Site G Knock Rushen Castletown

Summary: A request for all information regarding 'Site G' on the Castletown land review plan was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The authority declined to fulfill the request as written, citing that it was too broad and the effort required was disproportionate to the resources available.

The request was deemed too broad and disproportionate in terms of time and resources.

The site has a planning history of 9 applications and 4 enforcement investigations.

The authority offered to provide information via the online planning search facility or by visiting the Planning Office.

The requester was given 28 days from May 22, 2018, to narrow the scope of the request.

Failure to narrow the request could lead to it being classified as vexatious or lacking in substance under section 11(3)(d) of the Act.

Disproportionate cost and effort (Section 11(3)(d) of the Act regarding vexatious, malicious, misconceived or lacking in substance requests)


Site G Knock Rushen Castletown

Summary: The request sought all information regarding Site G (Knock Rushen) in Castletown, which was partially fulfilled with documents from Highway Services and Network Planning. The disclosed materials include an email and meeting notes confirming the site's developability for approximately 60 dwellings and outlining required highway access arrangements.

The site is located on the southernmost edge of the Castletown settlement boundary, approximately 600m south-west of the town centre.

The Castletown Residential Land Review concluded the site is developable for approximately 55-60 dwellings.

A meeting held on 27 February 2018 agreed that the site is in a sustainable location with good access to services and bus stops.

It was confirmed in principle that the south-western end of Knock Rushen can be extended to serve the proposed scheme.

A Stage 1 Road Safety Audit (desktop) is required at the planning application stage, with a Stage 2 audit needed at detailed design.


Expenditure on single use plastics within the department

Summary: A request was made for expenditure figures on single-use plastics by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, but the authority refused to fulfill it because compiling the data would require research and analysis not mandated by the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The request was received on 2018-04-27 and responded to on 2018-05-17.

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

The request was refused under section 11(3)(b) of the FOIA 2015.

The information exists in supplier invoices and the Axapta accounting system but is not recorded in a format that allows for easy extraction without analysis.

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

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (research and analysis exemption)


Nurses

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for data on vacant nursing and care assistant posts at Nobles and Ramsey hospitals, as well as sickness absence figures. The authority disclosed all requested information, providing specific vacancy counts for March 2017 and April 2018, and the number of staff absent on April 1, 2018.

There were 72 vacant qualified nursing posts at Nobles and Ramsey as of 1st March 2017.

Vacant qualified nursing posts increased to 83 by 1st April 2018.

There were 14 vacant Health Care Assistant posts in March 2017, rising to 23 in April 2018.

On 1st April 2018, a total of 16 staff members (2 HCAs, 3 Senior HCAs, and 11 Registered Nurses) were absent due to sickness.

The response clarified that vacant posts include those under review, awaiting deletion, or actively being recruited.


Site G Knock Rushen Castletown

Summary: The request sought all correspondence regarding Site G on the Castletown land review plan between October 2015 and May 2018. The Cabinet Office provided the requested documents but redacted personal information under Section 25 of the Act.

The request covered correspondence from October 2015 to May 2018 relating to Site G in Castletown.

Some information was withheld because it constituted absolutely exempt personal data under the Data Protection Act 2002.

In October 2017, Site Assessments were published for 22 sites in the area.

Seven sites were identified as suitable for further consideration in October 2017.

Planning applications for selected sites were scheduled to be accepted only after 1 March 2018.

October 2015
May 2018
August to October 2016
October 2017
22 sites
12 December 2017
seven sites
four sites
1 March 2018
Section 25
Data Protection Act 2002
449536

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)


Gifts/Hospitality

Summary: The requester asked for the total value of gifts and hospitality declared by specific political and staff members of the Department for Enterprise for the 2017/18 tax year. The Department responded that the information is not held because no such declarations were made by the individuals in question for that period.

The request covered the tax year 2017/18 for the Department for Enterprise.

The Department confirmed it holds no declarations of gifts and hospitality for the specified individuals.

The individuals requested included Laurence Skelly, Daphne Caine, Rob Callister, Tim Crookall, Lawrie Hooper, and Mark Lewin.

The response referenced the Government Code and Financial Regulations regarding gifts and hospitality.

The request was formally closed on 25 May 2018 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.

The requester was informed about the separate Tynwald Register of Members' Interests.


Summary: A request for detailed expenditure figures on single-use plastics by the Isle of Man Treasury was refused because compiling the data would require substantial work not mandated by the Freedom of Information Act 2015. While specific total figures were not provided, the response noted that spending on enforcement-related plastic items is approximately £260 per annum and that the department does not purchase plastic straws, cutlery, or bin liners.

The Treasury refused the request under section 11(3)(b) of the FOIA 2015 due to the substantial compilation required.

Detailed expenditure data exists only on individual invoices which are not stored in a searchable format for this purpose.

The Treasury does not purchase plastic straws, cutlery, or bin liners as these are provided by external cleaners.

Approximate annual spending on plastic evidence bags and sample tubes for Customs and Excise is £260.

The Isle of Man Government is developing a single-use plastics reduction plan.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (creation or derivation of information)

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (substantial compilation or collation)


Summary: A request was made for annual expenditure figures on single-use plastics by Manx National Heritage from 2011 to 2017. The authority responded that the information is not held because purchases lack separate accounting codes and are mixed within thousands of transactions from various suppliers.

The request covered expenditure on items such as plastic cups, straws, cutlery, and bin liners.

The requested time period was from 2011 to 2017.

The authority does not hold the information in a form that allows for a response.

Single-use plastic products do not have a separate accounting code.

Purchases are made via multiple suppliers, purchase cards, and petty cash, making extraction without substantial compilation impossible.

No searchable record available without substantial compilation


Works And Cost Castletown Youth Club

Summary: The request sought details on internal works and costs at Castletown Youth Club between June 2017 and May 2018. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that the Department of Infrastructure performed the works but refused to provide specific details or costs as they do not hold that information.

The Department of Infrastructure (Public Estates and Housing Division) carried out the works at Castletown Youth Club.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold information regarding the specific works or their total costs.

The request for specific works and costs was refused under section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The authority advised the requester to submit a new request directly to the Department of Infrastructure.

Potential works mentioned include building a wall, replacing a fire door, adding a storage cupboard, and renovating the main pool room.

Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Practical refusal reason: information not held)


Chemo Unit

Summary: The requester asked for the reasons why the Department of Health and Social Care refused an offer from the Hospice to construct a dedicated chemo unit. The authority responded that no such offer was ever received, meaning no refusal occurred and the information is not held.

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

The Department has not received an offer from the Hospice to construct a dedicated Chemo Unit.

Because no offer was received, there was no corresponding refusal to document.

The request was handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Summary: A request for expenditure figures on single-use plastics within the Department for Enterprise was refused because the department does not individually record such costs and compiling them would require substantial manual collation. The response noted that the department has appointed a champion for this issue and the government is developing a reduction plan.

The Department for Enterprise does not individually record expenditure specifically on plastic items.

Complying with the request would require substantial compilation or collation of information not required under the Act.

Calculating costs would involve retrieving individual invoices from the Treasury and manually collating data.

The Department has appointed a champion to work on reducing single-use plastics.

The Isle of Man Government is developing a single-use plastics reduction plan.

Substantial compilation or collation of information


Summary: A request for expenditure figures on single-use plastics within the Department of Education, Sport and Culture was refused because the information is not held in the required detail.

The Department does not hold specific expenditure data on single-use plastics in its accounting system.

Compliance would require reviewing individual invoices for 32 Primary Schools, 5 Secondary Schools, and other facilities.

The request was refused under section 11(3)(b) of the FOIA 2015 due to practical refusal reasons.

The Isle of Man Government is developing a single-use plastics reduction plan involving this Department.

The response was issued on 25 May 2018 regarding a request received on 27 April 2018.

2018-04-27
2018-05-25
32 Primary Schools
5 Secondary Schools
FOIA 2015
section 11(3)(b)
section 8(3)

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


Why was the mountain road closed: Tue, 10 Apr 2018


Summary: A request was made for expenditure figures on single-use plastics by the Department of Home Affairs, and the authority disclosed a detailed table of spending across various services from 2011 to 2017.

The Department of Home Affairs provided expenditure data for single-use plastics covering the years 2011 to 2017.

Prison and Probation Service accounted for the highest expenditure, reaching £9,185.68 in 2016.

Communications Service data was unavailable for 2011 and transferred to shared services in 2016.

Fire and Rescue data was unavailable for 2011 and 2012.

Items included in the figures range from bin liners and shredder bags to plastic drink bottles and nail brushes.


Summary: A request was made for expenditure figures on single-use plastics within the Department of Infrastructure, but the authority refused to fulfill it because the data is not recorded individually and would require substantial compilation.

The Department of Infrastructure does not record single-use plastics as individual items in its accounting system.

Complying with the request would require going through each individual order and invoice.

The Department is not required to undertake substantial compilation or collation of information under the FOIA 2015.

The Isle of Man Government is currently developing a single-use plastics reduction plan.

The request was received and closed on the same day, 27 April 2018.


Consultation on changes to Employment Tribunal Rules

Summary: The request sought details on the origin and consultation process for proposed changes to Employment Tribunal Rules regarding cost awards, specifically questioning if they targeted the Sutton v Creechurch Capital case. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the internal decision-making process and consultations but withheld the identity of the initial contact citing data protection exemptions.

The proposal to amend Employment Tribunal Rules was initiated by the DfE Legislation Manager, Jonathan Clague, after identifying a lacuna in IOM employment law.

The specific proposal was not communicated to the initial contact (Person A) before the public consultation commenced on 23 April 2018.

Pre-consultation dialogue occurred between the Legislation Manager and the Attorney General's Chambers, as well as the Costs Assessment Office.

The Minister of the Department, Mr Laurence Skelly, approved the consultation paper.

The Department clarified that the proposal does not introduce High Court-style cost awards as asserted in the request.

27 April 2018
23rd April
25 May 2018
Employment Tribunal Rules 2008
Data Protection Act 2015
Data Protection Act 2002
section 25
schedule 2
Sutton v. Creechurch Capital Ltd

Data Protection Act 2002 (contravention of data protection principles)


Sea Fisheries Licence Suspensions

Summary: A request was made for details on suspended sea fisheries licences, including vessel names and holder identities, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture only disclosed specific suspension dates and one vessel name while withholding other details due to ongoing investigations.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) partially responded to the request regarding sea fisheries licence suspensions.

Information on vessel names and licence holders was withheld to protect ongoing investigations and the right to a fair trial.

One specific vessel, MFV Kingfisher, was identified with a suspension effective from 21 March 2018 for three months.

Five additional suspension notifications were issued between April 10 and April 24, 2018, pending further investigations.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining the exemption outweighed the benefits of full disclosure.

19th March 2018
21 March 2018
three calendar months
10th April 2018
11 April 2018
1 June 2018
10 April 2018
11 April 2018
18 April 2018
24 April 2018
13th March 2018
MFV Kingfisher
section 31(1)

Section 31(1) of the Act (prejudice to law enforcement and investigations)


Summary: A request was made for details regarding the contract award, due diligence, and retendering timeline for an occupational health service provided by IMS. The Cabinet Office responded that the information is not held, as the specific government Department acts as the contracting body.

The request concerned the occupational health service contract with IMS.

The Cabinet Office stated it does not hold the requested information.

The response advised contacting the specific government Department directly as they are the contracting body.

The request was received on 7 May 2018 and closed on 21 May 2018.


TT

Summary: A request was made for costs related to the 2018 TT promotional video, programme printing, and ACU payments, to which the Department for Enterprise disclosed specific figures for the video and ACU licence, while providing an estimated variable cost for the programme.

The TT 2018 promotional video cost £3,600 plus VAT to produce and deliver.

The cost per copy of the TT 2018 programme is variable but estimated at approximately £7.50 per unit.

The ACU was paid £55,647 for the licence to run the 2017 event.

The response was issued by the Department for Enterprise on 29 May 2018.


Income Tax

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Treasury for income tax and National Insurance contributions received and outstanding at the end of the 2017-2018 financial year. The authority disclosed all requested figures, providing total amounts received and a breakdown of outstanding debts for both tax categories.

Income tax received by the Treasury at the financial year end (31 March 2018) was £232.90 million.

Total income tax outstanding as of 3 April 2018 (debt over six months old) was £11,358,262.59.

Gross National Insurance contributions received by the financial year end were £197.69 million.

Total National Insurance contributions outstanding as of 10 April 2018 were £3,634,844.98.

The response clarified that outstanding debt reports used differing methodologies, one based on timescales and one on specific dates.


Grant

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for details on grants and payments under the £50 million Enterprise Development Scheme, specifically regarding Spark Impact. The Department for Enterprise clarified that the fund provides loans or equity rather than grants and withheld specific 2017/18 data under Section 41 as it is scheduled for future publication in government accounts.

The £50 million Enterprise Development Scheme provides loans or equity investment, not grants.

Information requested for 2017/18 is exempt from disclosure because it is held for future publication.

Data for 2016/17 regarding business names and support amounts is already publicly available in the Enterprise Act Annual Report.

Fees paid to the Scheme Manager (Spark) for 2017/18 are scheduled to be published in July 2018.

The Department determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the interest in immediate disclosure.

Section 20 (Information reasonably accessible)

Section 41 (Information intended for future publication)


Budget

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for the previous financial year's spending and budget figures. The authority refused to disclose the information, citing that it is held for future publication and is not yet finalized.

The request was received on 2018-05-08 and responded to on 2018-05-25.

The Department of Health and Social Care withheld all requested information.

The exemption was applied under Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The information is withheld because it is not finalized and will be published in the near future.

The public interest test concluded that withholding the information outweighed the interest in disclosure to avoid misleading data.

Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information held for future publication)


Grant

Summary: A request was made for detailed payment statistics regarding the Countryside scheme for farmers, including total amounts and recipient counts by value bracket. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide the information directly, citing that it is already reasonably accessible on their public website.

The request was received on 2018-05-08 and responded to on 2018-05-17.

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

The outcome was 'No information sent - all held but exempt'.

The refusal was based on Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The requested data is available via a specific hyperlink on the government website.

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


KS2-4 Value Added Data - Academic Years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17

Summary: The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided KS2-4 value-added data for Isle of Man secondary schools covering English and Maths progress for academic years 2013-2017, excluding 2015 due to a data system switch.

Data was requested for the percentage of Year 11 pupils making 3 or 4 whole levels of progress in English and Maths since Year 6.

The response includes average levels of progress for English and Maths across five secondary schools and the Island average.

Central data for the 2015 academic year is unavailable due to a switch in data systems.

Average Level of Progress (ALP) is calculated by taking the mean average of levels achieved across the entire school cohort.

The request was received on 8 May 2018 and the outcome was 'All information sent' on 1 June 2018.


Cost of Lansons

Summary: The request sought the cost of the Isle of Man Government retaining the firm Lansons over the previous 12 months. The Cabinet Office disclosed a standard annual retainer fee of £425,000 plus additional project fees of £70,000 incurred due to international scrutiny.

The awarded contract includes a retainer fee of £425,000 per annum.

Lansons provides advice and support to the Cabinet Office and Department for Enterprise.

Additional project fees of £70,000 were paid due to exceptional international scrutiny.

The total period covered is the 12 months up to 6 June 2018.

The request was received on 9 May 2018 and closed on 6 June 2018.


Annual expenditure on issuing Public Notices with IOM Newspapers

Summary: The request sought annual expenditure figures from the Isle of Man Treasury on issuing Public Notices in local newspapers from 2011 to 2018. The authority disclosed all requested information, providing a breakdown of payments and total costs for statutory notices, job advertisements, and other items.

The Treasury provided expenditure data for the period 2011 to 2018 (partial).

Total expenditure across all years was £55,119.07 exclusive of VAT.

A total of 54 payments were made during the specified period.

Expenditure in 2012 and 2013 was significantly higher due to voters' notices and places of inspection notices.

The request was processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Professional fees Prom

Summary: A request was made for details on consultants and fees for the new prom scheme, to which the Department of Infrastructure disclosed names, roles, and fee amounts for five consultants, but noted the lead contractor is unknown as the project is out to tender.

Five consultants have been retained for the new prom scheme.

No consultants are on a percentage fee based on the Contract Price.

The lead contractor is not yet known as the project is currently out to tender.

Burroughs Stewart Associates holds two separate roles: Project Management and Rail Design.

Highway Services is the Lead Design consultant with the highest projected total fees.


Manx Utilities  Recruitment.

Summary: The requester asked for the number of Manx Utilities recruits in the last 20 years related to staff or board members. The authority clarified the request to cover the period since its formation in 2014 and disclosed that 17 such recruits were hired.

Manx Utilities Authority was formed on 1 April 2014.

A total of 17 people recruited since formation were related to a staff member or board member.

8 of the related recruits were existing staff transferring to new roles.

9 of the related recruits were new external hires.

The request was received on 10 May 2018 and closed on 30 May 2018.


Care of Elderly

Summary: A request was made for statistics on falls resulting in serious injury or death among elderly patients at Noble's Hospital within specific timeframes. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed five-year data showing 27 serious injuries and 2 deaths, with specific timing details for the fatalities.

The data covers a five-year period at Noble's Hospital.

There were 27 falls resulting in serious injury.

There were 2 deaths as a result of a fall.

One death occurred within 48 hours of the fall.

One death occurred within 72 hours of the fall.


Sale St Thomas school building

Summary: The requester asked for details on meetings regarding the sale of the St Thomas school building, but the Department of Education, Sport and Culture stated it does not hold this information as the matter is the responsibility of the Church and Trustees. However, the authority provided extracts from internal meetings discussing the potential 50% contribution from the sale proceeds to fund the new Scooil Vallajeelt site.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold information on specific meetings regarding the sale of the St Thomas school building.

Responsibility for the future use and sale of the site lies with the Diocese of Sodor and Man, the Church of England, and the Trustees.

The Department's position is that a minimum of 50% of the future sale value should be returned to the Department.

The Church of England agreed to contribute 50% of the sale price to the co-location project.

The Education Council confirmed in November 2017 that the Church owns the building and it cannot be used as a school again.

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


Return of St Thomas' school keys

Summary: A request was made to determine the date the Department of Education, Sport and Culture would return keys to the St Thomas school building. The authority responded that the information is not held because the exact date has not yet been agreed upon with Church Representatives.

The request concerned the return of keys to the St Thomas school building.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold the requested information.

The date for key return has not yet been agreed upon.

The date will be determined in future consultation with Church Representatives.

The request was received on 14 May 2018 and closed on 7 June 2018.


Rental paid at St Thomas school

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding rental payments for the St Thomas school site, including the building, parking, and playgrounds, over the last three years. The authority confirmed that no rent has been paid for any of the specified areas during that period.

The request covered rental payments for the St Thomas school building, staff parking, and two specific playgrounds.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed no rent was paid for any listed areas in the last 3 years.

The request was received on 2018-05-14 and the response was issued on 2018-06-12.

The response was provided by the Corporate Services Division.


Use of Santon school monies for new Diocesan C of E school

Summary: The request sought confirmation of discussions regarding relocating St Thomas' school to the Santon site or using Diocesan funds for Scooil Vallajeelt. The Department confirmed meetings took place but withheld minutes and correspondence due to practical refusal, legal privilege, and public business exemptions.

A meeting on 17 October 2017 discussed relocating St Thomas' school to the Santon Professional Development Centre but deemed it unviable due to ongoing training needs.

A meeting on 31 October 2017 between the Minister, Arch-Deacon, and Bishop discussed financial commitments from the Church for Scooil Vallajeelt.

No formal minutes were taken for the meetings, leading to a practical refusal under section 11(3)(a).

Correspondence with legal representatives was withheld under section 40 due to legal professional privilege.

Correspondence regarding the conduct of public business was withheld under section 35 to preserve free and frank exchange of views.

17 October 2017
31 October 2017
14 May 2018
11 June 2018
467436
section 11(3)(a)
section 40
section 35

Section 11(3)(a) - Practical refusal (no formal minutes)

Section 40 - Legal professional privilege


Shoprite Car Park Ramsey

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding responsibility, reporting, and repair statistics for potholes in the Shoprite car park in Ramsey. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and advised the requester to contact Ramsey Town Commissioners instead.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information regarding the Shoprite car park in Ramsey.

The requester was advised to submit a new Freedom of Information request to Ramsey Town Commissioners.

The request covered responsibility for safety, reported potholes, repaired potholes, and injury complaints.

The specific reference number for this request is 467540.


Vaccinations

Summary: A request was made for statistical data on the risk and incidence of 13 specific diseases in children under 5 in the Isle of Man since 2000. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating that calculating risk figures is not possible due to complexity and that age-specific incidence data is not collected.

The request covered 13 diseases including Diphtheria, Measles, and Pertussis for children under 5.

The authority stated it is not possible to calculate risk figures for contracting or dying from these diseases due to complexity.

Age-specific incidence data for these diseases is not collected by the Department.

There have been no registered deaths from any of the listed diseases since 2011.

The request was refused because fulfilling it would require research or analysis of held information.

Undertaking research or analysis of information held

Information not held (age-specific incidence not collected)


IOM Biosphere Pledge - Sustainable Economy

Summary: A request was made to confirm if the Isle of Man Government committed to sustainable economic development as policy upon acceding to Biosphere status. The Cabinet Office responded that the information requested is not held.

The request was submitted to the Cabinet Office on 21 May 2018.

The authority determined it does not hold the information regarding the Biosphere Pledge commitment.

The response was issued on 19 June 2018.

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


services provided by independent medical services

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the contract award and market testing schedule for Independent Medical Services (IMS). The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold this information, as individual government departments act as the contracting bodies.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding IMS contracts.

Individual government departments are the contracting bodies for these services.

The request was received on 14 May 2018.

The requester is advised to contact the specific government department directly.


Prison Governor Adjudications

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs for statistics on prison Governor adjudications, guilty verdicts, and appeals over the last 12 months. The authority disclosed the total number of adjudications and the percentage of guilty findings, but noted that appeal data is not stored in their system and no general applications were submitted.

There were 218 Governor Adjudications between 01.05.2017 and 30.04.2018.

170 prisoners were found guilty, representing 78% of the total adjudications.

Information regarding the number of appeals and their outcomes is not stored in the PIMS system.

No general applications to appeal against adjudication were submitted in the last 12 months.

The request was received on 21 May 2018 and closed on 23 May 2018.


Accidents on Ramsey to Douglas Coast Road

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Constabulary for accident statistics on the Douglas to Ramsey Coast Road during the TT fortnight over the last three years. The authority disclosed that 19 collisions occurred, 12 involved motorcycles, 66 prosecutions were brought, and there were no fatalities.

The data covers the TT fortnight period for the three years prior to May 2018.

A total of 19 collisions were recorded on the A2 Coast Road between Douglas and Ramsey.

12 of the recorded collisions involved motorcycles.

66 prosecutions were brought for driving offences on the A2 Coast Road during the specified periods.

There were no fatalities reported in these accidents.


Organ Donation

Summary: The requester asked for annual statistics on organ donations to the UK over the past 10 years, broken down by organ type. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the data directly, citing that the information was already reasonably accessible via a previous FOI publication.

The request was received on 15 May 2018 and responded to on 17 May 2018.

The authority is the Department of Health and Social Care on the Isle of Man.

The response states that all requested information is available from a previous FOI release dated 10 April 2018.

The request was closed under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The requester was directed to search the FOI portal for 'organ donation' to find the data.

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


International Criminal Arrest Warrants

Summary: A request was made to the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald regarding the applicability of international criminal arrest warrants in the Isle of Man and the number of residents with unactionable warrants. The authority responded that it does not hold this information as it falls outside its responsibilities, suggesting the applicant contact the Isle of Man Constabulary instead.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold information on international criminal arrest warrants.

The requested information relates to a function not under the responsibility of the Clerk of Tynwald.

Applicants are advised to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary for assistance.

The request was received on 21 May 2018 and closed on 25 May 2018.

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

Function not a responsibility of the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald


Airport

Summary: A request was made for passenger figures, scheduled flight counts, and airline operators for the Isle of Man airport over the past five years. The Department of Infrastructure provided passenger statistics and a list of airlines but clarified that specific data on scheduled flights is not held, only actual runway activity.

Passenger figures for the years 2013 to 2017 were provided in the response.

The authority does not hold data on scheduled flights, only on flights that actually took place on the runway.

Seven specific airlines were listed as having operated at the airport over the last five years.

The request was processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Some requested information was not held by the public authority.

2013: 749,315 passengers
2014: 741,240 passengers
2015: 792,771 passengers
2016: 803,825 passengers
2017: 807,428 passengers
Request received: 2018-05-29
Response date: 2018-06-06
Case reference: 475841

Information not held by the public authority


Russians and USA  residing here

Summary: The request sought the number of Russian and American nationals with permission to reside in the Isle of Man. The authority disclosed visa issuance statistics from 2008 to May 2018 but noted that current residency status cannot be confirmed due to a lack of exit checks.

Electronic immigration data collection began in January 2008.

508 visas granting the right to reside were issued to US nationals between January 2008 and May 2018.

184 visas granting the right to reside were issued to Russian nationals between January 2008 and May 2018.

The Isle of Man Immigration Service does not conduct exit checks.

The authority cannot confirm if the visa holders are still residing in the Isle of Man.


Cost of gluten free foods on prescription

Summary: The request sought the cost of gluten-free staple foods on prescription for financial years 2012/13 to 2017/18, including a breakdown by patient age. The Department of Health and Social Care provided cost data for 2013/14 to 2017/18 but stated that age-specific breakdowns could not be provided because the prescription pricing bureau does not collect demographic data.

The Department of Health and Social Care provided prescription costs for gluten-free foods for five financial years.

Data for the 2012/13 financial year was not included in the response.

The prescription pricing bureau does not collect patient demographic data such as age or sex.

Consequently, the requested breakdown of costs by patients under and over 18 could not be provided.

The total cost for the provided years was approximately £152,225.84.


Caravan permits associated with the TT funfair

Summary: The requester asked about caravan permits for the TT funfair since 2015 and the status of the Summerland plot. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that no specific permits were issued for funfair caravans despite them meeting criteria, and clarified that Summerland is not a designated campsite but is used under conditional permission.

No permits have been issued specifically for funfair caravans since 2015.

Funfair caravans meet the standard permit criteria (visiting for TT/Classic/Southern 100, return ticket within 3 weeks, staying at approved campsite).

Summerland is not a designated campsite as defined by the Department.

Funfair caravans are granted permission to use the Summerland area subject to conditions.


umbilical cords

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the current policy on umbilical cord clamping times after birth. The authority responded that no specific policy is held and the information is not routinely collected or audited.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold a policy on umbilical cord clamping.

The department is aware of evidence suggesting the cord should be allowed to pulse for around a minute.

Umbilical cord clamping data is not part of the routinely collected maternity data set.

The information requested cannot be audited or collated by the department.

29 May 2018
22 June 2018
483536
around a minute
Freedom of Information Act 2015


Equality before and under the Law

Summary: The requester asked if specific public officials and law administrators in the Isle of Man are subject to the law, requesting a simple answer. The Attorney General's Chambers confirmed that all listed individuals are indeed subject to the laws of the Isle of Man.

The request was received on 29 May 2018 and responded to on 14 June 2018.

The authority confirmed that police, lawyers, magistrates, civil servants, and government members are subject to the law.

The response was provided in plain English as requested by the applicant.

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

29 May 2018
14 June 2018
483538
2 pages
1 document


Appointment of Sir Jonathan Michael for Review of Healthcare System

Summary: The request sought emails, interview details, applicant lists, and conflict of interest forms regarding Sir Jonathan Michael's appointment to lead a healthcare system review. The Treasury disclosed correspondence confirming his acceptance of the role and discussions on terms, but withheld information on the interview panel, other applicants, and specific costs.

Sir Jonathan Michael agreed to undertake the Independent Review of the healthcare system in March 2018.

The review was scheduled to launch on 23 March 2018 with briefings for the Council of Ministers and Tynwald.

Sir Jonathan expressed concern that the Tynwald motion's January 2019 deadline was incompatible with a realistic 12-month review period.

He proposed a revised report date of the end of March 2019 due to existing commitments and the need to mobilize a secretariat.

Information regarding the interview panel composition, other applicants, and the total cost of the review was not disclosed.

14 March 2018
13 March 2018
09 March 2018
02 March 2018
01 March 2018
23 March 2018
January 2019
March 2019
12 month period
30 mins
45 mins
26 pages
5 documents


Nursery Places

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of nursery places and their occupancy rates for the 2017-2018 academic year. The Department of Education disclosed the total number of available places but stated it does not hold data on specific vacancies as nurseries are privately operated and regulated by the Department of Health and Social Care.

There were 1,498 nursery places available on the Island as of June 2018.

The Department of Education does not hold data on nursery place vacancies or occupancy rates.

Nurseries operate as fee-based Child Day Care Centres provided by the private sector.

Inspection and statutory control of nurseries are handled by the Registration & Inspections Unit of the Department of Health and Social Care.

The Department of Education is responsible for providing pre-school vouchers but not for monitoring occupancy.


TT Isle of Man the game

Summary: The requester asked if the Isle of Man Government provided financial support for the 'TT Isle of Man' video game and sought details on spending and returns. The Department for Enterprise confirmed there was no direct financial support, but rather a commercial licensing agreement involving revenue sharing and non-financial promotional assistance.

The Isle of Man Government did not provide any financial support for the TT game.

A commercial agreement exists between the Department for Enterprise and publisher BigBen Interactive.

The agreement includes an exclusive licence for the game in return for a guaranteed licence fee and percentage revenue share.

The Department's motorsport team provided non-financial support including advertising, PR, social media, and website promotion.

The Department facilitated access for developers Kylotton to the TT Races to ensure accurate replication of teams and riders.


Responsible Financial Reporting Officers

Summary: The requester asked for a list of Responsible Financial Officers for all local authorities, boards, and joint committees. The Treasury disclosed the officer for most statutory boards but refused to provide information for local authorities, joint committees, and two specific statutory bodies as they do not hold that data.

The Responsible Financial Officer for most Statutory Boards is Sheila Lowe, the Treasury Chief Financial Officer.

The Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO) and Manx Utilities Authority (MUA) are exceptions where the Treasury does not hold the RFO information.

The Treasury does not hold information regarding Responsible Financial Officers for Local Authorities or Joint Committees.

The request was processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Applicants are advised to submit separate requests to Local Authorities, IOMPO, and MUA for the missing information.

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


Proposed changes to the Employment Tribunal rules

Summary: The request sought details regarding proposed Employment Tribunal rule changes, specifically concerning an individual referred to as 'Person A' and consultation responses. The Department for Enterprise released some consultation responses but withheld information about Person A and a confidential response citing data protection exemptions.

The request concerned proposed procedural changes to Employment Tribunal rules regarding costs.

The consultation officially closed on 2nd May 2018, though a late response was accepted on 15th May.

The late response was from a consultee who requested confidentiality and was not taken into consideration.

Information regarding 'Person A' and their communications was withheld as it constitutes personal data.

The Department stated it does not hold information regarding conflicts identified between Person A and the Treasury Minister.

Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not reasonably accessible)

Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Personal data)

Data Protection Act 2002 (Fairness and lawfulness principles)


Tax caps research

Summary: The requester asked the Isle of Man Treasury for research supporting the economic, social, and environmental benefits of income tax caps for the ultra-wealthy. The Treasury responded that some information was sent, but parts of the request were exempt from disclosure.

The request was received by the Treasury on 2018-06-07.

The outcome was determined on 2018-06-25 as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.

The request specifically targeted research regarding 60-70 individuals earning over £2.5 million annually.

The requester cited external studies from the IMF, Levy Institute, and Tax Justice Network suggesting low taxation on the wealthy is harmful.

The response document consists of 4 pages and 1 document.

2018-06-07
2018-06-25
£2.5 million
60-70 individuals
£500,000
£30 million
£10 million
October 2011
4 pages
1 document


A-Level results for each subject and for each secondary school

Summary: The requester asked for detailed A-Level grade breakdowns by subject for five secondary schools and University College Isle of Man for the years 2015 to 2017. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture partially upheld the request, providing the data via attachments for most institutions while noting that one school's results were already publicly available.

The request covered A-Level grades (A* to Fail) for 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Data was provided for Ballakermeen, Castle Rushen, QEII, Ramsey Grammar, and UCM via attachments.

St Ninian's High School results were directed to an existing public website rather than provided as new attachments.

The Department cited a policy against using league tables as a single formal measure for school performance.

Consolidated Key Stage 5 information for 2013-2017 is published on the Department's website.


dental patient charges

Summary: The requester asked for the total amount of patient charges deducted from dentists' scheduled payments for the financial years 2015/2016, 2016/2017, and 2017/2018. The Department of Health and Social Care provided the specific total figures for each of these years in full compliance with the request.

The request was received on 15 June 2018 and responded to on 4 July 2018.

The authority confirmed that patient charges are deducted from dentists' scheduled payments monthly.

Total patient charges deducted in 2015/2016 were £801,617.64.

Total patient charges deducted in 2016/2017 were £890,747.70.

Total patient charges deducted in 2017/2018 were £930,455.60.


Salary Increases

Summary: A request was made to estimate the cost of a 6.5% salary increase for all hospital staff based on current posts. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed an estimated annual cost of £4.1 million, noting that the figure depends on vacancy levels and staffing distribution.

The request asked for the cost of a 6.5% salary increase for all hospital staff.

The Department of Health and Social Care provided the response.

The estimated cost is £4.1 million per annum.

The estimate is based on current vacancy levels.

The response was issued on 15 June 2018.


Attainment data for the 3 strands making up overall English results

Summary: The requester sought detailed Year 6 English attainment percentages for Speaking and Listening, Reading, and Writing for 2013-2016, but the Department of Education refused to provide retrospective data for 2013-2015 as it would require creating new analysis, while providing links to available 2016 and 2017 reports.

The Department does not hold or cannot find the requested individual level percentages for years prior to 2016 without undertaking new analysis.

Providing the data would violate Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act as it requires creating or deriving information.

The Department provided links to existing KS2 data reports for the academic years 2015-16 and 2017.

The authority maintains a policy against adopting league tables as a single formal measure for school performance.

The request was partially upheld with a practical refusal for the specific retrospective data requested.

Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act (practical refusal reason for creating or deriving information)

Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act (reference to the obligation not to create information)


Raggatt leachate treatment

Summary: A request was made for details on chemical reactions, dilution practices, and sampling data regarding Raggatt leachate treatment. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed that the treatment relies on physical adsorption rather than chemical reactions, provided specific contaminant levels and sampling dates, but refused to create new explanatory information for some questions.

The mechanism for reducing PCB contaminants is physical adsorption onto sewage sludge solids, not a chemical reaction.

The intention of the treatment is to remove contaminants, not simply dilute them.

UK Environment Agency guidance suggests a 98% reduction in contaminants can be achieved through the sewage treatment process.

Raggatt leachate was sampled 7 occasions between 2015 and 2017.

The Department stated that creating explanatory answers for questions not based on held information is not required under the Freedom of Information Act.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act (no requirement to create or derive information)


Ambulance calls for falls within the home

Summary: A request was made for statistics on 999 ambulance calls for elderly residents falling at home, specifically asking for cases with no injury or hospital conveyance. The authority disclosed that age and exact location data are not captured, but provided total fall call statistics and the number of calls resulting in no conveyance for the period May 2017 to May 2018.

The Ambulance Service does not capture the age of the patient, preventing specific data on 'elderly' residents.

Call data is based on information given by the caller rather than confirmed scene findings.

Ambulance records the location of the emergency call, which may not be the patient's home address.

The response covers the period from 1st May 2017 to 31st May 2018.

706 calls were closed as 'Lift Up Only' or 'Vehicle Not Required', indicating no conveyance to hospital.


Child mental health

Summary: A request was made for the percentage of children aged 11-18 attending CAMHS or on its waiting list who are enrolled in specific secondary schools and the Isle of Man College. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture refused the request because they do not hold or have access to CAMHS data.

The request targeted children aged 11-18 currently attending CAMHS or on the waiting list.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold the requested CAMHS caseload or waiting list information.

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

Applicants were advised to contact the Department of Health and Social Care for this information.


Grant for a Commercial Equestrian Enterprise

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding government grants for commercial equestrian enterprises in the Abbeylands area over the last two years. The authority responded that it does not hold any records of such grants, though it suggested contacting the Department for the Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold records of grants for commercial equestrian enterprises in the Abbeylands area in the last two years.

The request was received on 15 June 2018 and the response was issued on 2 July 2018.

The authority suggested the requester contact the Department for the Environment, Food and Agriculture as they may hold relevant information.

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


Number of available beds

Summary: The requester asked for data on empty hospital beds at 8am and instances of inappropriate ward admissions over three months. The authority provided bed availability data for 7:30am but refused the 8am specific data and ward breakdown due to lack of routine collection, while confirming all patients were admitted to appropriate wards.

Bed availability data was provided for 7:30am instead of the requested 8am.

The report covers the main hospital building but excludes Ramsey medical beds.

Data on the remaining bed base was refused as it is not routinely collected.

The authority confirmed all patients were admitted to appropriate wards.

Occasional admissions to different parts of the facility were due to compassionate or clinical reasons like infection control.


TT Funfair

Summary: The requester asked for details on government financial contributions to the TT Funfair, including payments to organizers and travel costs. The Department for Enterprise confirmed that no financial contribution is made by the government and that the funfair covers its own expenses.

The Department for Enterprise does not make any financial contribution to the TT Funfair.

The TT Funfair pays for its own travel and accommodation.

The Department does not make any payments to the funfair organizers.

The request was received on 20 June 2018 and closed on 26 June 2018.


Free school meals

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the number of children receiving free school meals in primary and secondary schools. The authority disclosed a complete breakdown of student counts for each school for the 2017/18 academic year.

The request was received on 2018-06-22 and responded to on 2018-06-26.

Data covers the 2017/18 academic year for both primary and secondary schools.

Bunscoill Rhumsaa had the highest number of primary school children on free meals with 121.

Ballakermeen High School had the highest number of secondary school children on free meals with 259.

All requested information was provided without any exemptions.


Religious visits in schools

Summary: A request was made for data on religious group visits to schools and parental exclusions over three years, but the authority only provided information for the 2017/18 academic year due to record retention policies.

Visitor record books are retained for only one year before destruction, limiting data availability.

Headteachers determine which community figures are welcomed into schools.

Religious education must be of a broadly Christian character under the Education Act 2001.

Parents have the right to request exclusion of their children from religious education or worship.

The response included a partial table listing specific groups and exclusion numbers for primary schools.

Information not held due to records retention policy (visitor books destroyed after 1 year)


How many staff employed are employed in the Cabinet Office

Summary: A request was made to determine the number of staff employed in the Isle of Man Cabinet Office. The authority responded by disclosing the total headcount and full-time equivalent figures as of July 2018.

The request was received on 28 June 2018.

The response was issued on 10 July 2018.

As of 1 July 2018, there were 360 people in post in the Cabinet Office.

The 360 staff members equate to 342.4 full-time equivalents.

The request was closed following the provision of all information.


Orthodontic Procurement

Summary: The requester asked for intention to tender documents regarding the 2017 Primary Care Orthodontic Services procurement, and the Department of Health and Social Care provided a full response including a guide to the competitive tender process and frequently asked questions.

The response includes a guide explaining the competitive tender process used by the Isle of Man Government.

Tender submissions must be made through the online Procurement Portal rather than by hand.

Companies registered outside the Isle of Man are exempt from completing the Financial Regulations Declaration.

A standard Pre-qualification Questionnaire completed within the last 12 months does not need to be resubmitted.

The successful bidder must wait a mandatory 'stand still' period of at least 10 working days before entering a contract.


Closure(s) of Public Right of Way 603 (The Clarum path)

Summary: The requester asked the Department of Infrastructure for details on closures of Public Right of Way 603 (The Clarum path) within the three years ending 1 July 2018. The authority confirmed there were four closures during this period and provided the specific dates, types, and reasons for each.

Public Right of Way 603 (The Clarum path) was closed four times between July 2015 and July 2018.

Two closures were classified as emergency closures due to dangerous conditions.

Two closures were temporary closures for infrastructure repair work.

The longest closure lasted from 5 December 2016 to 3 February 2017 for culvert and footbridge repairs.

The response included attached notices for the closures as Appendix 1.

10 Aug-17 Aug 2016
21 Nov-28 Nov 2016
5 Dec 2016-3 Feb 2017
21 Feb-21 May 2017
1 July 2018
2 July 2018
11 July 2018
513935
four closures
7 pages
2 documents


Chief Minister's speech to the BIC in Guernsey last week

Summary: The requester sought a copy of the Chief Minister's speech or speaking notes regarding the EU Withdrawal Bill and financial crime from a British-Irish Council summit in Guernsey. The Cabinet Office responded that no pre-prepared speech or presentation was delivered, providing links to the relevant press release and official summit communique instead.

The request was received on 12 July 2018 regarding a meeting held in June 2018.

The Chief Minister, Howard Quayle, did not deliver a pre-prepared speech or presentation at the summit.

The Cabinet Office issued a press release on 22 June 2018 covering the summit topics.

An official communique for the Thirtieth Summit is available via the BIC Secretariat.

Discussion topics included Brexit developments and action to tackle marine litter.

12 July 2018
22 June 2018
24 June 2018
Thirtieth Summit
514137


Enterprise Development Scheme

Summary: The requester asked for names of companies, directors, and beneficiaries receiving Enterprise Development Scheme funding, along with campaign costs. The authority disclosed eight company names and directed the requester to the Companies Registry for director details, but withheld beneficiary information and future company lists citing exemptions.

Eight companies were disclosed as having received funding: Nimbus Medical Ltd, E-Sign Ltd, Scout 4 Ltd, Cortech Healthcare Ltd, Roots Beverage Company, Carrera Digital, WESPA, and X-Labs.

Remaining company names are scheduled for publication in the Enterprise Act 2008 Annual Reports for 2017/18 and 2018/19.

Director names were not provided directly but referred to the online Companies Registry.

Beneficiary information was withheld as absolutely exempt personal data.

The Department determined that maintaining the exemption for future company names outweighed the public interest in immediate disclosure.

11 jobs
April 2016
2018-06-27
2018-07-25
8 businesses
October 2018
2017/18
2018/19
16 months
section 41
section 20
section 25

Section 41 (Information intended for future publication)

Section 20 (Information reasonably accessible elsewhere)


School food hygiene reports

Summary: The requester asked for the most recent food hygiene reports for the Isle of Man's five secondary schools, but the authority explained that reports are only generated when issues are found and only one report from 2012 was disclosed.

Food hygiene inspection reports are not published as a matter of course.

Reports are only produced when issues requiring corrective action are identified during an inspection.

All five state secondary schools have been inspected over the last six years.

The Department of Health & Social Security previously managed catering, while the Department of Education, Sport and Culture now manages it.

Only one report, dated 2012, was held and provided to the requester.


Code Sect 60

Summary: The requester asked for a copy of the Code of Practice required under section 60 of the Freedom of Information Act. The Cabinet Office refused to send the document directly, stating it is already reasonably accessible via their website under section 20 of the Act.

The request was received on 9 July 2018 and responded to on 10 July 2018.

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

The requested Code of Practice is available at a specific government website URL.

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

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


Steam Packet purchase

Summary: A request was made for all papers, minutes, and notes regarding the Council of Ministers' consideration of the acquisition of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The authority partially upheld the request, releasing several documents while redacting personal data and information related to live policy formulation.

The request was received on 2018-06-26 and the outcome was determined on 2018-10-26.

Documents released include CoMin Papers from the Department of Infrastructure and Treasury, though some were redacted.

Handwritten notes of the Head of Executive Office and Council of Ministers Administration Executive were withheld in their entirety.

Personal information of non-senior civil servants was redacted under data protection exemptions.

Information regarding future policy options for the Steam Packet Company was withheld to protect the deliberation process.

S25(b)(i) – Absolutely Exempt Personal Information

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation


Achievement Against Prior Attainment KS2

Summary: A request was made for Key Performance Indicators, SSRE classification methods, and three years of primary school achievement data against prior attainment. The Department of Education partially upheld the request, explaining the value-added metrics and providing school-specific data for the requested period.

Expected progress from KS1 to KS2 is defined as 2 levels or 6 sub-levels across 4 years.

Value added is measured as any child making more than 2 levels or 6 sub-levels of progress.

SSRE reporting classifies schools based on achievement toolkit thresholds rather than Island averages.

Data was provided for Ballaugh Primary School showing 100% of pupils made 6+ sub-levels progress in 2015-16 and 2016-17.

The request covered the academic years ending 2015, 2016, and 2017.


Restraint and Confiscation Orders

Summary: The request sought annual statistics on restraint and confiscation orders made by the Attorney General since 2008. The authority disclosed partial data from 2011 to July 2018, stating that complete records for earlier years were not held.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not hold a complete statistical summary for all years requested since 2008.

Figures provided for earlier years may not accurately reflect the total number of orders made by the Courts of Justice.

The public record on orders made by the Court is held by the Isle of Man Courts of Justice.

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

2011: 0 Restraint Orders, 13 Confiscation Orders

2012: 0 Restraint Orders, 18 Confiscation Orders

2013: 1 Restraint Order, 16 Confiscation Orders

2014: 1 Restraint Order, 4 Confiscation Orders

2015: 0 Restraint Orders, 7 Confiscation Orders

2016: 2 Restraint Orders, 7 Confiscation Orders

2017: 27 Restraint Orders, 16 Confiscation Orders

To 6th July 2018: 6 Restraint Orders, 11 Confiscation Orders


Criminal Offences & Arrests at the Castletown Festival

Summary: A request was made for arrest statistics and court outcomes related to the Castletown Festival between 2014 and 2017, but the request was withdrawn by the applicant on July 26, 2018, before the Constabulary could provide the specific data.

The request was submitted on July 6, 2018, and withdrawn on July 26, 2018.

The applicant sought arrest numbers broken down by offence for the Castletown Festival from 2014 to 2017.

The applicant also requested conviction, acquittal, caution, and no further action statistics for years 2013 to 2017.

The response letter from the Constabulary was issued on July 19, 2018, but the case outcome is recorded as withdrawn.

The request was prompted by a 2017 press release mentioning assaults, drunkenness, and criminal damage at the festival.


Tynwald Day Banquet 2018

Summary: A request was made for the total cost of the 2018 Tynwald Day Banquet, including venue hire and food expenses. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Office of Clerk of Tynwald instead.

The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 9 July 2018.

The authority stated they do not hold the requested information regarding banquet costs.

The response was issued on 12 July 2018.

Applicants were advised to contact the Office of Clerk of Tynwald for assistance.


Primary School Out of Catchment Requests

Summary: The request sought the number and reasons for successful primary school out-of-catchment applications since January 2017. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that 118 applications were successful and listed the specific criteria and reasons used for approval.

118 successful primary school out-of-catchment applications were made since January 2017.

The count includes successfully appealed applications.

Applications are considered individually based on the Education Act 2001 and departmental policy.

Reasons for approval include house moves, special educational needs, sibling rules, and safety threats.

Parents working for emergency services is a valid reason for granting an out-of-catchment request.

118
January 2017
2 July 2018
12 July 2018
section 15 of the Education Act 2001
519633


Micro business scheme

Summary: The requester asked for the names and grant amounts of businesses supported by the Micro Business Scheme for 2017/18 and 2018 to date. The Department for Enterprise withheld this specific information citing an exemption regarding economic interests but provided aggregate statistics on applications and training numbers.

The Micro Business Grant Scheme (MBGS) provides training, financial support, and business mentoring to start-ups.

Financial support caps were increased in May 2018 from £5,000 to £6,000 for standard applications and up to £15,000 for export-driven sectors.

The Department refused to release individual business names and grant amounts to avoid discouraging future applicants.

Aggregate data was released showing 184 applications and 88 contracts signed in 2017/18.

The exemption applied is Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act, relating to prejudice to economic interests.

Section 30 of the Act (prejudice to economic interests)


FSA Board Members on the Beneficial Ownership register

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

Summary: The requester asked if FSA Chair Lillian Boyle or former Chair Geoff Karran were beneficial owners of RL360 Holding Company Limited. The FSA confirmed neither held reportable investments in the company, though the specific beneficial ownership data was withheld as absolutely exempt under the Beneficial Ownership Act 2017.

Lillian Boyle (current FSA Chair) does not hold any investment in RL360 Holding Company Limited exceeding the reporting threshold.

Geoff Karran (former FSA Chair) did not hold any investment in RL360 Holding Company Limited exceeding the reporting threshold at the date of his retirement.

No closely connected parties of either Boyle or Karran hold such investments in the company.

The FSA is prohibited from disclosing specific beneficial ownership data to the public under Section 26 and 27 of the Beneficial Ownership Act 2017.

Small personal shareholdings below reporting thresholds are considered personal data and exempt under the Data Protection Act 2002.

Beneficial Ownership Act 2017 Section 26

Beneficial Ownership Act 2017 Section 27

Freedom of Information Act 2015 Section 27

Freedom of Information Act 2015 Section 25(b)(i)


Big cat sightings

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Constabulary for statistics on big cat sightings over the last five years. The authority responded that no such records exist and therefore no data could be provided.

The request was received on 2018-07-09 and responded to on 2018-07-11.

The Isle of Man Constabulary stated they could find no details of any records regarding big cat or beast sightings.

The request covered the last five calendar years prior to 2018.

The response was issued by the Department of Home Affairs Headquarters.


June Tynwald Question 29 for Written Answer

Summary: The requester asked for correspondence regarding the withdrawal of a Tynwald question about Year 6 pupil development statistics. The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald refused to release any information, citing an exemption to protect the privileges of Tynwald.

The request concerned Question 29 from the June Tynwald sitting asked by Mrs Caine regarding Good Level of Development (GLD) percentages.

The question was originally directed to the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture but was subsequently withdrawn.

The authority determined that all requested information is absolutely exempt under section 22(1)(a)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

A certificate signed by the President of Tynwald was provided to confirm the exemption is required to avoid infringing Tynwald privileges.

The request was formally closed on 1 August 2018 with no information sent.

Section 22(1)(a)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Privileges of Tynwald)


Information further to DSAR re "different approach" & "Billabong Man"

Summary: The applicant requested documents regarding a 'different approach' and the identity of 'Billabong Man', but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused both requests citing exemptions for personal data.

The request was received on 9th July 2018 and the response was issued on 30th July 2018.

The Department stated it does not hold or cannot find the specific documents regarding the 'different approach'.

Information related to the 'different approach' was previously supplied to the applicant under a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) in October 2017.

The identity of 'Billabong Man' refers to the sender of an email from October 2013 included in the 2017 DSAR response.

The request was ultimately not upheld by the Information Commissioner on 19th March 2019.

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

Data Protection Act (Rights of Data Subjects) - Sixth Principle


DSAR info re"classification" and "Upland Policy"

Summary: The applicant requested details on a changed classification and a draft Uplands Policy, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to release the classification data as exempt personal information and directed the applicant to publicly available documents for the policy.

The request regarding the changed classification was refused because the information was previously supplied under a Data Subject Access Request.

The Draft Uplands Policy was not released as a new document because the final strategy and related reports are already publicly available online.

The Department confirmed that no subsequent policy was drafted after the 'Manx Upland Strategy' and 'Issues and Opportunities' documents.

The applicant had previously received the same policy documents via email from the Agricultural Policy Manager in December 2016.

The request was formally closed on 12th July 2018.

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


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New car promotion

Summary: The request asked how much money the Department for Enterprise sought from Audi for a new car launch event. The response disclosed that no money was sought because the event was viewed as a mutually beneficial partnership for worldwide promotion.

The event was the international press launch of the new Audi TT.

The event took place from 12 to 19 July 2018.

The Department for Enterprise did not seek any money from the German company.

The project was considered a mutually beneficial partnership.

Audi estimated the worldwide media reach of the event at over 30 million people.


Habitation Certificates for New Build Properties

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Habitation Certificates and air tightness tests for new builds over the last two years. The authority clarified that it issues Completion Certificates instead of Habitation Certificates and provided the specific counts for both metrics.

DEFA Building Control Authority does not issue 'Habitation Certificates' but issues 'Completion Certificates'.

Building control for Douglas Borough Council and Onchan Parish Commissioners is handled separately by those bodies.

Completion Certificate data is available via the Cabinet Office's OPEN data page.

Air tightness tests are only conducted on domestic new builds.

The response covers the specific timeframe from 17 July 2016 to 16 July 2018.

1,414 completion certificates issued between 17/7/16 and 16/7/18

88 air tightness tests conducted between 17/7/16 and 16/7/18


Meat Plant finances


Registration numbers sold by IOM Government

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on car registration numbers sold by the Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure under variable rates, including pre-system data. The authority refused the request, stating that compiling the data would require substantial manual work and that information prior to October 2011 is not held in a retrievable format.

The request was received on 16 July 2018 and responded to on 19 July 2018.

The Department of Infrastructure is not required to create or derive information under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The new variable rate registration system came into effect in 2010.

The authority does not hold data on licence plates sold before the new system in a format that allows identification.

Manual compilation of the requested data would involve analyzing over 370,000 transactions.

Requirement to create or derive information from existing data

Undertaking substantial compilation or collation of information

Information held prior to the 11th October 2011 deadline for the Act


Royal Hall hire costs for community church

Summary: The request sought annual revenue and per-event hire costs for Living Hope Community Church using the Royal Hall at Villa Marina. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed detailed billing records for events between 2015 and July 2018, including room hire, equipment charges, and applied charity discounts.

Data covers the period from 1 January 2015 to 22 July 2018.

Living Hope Community Church received a 1/3 charity discount on room hire for most events.

The Four12 Conference in June 2016 was charged at full commercial rates with no charity discount.

Consecutive day discounts were applied to room hire for multi-day conferences where the setup remained the same.

Charges included separate fees for technical equipment (projectors/screens) and technical support.


Number of redundancies

Summary: The requester asked for the number of Civil Servant redundancies and successful appeals over the past two years. The Cabinet Office responded that no civil servants were made redundant during the specified period, clarifying the distinction between redundancy and Mutually Agreed Resignation.

No civil servants were made redundant between 1 April 2016 and 30 June 2018.

The data was sourced from the Cabinet Office's Oracle database.

Redundancy is distinguished from Mutually Agreed Resignation (MARS).

The MARS scheme was created to facilitate staff reduction through redeployment rather than redundancy.

The request was received on 18 July 2018 and closed on 8 August 2018.


supply rates of pay

Summary: A request was made to determine the pay rates for supply teachers working half-days in Isle of Man primary schools. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that daily rates range from £118.00 to £173.00, calculated pro-rata based on hours worked.

Supply teacher daily rates in primary schools range from a minimum of £118.00 to a maximum of £173.00.

Pay for morning or afternoon sessions is calculated pro-rata depending on the number of hours worked.

The request was received on 23 July 2018 and responded to on 1 August 2018.

The response was issued by the Corporate Services Division of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

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


Gender of primary school teachers.

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for gender and employment status breakdowns of primary school staff in the Isle of Man. The authority disclosed all requested data covering teachers, TLR positions, deputy heads, and headteachers as of the end of the summer term 2018.

There were 300 total primary school teachers, comprising 28 males and 272 females.

120 TLR positions were held, with 11 males and 109 females.

31 Assistant or Deputy Head positions were all held by females (27) or males (4), with no part-time staff.

31 Head Teachers were employed, split between 15 males and 16 females, all full-time.

No staff in any category identified as 'other' gender.


Road traffic accidents

Summary: A request was made for statistics on single-vehicle road traffic accidents and their causes over the last five years. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this specific information, suggesting the applicant contact the Isle of Man Constabulary or consult the Chief Constable's Report.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested data on single-vehicle accidents.

Road traffic collision statistics are published annually in the Chief Constable's Report.

The applicant was advised to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary for further assistance.

The request was received on 23 July 2018 and closed on 31 July 2018.


Energy From Waste Plant Contract

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: A request was made for the full contract details of the Isle of Man's Energy From Waste Plant, citing a previous Information Commissioner decision on commercial information disclosure. The request lapsed without the information being provided, though the response included a 403-page conformed copy of the Project Agreement dated July 2016.

The request for the full contract details lapsed on 2018-07-31 without the information being formally provided.

The original Project Agreement for the Integrated Incinerator was signed on 27 October 2000.

The contractor, originally United Waste (Isle of Man) Limited, is now known as SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY ISLE OF MAN LTD.

The provided document is a conformed copy reflecting variations up to July 2016, incorporating Deeds of Variation from 2003 and 2014.

The Department of Infrastructure noted that the accuracy of the conformed copy is not warranted and it is for reference only.


Changing facilities

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of government properties with showers, changing facilities, and cycle storage, as well as plans to introduce these in central Douglas. The Department of Infrastructure responded that it does not hold this information because its property lists do not track specific amenities and there are no recorded plans for new facilities.

The Department of Infrastructure manages approximately 867 government properties.

The department's property list does not include references to amenities like showers or cycle storage.

Amenities are not recorded because they often change based on occupant requirements.

There are currently no recorded plans to introduce these facilities in the central Douglas area.

The request was closed on 8 August 2018 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.


Rally Isle of Man - DOI

Summary: The request sought documented evidence regarding safety incidents and management concerns for the Rally Isle of Man between 2013 and 2017, as referenced in an email by Jeff Robinson. The Department of Infrastructure provided partial information, including a 2013 email detailing signage failures and a 2015 debrief meeting record, while withholding other requested documents.

The Department of Infrastructure responded with an outcome of 'Some information sent but part exempt'.

A 2013 email from Paul Davis listed numerous safety issues, primarily concerning the lack of 'Road Ahead Closed' signs and unmanaged road closures.

A 2015 debrief meeting was held on 22 October 2015 to review the event and discuss a petition of doleance filed with the Court.

The 2015 meeting highlighted the need for the Rally IOM organizers to improve record-keeping regarding public relations and notice periods.

The response included two documents totaling 49 pages, though some requested submissions and notes on organizer competence were not fully disclosed.


Increases to the state pension - residents & ex-pats

Summary: The request sought a five-year breakdown of basic state pension increases for Isle of Man residents and expats in Spain and South Africa. The Treasury disclosed that pension increases apply to residents in the Isle of Man and Spain under social security agreements, but explicitly stated they do not apply to residents in South Africa.

Pension increases are determined annually using the UK 'triple lock' guarantee (CPI, average earnings growth, or 2.5%).

Increases apply to residents in the Isle of Man and countries with social security agreements like Spain.

Pension increases are not applicable to persons resident in South Africa.

Increases take effect from the week commencing the Monday immediately following 6th April each year.

The response covers the period from April 2014 to April 2018.

2018: 3.0% increase, £3.65 per week
2017: 2.5% increase, £3.00 per week
2016: 2.9% increase, £3.35 per week
2015: 2.5% increase, £2.85 per week
2014: 2.7% increase, £2.95 per week
Reference number: 544133
Date received: 20th July 2018
Response date: 17 August 2018


Pubic funding provided for off Island Sports Competition

Summary: A request was made for detailed public funding data for off-island sports competitions across three financial years, broken down by age and role. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided total travel funding figures by sport but stated they do not hold data subdivided by age or specific administrative roles.

The request covered financial years 2015/16, 2016/17, and 2017/18.

Funding data was provided specifically for travel costs distributed by Isle of Man Sport.

The authority confirmed they do not analyze funding by age groups (Under 16 vs 16 and over).

The authority confirmed they do not separate funding data for Administration, Management, and Coaches.

Total travel funding decreased from £79,730 in 2015/16 to £70,880 in 2017/18.


Pre-planning advice where this formed the basis of an application

Summary: The requester sought statistics on pre-planning advice leading to applications and specific correspondence for numerous replacement dwelling cases between 2014 and 2018. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that the requested statistics are not collated and therefore not held, resulting in a partial disclosure.

The request was handled under the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2015.

The authority stated it does not hold or cannot find the requested statistics on planning applications following pre-planning advice.

The response covers the period from January 2014 to June 2018 as requested.

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

The request included a list of specific planning application reference numbers for replacement dwellings.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Owner-occupied residential property

Summary: A request was made to determine the current percentage of owner-occupied residential property on the Isle of Man, but the General Registry responded that they do not hold this information.

The requested information regarding the percentage of owner-occupied residential property is not held by the General Registry.

The authority suggested contacting the Land & Deeds department at the Department for Enterprise for potential assistance.

The request was received on 3 August 2018 and closed on 6 August 2018.

The requester noted finding a 2011 figure of 17% but could not locate more recent data.

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


Dental Restorative Service

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the Dental Restorative Service provided by consultant Alison Qualtrough, including costs, patient numbers, and treatment breakdowns. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed the service start date, annual cost, travel arrangements, and patient statistics from 2016, but refused to provide treatment breakdowns due to the practical burden of compiling the data.

The dental restorative service has been in operation since September 2012.

The annual cost of the service is £3,411.00.

The Department does not pay for the consultant's travel or accommodation.

There are 25 patients currently under the consultant's care.

Patient data is only held from April 2016 onwards.

48 patients (2018/19 up to November 2018)

Section 11(2)(b) of the Act (Practical refusal reason)

Section 8(3) of the Act (Requirement to create, derive, research, analyze, or substantially compile information)


Crohns & Ulcerative Colitus - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Summary: A request was made for island-wide statistics on Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis to support an awareness campaign, but the Department of Health and Social Care could only provide data from Noble's Hospital due to privacy exemptions regarding children.

The Department does not hold island-wide information as it excludes GP practices.

Provided data is limited to Noble's Hospital records up to 5th August 2018.

Information on patients under 18 was withheld to prevent individual identification.

The request was partially exempt under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The requester intended to launch a campaign with the slogan 'Not every Disability is Visible'.

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

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


Salary Increase Teachers

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding the cost of a 3.5% salary increase for all teachers. The authority responded by disclosing the total annual cost of this increase.

The request was received on 24 July 2018.

The response was issued on 6 August 2018.

The cost calculation includes both teachers and lecturers.

The total annual cost for a 3.5% salary increase is £1,561,000.

The request was handled by the Corporate Services Division.


Information regarding Motorsport Organisation

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding motorsport safety, Clerk of the Course qualifications, and investigations into recent incidents. The authority disclosed the number of qualified clerks and confirmed contact with safety directors, but stated it held no information on contingency plans or specific investigation reports as these are managed by the event organizers.

There are 2 individuals qualified to act as Clerk of the Course for the TT & MGP.

The Department does not hold information on contingency plans for the Clerk of the Course as the Manx Motorcycle Club organizes the events.

The Director of Motorsport emailed information regarding the Course Car incident to the Director of the Safety and Health Directorate.

The Department does not hold investigation reports for the Course Car incident or the Southern 100 fatality as it was not the investigator.

An independent investigation into the Course Car incident was expected to be completed by late September 2018.

2 individuals
23 July 2018
17 August 2018
late September
545933


Request employers, by size (number of employees) and sector 03/17

Summary: The requester asked the Isle of Man Treasury for historical data on employer numbers by size and sector for March 2015, 2016, and 2017 to aid business development. The Treasury refused the request, stating they do not hold the information in the required format and that compiling it would require creating or analyzing data, which is not mandated under the Freedom of Information Act.

The request was received on 2018-07-24 and the outcome was issued on 2018-08-16.

The Treasury refused the request under Section 11(3)(b) of the Act due to practical refusal reasons.

The authority stated that complying would require creating, deriving, researching, or substantially compiling information.

The Treasury advised the requester to contact the Cabinet Office - Economic Affairs Division, as they receive data from the Assessor of Income Tax for government statistics.

The requester cited Guernsey's 'Facts and Figures 2017 Annual Report' as an example of the desired data format.

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act (Practical refusal reasons: creating, deriving, researching, or compiling information)


vehicle search

Summary: A request was made for the Department of Infrastructure's vehicle and passenger search procedures at the port, but no information was disclosed.

The request was received on 30 July 2018 and responded to on 20 August 2018.

The Department applies the International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS).

Disclosure was refused as it would likely harm national security by aiding terrorism or criminal activities.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining the exemption outweighed the benefits of disclosure.

The request specifically referred to the Douglas port as the main passenger port.

Section 28 of the Act (National Security)


Privacy Notice

Summary: The requester asked for a copy of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture's privacy policy, but no information was sent because the document is already reasonably accessible online.

The request was received on 24 July 2018 and closed on 31 July 2018.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to refuse sending the document.

The privacy notice is available via a specific government website link.

Assistance with internet access is offered at the IoM Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal.

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


Council of Ministers' paper

Summary: The requester asked for a Council of Ministers paper regarding drafting instructions for a new Education Bill submitted by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture. The Cabinet Office disclosed the full confidential paper, which outlines the consultation process and seeks approval to submit drafting instructions to the Attorney General's Chambers.

The paper (No. 18/116) was submitted by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture on 24 April 2018.

The purpose was to seek Council of Ministers approval for drafting instructions for the New Education Bill.

A public consultation on the bill's principles took place between 11 October 2017 and 22 November 2017.

The Legislation Sub Committee approved the drafting instructions on 24 April 2018.

The new bill is intended to replace the current Education Act 2001.


Recorded deaths by suicide on the Isle of Man in the last 20 years.

Summary: A request for suicide death records on the Isle of Man over the last 20 years was partially fulfilled, with the Cabinet Office providing data only for the years 2008 to 2014.

The Cabinet Office does not hold suicide statistics for the full 20-year period requested.

Available data covers the years 2008 through 2014, broken down by gender and age group.

Information from 2008 to 2011 was released under the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information rather than the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The data includes both confirmed suicides and open verdicts.

Requesters were advised to contact the General Registry for information outside the provided date range.

Pre-FOI Act date (11 October 2011) requiring use of Code of Practice on Access to Government Information


Rally IOM

Summary: The request sought the conditions imposed by the Department of Infrastructure on Rally IOM, resulting in the disclosure of a letter outlining safety and leadership requirements, though some personal data was withheld under exemption.

The Department conditionally agreed to proceed with the event based on a commitment to change leadership and culture.

The applicant was required to confirm they would be the sole Clerk of the Course and fully accountable for the event.

Rally IOM was instructed to remove the Glencrutchery Road section of the Classic Stage due to traffic impact on the Promenade.

Specific concerns were raised regarding the Dhowin Stages impacting a school and local residents in the North.

The Department reserved the right to withdraw support if conditions were not met or if cooperation was lacking.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)


IOM Cycle to Work Scheme

Summary: A request was made to the Cabinet Office for statistics on private sector workers and companies benefiting from the Isle of Man Cycle to Work Scheme. The authority responded that the information is not held and suggested contacting the Treasury instead.

The request was received on 25 July 2018.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding private sector participation.

The response was issued on 8 August 2018.

Applicants are advised to contact the Treasury for potential assistance.


Dental providers and UDA's

Summary: The Department of Health and Social Care provided the total contracted UDAs and associated budget for 2018-2019, but withheld data on unachieved UDAs for 2016-2018 and disputed reimbursements due to commercial interest exemptions and pending publication.

The total number of UDAs contracted for 2018-2019 is 142,079.

The cost for these UDAs is £3,937,486.09 against a budget of £4,036,000.00.

Information on unachieved UDAs for 2016-2017 is accessible via a previous FOI response (362737).

Data for 2017-2018 was withheld under Section 41(c) as it was scheduled for publication in September 2018.

Reimbursement details for the Ravat and Ray provider dispute were withheld under Section 30 to protect commercial interests.

Section 11: Information accessible by other means

Section 41(c): Information for future publication


Vehicle damage in incidents

Summary: The requester asked for the number of Department of Infrastructure operational vehicles damaged in 2018 requiring external repairs or insurance claims. The authority disclosed that 20 accidents were reported, with 8 requiring external body shop repairs.

The request covered vans, lorries, and cars used for operational work, excluding buses and specialist vehicles.

Only incidents requiring outsourced repairs or insurance claims were included, excluding minor in-house fixes.

A total of 20 accidents involving these vehicles were reported since January 1, 2018.

Eight of the reported accidents required external body shop repairs.

The remaining incidents were minor, such as damaged wing mirrors, and were resolved in-house.

20 accidents
8 external body shop repairs
1st January 2018
30 July 2018
2 August 2018
552335


Police incidents involving wallabies

Summary: The requester asked for the number of police incidents involving wallabies over the last five years. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed that while wallabies are not classified as animals under the Road Traffic Act, they identified 9 total incidents between 2014 and 2018, including collisions, carcass discoveries, and a marine rescue.

Wallabies are not classified as 'an animal' under the Road Traffic Act 1985, so specific road traffic collision data is insufficient.

The Constabulary relied on Incident data from the Command and Control system to compile the figures.

A total of 9 incidents were recorded between 2014 and 2018.

Only one incident in 2014 was recorded as a Road Traffic Collision (RTC) where a vehicle swerved to avoid a wallaby and hit a wall.

Other incidents included three notifications of wallaby carcasses, three car/wallaby collisions, and one marine rescue.

2014: 1 incident
2015: 4 incidents
2016: 3 incidents
2017: 1 incident
2018 so far: 0 incidents
Total: 9 incidents
Road Traffic Act 1985
January 2013
27 July 2018
2 August 2018
Reference number 553134


Flight cancellations

Summary: A request was made for statistics on flight cancellations and delays to London City, Liverpool, and Manchester in 2018. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because they only record aircraft movements that actually touch the runway, not cancellations.

The Department of Infrastructure does not keep records of flight cancellations.

The authority only records daily movements of aircraft that actually touch the runway.

Airlines and handling agents may be able to provide the requested cancellation data.

A similar request was answered in October 2017.

Isle of Man Airport punctuality statistics are published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority from January 2018.


Post worker run-ins with Dogs

Summary: The requester asked for annual statistics on reported incidents between postal workers and dogs from the earliest available date to the present. The Isle of Man Post Office disclosed the number of accidents per year from 2011 to 2018, confirming that all information was released.

The request was received on 3 August 2018 and responded to on 24 August 2018.

All reported accidents are fully investigated by line management.

Postal workers are advised to return mail to the sorting office if they feel unsafe delivering due to dogs.

The data covers the period from 2011 to 2018.

The highest number of reported accidents occurred in 2016 with 13 incidents.

2011: 3 accidents
2012: 7 accidents
2013: 6 accidents
2014: 12 accidents
2015: 6 accidents
2016: 13 accidents
2017: 10 accidents
2018: 6 accidents
Case ID: 553138
Date received: 2018-08-03
Outcome date: 2018-08-28