Civil Legal Aid expenditure

Summary: The Treasury responded to a request for detailed Civil Legal Aid expenditure breakdowns by year and category, citing practical refusal grounds for the specific data but providing aggregated net expenditure figures for family and non-family matters over five years.

The Treasury refused to provide expenditure broken down by specific legal areas (e.g., personal injury, medical negligence) due to the substantial manual compilation required for paper-based files.

Aggregated data was provided for Civil Legal Aid costs, contributions received, and costs recovered for the financial years 2012/13 through 2016/17.

Legal aid funding may be repaid to the Treasury if an assisted person receives compensation, depending on whether interim bills were already paid.

The provided cost figures represent invoices paid within each year rather than costs incurred in that specific year.

Non-family legal aid covers matters such as personal injury, medical negligence, property disputes, and Mental Health Review Tribunal appeals.

Section 11(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Practical refusal reason)

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

Section 8(3)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Substantial compilation or collation of information)


Unauthorised access to computer records

Summary: The request sought the number of Treasury employees facing disciplinary proceedings for unauthorized access to computer records from 2011 to 2018. The authority disclosed that zero employees faced such proceedings in any of the requested years.

The request was made to the Isle of Man Treasury under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The request covered the period from 2011 through 2018.

The Treasury confirmed that no employees faced disciplinary proceedings for unauthorized access to computer records during this period.

Disciplinary proceedings are defined under Section B7 of the Civil Service Regulations.

The response was issued on 23 January 2018.


Unauthorised Computer Access

Summary: The request sought the number of Department of Health and Social Care employees facing disciplinary proceedings for unauthorized computer access since 2011. The authority disclosed data for 2013 to 2016 but refused to provide information for 2011 and 2012 due to database limitations.

The Department of Health and Social Care responded to a Freedom of Information request regarding employee disciplinary proceedings.

Data was provided for the years 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Information for 2011 and 2012 was withheld because the HR database does not hold records for cases concluded prior to April 2014.

The total number of employees facing proceedings in the disclosed years was 5.

The response was issued on 31st January 2018.

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


Cost to Taxpayer

Summary: A request was made to the Financial Intelligence Unit regarding the cost to taxpayers for an individual named Chris Walmsley following a road accident. The authority responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The request was received on 12 January 2018.

The Financial Intelligence Unit is the responding authority.

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

The response was issued on 16 January 2018.

The requester was advised to contact a different public authority or request an internal review.


Staffing details

Summary: The requester asked for the number of Acting Executive Officers and statistics on capability procedures within the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority refused to provide data on Acting Executive Officers due to database limitations but disclosed that 387 capability procedure cases have been recorded since 2014.

The Department of Health and Social Care cannot distinguish acting appointments from other appointments in their HR database.

Information on capability procedures concluded prior to April 2014 is not held by the Office of Human Resources.

Many capability cases after 2014 are progressed independently by line management and not fully recorded centrally.

The authority provided a partial response for capability procedures covering the period from 2014 to the date of the response.

The request was received on 16 January 2018 and the response was issued on 2 February 2018.

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


Conference attendance

Summary: The request sought details on Gambling Supervision Commission staff attending the ICE Exhibition, including hotel bookings and room types. The authority disclosed that four staff members attended, provided no civil servants were present, and listed specific accommodation details for each attendee.

Four members of GSC staff attended the ICE Exhibition.

Zero civil servants attended the event as GSC staff are entirely Officers of the Board.

The Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive stayed in a triple room at Premier Inn – London Docklands.

The Senior Inspector and Inspector stayed in double rooms at Aloft Hotel - London.

All attendees booked accommodation for three nights.


Conference attendance

Summary: A request was made for the names and attendance details of political members and civil servants at the ICE Totally Gaming exhibition, including hotel arrangements and accompanying family members. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the names of senior attendees and their schedule but withheld the names of junior staff and information regarding family travel under data protection exemptions.

The event in question is the ICE Totally Gaming exhibition held in London from 6 to 8 February 2018.

Senior attendees named include Mrs Daphne Caine MHK, Mr Tony Ure, Mr Tony Jones, and Mr Brian Donegan.

Names of junior staff members (Marketing Communications Executive, Marketing Content & Communications Officer, e-Gaming Administration Officer) were withheld.

The Department stated that all junior staff expressed a wish for their names to be withheld.

Information regarding hotel reservations and accompanying family members was not provided in the response.

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

Data Protection Act 2002 (disclosure would contravene data protection principles)


Estates Section - Training and salary costs

Summary: The request sought training costs, meeting frequencies, and management salary details for the Estates Section over three years. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed training figures for 2016 and 2017 and salary bands, but withheld earlier training data and specific individual salaries due to lack of records and data protection concerns.

Training costs were £3,715 in 2016 and £1,350 in 2017.

Training data for years prior to 2016 was not collated and therefore not held.

Managerial staff are split between Civil Service Grades and Manual Worker Grades.

Specific salary details were withheld to prevent the identification of individuals.

Appendices provided lists of training courses and attendance numbers for 2016 and 2017.

Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (a) - Information not held

Section 25(b)(i) - Data protection principles (prevention of individual identification)


HPV Vaccine

Summary: The request sought annual HPV vaccination statistics, consent procedures, and adverse reaction reporting data for the Isle of Man since 2008. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed vaccination uptake rates from 2010 to 2016, clarified that Patient Information Leaflets are provided at the time of vaccination rather than beforehand, and explained that adverse reaction data is aggregated by the UK's MHRA and not returned to the local department.

HPV vaccination was introduced into the routine schedule in 2010 using Cervarix, with Gardasil used from 2011 onwards.

Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) are supplied with the vaccination, not prior to giving informed consent.

Adverse effects are recorded via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme, but specific Isle of Man reports are not fed back to the local DHSC.

Vaccination uptake rates for eligible girls ranged between 84.2% and 92.3% from 2010 to 2016.

No vaccination data was provided for 2008 or 2009 as the program had not yet started.


Car Removals

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on vehicle removals in Douglas in 2017 and details on the removal procedure, including notice periods. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the number of vehicles removed but refused to provide procedural details, citing that the information had been supplied to the requester just four weeks prior.

25 cars/vans, 1 motorcycle, and 1 trailer were removed from Douglas in 2017 for breaching parking legislation.

The Department of Infrastructure is not legally required to serve notice to owners before removing illegally parked vehicles.

The request for procedural information was refused because it was substantially similar to information provided to the requester on 29 January 2018.

Vehicle removals are authorized under section 2(1)(a) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1984.

The Department aims to give notice but may remove vehicles earlier if parking issues require immediate resolution.

25 cars/vans
1 motorcycle
1 trailer
2017
20th January 2018
29th January 2018
4 weeks
section 2(1)(a)
section 11(3)(e)

s11(3)(e) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (vexatious or repeated requests)


Key Stage 4

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the number of pupils completing Key Stage 4 in 2017 across state secondary schools. The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

The outcome was determined on 2018-02-06.

The authority confirmed all information was sent.

The response included details on the review and appeal process.

The request concerned data from state secondary schools on the Isle of Man.


Free School Meals

Summary: A request was made for annual cost data regarding free school dinners, milk/orange juice, and pre-school nursery payments from 2012 to the present. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

The request covered costs for free school dinners, orange juice, and milk from 2012 to date.

The request also covered costs for free pre-school nursery payments from 2012 to date.

The authority responded that all information was sent.

The response letter was dated 2018-01-26.

The information is scheduled to be published on the Government website.


Milk Testing Results

Summary: A request for Isle of Man Creameries milk testing results from 2017 was partially refused due to commercial interest exemptions, while somatic cell count data was withheld because the Department does not hold it.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to release bacteriological and chemical analysis results under Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied because disclosure would prejudice the commercial interests of the Isle of Man Creameries and harm the relationship with the dairy industry.

The Department stated it does not hold or could not find specific records regarding somatic cell counts for the requested period.

The response cited Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 as the source for milk testing guideline figures.

The public interest test concluded that protecting the fragile local dairy industry outweighed the general interest in transparency for this specific data.

January 2017
December 2017
22nd January 2018
2nd February 2018
30th January
Section 30(2)(b)
Section 23 through 25
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005
Food Act 1996
Animal Health Act 1996

Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Commercial interests)


Map of the Hospital

Summary: A request was made for a map of Nobles Hospital and its environs showing ownership details, but the Department of Health and Social Care responded that they do not hold this information.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested map of Nobles Hospital.

The request was received on 26 January 2018 and responded to on 31 January 2018.

The authority suggested contacting the Government Valuer's Office at the Treasury for the land terrier.

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

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

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


Building Regulations

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on meetings where landlords abandoned tourist accommodation plans due to insulation regulations, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture stated this specific data is not held. Instead, the authority disclosed that 36 applications for change of use to tourist accommodation have been processed since 2014, all of which proceeded with necessary upgrades.

The Department does not record or count meetings or phone calls by the topic of the enquiry.

Since January 1, 2014, 36 Building Control applications involving a change of use to tourist accommodation have been processed.

All 36 applicants for tourist accommodation change of use agreed to the necessary upgrading works.

The Building Regulations 2014 added 'tourist use' to the description of 'Material Change of Use' to ensure fire safety and insulation standards.

Other local authorities like Douglas and Onchan have their own Building Control officers and may hold separate data.


MARS

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the number of employees who took MARS since its reintroduction in December 2017. The authority disclosed that 8 staff members had agreed to terminate their employment under the scheme by February 2018.

The request was received on 2018-02-02 and responded to on 2018-02-19.

The original query referred to 'MASH' but was clarified to 'MARS'.

The MARS scheme inception date was November 2017.

Agreement was reached with 8 members of staff regarding termination of employment.

The termination date for these employees was set as 16 February 2018.


Map of Government land in Braddan

Summary: The requester asked for a map of the Nobles Hospital site in Braddan showing government, private, and public land ownership. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold such a map and suggested contacting the General Registry for land ownership details.

The request was for a map of the Nobles Hospital site in Braddan.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold a map indicating land ownership for the requested area.

The authority suggested the General Registry holds information regarding land ownership.

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

The response was issued on 9 March 2018.


Woodbourne Road Nursery

Summary: A request was made regarding long-term plans and potential private leasehold takeover for the Woodbourne Road Children's center nursery. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide information, stating they do not hold it because the building and business are privately owned and operated.

The request concerned the Woodbourne Road Nursery on the Isle of Man.

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

The refusal is based on the fact that the nursery building is privately owned.

The nursery business is privately operated, not by the Department.

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

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


HPV Vaccination

Summary: A request for information regarding HPV vaccination safety, adverse reactions, and cervical cancer statistics on the Isle of Man was partially fulfilled, with the Department of Health and Social Care confirming no compensation funds or legal awards exist while citing data limitations for other queries.

No funding has been ringfenced to compensate for HPV vaccine harms.

No financial awards have been made for HPV vaccine harms.

There is no testing regime to identify vulnerable recipients prior to vaccination.

Aggregate data on Gillick Competence exemptions is not available as it is only recorded in individual case notes.

The Department does not record parental occupations, preventing comparison of vaccination rates between GP/Pharmacist daughters and the general population.

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

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


Fire Extinguishers and Blankets

Summary: The requester asked for specific spending on fire extinguishers and blankets for financial years 2015-2017 and the current year, but the Department of Infrastructure could not provide itemized figures as they are not held separately. Instead, the authority disclosed total expenditure for all fire equipment, which includes unrelated items like safety signage, citing a practical refusal reason under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold spending data specifically for fire extinguishers and blankets separate from other fire equipment.

The authority refused to create or derive the specific information requested under section 11(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The provided figures represent total expenditure on fire equipment, including items such as safety signage.

The response was issued on 2018-03-09 regarding a request received on 2018-02-06.

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

Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 referencing s8(3): Public authority is not required to create or derive information, undertake research, or substantial compilation.


Employee use of vehicles

Summary: A request was made regarding the number of government vehicles taken home by employees and the rules surrounding their use, fuel costs, and start times. Although the Department of Infrastructure initially stated the information was not held, they provided a detailed breakdown of policies and vehicle counts for each division under a 'Business as Usual' response.

Transport Services generally do not allow vehicles to be taken home except in exceptional circumstances with prior permission.

Fleet Shared Services allows one van to be taken home by exception for on-call duties.

Ports division has two Coastguard officers regularly taking vehicles home for 24-hour emergency availability.

Highway Services has 4 signed vehicles taken home regularly for on-call duty, with up to 6+ more for emergency weather response.

Public Estates and Housing allows 13 vehicles to be taken home regularly, with up to 32 more for on-call duties.

1 van
2 full-time Coastguard duty officers
2 occasions per year
1 vehicle
4 signed vehicles
6+ vehicles
13 vehicles
32 vehicles
2018-02-07
2018-03-09
IM120025I


Fire Extinguishers and Blankets

Summary: The requester asked for the Department of Home Affairs' spending on fire extinguishers and blankets for 2015-2017, but the department stated it does not hold this data as it is managed by shared services at the Department of Infrastructure. However, the department provided figures obtained from the Fire and Rescue Service for the 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold information on fire extinguisher supply and services as this is undertaken by shared services at the Department of Infrastructure.

A similar request was previously submitted to the Department of Infrastructure (FOI Reference No: IM119872I) and the response is already published.

The Fire and Rescue Service provided spending figures for fire extinguishers and blankets for the 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years.

The response was issued on 26th February 2018 regarding a request received on 7th February 2018.

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


IM120124I - Diesel Locomotive

Summary: The request sought details on costs and works for IoM Railways' diesel locomotive 21 since 2013, including warranty coverage and future plans. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed specific repair costs and warranty details but withheld the value of the bogie repair contract under commercial interest exemptions.

Locomotive 21 was delivered in 2013 and underwent commissioning tests where the engine was replaced under warranty at no cost.

Bogie repairs, including springs, brake cylinders, and bearings, cost £41.8k and were funded by the Department as they were not covered by warranty.

A detailed examination and assessment of the bogies cost an additional £17k.

Bogie work was carried out in West Yorkshire by Wabtec Faiveley UK following a competitive tender.

The specific value of the winning tender for bogie repairs was withheld to protect commercial interests.

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


Retention Policy

Summary: The requester asked for the Cabinet Office's retention policy specifically regarding internal meeting notes, agendas, and minutes. The authority responded that the information is not held, as the existing draft policy is high-level and does not specify retention periods for individual record types.

The Cabinet Office does not hold a specific retention policy for internal meeting notes, agendas, and minutes.

A draft 'Records Retention and Disposal Policy' exists but is a high-level strategic document lacking specific retention periods.

The previously issued retention policy referenced by the requester applied only to the Office of Human Resources.

Retention practices for internal meetings vary depending on the team, division, or department involved.

The authority requested the requester specify a particular meeting if they seek information on a specific instance.


Design and Concept plans for proposed Peel Sewage Treatment Works

Summary: A request was made for design concept plans for the proposed Peel Sewage Treatment Works at Glenfaba House, but the Manx Utilities Authority confirmed they do not hold this information as the project is in the early data collection phase.

Manx Utilities Authority does not hold the requested design concept drawings.

The Consulting Engineer has only recently been appointed for the project.

The project is currently in the early phase of data collection.

Full consultation is expected to occur via Peel Town Commissioners and public exhibition.

The outline design is likely to be ready for planning submission in June 2018.


Radiographic Aide

Summary: The requester asked for the banding points awarded to the Radiographic Aide post at Nobles Hospital under the Agenda for Change process. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that the post scored 235 points, placing it within MPTC Band 3.

The Radiographic Aide post at Nobles Hospital was evaluated using the MPTC Job Evaluation System.

The post received a score of 235 points.

A score of 235 points falls within MPTC Band 3.

The Freedom of Information request was received on 8th February 2018.

The response was issued on 27th February 2018.


Broomfield Cottage

Summary: The requester asked for details regarding Broomfield Cottage, specifically concerning work on a stream and trees, to which the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded by providing 106 pages of documents while withholding some information due to personal data exemptions.

The request was received on 2018-02-12 and the outcome was issued on 2018-03-08.

The authority released 106 pages of information in a single document.

Some information was withheld under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as absolutely exempt personal data.

The disclosed documents include emails regarding a planning application (15/01135/B) for an extension and carport.

Correspondence discusses works to a water course and the timing of such works relative to the summer months.

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


No of Sackings

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for the number of government dismissals over the previous five years. The authority confirmed that 117 people were dismissed between 2013 and 2017 for various reasons including conduct and capability.

117 people were dismissed from Government between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2017.

Dismissals were based on grounds of attendance, capability, conduct, performance, and 'some other substantial reason'.

The request was received on 13 February 2018 and responded to on 2 March 2018.

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

Applicants have the right to request an internal review or apply to the Information Commissioner if dissatisfied.

117
1 January 2013
31 December 2017
13 February 2018
2 March 2018
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Member and Officer Travel and gift register

Summary: The request sought details of off-island travel and gift registers for politicians and officers during the 2011-2016 parliament. The authority provided travel data with partial redactions on officer names and authorization details, while confirming no staff gifts were recorded and directing the requester to a library for historical member gift registers.

Travel data covers the period from the 2011 general election to the 2016 general election.

Names of officers other than the Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and Third Clerk were withheld to protect personal data.

Specific authorization details for each expenditure item were refused due to the substantial work required to compile them.

No entries exist on the staff gift and hospitality register for the requested period.

The historical register for Members' interests is available in hard copy at the Tynwald Library.

Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Personal Data/Data Protection Act 2002)

Section 8 paragraph 3(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Substantial compilation and collation)


Copy of VAT sharing agreement currently used

Summary: A request for a copy of the current VAT sharing agreement was refused by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald because they do not hold the information. The authority advised the requester to contact the Customs and Excise Division of the Treasury and provided links to previously published revenue sharing arrangements.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold the requested VAT sharing agreement.

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

The Customs and Excise Division of the Treasury is suggested as the correct authority to contact.

Previous revenue sharing arrangements from 2009, 2011, and 2013 are published online by the Treasury.

A Final Expenditure Revenue Sharing Arrangement was agreed upon on 2nd March 2016.


Time spent on preparing answers to questions on order paper for 13/06/2017 by civil servants

Summary: A request was made for the cost of civil servants' time spent preparing answers for the Tynwald Order Paper on 13 June 2017. The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald refused the request, stating they do not hold this information as it is recorded by individual Government Departments.

The request was received on 10 June 2017 and responded to on 22 June 2017.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold records on time taken by Departments to prepare parliamentary answers.

Individual Government Departments may hold their own records regarding this data.

The response advises clarifying whether the request refers to the House of Keys sitting on 13 June or the Tynwald Court sitting on 20 June.

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


Request for copy of MSPCA audited accounts

Summary: A request was made for the audited accounts of the MSPCA charity for the last three years, but it was refused because the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold the information.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold the requested audited accounts.

The Central Registry is the joint regulator of charities in the Isle of Man alongside the Attorney General's Chambers.

The requested information is public and can be obtained directly from the Central Registry Charities Section.

The request was received on 10 June 2017 and the outcome was determined on 18 July 2017.

Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (practical refusal reason: information not held)


Petitions for redress of grievance

Summary: The request sought statistics on petitions for redress of grievance presented to the Isle of Man court over the last five years, including their status and whether they were debated. The authority refused to send the data directly, citing that it is already reasonably accessible via an annual report published on their website.

The request was made to the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald on 2017-07-20.

The response was issued on 2017-07-25 with the outcome 'No information sent - all held but exempt'.

The requested data covers petitions from the previous five years.

The information is contained in the 'Petitions for Redress report by the Standing Orders Committee of Tynwald (PP 2017/0100)'.

The authority offered to send a paper copy if the requester lacks internet access.

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


Falkland Islands Trip Feb 2013

Summary: The request sought documentation regarding the costs of a February 2013 trip to the Falkland Islands, and the authority disclosed all receipts, purchase orders, and expense claims while correcting a previous transcription error in the total cost.

The correct total cost for the trip was £16,771.30, correcting a previous error of £16,693.34.

Three travellers attended the CPA BIMR Conference in the Falkland Islands.

A spouse accompanied the group but all costs incurred by the spouse were refunded and excluded from the official budget.

The response included an Excel summary and PDF copies of all related purchase orders and receipts.

Flight changes were made due to a threat of industrial action, incurring additional costs.


Trinidad and Tobago CSPOC Conference

Summary: The request sought documentation for a 2012 trip to Trinidad and Tobago for the CSPOC Conference, and the authority disclosed all receipts and expenses while correcting a previous transcription error regarding the total cost.

The correct total cost for the trip was £5,407.68, correcting a previous record of £5,024.30.

All requested documents including receipts, purchase orders, and flight confirmations were provided.

Spouse travel costs were deducted from the Clerk of Tynwald's budget as they are refunded separately.

The trip took place on 6th January 2012.

The response was issued on 4th October 2017.


60th Plenary Conference - Cameroon

Summary: The request sought expense details for the 60th CPA Plenary Conference in Cameroon and regulations regarding alcohol claims. The authority disclosed all expense records totaling £4,897.51 and clarified that financial regulations do not explicitly permit claiming alcohol as an expense.

All requested expense information for the Cameroon trip was released.

The total net cost for the trip was £4,897.51 after refunds and contributions.

Isle of Man Government Financial Regulations do not reference claiming alcohol as an expense.

Spouse travel costs are refunded separately and excluded from the trip budget.

One original traveler (Mr Cregeen) was replaced by Mr Cretney, resulting in a refund and new purchase order.


Dates and reasons for Leave of Absence (MHKs) and dates absence authorised by Speaker

Summary: The request sought dates and reasons for Leave of Absence for Members of the House of Keys (MHKs) from October 2017, and the authority disclosed a table of specific absences while noting that exact authorization dates are not always recorded.

Leave of Absence details are read out by the Speaker and recorded in Hansard.

The exact date leave was authorized by the Speaker is not always known or recorded by the Office of the Clerk.

Reasons for absence included attending court, illness, funerals, and representing the Isle of Man at international conferences.

The response covers the period from the new session in October 2017 to December 2017.

Future requests can be fulfilled by searching the Hansard section of the Tynwald website.

2017-12-21
2018-01-11
24th October 2017
5th October 2017
17th October 2017
20th October 2017
31st October 2017
7th November 2017
14th November 2017
28th November 2017
5th December 2017
04th December 2017
19th December 2017
13th December 2017
IM114549I
2 pages
1 document


List of organisations which have made a presentation to Members of Tynwald together with the name of the sponsoring Member for each such meeting

Summary: The requester sought a list of organisations that made presentations to Tynwald Members and their sponsoring Members, but the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald refused the request citing resource constraints and lack of exclusive responsibility for hosting such meetings.

The request was for a list of organisations presenting to Tynwald Members and the sponsoring Member for each meeting.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald stated it does not have exclusive responsibility for organising or hosting these presentations.

The authority acknowledged having booking information but deemed accessing it beyond available resources.

The request was originally submitted in July 2017 and reviewed in January 2018.

The final outcome of the review was 'Not upheld' on 12 February 2018.

Lack of exclusive responsibility for organising or hosting presentations


Independent report into Children and Families

Summary: A request was made for an independent report on Children and Families by Paul Burnett and Bridgit Griffin, but the Cabinet Office refused to disclose it as it is held for future publication.

The report is scheduled for publication in October 2017.

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

The report will be laid before Tynwald and made publicly available via Hansard.

Early disclosure could impact the formulation of the accompanying action plan.

The request was received on 19 July 2017 and the response was issued on 4 August 2017.

19 July 2017
4 August 2017
18 July 2017
October 2017
Section 41
IM95824I
61 T134 RHC
line 2360
2 pages
1 document

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


Request for the individuals the Chief Minister has had formal meetings with off Island

Summary: The request sought a list of individuals the Chief Minister met with off-Island since October 2016 and future meeting plans. The Cabinet Office provided a partial list of past meetings but withheld 13 names under qualified exemptions and stated no future formal meetings were scheduled at the time.

The Chief Minister has held formal off-Island meetings with individuals from the UK Government, UK Parliament, and other administrations since October 2016.

13 names were withheld from the response due to qualified exemptions under Section 35 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

No formal meetings were scheduled for the Chief Minister between 19 July 2017 and 19 January 2018 at the time of the request.

The Chief Minister planned to attend the Labour Party Conference in September and the Conservative Party Conference in October 2017.

The authority determined that disclosing the withheld names would inhibit the free and frank exchange of views necessary for good government.

18 July 2017
October 2016
11 August 2017
13 names
19 July 2017
19 January 2018
Section 35
Section 35(b)(ii)
Section 35(c)
9 pages
1 document

Section 35(b)(ii) - Inhibition of free and frank exchange of views

Section 35(c) - Prejudice to the effective conduct of public business


Policies and procedures relating to Tiers 2 & 5 of the Points Based System.

Summary: An advocate's firm requested internal policies and procedures regarding Tier 2 and 5 Points Based System sponsorship applications, but the Department for Enterprise stated it holds no such internal documents beyond those already publicly available.

The Department holds no internal policies or procedures for processing Tier 2 and 5 applications other than those already published online.

The request was partially exempt under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the information is accessible by other means.

The Department has never received an application for the waiver of prescribed requirements.

Processing guidance relies on UK government documents and the Isle of Man Immigration Rules.

The applicant is an incorporated legal practice seeking information to advise clients on sponsorship terms.

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


Statistical information on the volume and value of house sales on the Isle of Man over the past 3 - 5 years.

Summary: The requester asked for statistical data on the volume and value of house sales on the Isle of Man over the past 3-5 years in a specific tabular format. The Department for Enterprise responded that the exact format was not held but provided links to existing public datasets, reports, and the Land Registry where the information could be accessed.

The requested information in the specific format was not held by the Department for Enterprise.

Property transaction data since 2010 is available via the government's Open Data page.

A comprehensive downloadable dataset of all property sales from 2010 was scheduled for publication by July 2017.

The Land Registry holds the underlying records and is open Monday to Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm and Friday 9:30am-4pm.

Additional housing market analysis is available in the 'Isle of Man in Numbers 2016' report and Quarterly Economic Reports.


Information relating to land registered below the Bayview Hotel Port St Mary.

Summary: The requester sought correspondence and file notes regarding the registration of two land titles below the Bayview Hotel in Port St Mary, specifically questioning the omission of public rights of way and the legality of government land disposal. The Department for Enterprise released a memo explaining the registration decision but withheld other documents citing pre-Act creation dates and exemptions related to Land Registry rules and the conduct of public business.

The request concerns Title No. 41-00309 (beach) and Title No. 41-01013 (the Brow) below the Bayview Hotel.

The requester claims documentary proof of acquiring paths in 1917 which are not referenced in the current title.

Title 41-01013 is located within a Designated Harbour Area, where disposal is restricted by the Harbours Act 2010.

A memo from the former Legal Officer was released to explain the reasons for land registration.

Much of the requested material was created prior to 11 October 2011 and falls outside the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

2017-04-21
2018-08-24
24 August 2017
18 May 2017
27 July
11 October 2011
Title No. 41-00309
Title No. 41-01013
PRoW447
1917
Harbours Act 2010
Land Registry Rules 2000
Rule 104
section 27
section 35
6 pages
1 document

Information created prior to 11 October 2011 (outside scope of FOIA 2015)

Section 27: Information the disclosure of which is restricted by law (Rule 104 of Land Registry Rules 2000)

Section 35: Conduct of public business (inhibition of free and frank provision of advice)


Income from TT trademarks 2012-2016

Summary: A request was made for total income generated by licensing the TT trademark between 2012 and 2016, and the Department for Enterprise disclosed the figures held by financial year from 2011/2012 to 2016/2017.

The requested information is held by financial year (1 April to 31 March) rather than calendar year.

Income from TT trademark licensing increased from £249,438.63 in 2011/2012 to £878,041.38 in 2016/2017.

The highest recorded income in the provided period was £878,041.38 for the 2016/2017 financial year.

The response was issued by Steven Tallach, Freedom of Information Co-ordinator at the Department of Economic Development.

The request was received on 28 April 2017 and the outcome was communicated on 19 May 2017.


Information on TT trademark contract

Summary: A request was made for payment details and work descriptions regarding Eversheds' TT trademark services contract. The authority disclosed the scope of work performed but withheld payment amounts citing commercial interest exemptions.

The request concerned Tender DED/2014/018 for TT Trademark IP Services.

Payment amounts to Eversheds were withheld under section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Eversheds manages trademark registrations and monitors watch lists for TT, Tourist Trophy, and TT Zero.

The Department for Enterprise determined that disclosing costs would prejudice future tender competitiveness.

The response was issued on 19 June 2017 following a request received on 21 May 2017.

Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Prejudice to commercial interests)


Acts booked by the Department May - June 2017

Summary: The Department for Enterprise disclosed details of acts booked for May-June 2017 at the Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre, including names, venues, ticket sales, and base countries, but withheld fee information citing commercial interests.

The request covered acts performing between 15 May 2017 and 14 June 2017 at the Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre.

Seven specific acts were listed in the response, including Aled Jones, Katherine Jenkins, and Razorlight.

Ticket sales figures were provided for all listed performances, ranging from 584 to 1609.

Fees paid to artists were withheld under section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The Department determined that the public interest in maintaining commercial confidentiality outweighed the interest in transparency regarding fees.

Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Commercial interests)


Financial assistance

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding financial aid provided to the Isle of Man Motor Museum and the Jacksons development. The authority confirmed that no loans or grants were provided to either entity.

The request was received on 6 July 2017.

The response was issued on 1 August 2017.

No financial aid by way of loan or grant was provided to the Isle of Man Motor Museum in Jurby.

No financial aid by way of loan or grant was provided to the Jacksons development on Cooil Road, Douglas.

The response was handled by the Freedom of Information Co-ordinator, Steven Tallach.


What costs have been incurred by the Dept as it relates to Vision 9.

Summary: The Department for Enterprise responded to a request regarding costs incurred for Vision 9 by disclosing external costs for two procurement exercises but stating it could not separate specific costs for Vision 9 or estimate internal officer time.

The Department holds no information separating costs specifically for Vision 9's involvement in tender processes.

External costs for the first tender (TT series feasibility study) were £332,049, but no appointment was made.

External costs for the second tender (domestic TT promoter) were £76,816.54, leading to Vision 9's initial selection.

The disclosed figures cover only external costs such as consultants, excluding internal officer time.

The Department does not hold an estimate of costs incurred by officers involved in the project.


Villa Marina/Gaiety Theatre policies and procedures for the disabled

Summary: The requester asked for the Gaiety Theatre's disability policy and specific procedures for notifying disabled customers about seat suitability during online booking. The authority responded that no formal written policy exists, but detailed access information is available on their website and staff are trained to advise customers to contact them in advance for specific needs.

There is no formal written disability policy for the Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre complex.

A dedicated webpage exists with details on access and assistance for persons with disabilities.

Ticketing staff receive regular email reminders regarding customers with additional needs.

Staff advise customers to contact the venue in advance to ensure full and equal access.

Work is currently underway to review inclusivity policies and enable online booking for wheelchair spaces.


Deloitte report on berth for cruise ships

Summary: A request was made for a Deloitte report assessing the potential for a deep water cruise ship berth in the Isle of Man, but the Department for Enterprise withheld the document entirely.

The requested report is a 142-page review of the Isle of Man cruise market and deep water berth proposals.

The report was received by the Department in July 2017 and had not yet been considered by senior officers or Ministers.

The Department determined that releasing the report at this stage could prejudice decision-making by generating public comment on options not yet finalized.

The public interest test was applied, and the Department concluded that withholding the report was in the public interest.

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

142 page
3 August 2017
July
1st Floor
01624 685375
IM1 1EX

Section 34 (formulation of policy)
Section 35 (Conduct of public business)


Motorsport questions

Summary: A request for financial details regarding the Isle of Man Motorsport Development Group and the 2017 TT/MGP events was partially fulfilled, with specific expense figures provided but individual salaries withheld due to data protection exemptions.

Total annual expenses claimed by the Motorsport Development Group in the last financial year were £1,978.25.

Individual salaries for the motorsport team were withheld as they constitute personal data under Section 25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The motorsport team consists of fewer than ten staff members ranging from AO to SEO grade.

Prize money details for the 2017 TT are publicly available in the event regulations.

Specific figures for rider appearance fees and travel allowances for the 2017 Festival were incomplete at the time of the response.

Section 25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolute exemption for personal data)

Data Protection Act 2002 (Fairness and lawfulness of disclosure)


Tom Jones concert

Summary: A request was made for details on the profit or loss of the Tom Jones concert at Noble's Park and any taxpayer liability, but the Department for Enterprise refused to disclose the information citing commercial interests.

The Department for Enterprise holds the requested financial information but withheld it under section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied because the contract with Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre prohibits public release of financial details to protect future artist bookings.

The Department determined that maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in transparency.

The Department is currently in a financial dispute with TinyCow, the company that arranged the concert.

The request was received on 6 September 2017 and the final response was issued on 4 October 2017.

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


TT/Festival of Motorcycling

Summary: A request was made for the costs of rescue helicopters, safety equipment, and road barriers for the 2017 TT and Festival of Motorcycling, but the Department for Enterprise withheld all information citing commercial interests.

The Department for Enterprise refused to disclose costs for helicopters, signage, straw bales, and barriers.

The refusal was based on Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The authority argued that releasing contract values would prejudice future tender exercises and commercial interests.

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

The response was issued on 4 October 2017 regarding a request received on 7 September 2017.

2017
7 September 2017
4 October 2017
IM102079I
Section 30(2)(b)
3 pages
1 document

Section 30(2)(b) - Prejudice to commercial interests


TT/Festival of Motorcycling

Summary: The Department for Enterprise partially fulfilled a request for total costs related to the 2017 TT and Festival of Motorcycling, disclosing specific salary and operational figures while refusing to compile data on individual safety equipment costs as requested.

The total annual gross salary cost for the Motorsport team, including part-time workers, is £291,511.

The combined cost for emergency helicopters, safety barriers, signage, toilets, electrical services, and security for TT and FOM 2017 is £1,536,716.05.

The authority refused to create or derive information by undertaking substantial compilation or analysis of existing data.

The disclosed costs exclude expenses incurred by other government departments, such as mountain signage removal, and do not include the cost of Marshals.

The request was received on 4 and 15 October 2017, with the response issued on 31 October 2017.

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

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (not required to create, derive, research, or substantially compile information)


TT/Festival of Motorcycling

Summary: The Department for Enterprise responded to requests for total costs regarding the 2017 TT and Festival of Motorcycling, disclosing specific salary and operational figures while refusing to provide a breakdown of individual costs due to the requirement for substantial compilation.

The combined cost for emergency helicopters, safety barriers, signage, toilets, electrical services, and security for the 2017 events is £1,536,716.05.

The authority refused to provide individual cost breakdowns as it would require substantial compilation or analysis of held information.

The response was issued on 31 October 2017 under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 referencing s8(3) (not required to create, derive, research, analyse, or substantially compile information)


Homestay

Summary: The request sought annual statistics on registered properties under the Isle of Man Homestay Scheme and details of investigations or prosecutions for non-registration between 2011 and 2017. The Department for Enterprise disclosed all requested data, showing registration numbers for each year and investigation counts, while confirming there were no prosecutions.

The Homestay Scheme registration numbers fluctuated between 630 and 884 properties annually from 2011 to 2017.

Investigations for failing to register occurred during both the TT Festival and the Festival of Motorcycling (FOM) in most years.

Some investigations involved registered properties, while others involved unregistered properties.

There have been zero prosecutions under the Tourist Act 1975 for failing to register under the Homestay Scheme during the requested period.

The 2011 registration figure provided covers the period prior to the specific start date requested (11th October 2011) due to the scheme's summer operation.


Summary: A request was made for a Deloitte report on deep water berths for cruise ships, but the Department for Enterprise refused to disclose it under Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the report was held for future publication.

The requested document is a report evaluating proposals to build a deep water berth in the Isle of Man.

The report was withheld because it was still being considered by senior management and Ministers.

The authority intended to publish the report by the end of 2017.

Releasing the report early was deemed likely to prejudice decision-making and generate unfounded fears.

The public interest test concluded that withholding the information was justified at that time.

Section 41 (Information for future publication)


Current value of cruise passenger visiting Isle of Man

Summary: A request for the calculated value of a cruise passenger visiting the Isle of Man was initially withheld under a future publication exemption but was subsequently disclosed following an internal review.

The Department for Enterprise initially withheld the information citing Section 41 (information for future publication).

An internal review concluded that no public harm would result from releasing the data.

The disclosed figure comes from a Deloitte report submitted in July 2017 regarding a deep water berth.

The average gross spend per passenger was calculated using data from 2012-2015.

The methodology included historic Isle of Man figures, other comparable islands, and Rest of World data.


Questions re. option granted on DED land

Summary: A request was made for details regarding an option granted to EFB (IOM) Ltd to purchase government-owned land at Ballafletcher, Douglas. The Department for Enterprise responded under the Access Code, providing a timeline of the 2010 approval process and financial terms, while noting the option has since expired.

The option was granted to EFB (IOM) Ltd for land at Ballafletcher, Douglas, zoned for light industrial use.

The owner of EFB approached the Department for Enterprise in May 2010 to express interest in the land.

The DED Minister approved the proposal on 22 June 2010, with Treasury concurrence obtained on 9 August 2010.

The consideration payable was defined as 5% of the land valuation subtracted from the purchase price upon completion.

The option has now expired, and the Department plans to invite expressions of interest for disposal of the land.

Information created prior to 11 October 2011 is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2015, so the response was provided under the Access Code instead.

Redactions were applied to the DED paper dated 7 June 2010, though specific exemption clauses were not detailed in the provided text.


Grants issued to Comis Holdings

Neither confirm or deny information held

Summary: A request for details on grants issued to Comis Holdings, including amounts, dates, and repayment terms, was refused by the Department for Enterprise. The authority neither confirmed nor denied holding the information, citing exemptions related to economic interests and public interest.

The request was made on 2017-11-15 and responded to on 2017-12-13.

The Department for Enterprise refused the request under section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Releasing the information was deemed likely to prejudice the economic interests of the Island.

Grants paid under the Department's schemes are not repayable if terms and conditions are met.

An annual report to Tynwald lists companies receiving assistance and total payment values.

Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Neither confirm nor deny)

Section 30(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Investigations and proceedings conducted by public authorities)


Contract with Sparks

Summary: The Department for Enterprise released a redacted copy of the contract with Spark Impact for managing the Enterprise Development Scheme 2015. Personal data and specific commercial fee details were withheld under exemptions for data protection and economic interests.

The contract is titled 'Agreement for the Management of the Enterprise Development Scheme 2015'.

Personal names and addresses on pages 24, 33, and 42 were redacted as exempt personal data.

Information regarding Scheme Management Fee, Exit Fee, and Maximum Investee Fee on pages 39-41 was withheld.

Spark Impact's tender submission contained in the Appendix was also withheld.

The Department determined that maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosure to protect future tender competitiveness.

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

Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Economy and commercial interests)


"Isle of Man Government" legal identity

Summary: The requester asked for the legal person status and the specific Act creating the legal personality of the 'Isle of Man Government'. The Department for Enterprise responded that it does not hold this information, noting that a sub-committee is currently investigating the merits of establishing the government as a single legal entity.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold information regarding the legal person status of the 'Isle of Man Government'.

A Council of Ministers' Sub Committee has been established to investigate creating the Isle of Man Government as a single legal entity.

An interim report on this investigation was produced in June 2017.

Further inquiries regarding the establishment of a single legal entity should be directed to the Cabinet Office.

The response was issued by Steven Tallach, Freedom of Information Co-ordinator.


What meetings have taken place in last 24 months re co-location of St Thomas and Vallajeelt

Summary: The requester asked for details regarding meetings, correspondence, and decisions about the co-location of St Thomas and Vallajeelt schools over the last 24 months. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture refused to release the information, citing that it was already publicly available via a previous Freedom of Information response.

The request covered five specific reference numbers (IM92842I, IM92843I, IM92845I, IM92846I, IM92847I) consolidated into one response.

The information requested concerns the proposal to co-locate St Thomas School with Vallajeelt School.

The Department refused the request under Section 20(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The refusal was based on the fact that the information is accessible to the applicant by other means, specifically a related FoI request (IM91608I).

A URL was provided linking to a PDF document titled 'closure-transfer-of-st-thomas-primary-school.pdf' containing the requested details.

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


How many written notices have been served on educated otherwise

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for statistics on written notices, examinations, and convictions regarding children educated otherwise. The authority disclosed that less than five notices were served in the last two academic years, while confirming zero instances for examinations, attendance orders, revocations, and convictions.

Less than five written notices were served under Section 25(1) of the Education Act 2001 in the last two academic years.

No children educated otherwise were submitted for examination or assessment under Section 25(2).

No School Attendance Orders were served under Section 26(1).

No School Attendance Orders were revoked under Section 27(2).

No parents have been convicted of an offence under Section 28(1).

Exact figures were withheld to prevent identification of individuals due to low numbers.

less than five
2017-06-30
2017-07-26
last two academic years
Section 25 (1)
Section 25 (2)
Section 26 (1)
Section 27 (2)
Section 28 (1)
Section 39 (1)
IM93642I

Section 39 (1) of the Act (exempt personal information)


Truancy cases recorded this academic year

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the number of truancy cases recorded in the current academic year. The authority disclosed that 748 truancy sessions were recorded across all primary and secondary schools between September 2016 and July 2017.

The request was received on 2017-07-04 and responded to on 2017-08-01.

A total of 748 sessions were recorded as truancy (T) across all schools.

The data covers the period from 1st September 2016 to 21 July 2017.

The statistics include both secondary and primary schools.

A session is defined as either an AM or PM period.


Request for Cost of Muscular Dystrophy Medication for one child for one year

Summary: A request for the annual cost of medication for a single child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on the Isle of Man was refused because disclosing the figure would identify a living individual. The authority cited an absolute exemption for personal information but provided a link to a related parliamentary review of the treatment.

The request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care on 20 January 2017.

The requester clarified the question to specifically ask about the cost for the one child on the island with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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

Disclosing the cost would identify the living individual receiving the medication.

The Minister for Health & Social Care previously addressed the treatment review in Tynwald on 18 October 2016.

20th January 2017
23rd January 2017
18th October 2016
23rd February 2017
Section 25
IM75029I
01624 686324

Section 25 (Absolutely exempt personal information)


CRC advice/reccommendations Translarna 2016

Summary: The Department of Health and Social Care provided the Clinical Recommendations Committee's 2016 advice regarding the funding of Translarna for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The committee recommended the drug be classified as a low priority due to inadequate evidence for clinical and cost effectiveness.

The CRC recommended Ataluren (Translarna) as a LOW PRIORITY for DHSC funding in May 2016.

The decision was based on inadequate evidence for clinical and cost effectiveness given other resource demands.

NICE proposed funding Ataluren within a managed access agreement, which the CRC noted reflected the current evidence base.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare disorder affecting 1-9 per 100,000 people, with an estimated 1-4 cases on the Isle of Man.

Approximately 15-30% of DMD cases are caused by a nonsense mutation, potentially affecting around one person on the Isle of Man.

12 May 2016
09th February 2017
10th February 2017
1-9 per 100,000
1 and 4 people
15-30%
30 years of age
5 years
aged 5 or over


Cost to recruit staff

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for the cost to recruit staff for Adult Learning Disabilities Services. The authority disclosed that the average total cost per individual recruit is £122.58, based on calculations involving advertising, interviewing, and administration.

The total cost to recruit one new staff member to Adult Learning Disabilities Services is £122.58.

The cost breakdown includes £52.58 for recruitment and advertising and £70.00 for Office of Human Resources administration.

Calculations are based on an average of 15 candidates per advertisement.

Recruitment costs involve time from a Senior Manager chair and two Senior staff panel members.

Administration costs are based on the pay scale of an Administrative Officer.


Nurses posts, admin posts and volunteer redundancies

Summary: The Department of Health and Social Care provided detailed statistics on nursing and administrative post vacancies as of July 2017 but withheld individual voluntary redundancy data due to privacy exemptions, though a total payout figure was disclosed.

Total nursing posts across all service areas numbered 878, with 767 filled and 66 vacant as of 31 July 2017.

Administrative posts totaled 192, comprising 148 filled and 44 vacant positions.

Individual voluntary redundancy details were withheld under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The total amount paid for voluntary redundancies over the last three years was £273,201.33.

Some nursing data for Adult Services Social Care was withheld due to small numbers posing data protection risks.

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

Data Protection Act 2002 (data protection principles regarding fair and lawful disclosure)


retention schedules

Summary: The requester asked for data on record retention schedules and detailed information regarding the MediViewer digital health project at Nobles Hospital. The Department of Health and Social Care issued a revised response correcting an error on retention data and provided partial information on record destruction, while withholding other requested project details.

The Department issued a revised response on 01 September 2017 to correct an error regarding records held beyond their retention schedule.

Adult Social Care Home Care Team held 80 service user records due for destruction.

Children and Families Social Care identified 28,680 files beyond their retention date, with 23,568 destroyed on 25 August 2017.

Cummal Mooar and Southlands care homes held no records outside their retention period.

The response indicates that some requested information regarding MediViewer audits, budgets, and training could not be provided.


prosecutions taken place on the Isle of Man under sections 71 and 72 of the Criminal Code 1872

Summary: A request was made for prosecution statistics under specific sections of the Criminal Code 1872 and the Infanticide and Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1938, but the Department of Health and Social Care responded that they do not hold this information.

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

The request covered sections 71 and 72 of the Criminal Code 1872 and the Infanticide and Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1938.

The authority suggested contacting the Department of Home Affairs or the Attorney General's Office for the information.

The response was issued on 08 September 2017.

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


MHC Contract

Summary: The request sought details regarding the tender process and contract extension for the Hon K Beecroft company with the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority disclosed that a competitive tender was held in 2012 with three applicants, and the contract was extended to its maximum five-year term, concluding in January 2018.

A competitive tender exercise was undertaken in 2012 for the contract.

Three organisations submitted tenders for the contract.

The successful bid was selected based on the 'Most Economically Advantageous Tender' criteria.

The contract was signed on 7th January 2013.

The contract was extended to the maximum permissible length of 5 years and ends on 7th January 2018.

2012
three organisations
95%
75%
7th January 2013
5 years
7th January 2018
09 October 2017
1st September 2017
July 2017
17 November 2017


Accident stats - Ballawoods junction

Summary: A request for accident statistics at the Ballawoods junction was submitted to the Department of Infrastructure, but no information was disclosed as all held data was deemed exempt.

The request was received on 2017-03-28 and responded to on 2017-03-30.

The authority handling the request was the Department of Infrastructure.

The outcome was that no information was sent because all held information was exempt.

The response document consists of 2 pages and 1 document.

The requester was informed of their right to appeal to the Information Commissioner if dissatisfied.


Public rights of way

Summary: A request for information regarding public rights of way was made to the Department of Infrastructure, resulting in no documents being sent as all held information was deemed exempt. The response instead directed the requester to public registers and websites where definitive maps, orders, and planning applications can be viewed.

The Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way and Definitive Statement are held at the General Registry.

The General Registry is open 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 9:30am to 4:00pm Friday.

Diversions, extinguishments, or closures of rights of way require Tynwald approval.

Copies of Tynwald orders are available on the Tynwald Library webpage.

Planning Department records regarding rights of way are accessible via their specific webpage.


Silverdale

Summary: A request was made regarding the lease award process and terms for the Silverdale Complex, to which the Department of Infrastructure responded that no competitive tender was used and provided lease details in an appendix while redacting personal data.

The lease of the Silverdale Complex was not subject to a competitive tender process.

Terms of the lease and issuance details are contained in Appendix 1.

Personal data such as names and addresses were redacted from the response.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure on 20 June 2017.

The request was received on 6 June 2017.

Section 25(2)(a) of The Freedom Of Information Act 2015 (Personal Data)

Section 1(1)(a-d) of the Data Protection Act 2002


Silverdale - Tenders & Lease

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure released a redacted copy of the head lease for the Silverdale Glen building complex involving Baker Tilley and Manx Ices, but withheld personal data regarding individuals.

The request concerned the head lease for Silverdale Glen, including the Cafe and Cregg Mill.

The lease was originally executed around January 2016.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed ownership by DEFA but held the lease documents.

Personal names and addresses were redacted from the released document.

The response included one document spanning 34 pages.


Fire extinguisher - DHSS properties

Summary: A request for information regarding fire extinguishers on DHSS properties was partially refused because the Department of Infrastructure does not hold specific data for individual departments and lacks the ability to confirm inspections across the entire government portfolio.

Requests for specific departmental properties must be directed to those departments separately.

The Department of Health & Social Care employs its own Fire Officer.

The Isle of Man has no specific legislation for fire extinguisher inspections, relying instead on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

The Department of Infrastructure cannot confirm that all extinguishers have been inspected due to the size of the property portfolio and lack of day-to-day management.

The department is currently reviewing service contracts to ensure they cover all locations.

Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (a) - Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps


Electric tram incidents

Summary: A request was made for safety incident details and investigation findings for Isle of Man heritage railways from 2011, along with the identity of a specific Snaefell car involved in a brake failure. The Department of Infrastructure responded that it was not required to fulfill the request in full because it did not manage the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway until April 2016 and lacked data for July and August 2017.

The request covered safety incidents for the Manx Electric Railway, Isle of Man Railway, Douglas Horse Tramway, and Snaefell Mountain Railway.

The Department of Infrastructure did not manage the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway until April 2016, so no prior data was available.

Incident statistics were collated quarterly, meaning data for July and August 2017 was not yet available at the time of response.

The response was officially categorized as 'Not required to fulfill request'.

The request specifically asked for the identity of the Snaefell car involved in a brake failure on August 4th.

11th October 2011
2 October 2011
30 June 2017
April 2016
Friday 4th August
7 August 2017
30 August 2017
IM98267i

Information not held due to lack of management authority prior to April 2016

Data not yet collated for July and August 2017


Bus drivers overtime and cost

Summary: A Freedom of Information request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for total overtime hours and costs for bus drivers over the past five years. The authority fully disclosed the requested data, providing a breakdown of hours worked and amounts paid for each pay period from September 2012 to September 2017.

The request covered a five-year period from September 2012 to September 2017.

Total overtime hours worked by bus drivers decreased each year during the period.

The total cost of overtime also decreased annually over the five years.

The highest overtime cost recorded was £491,588.33 in the 2012-2013 period.

The lowest overtime cost recorded was £373,129.21 in the 2016-2017 period.


MER electric shock incident

Summary: A request was made for details and investigation reports regarding a 2013 electric shock incident involving a Manx Electric Railway conductor, but the Department of Infrastructure withheld all information citing ongoing legal proceedings.

The incident occurred on May 30, 2013, involving tram no.9.

A conductor suffered an electric shock when a controller in the rear cab went live.

The Department of Infrastructure refused to release investigation reports or full details.

The refusal was based on Section 21(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 due to ongoing legal proceedings.

A press clipping from the Manx Independent dated June 4-10, 2013, was provided as the only attached document.

Section 21(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (ongoing legal proceedings)


Bus Vannin accidents

Summary: A request for specific dates of Bus Vannin passenger accidents since September 2012 was partially fulfilled, with exact dates withheld due to data protection exemptions while yearly incident statistics were provided.

The Department of Infrastructure refused to disclose specific dates of accidents to prevent the identification of individuals.

Yearly statistics show an increase in reported incidents from 2 in late 2012 to 33 in 2016.

The authority attributes the rise in figures to improved reporting quality and the inclusion of near misses and medical emergencies.

Most common on-bus injuries are slips and falls, often caused by drivers avoiding accidents involving other road users.

The request was processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2015 with an outcome date of 17 October 2017.

2012 (October to December): 2 incidents
2013: 12 incidents
2014: 14 incidents
2015: 25 incidents
2016: 33 incidents
2017 (to August): 21 incidents
September 2012
28th October 2017
20 working days
Section 25
Data Protection Act 2002

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

Data Protection Act 2002 (Disclosure would contravene data protection principles)


Waste incinerator & Castle Mona Hotel

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding funding sources, costs, and outstanding payments for waste incineration and landfill operations. The authority disclosed the 2016/17 operating and capital costs for the Animal Waste Processing Plant but stated it did not hold information to answer questions about funding sources, dry waste tonnage, or outstanding payments.

The Department of Infrastructure responded to a Freedom of Information request dated 8th October 2017.

Information regarding the source of funds for animal waste incineration was not held by the Department.

Data on dry waste tonnage and outstanding payments for waste disposal charges could not be provided.

The response provided a financial breakdown for the Animal Waste Processing Plant for the 2016/17 period.

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

Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Samaritans Purse charity

Summary: The request sought details on the Department of Infrastructure's support for the Samaritans Purse 'Operation Christmas Child' train event, including costs, staffing, and future plans. The authority disclosed that the train will not run in the future due to lack of request and concerns over the charity's leadership, while providing specific cost estimates and policy details.

The train operation involved 3 paid staff members who would have been paid regardless of the event.

All other staff involvement was voluntary.

The estimated additional fuel cost was approximately £60 for a quarter tonne of coal.

The train will not operate in the future as the charity did not request it.

The Minister previously granted consent for the train only if the charity assured that offensive comments by its international president did not reflect the charity's views.

Section 20 of the Act (information already reasonably accessible)


Douglas Harbour dredging

Summary: A Freedom of Information request regarding Douglas Harbour dredging was submitted to the Department of Infrastructure, resulting in a partial disclosure where some information was sent but other parts were exempt.

The request was received on 2017-10-14 and the outcome was issued on 2017-11-06.

The response consisted of 1 document containing 2 pages.

The Department of Infrastructure granted partial access to the requested information.

Applicants have the right to request an internal review via foi.doi@gov.im or by post.

Unsuccessful internal reviews can be appealed to the Information Commissioner.


Strang New Consultation questions

Summary: A request for detailed costs regarding traffic calming surveys, maintenance, and consultations for Strang Road was largely refused because the Department of Infrastructure does not record these specific figures separately. The authority disclosed only the number of incidents involving damaged planters and directed the requester to a website for general cost information.

The Department does not record separate costs for drafting plans or surveys as they are part of general officer duties.

Information on construction and maintenance costs is available on the Department's website under Section 20 of the Act.

Consultation costs for minor highway schemes are not recorded separately.

Two calls were received regarding planters that had moved and required realignment.

Five calls were logged regarding planters hit by traffic requiring realignment, and one planter was replaced from stock.

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

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

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


Assessment with regards to car park site development bids

Summary: A request for information regarding car park site development bids was made to the Department of Infrastructure, but no information was disclosed as it was deemed exempt under commercial interest provisions.

The Department of Infrastructure withheld all requested information citing commercial prejudice.

The Agreement for Sale for the site has not been finalised, meaning the award process is still live.

The 2016 bidding exercise occurred because the 2015 exercise was stopped due to a bidder's failure to disclose critical information.

Participants in the 2016 exercise received detailed feedback on their specific bids, including scoring and weighting.

The authority concluded that the economic interest of the Island would be damaged by releasing the information.

Section 30(1)(a)
Section 30(1)(b)
Section 30(2)(b)


Chief Executive salary

Summary: A request was made for the name and exact salary of the Department of Infrastructure's Chief Executive for the last financial year. The authority disclosed the name and the salary band but withheld the specific salary figure citing an absolute exemption for personal data.

The Chief Executive of the Department of Infrastructure is Mr N Black.

Mr Black's salary falls within the Jesp band 14-18.

The exact salary figure was withheld under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The authority rejected the requester's argument that UK law regarding salary disclosure thresholds applies.

The Department of Infrastructure is located at Sea Terminal Building, Douglas.

Data Protection Act 2002 (contravention of data protection principles regarding fairness and lawfulness)


Changes to planes and boats

Summary: The requester asked for charges levied by the Isle of Man government on commercial planes and boats for the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 financial years. The Department of Infrastructure refused to fulfill the request because the applicant failed to respond to clarification emails within the required 28-day timescale.

The request was made on 4th December 2017 regarding commercial landing and docking fees.

The authority sent clarification requests on 5th, 15th, and 19th December 2017.

The request was refused because the applicant did not respond within the statutory 28-day period.

The authority cited Section 11(2) practical refusal reason (c) and Section 14(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Links to publicly available harbour dues and airport fees regulations were provided as alternative resources.

Section 11(2) practical refusal reason (c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


ex Lisbon Tramcar

Summary: A request was made for the total acquisition costs of the ex Lisbon Tramcar 360 from 1996, including purchase price and travel expenses. The Department of Infrastructure refused to provide the information under the Freedom of Information Act because the data predates the Act's commencement date.

The request concerned the ex Lisbon Tramcar 360 acquired in 1996.

The Freedom of Information Act 2015 only applies to information created on or after 11 October 2011.

The requested information falls outside the scope of the Act due to its age.

The authority offered to handle the request under the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information instead.

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

Section 4(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (temporal scope limitation)


Requesting number of RTC's in a road.

Summary: A request was made for the number of road traffic incidents on Strang Road in Union Mills since January 1, 2017. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed full details of five specific incidents, including road traffic collisions and highway obstructions, occurring between January and May 2017.

The request covered incidents on Strang Road in Union Mills from January 1, 2017, to June 29, 2017.

Police data was reviewed covering the period from January 1, 2017, to May 31, 2017.

Five distinct incidents were identified and disclosed in the response.

Incidents included two road traffic collisions and three obstructions of the highway.

Some incidents involved parked cars obstructing the road near planters or a knocked-over traffic calming box.


Number of legal cautions.

Summary: The requester asked for details on how caution recipients were advised about criminal records, which was adjusted to a request for the cautioning policy. The Isle of Man Constabulary confirmed they hold the information and provided the full 'Police Caution for adult offenders' policy document.

The request was adjusted to ask for a copy of the cautioning policy rather than specific recipient advice details.

The policy defines an adult for cautioning purposes as a person aged 18 or over.

The Isle of Man Police Caution is equivalent to the UK Simple Caution.

Proposed legislation for 'Conditional Cautions' in the Isle of Man had not been enacted as of March 2012.

The policy aims to ensure consistency in decision-making between charging and cautioning across Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

3116 cautions issued between 2014 and October 2017


Request for breakdown of expenses

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: A request for a breakdown of £599,000 in expenses was made to the Gambling Supervision Commission but lapsed because the requester failed to provide necessary clarification.

The request was received on 1st October 2017.

The authority requested clarification on 3rd October 2017.

The request lapsed on 7th November 2017 due to lack of clarification.

The specific information sought was a breakdown of £599,000 expenses.

The requester was informed they could submit a new request or apply for an internal review.

s11(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (request not reasonably specific)


Correspondence between IOMG and Firefighters Unions re propsed inclusion into GUS in 2011

Summary: A request for 2009 and 2011 correspondence regarding firefighter pension scheme reviews was denied because the Public Sector Pensions Authority did not exist at the time the documents were created. The authority advised the requester to contact the Cabinet Office for information predating the 2011 FOI Act threshold.

The Public Sector Pensions Authority (PSPA) was not formed until April 2012.

The requested documents date from 2009 and circa 2011, prior to the PSPA's existence.

The Office of Human Resources, Cabinet Office was responsible for pension consultations in 2011.

FOI requests under the 2015 Act only cover information created on or after 11 October 2011.

Pre-2011 information must be sought under the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (practical refusal reason)


Tynwald Member Pension Data and Scheme Fund Information

Summary: The request sought detailed pension data for Tynwald members, including individual payouts and fund values. The authority disclosed total annual pension benefits from 2012 to 2017 and monthly income figures, but withheld individual member data citing privacy exemptions and clarified that most public sector schemes are unfunded.

Total pension benefits paid to retired MHKs and MLCs increased from £750,124 in 2012/13 to £917,652 in 2016/17.

Individual pension amounts per member were withheld as absolutely exempt personal information under Section 25(2) of the Act.

Public sector pension schemes managed by the PSPA are unfunded arrangements with no associated fund to value.

Income received into the schemes in October 2017 was £5,295,805 from employee and employer contributions.

The last actuarial report is available publicly on the PSPA website.

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

Data Protection Act 2002 (fairness and privacy expectations)


Payments received by payment type across Govt

Summary: A request for summarized government payments by type and department was made to the Isle of Man Treasury. The authority refused to fulfill the request because the applicant failed to provide necessary clarifications regarding specific payment types and time periods within the statutory 28-day limit.

The request was received on 29 June 2017 and the outcome was issued on 31 July 2017.

The Treasury requested clarification on specific payment types and the time period for the data on 30 June 2017.

The applicant did not respond to the clarification request within the required 28 days.

The refusal was issued under section 11(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The applicant was advised to submit a new, more clearly described request.

Section 11(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (failure to comply with notice for additional information)


Spending from Development Fund

Summary: A request was made to the Treasury for details on the first funding from the Development Fund, specifically the amount and recipient. The request was not fulfilled because the applicant failed to provide clarification regarding the source of the statement mentioned in the inquiry.

The request was received by the Treasury on 2017-11-25.

The Treasury requested clarification on 2017-11-27 and again on 2017-12-11.

The applicant did not provide the requested clarification regarding the media source.

The outcome was determined as 'Not required to fulfill request' on 2018-01-03.

The applicant was advised to submit a new, clearer request to proceed.


Recent emails or correspondence between an MHK, Chief Minister and Chief Secretary regarding DHSC CO

Summary: A request was made for emails between specific government officials regarding the Department of Health and Social Care chief executive, but no information was disclosed as it was deemed exempt under data protection and public business conduct laws.

The request targeted communications between Rob Callister MHK, Chief Minister Howard Quayle, and Chief Secretary Will Greenhow.

The subject matter concerned the continued position of Malcolm Couch as chief executive of the Department of Health and Social Care.

The Cabinet Office refused the request under section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The refusal was based on exemptions for personal data and the effective conduct of public business.

The authority stated that confirming or denying the existence of the information would itself be exempt.

Section 19: Refusal where confirming or denying existence is exempt

Section 25(2): Absolutely exempt personal information

Section 35(c): Qualified exempt information regarding conduct of public business

Data Protection Act 2002: First data protection principle


Letter from UK Prime Minister to Chief Minister regarding Brexit

Summary: A request was made for a copy of a letter from the UK Prime Minister to the Isle of Man Chief Minister regarding Brexit. The authority responded that the information was already publicly available on the government website, so no physical copy was sent.

The request was submitted on 20 April 2017.

The requested document is a letter from the UK Prime Minister to Howard Quayle.

The information was deemed reasonably accessible as it was already published online.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Copy of the draft Eastern Plan that has recently been issued

Summary: A request for a copy of the draft Eastern Plan was denied because the information is already reasonably accessible to the public via the government website and physical locations. The authority clarified that the requested document is actually a preliminary public consultation, not a final draft plan.

The request was made on 4 May 2017 and responded to on 5 May 2017.

The Cabinet Office determined the information is already reasonably accessible under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The document requested is identified as a preliminary public consultation rather than a draft Eastern Plan.

Hard copies of the report and annexes are available for purchase for £4.

Physical copies can be viewed at the Sea Terminal, Government Office, and Murray House in Douglas.

4 May 2017
5 May 2017
12 months
£4
A3
IM86626I
Section 20
Section 15

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


Breakdown of costs incurred and monies paid, for the 'Review of the Functioning of Tynwald' inquiry

Summary: A request was made for a breakdown of costs and payments to Lord Lisvane regarding the 'Review of the Functioning of Tynwald' inquiry. The Cabinet Office refused to send the information directly, citing that it was already reasonably accessible on the government website following the report's debate.

The request was made on 10 June 2017 regarding payments to Lord Lisvane.

The response was issued on 3 July 2017 by the Cabinet Office.

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

The requested data was published on the IOM Government webpage after the June 2017 Tynwald sitting.

The exemption applied is absolute, meaning no public interest test is required.

10 June 2017
3 July 2017
June 2017
Section 20
IM91044I

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


Information regarding underperformance of UDAs

Summary: The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed detailed tables showing Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) contracted, completed, and achievement percentages for various dental providers across the 2014/2015, 2015/2016, and 2016/2017 financial years. The response also included specific year-end agreements regarding how providers addressed shortfalls, such as financial reimbursement or creating capacity for new NHS patients.

Information was released for three financial years: 2014/2015, 2015/2016, and 2016/2017.

Providers who failed to meet 100% of contracted UDAs were required to either reimburse the shortfall financially or create capacity for new NHS patients.

Some providers carried forward unachieved UDAs to the following financial year as part of their agreement.

One provider, Ravat & Ray Dental Practice, had a UDA shortfall dispute recorded for the 2015/2016 period.

The data supersedes previous Freedom of Information responses regarding UDA delivery.


potholes and surface defects reported 2017 and 2018

Summary: A request was made for statistics and locations of potholes and road surface defects reported in 2017 and 2018, along with their repair status. The Department of Infrastructure provided total counts and outstanding figures but redacted specific location data where it could identify third parties under data protection exemptions.

The Department of Infrastructure received 1,106 pothole reports and 140 road surface defect reports for 2017 and 2018.

As of April 2018, there were 23 outstanding potholes and 26 outstanding road surface defects.

Some location data in the provided spreadsheet was redacted because it could be used to identify third parties.

The authority cited Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 and the Data Protection Act 2002 as the basis for withholding specific personal information.

The response included 21 pages across 2 documents.

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


MONEYVAL Fifth Round Evaluation Report December 2016

Summary: The requester sought internal FSA documents and policy guidance regarding changes to regulatory and enforcement approaches following the December 2016 MONEYVAL report, specifically concerning the shift from civil to criminal prosecutions. The provided response text acknowledges the request scope but cuts off before disclosing the actual information or stating the final outcome of the search.

The request was made under the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority.

The request focused on the FSA's response to the MONEYVAL Fifth Round Evaluation Report from December 2016.

The requester narrowed the scope to documents produced on or before 4 August 2017.

The request sought internal memoranda, emails, and policy documents regarding civil versus criminal enforcement strategies.

The response text provided is incomplete and does not contain the final disclosure or refusal statement.

December 2016
14 February 2018
12 March 2018
4 August 2017
IM121011I
Freedom of Information Act 2015


Please provide any details for planning and enforcement cases in the last 18 months relating to the following property.

Broomfield Cottage
Qualtroughs Lane
Ballafesson
IM9 6TP

Summary: A request was made for planning and enforcement details regarding Broomfield Cottage in Ballafesson for the preceding 18 months. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide the information, citing that it was a repeated request for which a reasonable interval had not elapsed.

The request concerned planning and enforcement cases for Broomfield Cottage, Qualtroughs Lane, Ballafesson, IM9 6TP.

The request was received by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 14 February 2018.

The authority determined the request was substantially similar to a previous one made by the same person.

The request was refused under Section 14(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The case reference number assigned is 361141.

14 February 2018
9 March 2018
18 months
361141
Section 14(2)
IM9 6TP
IM4 3AS

Section 14(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Repeated requests)


Public Notice regarding co location of St Thomas with Scoill Vallajeelt.

Summary: A Freedom of Information request sought details on objections to the co-location of St Thomas and Scoill Vallajeelt schools. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture initially reported three letters and 403 signatures, but later corrected this to four letters and 413 signatures, noting that two letters were rejected for having insufficient signatures.

The request concerned objections to the co-location of St Thomas and Scoill Vallajeelt schools following a public notice dated 10 November 2017.

The Department initially stated three letters of objection were received, later correcting this to four letters.

A total of 413 signatures were received across the valid and invalid letters.

Two letters were rejected because they each contained only one signature, failing the requirement of 10 or more persons.

The objection period expired on 13 February 2018.

10 November 2017
13 February 2018
3 letters
4 letters
403 signatures
413 signatures
2 letters rejected
1 signature per rejected letter
10 or more persons
Registration Of Electors Act 2006
Education Act 2001
Schedule 2
Section 3
IM121057I


A breakdown of the cost of 300k for security improvements at the Airport

Summary: A request was made for a cost breakdown of £300,000 spent on airport security improvements, and the Department of Infrastructure fully disclosed the specific expenditures for equipment and building works.

The total cost for security improvements was £300,000.

Two automatic tray returns cost £160,000 in total.

Two boarding card readers cost £40,000 in total.


Peel Sewerage Treatment Works - Site Options

Summary: The requester asked for the full risk assessment, including plans and drawings, for the Peel Sewerage Treatment Works site options as discussed in a November 2017 committee hearing. Manx Utilities provided some information but withheld specific details regarding personal data, commercial interests, and public business conduct.

The request was received on 19 February 2018 and responded to on 6 March 2018.

Information was withheld under exemptions for personal data, economy and commercial interest, and conduct of public business.

Names of land and site owners were redacted to protect privacy and prevent potential harm.

Commercial details were withheld to prevent unfair competitive advantage during the tendering process for the Regional Sewage Treatment Strategy- Phase-2 (RSTS2).

The authority concluded that the public interest in maintaining commercial sensitivity outweighed the interest in disclosure at this critical stage.

Section 25 – Absolutely exempt personal information

Section 30 – Economy and commercial interest