022, and 2023 respectively.

No applications for Sexual Harm Prevention Orders or their Manx equivalents were made for these offenders.

Two of the three offenders are no longer on the sex offender register.

The response was issued by the Isle of Man Constabulary on 16 October 2024.


Copy of minute meetings & attendance lists for Airport Shadow board me

Summary: A request was made for minutes and attendance lists of the Airport Shadow Board meetings from late 2023 to mid-2024, to which the Department of Infrastructure responded by providing redacted copies of the documents despite an initial outcome classification of 'Not required to fulfill request'.

The Department of Infrastructure provided 13 redacted documents covering 65 pages in response to the request.

Mr Anthony Charnley announced his resignation as Chair of the Airport Board during the 31 January 2024 meeting.

The Board currently lacks decision-making powers, which remain with the Minister.

Staffing issues within the DOI finance team and Treasury are hindering the creation of a total picture of airport revenue and costs.

The CAA dashboard project is delayed, and the key indicators dashboard requires further work on data population.

31 July 2024
29 May 2024
27 March 2024
31 January 2024
29 November 2023
27 September 2023
25 August 2023
28 June 2023
27 April 2023
6 April 2023
19 January 2023
8 December 2023
251023
0830
65 pages
13 documents
HBS3
Targit


Manx Care CEO Office breakdown GBP 27,874,000 spend.

Summary: The request sought a breakdown of the £27,874,000 Manx Care CEO office expenditure for 2022/23, and the Treasury responded by providing the full breakdown in an attached appendix.

The Treasury confirmed that all requested information regarding the Manx Care CEO office spend was disclosed.

The total expenditure for the 2022/23 period was £27,874,000.

The breakdown consists of two amounts, one of which references 'DHSC Corporate Services' as legacy data from Manx Care's creation.

Both expenditure columns are currently utilized by Manx Care for the CEO Office.

The Treasury consulted with Manx Care during the disclosure process and advised the requester to contact them directly for further clarification.


SPCs Quality and Inclusion

Summary: A request was made for information regarding the management structure, quality assurance, and inclusion policies of Specialist Provision Centres (SPCs). The Department of Education disclosed details on reporting lines and responsibilities but withheld the quality assurance framework citing a policy formulation exemption.

Headteachers are responsible for the management structure of SPCs within their school settings.

SPC Managers may report directly to the Headteacher or to a designated representative such as a Deputy Head or SENCo.

The SPC Manager holds line management and appraisal responsibilities for staff within the centre.

The quality assurance framework governing SPC assessments was withheld from disclosure.

The request was received on 1 October 2024 and the outcome was issued on 28 October 2024.

Section 34(1)(b)(i) - Formulation of Policy


NSC Swimming Pool

Summary: The request sought details regarding damage to the NSC Swimming Pool, including the cause, repair timeline, and funding source. The authority disclosed the date and nature of the damage but withheld information on who is paying for repairs citing commercial interests, while directing the requester to Hansard for other details.

A section of the Lane Pool floor tiles cracked and lifted on 5 November 2023.

The damage has affected 2 lanes of the pool.

Information regarding the cause, repair timeline, and delays is available in Hansard page 39.

The identity of the party paying for repairs was withheld under Section 30(2)(b) to protect commercial interests.

Discussions with the contractor regarding the repairs are still live and ongoing.

5 November 2023
2 lanes
30 September 2024
1 October 2024
5 October 2024
28 October 2024
Hansard page 39
Section 20
Section 30(2)(b)
4160206

Section 20 (Information reasonably accessible)

Section 30(2)(b) (Economy and Commercial Interests)


Bus usage figures

Summary: A request for average passenger numbers per journey for all Bus Vannin routes for 2019, 2020, and 2023 was refused by the Department of Infrastructure. The authority determined that compiling the data would require approximately 1600 working hours, exceeding the limits of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The request was received on 2024-10-01 and refused on 2024-10-04.

The Department of Infrastructure is not obliged to create new information or undertake extensive compilation.

Bus Vannin services complete approximately 909 trips per week.

The estimated time to collate and calculate the requested data is 1600 working hours.

The requester was advised to reformulate the request in simplified terms or contact a colleague at Bank Circus.

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 11(3)(f) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Calf of Man Stevenson Lighthouses

Summary: A request was made to Manx National Heritage for detailed records, plans, and maintenance history of the Upper and Lower Stevenson Lighthouses on the Calf of Man since 2017. The authority responded by releasing 9 documents totaling 64 pages, including building plans and a 2017 condition survey, confirming that all requested information was sent.

The request covered the layout, material state, and maintenance of the Upper and Lower Stevenson Lighthouses.

Manx National Heritage released 9 documents comprising 64 pages in response.

Specific disclosed items include floor plans for the Lower Lighthouse and a 2017 condition survey by Conservation Solutions Ltd.

Some information was redacted due to unrelated content and absolutely exempt personal data.

The response confirmed the lighthouses date back to 1818.

Section 25(2)(b)(i)&(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)


GCSE and A level results 2024

Summary: The request sought email communications, analysis reports, and policy guidance regarding 2023-24 GCSE and A-level results in the Isle of Man. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture partially disclosed the information, providing specific guidance on the 'Results Lite' process and criteria for excluding certain pupils from aggregate statistics.

The response includes 'Disapplication Guidance for Results Lite Process Summer 2024' detailing which pupils should be excluded from published results.

Pupils with Complex Needs and significantly modified timetables (around one third) are excluded from Level 1/2 results reporting.

Students accepted for full-time attendance at University College Isle of Man are excluded from school aggregate calculations.

Pupils with less than 40% attendance over Years 10 and 11, supported by evidence of agency involvement, are excluded.

The guidance aims to ensure comparability of overall statistics across schools.

2023-24
18th January 2024
31 August 2023
15 years
Boxall diagnostic profile >70
September 2023 to December 2023
40%
Year 10 and 11
one third


Grants

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on employee relocation incentive grants, including amounts spent, number of grants, and retention rates for the last financial year. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that detailed statistics are published annually in the Enterprise Act 2008 Annual Report, but withheld specific 2023/2024 data pending publication and confirmed that retention data is not held.

Detailed statistics on relocation incentives are published annually in the Enterprise Act 2008 Annual Report.

The 2023/2024 Annual Report is scheduled to be published on 12 November 2024.

Grants under these incentives are paid to eligible businesses, not directly to individuals.

Information regarding how many recipients stayed on the Isle of Man is not held by the Department.

The Department applied a qualified exemption for the unpublished 2023/2024 report and a practical exemption for the retention data.

Section 41 of the Act (Qualified exemption)

Section 11(3)a of the Act (Practical exemption)


New definitions, nouns or terms describing immigrants and/or migrants

Summary: The requester asked the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for instructions on terminology for migrants and related correspondence with the UK Government. The authority responded that it does not hold any such information, as no specific instructions or internal discussions on these terms exist within the department.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information on instructions for civil servants regarding terms for migrants or immigrants.

No internal discussions on potential new definitions or nouns for migrants have been recorded by the Cabinet Office.

The Cabinet Office holds no correspondence from the UK Government regarding this specific issue.

The Passport, Immigration and Nationality division within the Treasury was identified as the correct department for immigration matters.

The request was formally closed on 22 October 2024.


Management reports from Manx Care

Summary: The requester asked for a management report from Manx Care referenced in a tweet by Lawrie Hooper MHK regarding GP wait times. The Department of Health and Social Care did not send the document, stating it is already reasonably accessible to the public via Manx Care's website.

The request was received on 2 October 2024 and responded to on 9 October 2024.

The report in question is the July 2024 Integrated Performance Report (IPR) from Manx Care.

The specific data point referenced in the tweet was found on page 26 of the report.

The Department refused to send the document under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 because it is already reasonably accessible.

The Department confirmed the report details with Minister Lawrie Hooper MHK.

2 October 2024
9 October 2024
July 2024
7 days
page 26
4169226

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


713365

Summary: The requester asked for the number of patients registered with each GP on the Isle of Man, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating they do not hold the information.

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

The information is likely held by Manx Care, a separate service delivery body.

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

The redesign separated policy setting from service delivery.

The requester is advised to submit a new request to Manx Care.

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


Underwritten loans

Summary: The request sought a record of all losses underwritten by Visit Isle of Man between October 2021 and September 2024, but the response provided only a standard offer letter template rather than specific loss data. The authority disclosed the terms and conditions for event funding guarantees while withholding the actual financial records of losses.

The request covered the period from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2024.

The response included a standard offer letter template for the Tourist Event Development Scheme.

Interim payments of up to 75% require written application with three weeks' notice.

Final payments are contingent on submitting a balance sheet and clearing accounts before 31 March of the event year.

The Department for Enterprise explicitly states it will not meet any overspend under any circumstances.

1 October 2021
30 September 2024
75%
25%
31 March
14 days
two weeks
three weeks
(01624) 644644


Cost of Supply Teachers

Summary: The requester asked the Cabinet Office for the total cost of supply teachers to the Manx taxpayer for the last academic year and the preceding four years after the Department of Education, Sport and Culture redirected the query. The authority disclosed the specific costs for each of the five academic years, totaling over £12.9 million.

The request was redirected from the Department of Education, Sport and Culture to the Cabinet Office.

The Cabinet Office provided cost data for five consecutive academic years from 2019 to 2024.

The cost of supply teachers has increased every year over the five-year period.

The total cost for the five-year period was £12,933,080.28.

The most recent academic year (Sept 2023-Aug 2024) cost £3,307,373.38.


NextGen

Summary: The requester asked for financial records and provider selection details for NextGen Network events, and the Department for Enterprise disclosed that one event was held in September 2024 with a total cost of £275.85, providing the receipt and explaining the venue selection process.

The first NextGen Network event was hosted on 26 September 2024 by Finance Isle of Man.

The event targeted finance professionals under 35 and was attended by 28 guests and 2 Department Officers.

The Bridge Inn was selected as the venue with no hire costs after assessing value for money under Financial Practice Note C.06.

The total cost of the event was £275.85, and the receipt was attached to the response.

The request was closed on 22 October 2024 with all information sent.


Cataract Operations

Summary: A request was made for cataract surgery waiting list numbers, monthly operation averages, and clarification on re-listing procedures for the second eye. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating they do not hold the information, which is likely held by Manx Care.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on cataract operations.

The information is likely held by Manx Care, the service delivery body.

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

The redesign separated policy setting (Department) from service delivery (Manx Care).

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


Fire Risk Assessments for Government Office Buildings

Summary: The requester asked for the most recent fire risk assessments for six specific government office buildings on the Isle of Man. The Department of Infrastructure provided assessments for four buildings but confirmed they do not hold records for the Registry Building and Thie Slieu Whallian.

Fire Risk Assessments were provided for Murray House, Markwell House, Central Government Offices, and Illiam Dhone House.

The authority does not hold Fire Risk Assessments for the Registry Building or Thie Slieu Whallian.

Attached documents include remedial works outlines and relevant actions for the buildings where assessments exist.

The Department is currently reprocuring refresher surveys to reflect current building positions.

The provided reports cover building fabric and common areas, while occupants are responsible for operational assessments of their specific areas.


Cataract operations

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for statistics on cataract waiting lists, operation averages, and protocols for second-eye surgery. The authority confirmed the request was received and stated that all information was sent, though the specific data values are not included in the provided text.

The request was received by Manx Care on 2024-10-09.

The outcome of the request was 'All information sent' on 2024-11-06.

The request sought the number of persons on the cataract operations waiting list.

The request asked for the monthly average of cataract operations performed on the Island.

The request inquired about the assessment process and waiting times for routine surgery on a second eye.


Monty Halls Cost - Visit Isle of Man

Summary: The request sought the total cost of Monty Halls' visits and a breakdown of the 'Extraordinary Isle' video production costs. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that Halls was not paid specifically for the video but under a £20,000 ambassadorial contract, while the campaign production cost £15,000.

Monty Halls made two visits to the Isle of Man for Visit Isle of Man works.

The total cost for Monty Halls' visits was £2,436.83.

The 'Extraordinary Isle' campaign video production cost £15,000.

Monty Halls was not paid specifically for the video but under a 12-month ambassadorial agreement totaling £20,000.

All filming expenses and food/drink costs were paid to local businesses.


Summary: The requester asked if the UK Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions and Traffic Signs Manual are adopted as law or best practice in the Isle of Man. The Department of Infrastructure responded that UK manuals are guidance only, while local traffic signs are regulated by the Traffic Signs (Application) Regulations 2003 and the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985.

UK Traffic Sign Manuals are design guidance documents only and not legally binding on the Isle of Man.

The Isle of Man chooses to use and refer to UK guidance documents voluntarily.

Traffic signs on the Isle of Man are regulated by the Traffic Signs (Application) Regulations 2003.

The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985, Part IV, also governs traffic signs in the Isle of Man.

No specific Isle of Man version of the UK Traffic Signs Manual was supplied as a separate document.


Posts created in Manx Care

Summary: The requester asked for the number and cost of non-clinical posts graded HEO and above created in Manx Care since its inception, specifically focusing on PSC terms at Noble's Hospital. The Cabinet Office disclosed data on new position reference numbers and FTE changes between April 2021 and October 2024 but noted it could not distinguish between genuinely new posts and amendments to existing roles.

The Cabinet Office cannot distinguish between new posts created for increased work and amendments to existing posts in their HR system.

Data was limited to Manx Care posts on Public Services Commission (PSC) terms in Pay Band 14 and above.

Integrated Social Care posts were excluded from the response.

The response covers the period from 01 April 2021 to 31 October 2024.

Vacant roles are excluded from the total cost calculation as no salary is agreed upon.

68 new position reference numbers identified


Immigration /

Summary: A request for data on work permits, benefits for non-EU immigrants, and refugee status statistics was submitted to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information, noting that work permits and benefits are managed by other departments and that the Isle of Man cannot grant refugee status.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information on work permits for non-EU nationals.

Work permits are processed and issued by the Department for Enterprise.

Social Security benefits are processed and issued by the Treasury.

The Isle of Man cannot process asylum applications or grant refugee status.

The request was received on 2024-10-10 and the response was issued on 2024-10-21.


Selling solar back to the grid

Summary: The requester asked if Manx Utilities Authority had conducted a study justifying its failure to buy back solar energy from domestic users under the Electricity Act. The Authority responded that it does not hold such a study, citing network constraints as the reason for limited solar export.

Manx Utilities Authority does not hold the requested study regarding solar buy-back obligations.

The Electricity Act 1996 requires the Authority to develop an efficient and economical electricity supply system.

Renewable generation connections can exceed statutory network limits regarding voltage and current carrying capacity.

The Authority may offer constrained connections with reduced or zero export levels to prevent network issues.

Information on Private Generation Tariffs is available in the annual tariff review document.


Ørsted

Summary: The requester asked for annual income received by the Department of Infrastructure from Ørsted for the Mooir Vannin seabed lease since 2015/16. The Department refused to disclose the information, citing exemptions related to economic and commercial interests.

The request concerns income from the seabed lease for the Mooir Vannin offshore renewable energy project.

The Department of Infrastructure withheld the information under Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The authority determined that protecting the island's economic interests and investor confidence outweighed the public interest in disclosure.

The case was reviewed and the outcome was upheld as partial by the Information Commissioner on 2025-03-28.

The request was received on 2024-10-15 and the initial response was issued on 5 November 2024.

Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (prejudice to economic interests of the island and commercial interests of persons)


Economic crime unit

Summary: A request for information regarding the Economic Crime Unit's asset confiscations, staffing, and accountability was submitted to the Department of Home Affairs. The authority responded that it does not hold the information because the unit is actually located within the Isle of Man Constabulary, a separate public authority.

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

The Economic Crime Unit is located within the Isle of Man Constabulary.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is a separate public authority that processes its own FOI requests.

The request was received on 2024-10-15 and closed on 2024-10-16.

The requester was advised to submit a new request to the Constabulary using the online services portal.

Request intended for a separate public authority


Peel Marina

Summary: The request sought documentation on long-term silt disposal plans for Peel Marina and specific cost data regarding Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), transport, and dredging. The Department of Infrastructure refused to compile meeting notes and recordings under section 8(3)(c) but disclosed specific costs for EIA preparation, silt transport, and the overall dredging project.

The Department refused to provide meeting notes and voice recordings as compiling them would require substantial effort under section 8(3)(c).

Costs for the 2019 EIA were not specifically recorded as they were part of a wider commission, though total consultant invoices up to December 2018 were £13,385.45 + VAT.

The external consultant cost for the 2024 Planning Application (including EIA) was £43,886 + VAT.

The estimated transport cost for 16,000m3 of sediment to Cross Vein Mine was £90,589.09 + VAT based on 2019 rates.

The total cost of the dredging project between April 2018 and March 2023 was £2.993m.

Section 8(3)(c) - Substantial compilation or collation of information


Meridian Productivity Ltd

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for details regarding the contract, procurement, and financial spend related to Meridian Productivity Ltd, including potential conflicts of interest and advice on saving schemes. The authority released some information, specifically excerpts from the Framework Agreement and Order Form requirements, but withheld other details under exemptions.

The request covered six specific areas including contract terms, procurement compliance, board relationships, and financial spend.

Manx Care provided excerpts from a Framework Agreement outlining service requirements and order form procedures.

The response indicates that suppliers must forward signed Order Forms within five business days.

The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.

The response documents contain sections on Key Personnel, Sub-contracting, and Management Information.

2024-10-14
2024-11-28
5 (five) Business Days
Page 3 of 13
Page 4 of 13
Page 6 of 13
S2 - Official
18 pages
2 documents
2024/25 financial year


Secondary School Pupil Absence Data & Analysis Part 2


Elective surgeries on hold

Summary: A request was made for a list of elective surgical procedures cancelled due to recent budget cuts, but Manx Care responded that no such list exists as they have maintained operating times despite reduced theatre sessions.

Manx Care does not hold a list of elective surgical procedures that will no longer be carried out this financial year.

The authority increased theatre utilisation by 6.5% in October 2024 compared to the last month of the 2023-2024 financial year.

Despite a planned reduction in theatre sessions, total surgeon operating time has not decreased compared to the same period in 2023.

The response cites section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for refusal.

Manx Care aims to mitigate the impact of cost-saving measures on patient experience through improved productivity.


KS2 and KS4 attainment by gender

Summary: The request sought KS2 and KS4 attainment data by gender for the last five years, including subject-specific breakdowns and trend analysis. The authority provided KS2 expected attainment statistics for 2020-2024 and some KS4 data for Ramsey Grammar School, but withheld KS4 data for other schools and all requested commentary due to lack of records or the burden of creating new analysis.

KS2 expected attainment data was provided for the years 2020 to 2024, showing pass rates for English, Maths, and Science by gender.

KS4 data for 2020 and 2021 was unavailable for Ballakermeen, Castle Rushen, QEII, and St Ninians High Schools.

Subject-specific KS4 attainment data for all schools was refused because compiling it would require research over 30 subjects across 3 years, which is not required under the Act.

No commentary or analysis regarding gender attainment gaps was held by the authority for either KS2 or KS4.

The response was issued on 11 November 2024 following a request received on 17 October 2024.

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps

Undue burden of research or analysis (not required to create new information under the Act)


Royal visit

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for expense and staff hour details regarding Princess Anne's visit on 17 October 2024, disclosing specific overtime costs and total officer hours while noting that planning and security occurred during normal working hours.

The visit took place on Thursday 17 October 2024.

Approximately 165 hours of officer time were used on the day of the visit.

Emergency planning required approximately 115 hours across all departments but incurred no additional cost.

Other costs amounted to £1431.87, while cleaning, CCTV, communications, and parking costs were nil.


Formal warnings procedures and training

Summary: The requester asked for details on police policies, training, and database procedures regarding formal warnings issued to the public. The Isle of Man Constabulary responded by providing a Cautioning policy and referencing previous FOI requests, noting that deviations from the policy do not necessarily render actions unlawful.

A Cautioning policy was attached to the response.

The policy can be deviated from where appropriate without the action being unlawful.

Information regarding formal warnings was previously disclosed in four other FOI requests.

The response did not explicitly detail specific training methods or database names in the text provided.

The request was closed on 13 November 2024.


Closure of Castletown Square Notice PER161

Summary: The request sought details on the decision-making process and objection statistics regarding the closure of Castletown Square. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the legal authority used, confirmed the Town Clerk's supportive stance, and provided corrected figures on the number of objections and petitions received.

The consultation period for the closure expired on 18 October 2024.

The decision to close the square was made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985.

The Town Clerk of Castletown was supportive of the proposal, though specific influence levels are not recorded.

A total of 17 letters/emails were received, comprising 14 objections and 3 in support.

A petition containing 48 signatures in objection was also received.

18 October 2024
17 letters/emails
14 objections
3 in support
48 signatures
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985
Section 1
Section 3
7 November 2024
18 October 2024


ADHD service business case submitted by CMHSA to Manx Care

Summary: The requester sought a business case and related communications regarding an adult ADHD service submitted by CMHSA to Manx Care. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating they do not hold the information as it is managed by the operationally independent Manx Care.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested business case or communications.

The Community Mental Health Service for Adults (CMHSA) and the Manx Care Business Case Review Group are operated by Manx Care.

The Department advises the requester to submit a new request directly to Manx Care.

The Department has mandated Manx Care to scope an adult ADHD diagnosis pathway.

Manx Care was expected to present a proposal for the ADHD pathway by 30 September 2024, which has not yet been received.


Covid Fixed Penalty Notices

Summary: The request sought details on Covid fixed penalty notices issued on Laxey Beach in March 2021, along with related policies and training information. The Constabulary confirmed no notices were issued on the specified dates and directed the requester to a previous FOI response for the remaining policy and training details.

No Covid fixed penalty notices were issued on Laxey Beach on 24 March 2021.

No Covid fixed penalty notices were issued on Laxey Beach on 25 March 2021.

Information regarding the policy and training was previously provided in FOI case 3966673.

The request was received on 21 October 2024 and closed on 13 November 2024.

The response references five other previous FOI cases relating to Covid.


Chief Constable Awards

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs for the costs of hosting the Chief Constable Awards over the last five years, including venue and catering. The authority responded that the information is not held because the event is organized by the Isle of Man Constabulary, a separate public authority.

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

The Chief Constable Awards are organized by the Isle of Man Constabulary.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is a separate public authority for Freedom of Information purposes.

The requester is advised to re-submit the request to the Isle of Man Constabulary.

The request was closed on 21 October 2024.


Work permits

Summary: The request sought data on non-EU work permits, benefits for immigrants, and refugee status grants; the Department for Enterprise provided detailed work permit statistics for periods after January 2020 but referred the requester to the Treasury for information on benefits and refugee status.

The Department for Enterprise could only answer the question regarding work permits, referring other queries to the Treasury.

Data was provided for periods starting from 1st February 2020 following Brexit.

Table 1 includes work permit approvals for British citizens, while Table 2 excludes them.

The figures represent approved permits rather than unique individuals, as one person may hold multiple permits.

Automatic permits are available for spouses and partners of work permit holders.

119 new self-employed permits (Nov 2023-Oct 2024, Table 1)

1361 new employed permits (Nov 2023-Oct 2024, Table 1)

7 new self-employed permits (Nov 2023-Oct 2024, Table 2)

177 new employed permits (Nov 2023-Oct 2024, Table 2)


Work permits to non EU Nationals


Flight Plan for private jet planes

Summary: A request was made for the final destinations of private jet flights departing from Ronaldsway Airport between April and September 2024. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held, as they do not retain flight plans and cannot compile the data from billing systems.

The Department of Infrastructure does not retain flight plans.

Flight plan data is transferred to another system for billing and financial purposes.

Compiling the requested information would require substantial work not mandated under Section 8 of the FOI Act.

The authority suggested using public online sources like flightradar24.com for flight destination data.

The request was formally closed on 30 October 2024.

April, May, June, July, August, September 2024

Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act (substantial compilation of information)


Windfarms

Summary: The requester asked the Department of Infrastructure for a cost-benefit analysis comparing the Orsted Offshore Windfarm and the Cairns Vie Onshore Windfarm. The department responded that it does not hold this information and suggested contacting the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture instead.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested cost-benefit analysis.

The request was received on 2024-10-23 and responded to on 2024-10-29.

The requester was advised to contact the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

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


Query of current numbers

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the current number of home-educated children on the Isle of Man. The authority responded by disclosing that 193 children were registered as home-educated as of October 24, 2024.

The request was received on 2024-10-23 and concluded on 2024-11-11.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed 193 children are registered as home-educated.

The data provided reflects the status as of October 24, 2024.

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

All requested information was sent with no exemptions applied.


Cunningham's Holiday Camp site in Douglas

Summary: The requester asked for details on government involvement in the purchase of Cunningham's Holiday Camp and financial costs related to King Gaming and Jade Tree Limited. The Department for Enterprise responded that it holds no information on these matters as it was not involved in the acquisition nor did it provide any financial support or incur costs for the companies.

The Department for Enterprise was not involved in the acquisition of Cunningham's Holiday Camp in Douglas.

No financial expenditure or agreements were made by the government regarding the Cunningham's Holiday Camp site.

No grants, subsidies, or financial incentives were provided to King Gaming or Jade Tree Limited.

The Department incurred no costs in relation to King Gaming or Jade Tree Limited prior to the revocation of their licenses.

The request was closed on 18 November 2024 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.


Expenditure on the medical retirement of high school staff

Summary: The requester asked for annual expenditure data on lump sum payments for medical retirement of teaching staff over the last five years. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that the information is not held because no such lump sums are paid by the department, with staff instead accessing pensions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold information on lump sum payments for medical retirement.

Staff leaving due to ill health access their pension under the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

The only payment made by the department in these cases is the contractual notice.

The request was received on 24 October 2024 and closed on 11 November 2024.


Information on housing occupancy for DoI managed housing

Summary: A request was made for the number of sole occupants in 3+ bedroom properties managed by the Department of Infrastructure, but the authority stated the information is not held in an accessible format and would require excessive compilation to provide.

The Department of Infrastructure manages 655 three-bedroom properties.

The department does not record the number of occupants residing within these properties.

The request was received on 2024-10-25 and responded to on 2024-11-07.

The information was refused because it is not held in an accessible format.

Compiling the data would require excessive analysis not required under the FOI Act.

Section 8(3)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act (excessive compilation or analysis)


The top 100 earners

Summary: A request was made for the top 100 earners at Manx Care for the 2023-2024 financial year, specifying roles and pay amounts without names. The authority fully complied, providing a table of gross pay figures and job types for all 100 individuals.

The request covered the financial year 2023-2024 for Manx Care.

All 100 requested records were disclosed with exact gross pay amounts.

The highest earner received £547,850 and was identified as a Doctor.

Doctors comprised the vast majority of the top 100 earners, with only two Managers listed.

Gross pay included basic salary, overtime, and allowances.


Castletown Beach Sea Wall/ Flood Defence/Access Path/Steps

Summary: The requester asked for confirmation of accidents or injuries at the Castletown Beach Sea Wall and access path since its construction. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Department of Home Affairs instead.

The request concerned accidents or injuries at Castletown Beach Sea Wall, Flood Defence, Access Path, and Steps.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested information.

The authority could not find the information after taking reasonable steps.

The Department of Home Affairs was recommended as an alternative source for accident data.

The request was closed on 1 November 2024.


Windfarms

Summary: The requester asked for confirmation and a copy of a cost-benefit analysis comparing the Orsted Offshore Windfarm and Cairns Vie Onshore Windfarm. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed that no such analysis was ever carried out, meaning no information could be disclosed.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed no cost-benefit analysis exists between the Orsted Offshore Windfarm and Cairns Vie Onshore Windfarm.

Because the analysis was never conducted, the authority does not hold the requested information.

The request was received on 29 October 2024 and responded to on 31 October 2024.

The case reference number for this request is 4225057.

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


Wind farms Cost versus Benefit Analysis

Summary: The requester asked for a cost-benefit analysis comparing the Orsted Offshore Windfarm and the Cairns Vie Onshore Windfarm. Manx Utilities Authority responded that no such analysis exists and they have not received any commercial offers from offshore windfarm developers.

Manx Utilities does not hold a cost-benefit analysis between the Orsted Offshore Windfarm and the Cairns Vie Onshore Windfarm.

No commercial offer has been received from any offshore windfarm developer to date.

The authority provided links to external reports on electricity generation costs and internal FAQs as helpful resources.

The request was formally closed on 14 November 2024.

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


Energy Policy Board minutes

Summary: A request was made for all agendas and minutes of the Energy Policy Board since its formation, resulting in the disclosure of some documents while parts were withheld under exemption.

The Cabinet Office responded to the request on 2025-01-10 with a partial disclosure outcome.

Agendas for meetings held between October 2023 and September 2024 were included in the response.

Full minutes were provided for the meeting held on 4th March 2024.

The Energy Policy Board is a sub-committee of the Council of Ministers.

Key attendees include the Chief Minister, Treasury Minister, and Infrastructure Minister.


Engineering, procurement and construction contractor onshore windfarm

Summary: A request was made to the Manx Utilities Authority for details regarding the appointment of an EPC contractor for the Earystane & Scard onshore wind project. The authority responded that the information is not held because no procurement exercise has been undertaken yet, as the project remains in the design and micro-siting phase.

The Manx Utilities Authority does not hold information on an appointed EPC contractor for the Earystane & Scard onshore wind project.

No procurement exercise has been carried out to select a manufacturer or EPC contractor at this stage.

The project currently has several design options available, and micro-siting is being used to keep options open.

No tender documentation or contracts related to an EPC appointment exist because the selection process has not started.

The request was received on 2024-10-29 and the response was issued on 2024-11-21.


Cancelled clinics

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of cancelled clinics, reasons for cancellations, average waiting lists, and average delays from September 2024. Manx Care provided reports on cancellations by reason and average waiting times but refused to provide data on average delays due to system limitations.

Manx Care's Patient Administration System (PAS) cannot separate cancellations made well in advance from those due to unforeseen circumstances.

The authority could not report on the average delay to an appointment following a cancellation due to PAS limitations.

Patients with cancelled appointments are prioritised for the next available appointment, though waits can be longer than desired.

Manx Care is working to implement improvements in its booking processes to address these issues.

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

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


Statistics on the Isle of Man British National (Overseas) Visa Scheme

Summary: The request sought annual statistics on applications received and approved for the Isle of Man British National (Overseas) Visa scheme from its inception. The Treasury disclosed specific figures for main applicants and dependants for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The Isle of Man British National (Overseas) Visa scheme commenced on 31 January 2021.

The Treasury provided data on both applications received and applications approved.

Statistics cover main British National (Overseas) applicants as well as adult and child dependants.

The response included data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

No information was withheld; the outcome was 'All information sent'.

31 January 2021
30 applications received (2021)
18 applications received (2023)
2 applications received (2024)
26 applications approved (2021)
15 applications approved (2022)
12 applications approved (2023)
2 applications approved (2024)
4 adult dependants received (2021)
2 adult dependants approved (2022)
7 child dependants received (2021)
5 child dependants approved (2022)
2024-10-31
2024-11-19
4230922


DHSC staffing

Summary: The request sought detailed staffing numbers, turnover, sickness data, and agency spending for the Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) from 2021 to 2024. The authority provided full staffing headcounts and agency expenditure data but refused the request for the original pre-2021 headcount agreement, citing that the information was not held.

DHSC was redesigned on 01 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.

No confirmed original headcount was agreed for DHSC prior to 01 April 2021.

Total spending on agency staff, contractors, and consultants reached over £5.5 million between 2021 and 2025.

Staffing data was provided for specific dates in 2022, 2023, and 2024, excluding the Health and Care Transformation Team.

The request for original headcount was refused under Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the information was not held.


Use of Agency Staff within Learning Disabilities Services

Summary: A request was made for agency staff hours, costs, and qualification details for Learning Disabilities Residential Services in September and October 2024. Manx Care disclosed the hours and qualification status but withheld cost information citing commercial sensitivity.

The request covered agency staff usage in Learning Disabilities Residential Services for September and October 2024.

Information regarding staff hours and Safe Moving and Handling qualifications was released.

Cost data was withheld under Section 30(2)(B) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied to protect the commercial interests of the provider, TopCare.

Manx Care noted the restricted market on the Isle of Man makes maintaining supplier relationships critical.

September 2024
October 2024
2024-11-01
2024-12-03
4232841
TopCare
Section 30(2)(B)
6 pages
2 documents

Section 30(2)(B) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Commercially Sensitive)


Return to work salaries

Summary: The request sought salary costs for workers on phased return to work over the last 8 years, but the Cabinet Office could only provide data from April 2018 onwards due to system limitations. The response disclosed total costs for 2018-2024 based on full pay assumptions, noting that not all phased returns were captured in the records.

Data prior to 1 April 2018 is not held because the 'PiP' recording system was adopted in that month.

Costs provided are based on full pay for the duration of recorded phased returns as specific working patterns are not recorded.

Logging of phased returns within the PiP system is not mandatory, meaning the data likely does not capture all instances.

The maximum period for a phased return is 6 weeks.

Some records had start dates logged but were missing end dates.


Provision of Newspapers to Deemsters/Magistrates

Summary: A request for details on newspaper purchases for Deemsters and Magistrates was partially fulfilled, disclosing specific titles, quantities, and costs, while the reasons for providing physical copies were withheld as information not held.

Newspapers are supplied to members of the judiciary but not to Magistrates.

The Times is purchased five times daily, while The Examiner and The Independent are purchased five times weekly.

Two local newspapers are also supplied twice weekly to one officer in another General Registry department.

Newspapers are collected daily by court staff rather than delivered.

The authority does not hold information regarding the specific reasons for providing newspapers or choosing physical copies over digital subscriptions.

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


Enhertu for secondary breast cancer patients in the Island?

Summary: A request was made for data on secondary breast cancer patients eligible for Enhertu and details on NICE guideline exceptions, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information as it is not held by them.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding breast cancer patient numbers or Enhertu eligibility.

The information is likely held by Manx Care, the separate body responsible for service delivery.

The Department was redesigned on 01 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review to separate policy from service delivery.

Manx Care uses the Integrated Medicines Optimisation Group (IMOG) for strategic medicines management decisions.

Manx Care looks to NICE for evidence but has no legal obligation to implement NICE Technology appraisals.

2024-11-04
2024-11-27
31st October 2024
01 April 2021
last 5 years
19 other countries
Section 11(3)a
Section 15
Part 2


Accidents/Injuries along the area of Castletown Beach Sea Wall/Defence

Summary: A request was made for records of accidents or injuries along the Castletown Beach Sea Wall and access paths since its construction. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Castletown Commissioners instead.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested information regarding accidents or injuries.

The authority suggests redirecting the request to the Castletown Commissioners.

The request was received on 4 November 2024 and closed on 20 November 2024.

Applicants have the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Secondary school teacher sickness absence

Summary: The request sought detailed sickness absence data for secondary school teachers in the Isle of Man for the last three academic years. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided aggregate statistics on absence days, percentages, and averages but withheld specific reports and data by reason of absence due to privacy exemptions.

Aggregate sickness absence data was released for the academic years 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24.

Total absence days per school were provided for BHS, CRHS, QEII, RGS, and SNHS.

Information regarding the percentage of occurrence of sickness by reason (e.g., mental health) was withheld.

Detailed evaluation reports produced by schools or the Department were not disclosed.

The authority cited Section 39 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to exempt personal health data.

Section 39 (1)(a)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Qualified exempt personal information)

Section 8 of the Data Protection Act 2002


Summary: The request sought data on secondary breast cancer patients eligible for Enhertu and details on non-NICE guideline funding applications. Manx Care disclosed the total number of stage 4 breast cancer patients and historical counts of HER2-low cases, but referred cost-benefit analysis and specific funding application details to the Independent Funding Review (IFR).

There are 177 patients currently living with secondary/advanced/metastatic breast cancer on the Isle of Man.

The number of ER+, PR+, HER2- breast cancer cases was 65 in 2021, 88 in 2022, 54 in 2023, and 29 in 2024 (up to July).

Manx Care stated that cost-benefit analysis for Enhertu should be answered by the Independent Funding Review (IFR).

The response included the official indications and usage for Enhertu but did not provide specific data on the number of non-NICE guideline applications granted in the last 5 years.

The request was received on 2024-11-04 and the outcome was 'All information sent' on 2024-12-05.


New CRHS plans

Summary: The request sought a total breakdown of costs for the new Castle Rushen High School plans since 2016, including design and consultancy fees. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided year-by-year totals for feasibility, pre-contract, and post-contract stages but withheld a detailed cost breakdown citing commercial interests.

The response covers spending from the 2017-18 financial year through 2024-25.

A detailed breakdown of all costs (e.g., specific design or consultancy fees) was withheld under Section 30 of the Act.

The exemption was applied because disclosure could prejudice the Department's commercial interests and future tendering processes.

The project is described as live and ongoing, necessitating protection of supplier relationships.

The data provided is accurate as of 31 October 2024.

Section 30 of the Act (Commercial interests)


DIGITIAL ISLE OF MAN - MANILA TRIP - POGO

Summary: A request for Lyle Wraxall's diary, meeting minutes, expense receipts, and registers of interests regarding a Manila trip was partially fulfilled, with the authority disclosing flight itineraries and payment details while withholding other documents.

The Department for Enterprise responded to an FOI request regarding a Digital Isle of Man trip to Manila.

The outcome was 'Some information sent but part exempt', indicating partial disclosure.

Disclosed documents include flight itineraries for Qatar Airways and a payment summary.

The trip took place between October 18 and October 30, 2024.

The total cost for the disclosed flight booking was 1189.32 GBP.


Earystane Quarry

Summary: A request for lease details, production figures, financial reports, and planning permissions for Earystane Quarry was partially fulfilled, with some information directed to public websites and other details withheld due to commercial and public business exemptions.

No tender process has started for the quarry as the current tenant remains in situ.

The Department is considering future options due to operator difficulties in accessing the quarry.

Production figures are available via Annual Monitoring Reports on the government website.

Financial revenue details were withheld to protect commercial interests.

Specific access limitation details were withheld to protect the effective conduct of public business.

Section 20 – Information accessible to applicant by other means

Section 30(2)(b) – Economy and commercial interests

Section 35(c) – Conduct of Public Business


Dog attacks

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary provided statistics on dog attacks from 2021 to November 2024, including breakdowns for off-lead incidents and unspecified lead usage. The authority confirmed that all requested information was released, though data on formal warnings issued to unique owners was not included in the response.

The request covered dog attack figures from 2021 to 5 November 2024.

The response included counts for total attacks, off-lead attacks, and attacks where lead use was not specified.

Total dog attacks reported in 2024 (up to November) were 30.

The authority did not provide figures on how many attacks led to formal warnings for unique owners.

The request was processed and closed on 2 December 2024.


Feral Wallaby & Feral Goat Populations

Summary: A request was made for specific population counts and a report regarding feral wallabies and goats following a 2024 drone survey. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide the information directly, citing that it was already reasonably accessible via a public news article.

The request was received on 2024-11-06 and responded to on 2024-11-19.

The authority is the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The information was withheld under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The authority directed the requester to a Manx Radio article for the data.

The survey in question was an island-wide drone survey conducted in April 2024.

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


ITV Granada Reports: Femicide Information

Summary: ITV Granada requested statistics on femicide in the Isle of Man between August 2019 and October 2024, and the Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed that there were two such cases where the victims were female.

There were 2 investigations of Manslaughter and Murder with female victims between 31 August 2019 and 24 October 2024.

In both instances, the convicted persons were known to their victims.

One of the two convicted killers had previous convictions.

The request was received on 7 November 2024 and the response was issued on 2 December 2024.

All requested information was released without redaction.

2 investigations
31 August 2019
24 October 2024
2 convicted persons
1 person with previous convictions
7 November 2024
2 December 2024
4243185


Summerhill View

Summary: The requester asked for the contract between Manx Care and LV Care Group for the Summerhill View care home in Douglas. Manx Care responded by providing the finalized services contract with LV Summerhill View Limited.

The request was received on 2024-11-07 and responded to on 2024-11-13.

The contract is between Manx Care and LV Summerhill View Limited.

The care home is located in Douglas, Isle of Man.

The response included 69 pages across 2 documents.

The outcome was that all requested information was sent.


AEDs in Schools

Summary: The requester asked for a detailed breakdown of AEDs in schools, including counts, locations, and models. The authority partially fulfilled the request by citing a previous Tynwald answer for general data, noting a specific update for Ramsey Grammar School, and listing the two AED models currently in use.

The majority of requested information was deemed reasonably accessible via a Tynwald written answer from March 2023.

Ramsey Grammar School has an additional AED located in the West Building Office, accessible only during opening hours.

There are currently two types of defibrillators in use by schools: Phillips Heartstart and Zoll AED Plus.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture is the responding authority.

The request was closed on 4 December 2024.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)


Ambulances

Summary: A request was made for details on the number and manufacturer of emergency ambulances in the IMAS Fleet, but Manx Care responded that the information is not held.

The request was received by Manx Care on 2024-11-07.

Manx Care stated they do not hold the requested information regarding the IMAS Fleet.

The requester was advised to contact the Department of Infrastructure for further assistance.

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


Student loans

Summary: The request sought detailed statistics on student loan debt, awards, and repayment rates for Manx students since 2014. The Department of Education provided comprehensive data on outstanding debt and full repayments for the years 2021 to 2024 but did not disclose information regarding student awards or debts registered with credit reference agencies.

Outstanding student loan debt increased from £10.8 million in 2021 to £14.4 million in 2024.

The number of students who fully repaid their loans rose from 403 in 2021 to 721 in 2024.

The percentage of graduates not repaying or currently repaying loans decreased from 50.5% in 2021 to 45.3% in 2024.

Information regarding the total cost of student awards was not provided in the response.

Data on debts registered with credit reference agencies was not included in the disclosure.


Armed Response Team

Summary: The request sought the number of Armed Response Team deployments across the Isle of Man over the last five years. The Constabulary disclosed a breakdown of events distinguishing between non-firearms operational responses and deployments under firearms authority.

The data covers the period from 2020 to November 2024.

Deployments are categorized into non-firearms operational matters and firearms authority threats.

2024 saw the highest number of non-firearms responses with 166 events.

2023 recorded the highest number of firearms authority deployments with 37 events.

No non-firearms operational responses were recorded for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022.


Seabed Value

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure disclosed aggregated revenue and agreement counts for Controlled Marine Activities from 2013/14 to 2024/25, broken down by activity type and VAT status. The response provided full financial data for offshore renewable energy, submarine cables, pipelines, and gas drilling without citing any exemptions.

Revenue data covers financial years from 2013/14 to 2024/25.

Information includes both VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive figures.

Categories include offshore renewable energy, submarine cables, pipelines, gas drilling, and petroleum exploration.

The total number of agreements per year ranged from 0 to 7.

No information was withheld under FOI exemptions.


Accidents and Injuries - Douglas Horse Tram Lines

Summary: The requester asked for details of accidents and injuries on the Douglas Horse Tram Lines since their 2022 refurbishment. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed a log of incidents and provided details of one specific complaint regarding a cyclist falling due to wheels getting stuck in the tracks.

The request covered incidents on the Douglas Promenade Horse Tram Tracks since their 2022 refurbishment.

The Department of Infrastructure provided a log of hazards, near-misses, and injuries.

One specific complaint was recorded regarding an accident involving a cyclist.

The cyclist fell because their wheels became stuck in the tram lines.

The response was issued on 6 December 2024.


CCTV on Ambulances

Summary: The requester asked about the operation, retention, and policy of CCTV on Manx Care ambulances. The authority confirmed that external cameras record when the ignition is on, internal cameras activate via panic alarm, and footage is retained for up to 320 hours unless required for investigations.

External/outward facing cameras start recording when the vehicle ignition is activated and stop approximately 30 minutes after it is switched off.

The camera in the rear saloon only captures video and audio when the panic alarm is activated.

Footage retention is dependent on equipment capacity, with a maximum of 320 hours of recorded material.

Recorded material may be kept longer if required for an investigation or complaint.

The Isle of Man Ambulance Service, a department within Manx Care, has a policy on the use of CCTV within ambulance vehicles.


Defibrillators onboard Police Vehicles and Fire Appliances

Summary: The request sought details on defibrillators in Police and Fire vehicles; the Department of Home Affairs disclosed that Fire Appliances carry Lifepak CR Plus and Phillips Heartstart models but stated they do not hold information regarding Police Vehicles as the Constabulary is a separate authority.

At least one Fire Appliance in each fire station carries a defibrillator.

The two types of defibrillators used by the Fire and Rescue Service are Lifepak CR Plus and Phillips Heartstart.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold information on Police Vehicles for FOI purposes.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is a separate Public Authority from the Department of Home Affairs.

The request was received on 2024-11-11 and responded to on 2024-11-21.

Information not held by the responding authority (separate Public Authority status)


Costs associated with Soundcheck - DESC

Summary: The request sought the average monthly staff costs and under-18 attendance figures for Soundcheck sessions at Kensington Arts for the 2023-2024 school year. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed both figures, noting that the programme is currently under review.

The mean monthly staff cost for Soundcheck sessions is £4,349.71.

The mean monthly attendance of under-18s at Soundcheck is 60.

The data covers the school year from September 2023 to July 2024.

Soundcheck is currently under review to develop its reach and impact.

The response was issued by the Policy, Strategy and Governance Division.


Prohibited Steps Order

Summary: A request was made for statistics on Prohibited Steps Orders and child removal cases over the last 15 years, but the Department of Home Affairs refused to provide the data as it is not centrally collated.

The Department of Home Affairs does not centrally collate information on Prohibited Steps Orders.

The requested data may exist within individual case files held by the Family Court Welfare service.

Complying with the request would require creating or deriving information, which is not required under the Act.

The requester was advised to redirect their query to the Isle of Man Courts.

The request was closed on 27 November 2024.

Section 11(3)b of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Practical Refusal Reason)

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


NW Area Pan

Summary: A request was made for the legal basis and specific costs associated with the NW Area Plan, including consultations and the Public Inquiry. The Cabinet Office disclosed the relevant legislation and provided detailed cost breakdowns for the plan's preparation, consultations, inquiry, and inspector's fees.

The legal basis for the NW Area Plan is Section 2(1) and (2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.

The total cost of preparing the draft NW Area Plan was £35,132.67, excluding staff salaries.

Consultations and public presentations cost £8,329.67.

The total cost of the Public Inquiry was £94,530.01, excluding staff salaries.

The Inspector's fees for the Report on the Inquiry totalled £43,492.49.

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


Secondary School Pupil Absence Data & Analysis Part 3

Summary: The request sought detailed analysis and reports on secondary school pupil absence reasons and attendance trends for the academic years 2021-2024. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided partial information, including specific attendance percentages and roll numbers, but withheld some data due to exemptions.

The response covers attendance data for Island Secondary Schools across academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24.

Attendance rates fluctuated significantly, with some periods showing drops to 67.8% for Year 11 in 2022.

The authority cited that some absence was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data includes breakdowns by year group, gender, and authorized versus unauthorized absences.

The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.


Housing Association

Summary: The requester sought terms of reference, consultant details, and communications regarding a proposed housing association; the Department of Infrastructure disclosed the consultant's identity and tender documents but confirmed it does not hold specific terms of reference or the requested written communications.

Altair Consultancy and Advisory Services Ltd was appointed to provide advice on establishing a not-for-profit housing entity.

The Department did not issue specific terms of reference for the consultation, though high-level expectations were included in the tender.

A copy of the Quick Quote Request document and a list of local authority contacts were released.

The Department holds no written communications regarding planned meetings or the proposal, as initial contact was made by the Office of the Chief Minister.

The requester was advised to submit a separate FOI request to the Cabinet Office for missing communications.

4253042
2024-11-12
2024-12-09
April 2025
IM1 2RF
SE16 4SA
29a Bermondsey Wall West
3 pages
1 document

Information not held by the public authority