Job creation

Summary: The requester asked for annual figures on businesses moved or set up and jobs relocated since 2016, but the Department for Enterprise could not provide direct breakdowns due to data being held across various projects and divisions. Instead, the authority disclosed aggregate statistics on job creation, business support funding, and specific scheme outcomes over the last five years.

Direct annual figures for businesses moved or set up since 2016 are not available in the requested format.

The Financial Assistance Scheme has supported 354 individual businesses since 2016.

Over 1,000 additional jobs are estimated to have been created in the private sector since 2016.

The Employee Relocation Incentive received 411 applications since its 2019 launch, with 142 jobs already in place.

COVID-19 business support resulted in 9,616 payments totaling £26.5 million.

2016
2019
2021-09-29
2021-10-26
1,000 additional jobs
4,300 companies
400 increase in companies
£28m
354 individual businesses
279 existing businesses
75 new businesses
1,285 new jobs forecast
10,000 existing jobs protected
941 entrepreneurs trained
469 new businesses assisted
411 applications
142 jobs in place
10,000 applications processed
9,616 payments
£26.5 million
2 new banking licences
over a million people reached


Arts Council Funding Promenade Sculpture £47,000

Summary: The requester asked for details on the Arts Council's funding status, the source of funds for a £47,000 promenade sculpture, and related correspondence. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that the sculpture was funded by lottery grants rather than the Department, provided a budget breakdown for 2019-2021, but stated it did not hold records explaining the 'sponsored body' definition or the specific emails regarding the sculpture's selection.

The Arts Council receives funding from lottery ticket sales duties, not directly from the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC).

DESC supports the Arts Council by providing an officer's salary, business address, facilities, and Tynwald representation.

The decision to commission the sculpture was made at an Arts Council meeting on 3 May 2019.

DESC does not hold records explaining the definition of a 'sponsored body' or emails regarding the selection of the sculpture maker.

The total annual grant supplied by DESC to the Arts Council for 2019, 2020, and 2021 was £22,400.


Numbers

Summary: A request was made to the Gambling Supervision Commission for the number of cannabis convictions and sentences from 2018 onwards. The authority responded that the information is not held as it falls outside their regulatory remit, suggesting the applicant contact the Isle of Man Constabulary instead.

The Gambling Supervision Commission does not hold the requested information on cannabis convictions.

The request was received on 29 September 2021 and closed on 30 September 2021.

The authority stated the information is not within its regulatory remit.

Applicants were directed to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary for assistance.

Links to police reports for 2020-2021 were provided as alternative resources.

Information not held
Outside regulatory remit


Driving test Pass/Fail Quota

Summary: The requester asked for compulsory pass and fail quotas for driving tests in the Isle of Man. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because such quotas do not exist.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information on driving test quotas.

Compulsory pass and fail quotas for driving tests do not exist in the Isle of Man.

The request was received and answered on the same day, 30 September 2021.

The requester has the right to request an internal review if dissatisfied with the response.

Further appeals can be made to the Information Commissioner under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Cost of Covid-19 public information advertising and notices.

Summary: A request was made for total government spending on Covid-19 public information advertising across all departments, but the Cabinet Office only provided figures for its own department. The response disclosed specific amounts spent on general advertising and payments to Manx Radio and IOM Newspapers between February 2020 and September 2021.

The Cabinet Office spent £122,338.95 on Covid-19 public information notices, leaflets, pull-outs, and adverts from 1st February 2020 to 30th September 2021.

Of the total amount, £24,991.20 was paid to Manx Radio.

Of the total amount, £52,828.95 was paid to IOM Newspapers.

The authority clarified that the figures provided are for the Cabinet Office only and do not represent spending across all Isle of Man Government departments.

The requester was advised to contact the Department for Enterprise for information held by that specific department.


Cost of lateral flow testing

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for details on the volume and costs of lateral flow testing devices issued to Isle of Man residents up to September 2021. The authority disclosed the total number of devices distributed, unit costs, transportation and distribution expenses, and the overall total cost to the taxpayer.

568,842 lateral flow devices were distributed to residents by 30 September 2021.

Devices were purchased at two price points: £2.75 and £2.45 per unit.

The total cost of transporting devices to the Isle of Man was £14,236.

The total cost of distributing devices to residents was £95,519.

The total overall cost to the Manx taxpayer for lateral flow testing was £1,791,400 (excluding VAT).


Costs for off island recruitment costs

Summary: The requester asked for off-island recruitment costs for the Department of Health and Social Care over five years, but the department only held data for the period after its redesign in April 2021, referring older data to Manx Care.

The Department of Health and Social Care was redesigned on 1 April 2021, separating policy from service delivery by Manx Care.

Information for the period prior to 1 April 2021 was refused as it is likely held by Manx Care.

No payments were made to recruitment agencies between 1 April 2021 and 13 October 2021.

Relocation costs were reimbursed to two successful candidates during the specified period.

The total relocation cost disclosed was £13,854.

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


Full river maintenance plans for Laxey rivers

Summary: A request was made for all river maintenance plans for rivers in Laxey, and the Department of Infrastructure responded by providing the full Laxey River Maintenance Plan covering the 2020-2024 period.

The response included the Laxey River Maintenance Plan for the years 2020-2024.

Maintenance activities listed include scour protection, vegetation clearance, wall repairs, and rock armour.

T98 Asset Inspections are undertaken annually where required.

Routine inspections for debris are conducted frequently, especially before and after storms.

Capital works are explicitly excluded from the provided maintenance plan.


Schedule 4 species since 2016

Summary: The request sought data on Schedule 4 birds kept, imported, exported, died, or escaped on the Isle of Man since 2016. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed full species counts by year, specific import/export records, and lists of deceased and escaped birds.

Total Schedule 4 birds kept ranged from 19 in 2017 to 24 in 2019 and 2020.

Two owls were imported in 2021 (one Tawny, one Little) and one Spectacled owl was exported to the UK in 2017.

Since 2016, 10 birds have died, including 3 Barn owls and 2 Peregrine falcons.

Several escapes occurred, including a permanently disabled Kestrel in 2020 and two Great horned owls in 2016.

The response noted that rehabilitated wild birds must be reported under Section 7(1) of the Wildlife Act 1990.


Unfilled job listings

Summary: The requester asked for overall job listings and unfilled vacancy figures for the Department of Health and Social Care over the last five years. The Department disclosed data only for the period from April to October 2021, stating that information for the full five-year period is held by Manx Care following a structural redesign.

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

Information regarding job listings prior to 1 April 2021 is held by Manx Care, not the Department.

The Department cited Section 11(3)a of the Act as a practical refusal reason for not holding the full requested data.

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to Manx Care for the missing historical data.

The Department provided specific vacancy figures only for the period between 1 April 2021 and 4 October 2021.

13 vacancies advertised from 1 April 2021 to 4 October 2021

1 post not filled from 1 April 2021 to 4 October 2021


Costs incurred  in the Dr Tinwell court and employment tribunals

Summary: The requester asked for the total costs incurred by the Attorney General's Chambers in Dr Tinwell's court and employment tribunal cases and confirmation of an out-of-court settlement. The authority disclosed that it does not record advocate time costs, noted a £10,000 cost order against the appellant, and confirmed the employment dispute was settled on confidential terms.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not record court costs for an advocate's time.

The High Court ordered the Appellant to pay the Respondent's costs of appeal.

The assessed cost of appeal was £10,000 plus VAT.

The employment tribunal case was disposed of on strictly confidential terms prior to determination.

The request was received on 4 October 2021 and responded to on 19 October 2021.


Vaccine releated death/adverse reactions/hospitalisations/yellow card

Summary: The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide specific figures for vaccine-related deaths, injuries, adverse reactions, and hospitalisations, stating the information is not held by the Department. For Yellow Card reports, the Department cited an exemption because the data is already reasonably accessible via a UK MHRA Freedom of Information response.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on vaccine-related deaths, injuries, adverse reactions, or hospitalisations.

Requests regarding injuries and adverse reactions should be redirected to Manx Care, which handles service delivery.

Yellow Card data for Isle of Man residents is not routinely separated in UK summaries but is available via a specific MHRA FOI response.

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

Weekly surveillance reports containing general hospitalisation and death data are published by the Public Health Directorate.

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

Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Teaching staff absence levels

Summary: A request was made for teacher absence data on October 5, 2021, across all Isle of Man primary and secondary schools, broken down by short-term and long-term sickness. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the complete dataset, providing the number of teachers due to work and the specific counts of absent staff for each school.

The data covers the specific date of Tuesday, 5th October 2021.

Long-term absence is defined as 20 working days or more.

The response includes data for both primary and secondary schools.

Some schools reported zero long-term absences while others reported multiple cases.

The request was processed and closed on 2nd November 2021.


Snuff the Wind

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for reports and evidence regarding the closure of the Snuff the Wind motorcycle facility and its impact on Peel harbour silting. The authority refused to send new documents, stating the information was already reasonably accessible via a previous FOI response from August 2020.

The request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 2021-10-06.

The authority determined the information was already reasonably accessible under section 20 of the Act.

The requested information was previously disclosed in FOI request 1227981 on 3rd August 2020.

The response directs the user to the disclosure log at services.gov.im to find the existing information.

The case was closed on 2021-10-15 with no new information sent.

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


Vehicle Purchases

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the number of diesel and petrol vehicles purchased since the May 2019 climate emergency declaration. The authority disclosed that zero petrol vehicles and 186 diesel vehicles were acquired during this period.

The request was received on 7 October 2021 and responded to on 13 October 2021.

The Department of Infrastructure purchased 0 petrol vehicles since 1 May 2019.

The Department of Infrastructure purchased 186 diesel vehicles since 1 May 2019.

The data covers the period following the Chief Minister's declaration of a climate emergency in May 2019.

All requested information was provided with no exemptions applied.


Pharmacy closures

Summary: The requester asked for pharmacy contracts, a three-year list of closures, and details on fines; Manx Care disclosed closure data from October 2020 to November 2021 but refused the contract copy and fine details, citing that penalties do not exist and creating a three-year list would require deriving new information.

Manx Care stated there are no legal powers (vires) in the Pharmacy Regulations 2005 to issue penalties or fines for closures.

The authority refused to provide a list of closures for the full three-year period as it would require creating or deriving information not currently held.

Pharmacy opening hours are agreed individually with each pharmacy and can be amended with 90 days' notice.

A shortage of pharmacists and difficulty in recruiting locums on the Isle of Man were cited as reasons for closures.

Disclosure was limited to records from October 2020 to the date of the response (November 2021).

Section 8(3) of The Act (things a public authority is not required to do)

Section S11(3)(b) (creating or deriving information)


Surgery data

Summary: The requester asked for patient registration numbers and monthly prescription item counts for each surgery on the Isle of Man over the last three years. Manx Care disclosed the monthly prescription data for 12 surgeries from April 2017 to February 2021 but did not provide the requested patient registration figures.

The request was made on 2021-10-08 and the response was issued on 2021-11-04.

Prescription data was provided for 12 distinct surgery groups including Ballasalla, Castletown, and Ramsey.

The data covers a period from April 2017 through February 2021.

The response included monthly totals for prescription items but omitted the requested patient registration numbers.

The highest monthly total for prescriptions occurred in September 2020 with 124,989 items.


covid query

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for weekly COVID-19 admission data, total hospital admissions for 2019-2020, missing annexes regarding medication, and details on Ivermectin and Remdesivir usage. Manx Care provided the requested statistical data, confirmed the missing annexes were posted online, and stated that Ivermectin is not used for COVID-19 treatment.

Manx Care provided a weekly breakdown of COVID-19 admissions from March 2020 to October 2021.

Total hospital admissions for any reason were provided monthly from March 2019 to February 2020.

Missing annexes for midazolam and morphine from a previous request were confirmed as now available online.

Manx Care explicitly stated they do not use Ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment or trials.

The response regarding COVID-19 treatment protocols and Remdesivir usage appears to be cut off in the provided text.

Weekly COVID admissions ranging from 0 to 21


Deaths of persons vaccinated for Covid

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for statistics on Covid-19 deaths in the Isle of Man categorized by vaccination status between January and October 2021. Manx Care refused the request, stating they do not hold death certificates and cannot provide the specific data requested.

The request was received on 8th October 2021 and the outcome was determined on 4th November 2021.

Manx Care stated they do not hold death certificates.

The authority cited Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for refusal.

The refusal was based on the practical reason that the information is not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps.

The requester was directed to Weekly Public Health Surveillance Reports for alternative information.

2030581
8th October 2021
4th November 2021
early January 2021
Section 11(3)a

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


Waste of money and resources hassling the guy who lives in the forest

Summary: The requester sought all records regarding a dispute between the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and a resident of Nut Glen, later narrowing the request to financial records only. The authority disclosed specific costs incurred for a boundary review and expert discussions, totaling £1,560, while withholding other details.

The request was received on 8 October 2021 and responded to on 26 October 2021.

The requester narrowed the scope of the request to financial records on 18 October 2021.

The dispute involves a resident living in the woods at Nut Glen, near Ramsey.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided costs for a boundary review and expert discussions.

The total cost disclosed to the Department up to 8 October 2021 was £1,560.


planning enforcement officer notes and assessment form

Summary: The requester sought meeting notes and a harm assessment form regarding a planning breach on Gelling's Avenue, Port St. Mary. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed that all requested information was sent and the case was closed.

The request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The request concerned a suspected planning breach at Gelling's Avenue, Port St. Mary.

The specific case reference for the harm assessment form is 20/00198/PLANS.

The meeting in question took place on 2 July 2020 at Murray House.

The authority confirmed that all information was sent and the request was closed.


Information

Summary: The requester asked for Manx Care's financial and FOI policies, request statistics, and copies of all FOI replies since April 2021. The authority responded by providing the full Manx Care Financial Regulations document, which outlines statutory financial directions and practice notes.

Manx Care issued the Financial Regulations on 1 April 2021.

The regulations apply to all employees and officers of Manx Care without exception.

Financial Directions are statutory and issued under the Treasury Act 1985.

There are six Financial Directions covering areas such as governance, resources, and payments.

Financial Practice Notes are mandatory for the Chair, Directors, Officers, and employees.

1 April 2021
£1 billion
Treasury Act 1985
V01.2
6 Financial Directions


Operations

Summary: The requester asked for the number of operations cancelled since April 1, 2021, and specifically how many were due to staff shortages. Manx Care provided a breakdown of cancellations by various recorded reasons but stated they do not record 'staff shortages' as a specific category, though they acknowledged ongoing staff issues in a separate public statement.

Manx Care does not record 'staff shortages' as a specific reason for operation cancellations in their systems.

A total of 1,076 operations were cancelled by patients.

643 operations were cancelled by the hospital before the day of admission.

Elective surgery was temporarily suspended due to a shortage of specialist theatre staff caused by unfilled vacancies and sickness.

The authority offered to send elective surgery patients to the UK if they wished.


Location of disabled parking places in Douglas

Summary: A request was made for a comprehensive list of disabled parking bays in Douglas, including locations and time restrictions, excluding reserved bays. The Department of Infrastructure responded with a detailed table listing specific street locations, side of the road, and operating hours for numerous bays, despite the metadata indicating the request was not required to be fulfilled.

The request sought disabled parking bay locations and time restrictions for the Douglas area.

Reserved bays for individual disabled residents were explicitly excluded from the request.

The response provided a table covering streets such as Albert Street, Allan Street, and Bucks Road.

Time restrictions vary by location, with maximum wait times ranging from 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Operating days for the bays are typically Monday to Friday or Monday to Saturday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

2021-10-13
2021-11-04
34 metres
8 metres
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
30 mins
37 metres
20 metres
10 pages
2 documents


Waiting Lists

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the average waiting times for first appointments across all clinics at Noble's Hospital. The authority disclosed a comprehensive list of waiting times for 48 specialties as of November 2021, alongside a note regarding data validation challenges.

The average waiting time for a first appointment across all specialties at Noble's Hospital was 329 days.

The longest average wait was for Podiatry at 930 days, followed by Physiotherapy at 955 days.

The shortest average wait was for Transient Ischaemic Attack at 0 days.

Manx Care acknowledged that the Patient Tracking List contains errors, inaccuracies, and duplications.

A Waiting List Data Validation Programme is being developed to improve data accuracy.


University College Isle of Man

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for University College Isle of Man's print spending with specific suppliers from January 2019 to November 2021. The authority disclosed spending figures for five named suppliers but could not provide data for 'off island printers' due to a lack of specific supplier names.

The request covered print spend from January 2019 to September 2021.

Spending data was provided for five specific suppliers: Bridson & Horrox, Copy Shop, Mannin Media, Words & Spaces, and Quine & Cubbon.

Words & Spaces was the highest recipient of funds at £32,629.00.

Information regarding 'off island printers' was withheld because the department could not locate records without specific supplier names.

The response was issued on 19 November 2021 under reference number 2037141.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps due to lack of specific supplier names


Sir Jonathan Michael / Beechlawn Consulting Limited

Summary: The request sought details on contracts and payments made to Sir Jonathan Michael and Beechlawn Consulting Limited for healthcare review services. The Cabinet Office disclosed a consultancy agreement dated June 2019 but indicated that not all requested information regarding payments was held.

A consultancy agreement exists between the Cabinet Office and Beechlawn Consulting Limited.

The agreement is for Independent Healthcare Review Services.

Sir Jonathan Michael is identified as the 'Key Person' in the contract.

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

The contract defines the location of services as the Department of Health and Social Care or Cabinet Office in Douglas.

01 June 2019
5 April 2019
5 April 2020
5 April 2021
51 pages
6 documents
2%
IM1 3PG
GU7 2RA


Is vaccine status private medical information?

Summary: A requester asked Manx Care whether vaccine status is considered private medical information and if it is legal to require its disclosure. Manx Care responded that they do not hold the specific information requested and advised the requester to contact the Attorney General's Office instead.

Manx Care stated they do not hold the information requested regarding the legal classification of vaccine status.

The authority noted that confidentiality is an important legal and ethical duty but is not absolute.

Manx Care suggested the requester resubmit the query to the Attorney General's Office.

The response was issued under Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical refusal.

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


Queens Pier

Summary: The requester asked for the agreement, access walkway width, and plans regarding the Queens Pier Restoration Trust's fenced area and car park. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the full agreement and a plan of the allocated area, noting that specific clauses outline vehicle access rights.

The Department of Infrastructure provided the agreement with the Queens Pier Restoration Trust.

A plan showing the extent of the agreement area was included in the response.

Clause 3.10 of the Lease and Schedule 2 outline rights for vehicle and equipment access.

The request was received on 15 October 2021 and responded to on 11 November 2021.

The response consisted of 23 pages across 2 documents.


Sexual misconduct allegations against IOM Police.

Summary: The request sought statistics on sexual misconduct allegations against Isle of Man Police officers and dismissal figures for 2016-2020, as well as confirmation of an independent review. The authority disclosed that there were only two allegations in the specified period, confirmed no independent review would be undertaken, and stated that no officers were dismissed during those years.

There were 0 allegations of sexual misconduct in 2016, 1 in 2017, 0 in 2018, 0 in 2019, and 1 in 2020.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is not undertaking an independent review of sexual misconduct allegations.

The 2017 allegation involved evidential difficulties and the officer is no longer serving.

The 2020 allegation was historic, dating to the officer's childhood, and resulted in a caution.

No officers were dismissed from the Constabulary between 2016 and 2020.


Area Plan for the North and West

Summary: The request sought details on new site submissions for the North and West Area Plan received after the February 2020 deadline. The authority disclosed a specific public consultation response submitted in June 2021 regarding housing, employment, and site boundaries, while withholding other information under exemptions.

The request targeted site submissions received after the closing date of 28 February 2020.

The disclosed document is a public consultation response submitted on 2021-06-25 by an agent acting on behalf of a landowner or developer.

The respondent disagreed with the housing need assessment up to 2026 due to uncertainties regarding Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

The response suggested prioritizing site AM 001 in Andreas for the developing Cannabis Industry.

Specific site references mentioned include LR 006, LR 008, LR 009, AM 001, AR 001, and GMR 005.


Active Travel Plan Expenditure

Summary: A request was made for expenditure records, promotional activity details, and active travel statistics for the Isle of Man's Active Travel Plan. The Department of Infrastructure responded that some information was sent, but not all requested data was held.

The request was received by the Department of Infrastructure on 2021-10-15.

The outcome was determined on 2021-11-10 as 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The response included 8 pages across 2 documents.

The request specifically targeted financial records excluding promotional activity and records of marketing efforts.

Data on actual people travelling actively was requested for the years 2018 through 2021.


Electricity; Gas and Vehicle Fuel

Summary: The requester asked for electricity, gas, and vehicle fuel usage records for the 2018-19 to 2020-21 financial years, but the Cabinet Office stated it does not hold data by financial year or for 2021, instead directing the requester to the 'Isle of Man in Numbers' publication for calendar year data.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested energy and fuel data organized by financial year.

No information is held for the year 2021.

Some requested data is publicly available in the 'Isle of Man in Numbers' publication by calendar year.

The Manx Utilities Authority was suggested as a contact for specific electricity usage and public EV charging station data.

The request was closed on 2 November 2021.


Sweeper duties

Summary: A request was made for data on road sweeper usage, mileage, and staffing over the last two years. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that they only manage strategic links, do not hold daily usage records, and employ no full-time sweeper drivers.

Most road sweeping is the responsibility of local authorities, with the Department of Infrastructure only sweeping strategic links between main towns.

The department does not hold information on the daily use of road sweepers.

Road sweepers are available 24/7 but are redeployed to alternative duties once the network is swept.

There are no full-time sweeper drivers; staff are deployed across various roles as required.

Reasons for sweepers not being on the road include completed routes, vehicle servicing, or staff performing other duties.


Copies of Planning Certificates

Summary: The requester asked for planning certificates for Sandygate House and Garage from 2012 onwards, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to send copies directly, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via their website or public counter.

The request was refused under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act because the data is already reasonably accessible to the public.

The specific building control application for Sandygate House was received on 5th June 2015.

A completion certificate for the proposed replacement dwelling and garage was issued on 15th August 2017.

The authority directed the requester to the government open data website or the Planning and Building Control public counter at Murray House for the documents.

The request was formally closed on 27th October 2021.


Off road injury data

Summary: The requester asked for injury data and Health & Safety reports regarding motorcycle riding at the Snuff the Wind site. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The request was made on 2021-10-19 regarding the Snuff the Wind site.

The authority responded on 2021-10-26 stating the information is not held.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed they could not find data on injuries or accidents from motorcycle riding.

No Health & Safety reports regarding motorcycle riding at the site were provided.

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


Fireworks

Summary: The request sought correspondence between the Department of Infrastructure and Douglas Borough Council regarding the cancellation of the November 5, 2021, firework display. The authority disclosed all information, revealing that the event was cancelled due to delays in promenade refurbishment works, though the Remembrance Sunday service proceeded.

The firework display planned for November 5, 2021, was cancelled by Douglas Borough Council.

The cancellation was caused by delays to the promenade refurbishment works.

The Remembrance Sunday Service was confirmed to go ahead despite the fireworks cancellation.

The parade route was being revised to accommodate contractors ensuring space around the War Memorial.

The fireworks were intended to be fired from the beach using a compound on the Promenade Walkway.

2021-10-21
2021-11-10
5th November
26th September
4 week
30m x 2.5m
21 pages
4 documents


Staffing

Neither confirm or deny information held

Summary: The requester asked for staff headcounts at Noble's Hospital and details on staff dismissals or suspensions since Manx Care took over. Manx Care refused to provide the headcount data as it would require creating new information and denied confirming or denying the disciplinary data due to personal information exemptions.

Manx Care took over Noble's Hospital on April 1, 2021.

The authority stated it cannot run reports based on staff physical location due to its Care Group structure.

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

The request for fired or suspended staff was met with a 'neither confirm nor deny' response.

Disclosure of disciplinary information would contravene data protection principles regarding personal data.

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

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

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


Parking Tickets

Summary: The requester asked for annual parking ticket statistics, traffic warden inspection data, and specific fund allocation details for Douglas disc zones. The Department of Infrastructure provided ticket and visit counts for two specific streets but stated that fine revenue goes into general government funds.

The request covered parking tickets, warden inspections, and fund allocation for disc zones in Douglas.

Data was provided for the period between 01/11/2019 and 01/11/2021.

Ballabrooie Way is not on a regular patrol beat, limiting available inspection data.

Princes Street is on beat 8 and is patrolled 2-3 times per week.

Revenue from fixed penalty notices is deposited into general government funds.

4 fixed penalty notices issued on Ballabrooie Way

169 fixed penalty notices issued on Princes Street


How many 5G masts

Summary: A request was made to the Communications Commission for the number and location of 5G masts on the Isle of Man and along Douglas Promenade. The authority responded that it does not hold this information as it is an economic regulator rather than a technical standards body, and the data resides with private operators not subject to FOI.

The Communications Commission became the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority on 15 December 2020.

The Authority is an economic regulator and does not mandate technology or equipment.

The Authority does not hold information regarding the number or location of 5G masts.

Private telecommunications operators hold the requested data but are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

The request was closed on 9 November 2021.

Private companies not subject to the Freedom of Information Act


Data on teenage spiking incidents

Summary: A request was made for statistics on teenage drink spiking incidents and specifically whether any involved injection. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed data on all reported spiking allegations since 2012, clarifying that none involved injection and that the data was not filtered specifically for teenagers.

Searches covered incidents reported since September 2012 using keywords like 'spike', 'lace', 'drugged', and 'inject'.

None of the reported incidents involved spiking by injection.

The data provided includes all allegations regardless of whether they were substantiated or involved teenagers.

No toxicology confirmation of substance presence was found for any of the incidents.

Incidents occurring in other jurisdictions were excluded from the figures.

Total incidents 2012-2022: 53
2017 incidents: 15
2016 incidents: 5
2015 incidents: 6
2014 incidents: 0
2013 incidents: 1
2018 incidents: 5
2019 incidents: 10
2020 incidents: 0
2021 incidents (Jan-Sept): 4
2021-22 period (Apr-Sept): 3
Request received: 2021-10-22
Response date: 1 November 2021
Case ID: 2049265


Income Tax Returns Penalty Charges

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Treasury for statistics on outstanding Income Tax Returns and associated penalty charges for the 2020-2021 tax year and historical data from 2016-2020. The authority disclosed all requested information, providing specific counts of outstanding returns, the number of penalties issued, and the total monetary value of those penalties.

As of 7 October 2021, there were 9,281 individual Income Tax Returns outstanding for the 2020-2021 tax year.

By 22 October 2021, 6,193 Return Form Penalty Charges had been issued for outstanding returns.

The total value of penalties issued for the 2020-2021 tax year was £618,792.

First penalty charges for non-filing by 6th October ranged from 4,391 in 2016/17 to 5,248 in 2018/19.

Second penalty charges for non-filing by 6th April ranged from 1,967 in 2016/17 to 2,645 in 2019/20.


Ballabeg 'red' crossings.

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the design, approval, costs, and legal status of red crossings in Ballabeg, citing public interest due to recent court findings. The Department of Infrastructure released a traffic management report by JMP Consultants Ltd but withheld specific information on costs and individual names under partial exemption.

The designer of the Ballabeg route study was JMP Consultants Ltd.

The report covers the A7 Ballabeg route study under Job No. SCT4143.

The report was prepared by S Phillips and verified by K Clarke.

The final report status was issued on 25/05/2016 and 10/06/2016.

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


Timeout Advertising

Summary: The requester asked for the agreement, financial records, and performance metrics regarding a Timeout advertising article about the Isle of Man. The Department for Enterprise provided the agreement and financial details via email and disclosed specific traffic and engagement statistics for the campaign.

The request was received on 2021-10-22 and concluded on 2021-11-09 with all information sent.

The advertising campaign was part of a package aimed at raising awareness of the Isle of Man as a short break destination.

The Timeout article generated 4,686 views and 190 clicks to the Visit Isle of Man website.

A sponsored newsletter was sent to 101,665 recipients with a 29% open rate.

The newsletter campaign resulted in 503 clicks to the Visit Isle of Man website.


Revenue for used buses

Summary: A request was made for records of revenue generated from selling used buses by the Department of Infrastructure from the 2015-16 financial year onwards. The authority disclosed the specific revenue figures for each year in that period and noted that all sales were conducted via DOI auctions.

The request covered financial years from 2015-16 to 2020-21.

Revenue from used bus sales was zero for the years 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2018/19.

The highest revenue recorded was £1,086,000 in the 2020/21 financial year.

All minibuses sold during this period were processed through Department of Infrastructure auctions.

The response was issued on 26 October 2021 with no information withheld.


Gifts

Summary: The request sought records of all gifts given by the Department for Enterprise between 2017 and 2021, specifically for individual recipients. The authority disclosed five specific instances of gifts totaling £362.37, noting that no formal register exists for such items.

The Department for Enterprise does not maintain a formal register for purchased gifts.

The request was clarified to focus only on gifts purchased for specific recipients rather than general corporate merchandise.

Five specific gift transactions were identified and disclosed in the response.

The disclosed gifts were primarily thank-you items for speakers at various events.

The request was formally closed on 18 November 2021.


DHA Food and Drink

Summary: The requester asked for records of food and drink expenditure by the Department of Home Affairs for the financial years 2017-18 through 2020-21. The authority disclosed the total expenditure figures for each year, noting that the costs primarily relate to the Prison, Custody, Court Cells, and Community Rehabilitation Centre, while excluding individual expense claims.

The request covered four financial years: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21.

The majority of expenditure relates to food and drink for detainees in the Prison, Custody, and Court Cells.

Expenditure also includes food for those in the Department's Community Rehabilitation Centre Accommodation.

Records reclaimed via individual expense claim forms were excluded from the totals as the department is not required to collate them.

The request was received on 2021-10-22 and closed on 2021-11-16.


Outstanding Census Forms

Summary: A request for details on the 2021 Isle of Man Census, including outstanding forms, unaccounted persons, prosecutions, and costs, was partially fulfilled by the Cabinet Office. While specific data on outstanding forms, 2016 prosecutions, and total costs were provided, information on unaccounted persons and 2021 prosecutions was withheld as the census was still ongoing and the data not held.

88 paper census forms were outstanding as of 22 October 2021.

No individuals had been fined or prosecuted for the 2021 census as collection was still ongoing.

Six people were prosecuted for non-filing during the 2016 census.

The total cost of the 2021 census as of 22 October 2021 was £257,741.30.

An additional £25,456.40 was spent by Government Technology Services on IT system development.

Information not held by the authority
Census collection not yet complete


Tribunals

Summary: The requester asked for the number of employment tribunals lost and associated payout costs by the Department of Health and Social Care since January 2019. The authority responded that the information is not held by them as it may be held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring, and directed the requester to the Isle of Man Courts Judgements Online.

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

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

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

The authority cited Section 11(3)a of the Act as a practical refusal reason.

The requester was advised that the information is publicly available on the Isle of Man Courts Judgements Online.

Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Lateral Flow Devices

Summary: A request was made for documents regarding the procurement of lateral flow devices since May 2021, including tender details and correspondence. The Department for Enterprise responded that the requested information is not held.

The request was submitted to the Department for Enterprise on 2021-10-25.

The authority determined that the information regarding LFD procurement is not held.

The outcome was communicated on 2021-11-09.

The request covered tender documents and email correspondence for successful and unsuccessful bidders.

The response included standard information regarding the right to review by the Information Commissioner.


Appointment of Karen Badgerow

Summary: The request sought details on the appointment panel for Karen Badgerow as CEO of the Isle of Man FSA, her links to KPMG Canada, and her referees. The authority disclosed the names of the sub-committee members and the ratification date but withheld information regarding KPMG links and referees under a breach of confidence exemption.

A UK-based recruitment firm managed the procurement process for the CEO role.

The recruitment sub-committee comprised Geoff Karran, Alan Smith, Paul Wright, Peter Pell-Hiley, David Stacey, and Lillian Boyle.

The appointment was ratified by the Board of the newly established Authority on 2 November 2015.

Information regarding Karen Badgerow's historical links to KPMG Canada was withheld.

The names and job titles of Karen Badgerow's referees were withheld.

Transfer of Functions (Isle of Man Financial Services Authority) Order 2015

Section 26 of the Act (actionable breach of confidence)


Covid 19 Adverse Events

Summary: The requester asked for detailed reports on Covid-19 vaccination adverse events and deaths in the Isle of Man, but Manx Care refused the request stating they do not hold this information separately.

Manx Care does not hold separate data on adverse events for Covid-19 vaccinations in the Isle of Man.

The Isle of Man utilizes the UK's MHRA Yellow Card scheme for reporting due to its small population size.

Separate reporting is not used because statistically significant information cannot be gleaned from the local population alone.

The authority cited Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for refusal.

The request was received on 28 October 2021 and the response was issued on 4 November 2021.


National Covid Response Group

Summary: The request sought details on the membership, meeting frequency, and publication of minutes for the National Covid Response Group. The Cabinet Office disclosed the full list of members and officers, confirmed a minimum monthly meeting schedule, but stated that agendas and minutes are not currently published.

The National Covid Response Group is a sub-committee of the Council of Ministers established on 21 October 2021.

The group is chaired by the Chief Minister and includes the Ministers for Health, Treasury, Justice, and Education.

Routine attendees include the Director of Public Health and the Chief Operating Officer of the Cabinet Office.

The group is required to meet at least monthly, or more frequently if necessary.

Agendas and minutes are not routinely published, though the Cabinet Office is reviewing proactive publication methods.


Installation of equipment to mitigate Covid risk

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of equipment installed and costs incurred to mitigate Covid-19 risks in Department of Education schools prior to September 2021. The authority responded by providing general government guidance on mitigation measures rather than specific school-level data or cost breakdowns.

The response provided general guidance for educational settings rather than a specific breakdown of equipment per school.

No specific costs for equipment installation or modifications were disclosed in the response.

High-level government mitigations included encouraging twice-weekly LFD testing for staff and secondary students.

Schools were advised to increase ventilation in all rooms where possible.

The guidance document is version 1.0, dated 06/09/2021.


The Peggy

Summary: A request was made for a detailed cost breakdown regarding the removal of the vessel 'The Peggy' to a temporary home and the associated renovation and facility costs. Manx National Heritage disclosed specific expenditure items totaling over £445,000, covering removal, archaeological work, and the purchase and fit-out of Unit 9 Cooil Smithy Bus Park.

The total cost for removing 'The Peggy' from the Nautical Museum and associated archaeological works was £100,645.07.

The purchase price for Unit 9 Cooil Smithy Bus Park, the temporary home, was £345,000.00.

Fit-out costs for the temporary home in 2013-14 totaled £57,873.00.

Maintenance and utility costs for the temporary home in 2013-14 totaled £11,027.36.

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


Quine Brothers Prosecution/Appeal

Summary: The request sought details on the financial relief and legal costs awarded in the Quine Brothers vs DEFA Chancery Court case. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed that £11,000 plus VAT and disbursements had been agreed and paid, while noting that further costs remain subject to detailed claim.

The case reference is CHP 2019 83, heard in the High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man.

Judgment was delivered by Deemster Corlett on 24 January 2020.

The Department agreed to pay £11,000 in legal costs to the Claimants.

An additional £473.00 was paid for VAT and disbursements.

Some further costs have not yet been claimed or assessed.


Summary: The request sought details on the Department for Enterprise's spending on Covid-19 public information advertising between February 2020 and September 2021, specifically targeting payments to Manx Radio and IOM Newspapers. The authority disclosed three distinct cost categories totaling over £212,000, breaking down the specific amounts paid to the requested media outlets for each campaign.

The Department for Enterprise spent £19,010.36 on support scheme promotion and general business messaging relating to Covid-19.

A separate £123,195.36 was incurred to deliver a Covid-19 campaign on behalf of the Cabinet Office and Public Health over 8 months.

An additional £70,443.36 was spent promoting initiatives facilitated by the Economic Recovery Group.

Manx Radio received a total of £46,669.80 across all three disclosed spending categories.

Isle of Man Newspapers received a total of £36,090.80 across all three disclosed spending categories.


Income Tax payments on account.

Summary: The request sought data on Isle of Man Income Tax payments on account, associated interest earned by the Treasury, and interest paid by residents for late payments between 2016 and 2020, along with an explanation of payment structures. The Treasury disclosed the total interest payments made by residents for late tax and the legal basis for single lump-sum payments, but did not provide figures for total tax paid on account or interest earned by the Treasury.

The Treasury did not provide the total amount of Income Tax paid on account for the requested years.

The Treasury did not provide the total interest received from banking Income Tax payments on account.

Total interest payments made by residents on outstanding Income Tax demands were disclosed for 2016-2020.

Section 96B of the Income Tax Act 1970 mandates a single payment on account by 6 January.

Payments on account are swept weekly into the main Government bank account and form part of overall reserves.


The  Dr Sharon Roberts Report DEFA Sea Dumping

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: The requester sought the Dr Sharon Roberts Report and related correspondence regarding sea silt dumping at Peel Marina, but the request lapsed because the requester failed to provide a specific timeframe as requested by the authority.

The request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).

The request lapsed on 2021-12-07 because the requester did not narrow down the timeframe.

The authority requested a strict 3-6 month period defined by dates to proceed.

The request concerned a report commissioned in 2019 regarding pollution at Peel Marina.

No information was disclosed as the request was not processed.


Accuracy of LFD testing regime

Summary: The requester asked for records showing the specificity and sensitivity of COVID-19 testing procedures used on the Isle of Man in October 2021. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that the information is not held by them and may be held by Manx Care.

The request was received on 2021-11-01 and responded to on 2021-11-11.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested records on LFD testing accuracy.

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

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

The requester noted that existing website data covers PCR and TMA tests but lacks LFD specificity/sensitivity data.


Accuracy of LFD testing regime

Summary: The requester asked for records detailing the specificity and sensitivity of COVID-19 testing procedures used on the Isle of Man in October 2021. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold this information and suggested contacting Manx Care instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested records regarding test specificity and sensitivity.

The request specifically targeted testing procedures used in October 2021.

The authority suggested the requester contact Manx Care for the information.

The requester noted that existing online data lacked specificity and sensitivity figures for Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs).

The response was issued on 8 November 2021.


Accuracy of LFD testing regime

Summary: The requester asked for records on the specificity and sensitivity of COVID-19 testing procedures used on the Isle of Man in October 2021, specifically noting a lack of LFD data on the government website. Manx Care confirmed the website data was accurate and directed the requester to a House of Keys Official Report from October 26, 2021, which discusses LFD testing accuracy.

Manx Care confirmed that testing procedures listed on covid19.gov.im are up to date and accurate.

The authority provided a link to the House of Keys Official Report from 26th October 2021 regarding LFD testing accuracy.

The request specifically sought data on lateral flow device (LFD) testing which was not present on the public website.

The response was issued on 12th November 2021 for a request received on 1st November 2021.

The requester noted that previous FOI request #1641517 was submitted before widespread LFD use.


Extracts from the Minutes of the Manx Utilities Authority meetings

Summary: The requester sought extracts from Manx Utilities Authority meeting minutes discussing the Peel/West Sewage Treatment Works from December 2020 to November 2021. The Authority provided minutes detailing the 'call for sites' process, funding delays, and feasibility discussions regarding alternative locations and safety zones.

The request covered the period from 18 December 2020 to 1 November 2021.

The Authority considered and initiated a public 'call for sites' for the Peel sewage treatment programme.

Delays in the programme resulted in additional costs not covered by the original Tynwald approval of £23.5M.

Feasibility discussions included assessing alternative sites and concerns regarding locations within a blast zone based on HSE reports.

The complaint regarding this request was not upheld by the decision maker on 20 June 2022.


2021 IOM General Election voter turnout.

Summary: The request sought voter turnout statistics and eligibility data for the 2021 Isle of Man General Election, including specific figures for 16-17 year olds. The Cabinet Office disclosed comprehensive constituency-level turnout percentages, total eligible voters, and election results, though the response did not explicitly address the percentage of postal votes requested.

The overall voter turnout for the 2021 IOM General Election was 50.68%.

There were 64,744 eligible voters across the 12 constituencies.

950 voters aged 16 or 17 were eligible to vote, with a turnout rate of 46.00% for that age group.

The constituency with the highest turnout was Rushen at 58.68%, while Douglas East had the lowest at 32.23%.

A total of 58,914 votes were cast across all constituencies.


Qualifications for the post of Security Manager at the Sea Terminal

Summary: A request was made for the qualifications required for the Security Manager post at the Sea Terminal. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that while no formal person specification exists, specific experience and certifications are expected for the role.

The job title was amended from Port Security Senior Supervisor to Harbours Security Manager in September 2020.

No formal person specification currently exists for the Harbours Security Manager post.

At least 5 years of experience in a security environment is expected.

Holding a recognised Port Facilities Security Officer (PFSO) qualification is expected.

A Radiation Protection Supervisor course is desirable due to X-ray equipment responsibilities.

September 2020
1 November 2021
10 November 2021
5 years
2063921


CAMHS Waiting list times and standards

Summary: The requester asked for CAMHS waiting list statistics and an audit report against Royal College of Psychiatrists standards. Manx Care disclosed a draft audit report from November 2021 but did not provide specific waiting list numbers or reasons for delays in the provided text.

Manx Care is auditing its CAMHS service against the Royal College of Psychiatrists Quality Network for Community CAMHS Service Standards (6th Edition).

The audit methodology included interviews with six staff members and questionnaires for referrers and service users.

Review of clinical notes for 20 service users was listed as 'STILL TO BE COMPLETED' in the draft report.

Feedback from referrers indicated a lack of information regarding waiting times and updates after referral submission.

The audit focused on Sections 1, 2, and 8 of the service standards.


Hourly operational cost of sea terminal

Summary: A request for the hourly operational cost of the Isle of Man Sea Terminal when open versus closed was partially fulfilled, as the Department of Infrastructure stated the data is not recorded in a format allowing for hourly breakdowns. The authority provided total annual costs for security, energy, maintenance, and cleaning for the 2020/21 financial year instead.

The Sea Terminal is a government building open only for specific purposes like sailings or facility access, not as a general public facility.

Hourly operational costs cannot be calculated because staffing and administrative costs are not broken down by hour or specific building.

Water and building rates invoices are not held by the Department of Infrastructure as they are sent directly to the Treasury for payment.

Security costs provided cover the Sea Terminal and other harbours.

Some energy costs are invoiced directly to companies holding lease contracts within the building.

Information not held in a format that allows for the requested breakdown without considerable analysis and compilation

Invoices for water and building rates not retained by the Department (not 'held' for FOI purposes)


Steam Railway Expenses

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for details on the running costs, restoration expenses, and ongoing projects for the Isle of Man Steam Railway. The authority disclosed specific financial figures for the 2020 calendar year and 2020/21 financial year, including costs for the restoration of Loco 11 Maitland.

Running costs for the steam railway in the 2020 calendar year were £365,085.57.

Capital costs for the steam railway in the 2020/21 financial year were £677,285.

The restoration of Loco 11 Maitland is currently being completed.

Costs recorded for the Loco 11 Maitland restoration up to October 2021 were £132,727.62.

The forecast remaining expenditure for the Loco 11 Maitland project is estimated at £12,550.


Staff qualifications at DEFA

Summary: The requester asked for specific data on DEFA staff resignations with PhDs or veterinary degrees and their replacement rates over 10 years. The authority provided proxy data based on staff using the title 'Dr' and veterinary degree counts, but stated they lacked resources to determine exact replacement figures, leading to the request lapsing.

The request was made on 2021-11-02 and lapsed on 2021-12-07 because the specific information requested was not fully provided.

The authority used the title 'Dr' as a proxy for PhD holders, noting that staff choice affects data accuracy.

Over the period 2011-2021, 3 people with veterinary degrees left the department and 2 started.

The authority stated they do not have the resource to determine how many vacated posts were replaced or if replacements held equivalent qualifications.

The authority cited Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act regarding the obligation not to create new collated records.

2 people with veterinary degrees started

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act (no obligation to create collated records)


Minutes of the AGM

Summary: A request was made for the minutes of the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Manx National Heritage (FMNH). The authority, Manx National Heritage, responded that the information is not held because FMNH is an independent charity separate from the public authority.

The request was received on 2 November 2021.

The response was issued on 26 November 2021.

Manx National Heritage does not hold the requested minutes.

The Friends of Manx National Heritage is an independent charity with no public funding.

The requester was advised to contact FMNH directly for the information.


MHK and MLC Covid Vaccination Status

Summary: The requester asked for the vaccination status of all MHKs, MLCs, and civil servants, specifically regarding COVID-19. Manx Care refused to confirm or deny holding the information, citing an absolute exemption for personal data.

The request was received on 3rd November 2021.

The response was issued on 11th November 2021.

Manx Care neither confirmed nor denied holding the requested information.

The refusal was based on the information constituting personal data of individuals other than the applicant.

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

Section 25(2)(a) of The Act (Personal Data)


Vaccination status ALL Manx Care/Nobles/GP's staff

Summary: The requester asked for the vaccination status of all Manx Care, Nobles Hospital, and GP staff, specifically regarding COVID-19. The authority refused to confirm or deny holding the information, citing an absolute exemption for personal data.

The request covered employees and contractors of Nobles Hospital, IOM Medical services, and Manx Care.

Manx Care issued a 'neither confirm nor deny' response.

The request was formally closed on 11th November 2021.

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


Full Covid-19 Vax Ingredients

Summary: A request was made for the full ingredients list of COVID-19 vaccines used on the Isle of Man, but Manx Care refused to provide the information stating they do not hold it.

Manx Care does not hold the requested comprehensive ingredients list for COVID-19 vaccines.

The authority cited Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for refusal.

The response provided links to UK government websites for Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca, and Moderna vaccine information.

The request was received on 3rd November 2021 and the response was issued on 11th November 2021.

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


Income Tax returns

Summary: The request sought statistics on resident individual income tax returns for the year ended 5 April 2021, including submission deadlines and online filing rates. The Treasury disclosed that 50,631 returns were submitted on time, with 28,877 filed online, and 5,579 penalties issued for late submissions as of 1 November 2021.

50,631 resident individual tax returns were submitted on or before the 6 October 2021 deadline.

28,877 of the on-time returns (57%) were filed using Isle of Man Government Online Tax Services.

5,579 penalties were issued for late tax returns as of 1 November 2021.

Some penalties may be cancelled or reduced due to appeals or actual assessment liability.

The request was received on 3 November 2021 and responded to on 16 November 2021.


Coal

Summary: The requester asked for the weight of coal delivered or used by the Department of Infrastructure for the Steam Railway between 2016 and 2021. The Department disclosed usage figures for 2019, 2020, and 2021 but confirmed that data for 2016-2018 was not recorded by volume.

The Department of Infrastructure does not record coal quantities by volume prior to 2018, only by cost.

Coal is used specifically for operating the Isle of Man Steam Railway.

Usage data was provided for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.

No volume data could be supplied for the years 2016, 2017, and 2018.

The request was received on 4 November 2021 and responded to on 25 November 2021.


Engines

Summary: The request sought the operational status, expenditure, and maintenance history of Isle of Man Steam Railway locomotives since January 2020. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed a detailed table listing the status, costs, and specific work carried out for 21 locomotives.

Only locomotives numbered 4, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, and 25 were reported as operational.

Locomotive 11 incurred the highest expenditure at £93,436.26 for boiler, chassis, and wheel refurbishment.

Asbestos strip-out and removal was a common maintenance task for several non-operational locomotives.

The response explicitly excluded costs that could not be allocated to a specific locomotive.

The request was received on 4 November 2021 and fully answered on 1 December 2021.


whistleblowers participation in mandatory whistleblowing training

Summary: The requester asked how many previous or pending whistleblowers were invited to contribute to government whistleblowing training materials or sessions. The Cabinet Office responded that no whistleblowers were invited for these specific activities, though public consultations on the policy occurred in 2015 and 2021.

Whistleblowers and pending whistleblowers were not invited to review or contribute to whistleblowing materials.

Whistleblowers were not invited to participate in workshops or 'ask me anything' sessions.

The original Whistleblowing Policy was consulted on in 2015.

A public consultation on the updated Whistleblowing Policy was launched in July 2021.

The authority noted that while the request was not vexatious, some wording was extraneous to the FOI Act.


covid query

Summary: The requester asked for monthly hospital admission and death statistics from 2018 to 2021, updated influenza and pneumonia data, and information regarding blood donation policies for vaccinated individuals. Manx Care provided the requested statistical tables and clarified that blood donation guidelines are publicly available, while noting that blood products are screened and filtered.

Total hospital admissions and deaths were provided on a monthly basis for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Updated annual figures for influenza and pneumonia hospitalizations and deaths were released for the period 2010 to 2021.

The authority stated that information regarding blood donation for vaccinated individuals is already reasonably accessible via the government website.

All blood products are screened for blood-borne viruses, filtered to remove white cells, and have plasma removed before use.

The response was issued on December 2nd, 2021, following a request received on November 5th, 2021.


Stroke

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for updated statistics on stroke and heart attack admissions at Noble's Hospital from March 2019 to November 2021. Manx Care provided the full dataset in an appendix, noting a potential undercount for 2020 due to a backlog in clinical coding.

The request covered admissions for strokes, heart attacks, and elevated blood pressure from March 2019 to November 2021.

Manx Care reported a considerable backlog of uncoded consultant episodes from 2020 which may result in lower recorded numbers for that period.

The data provided includes monthly breakdowns for various specific diagnoses such as cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction.

The total number of recorded events across all listed diagnoses for the period reached 396.

The response was issued on November 24, 2021, following a request received on November 5, 2021.


Reported Incidents of Assault by Door staff/Security staff

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for statistics on assaults by security staff between 2016 and 2021, providing annual breakdowns of reports, cautions, prosecutions, and register removals. The authority noted that data recording processes changed in 2019, potentially affecting the identification of security staff in pre-2019 prosecutions.

Reports of assaults by security staff are not explicitly recorded in an easily retrievable way.

A change in recording processes in 2019 means some pre-2019 assault prosecutions may not identify the offender as security staff.

Only two of the security staff removed from the register were removed for assaults occurring while on duty.

There are currently no registered doorstaff with ongoing prosecutions for offences against the person.

Eight currently registered doorstaff have historic prosecutions for offences against the person, none within the last ten years.

2016-2021
14 reports in 2016
5 reports in 2017
15 reports in 2018
11 reports in 2019
4 reports in 2020
0 reports in 2021
1 caution in 2019
2 cautions in 2020
1 prosecution in 2017
2 prosecutions in 2019
2 prosecutions in 2020
1 removal in 2016
1 removal in 2017
1 removal in 2018
3 removals in 2019
4 removals in 2020
0 removals in 2021
8 historic prosecutions
2077513


Foreign sports people vax status 2021

Summary: A request was made for the COVID-19 vaccination status of foreign sports personnel visiting the Isle of Man between January and November 2021. Manx Care refused to confirm or deny holding the information, citing an absolute exemption for personal data.

The request covered sports members, officials, coaches, and players visiting the island from January 2021 to November 8, 2021.

Manx Care stated it could neither confirm nor deny holding the information.

The refusal was based on the information constituting personal data of individuals other than the applicant.

The applicant was advised to contact the Cabinet Office for potential statistics on double-vaccinated visitors.

The request was formally closed on November 11, 2021.

January 2021
08 November 2021
11th November 2021
2077613
section 25(2)(a)


Foreign sports people vax status 2021

Summary: A request was made for the COVID-19 vaccination status of foreign sports personnel visiting the Isle of Man between January and November 2021. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that the information is not held because vaccination status for sports visitors is not collected.

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

Vaccination status of visitors to the Island to play sports is not collected by the Department.

The Travel Notification Service checks vaccination status for visitors but does not record their occupations.

The request covered sports members, officials, coaches, team personnel, and players.

The request period was from January 2021 to 8 November 2021.


Foreign sports people vax status 2021

Summary: The requester asked for the COVID-19 vaccination status of foreign sports personnel visiting the Isle of Man between January and November 2021. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information and suggesting it may be held by the Cabinet Office.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested vaccination data for foreign sports personnel.

The information may be held by the Cabinet Office instead.

The request covered the period from January 2021 to 8 November 2021.

The Isle of Man aligned its international travel rules with England's system on 4 October 2021.

Fully vaccinated travelers from the 'rest of the world' are not required to isolate or test upon arrival.

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


decommissioned nuclear bunker undersea cables

Summary: The requester asked for information regarding decommissioned undersea cables between nuclear bunker sites, specifically a declassified UK Ministry of Defence cable from the Lake District to Northern Ireland. The Communications Commission responded that they do not hold the requested information and therefore could not disclose it.

The request was made to the Communications Commission on 2021-11-09.

The authority determined they do not hold the information requested.

The response was issued on 2021-11-29 with an outcome date of 2021-12-02.

The request specifically mentioned potential installation of IoT LoraWAN technology.

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


Funding of mountain bike trails


IOM Primary Schools' Attainment 2020-21 - EYFS, Key Stages 1, 2

Summary: A request was made for 2020-21 primary school attainment data across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 for all Isle of Man schools, including cohort sizes and subject-specific percentages. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded with partial data, providing detailed statistics for EYFS and Key Stage 1 but noting that not all requested information was held.

The response covers 36 primary schools across the Isle of Man for the 2020-21 academic year.

EYFS data includes the percentage of pupils achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) broken down by gender.

Key Stage 1 data provides attainment percentages for Levels 1, 2, and 3+ across Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening, Mathematics, and Science.

The overall Isle of Man average for GLD was 41.0% for all pupils, 36.8% for boys, and 45.4% for girls.

The authority stated that some information was sent but not all was held, resulting in a partial disclosure.


Prison applicant vetting

Summary: The requester asked for prison officer vetting policies, a specific letter from the Prison Governor, and refusal statistics for the last five years. The Department of Home Affairs provided links to general recruitment policies but confirmed that the specific letter does not exist and the refusal data is not recorded.

The Prison and Probation Service has no specific vetting policy beyond general OHR recruitment policies.

The requested letter from the Prison Governor challenging vetting practices does not exist.

Data regarding applicants refused on security grounds over the last five years is not recorded.

The response was issued on 6 December 2021 regarding a request received on 10 November 2021.


Salary

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the total annual salary cost of its sixteen board members. The authority responded by disclosing the total figure, explicitly excluding on-costs such as National Insurance and pension contributions.

The request concerned the salaries of the sixteen members of the Manx Care Board.

The total annual salary cost disclosed was £1,255,491.36.

The disclosed figure excludes on-costs like National Insurance and Pension.

The request was received on 10 November 2021 and concluded on 25 November 2021.

The response was issued by Manx Care located at Noble's Hospital, Strang.


Number of officers leaving IOM Constabulary.

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on police officers leaving the Isle of Man Constabulary between 2016 and 2020, including gender breakdowns, and the current percentage of female officers. The Constabulary disclosed the current gender composition but stated that historical departure data is not held by them and may be with the Office of Human Resources.

The request was received on 2021-11-10 and responded to on 2021-11-17.

The Constabulary does not hold data on the total number of officers leaving between 2016 and 2020.

The Constabulary does not hold the percentage of females leaving in those years.

Historical data requested may be held by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) Cabinet Office.

The current enrolled force consists of 144 male and 75 female officers.

Information not held by the public authority


Cost of Covid-19 vaccines

Summary: The requester asked for the specific purchase costs of various COVID-19 vaccines and the total expenditure by the Isle of Man Government up to October 2021. Manx Care responded that there was no cost to the government because all vaccines were provided free of charge by the UK Government.

The Isle of Man Government incurred no purchase cost for COVID-19 vaccines.

All vaccines were provided free of charge by the UK Government.

The request covered AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, booster, and pediatric doses.

The total cost calculation requested was for the period up to 31st October 2021.

The authority responding to the request was Manx Care.


Use of greenway tracks in the Manx countryside

Summary: The requester asked for copies of permits issued to the IOM Four Wheel Drive Club for driving on Greenway tracks between 2014 and the present. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Department of Infrastructure instead.

The request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 2021-11-10.

The authority stated they do not hold the requested permit information.

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

The response was issued on 2021-11-17 with reference number 2084277.

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


Waste & Environmental Monitoring reports for Turkeylands

Summary: The requester asked for all waste and environmental monitoring reports for the Turkeylands landfill facilities, and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed all requested information.

The request was received on 11 November 2021 and responded to on 14 January 2022.

The authority released 450 pages of documents in total.

The disclosed documents include an updated impact assessment of discharges on the marine environment from November 2016.

The response was issued by the Freedom of Information Co-ordinator at the Corporate Services Directorate.

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


IOM GOV funding of Manx Media

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for data on government funding of Manx media institutions between 2010 and 2021. The department refused the request, stating they do not hold the information and suggesting it may be held by the Cabinet Office.

The request was received on 2021-11-11 and responded to on 2021-11-12.

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

The information may be held by the Cabinet Office.

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

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


IOM GOV funding Manx Media

Summary: The requester asked for data on Cabinet Office funding for Manx media regarding coronavirus campaigns and general media spending from 2015. The authority partially responded by clarifying the scope of the request but withheld information on pre-pandemic spending as it fell outside the original request's scope.

The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 2021-11-11.

The authority sought clarification on specific departments, plans, and media institutions involved.

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

The request for general media campaign spending from 2015 onwards was rejected as out of scope.

The final outcome was recorded as 'Some information sent but part exempt' on 2021-11-29.

Out of scope (request for pre-pandemic spending deemed a separate request)


IOM GOV funding Manx Media

Summary: A request was made for data on IOM government funding to Manx media institutions between 2010 and 2021, specifically regarding support for government plans or coronavirus efforts. The Communications Commission responded that the information is not held by them and suggested the requester contact the Cabinet Office instead.

The request was received by the Communications Commission on 2021-11-11.

The authority determined it does not hold the requested information.

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

The authority suggests the information may be held by the Cabinet Office.

The request was formally closed on 2021-11-30.


CO2 Levels

Summary: The requester asked for CO2 monitor counts, record frequencies, and a full breakdown of CO2 levels in Isle of Man schools from September to November 2021. The Department of Education provided the number of monitors and one week of data (15-19 November 2021) but could not supply the full historical breakdown or record counts due to a one-week data retention policy.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold the number of times records for each monitor have been taken.

CO2 sensor data is automatically sent hourly but only retained for a period of one week.

The requested full breakdown of CO2 levels from September 6 to November 12 could not be provided due to data retention limits.

The department provided enclosed data covering the period from 15 to 19 November 2021.

High CO2 readings trigger the deployment of HEPA air purifiers, though the primary policy remains opening windows for ventilation.

Data retention policy limits (only one week of data retained)


Rate collection rates

Summary: The request sought rate collection statistics for Isle of Man local authorities (excluding Douglas, Braddan, and Onchan) for 2019/20 and 2020/21, including billed amounts and outstanding balances. The Treasury responded by providing data on outstanding rates as of November 2021 and a comparative table for the last four financial years, noting that collected amounts could be calculated from the provided figures.

The request excluded rate data for the local authorities of Douglas, Braddan, and Onchan.

The Treasury provided outstanding rate details as of 22 November 2021 in Appendix B.

Appendix C included a table showing overall outstanding rates for the last four complete financial years.

The response indicated that collected amounts could be derived by calculating the difference between billed and outstanding figures.

The case was concluded with an outcome of 'All information sent' on 30 November 2021.


FOI - Ambulance Service

Summary: A request was made regarding the usage, mileage, and policies of Isle of Man Ambulance Service (IMAS) vehicles, specifically questioning personal use. Manx Care disclosed that there are 10 communal vehicles with zero personal mileage claims, but stated they do not hold a specific policy document for vehicle retention during on-call duties.

Zero vehicles are used as personal cars and zero personal mileage is claimed.

All vehicles are for communal use and can be driven by any staff member.

Vehicles are permitted to be kept by staff during on-call or standby to ensure timely emergency response.

The specific policy document requested is not held by Manx Care as it is being drafted by the Cabinet Office.


Mini Buses

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for details regarding the quantity, cost, lifespan, trade-in value, and disposal of Mercedes Sprinter minibuses. The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

The request concerned Mercedes Sprinter minibuses owned by the Department of Infrastructure.

The Department of Infrastructure responded that all information was sent.

The request was received on 2021-11-18 and concluded on 2021-11-23.

The response included standard information regarding the right to an internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner.

The response consisted of 1 document containing 2 pages.


Updated Death Certificate Data

Summary: The requester asked for an updated list of deaths 'from' and 'with' COVID-19 for 2019, 2020, and 2021, as death certificates are held by the Civil Registry, not the Cabinet Office. The authority provided an updated spreadsheet containing cause of death data from Public Health, noting that no COVID-19 deaths occurred in 2019.

The Cabinet Office does not hold death certificates; these are held by the Civil Registry.

Public Health holds cause of death information provided by the Civil Registry.

An updated spreadsheet was attached to the response covering the requested years.

There were no deaths due to COVID-19 recorded for the year 2019.

The request references a previous FOI case (1919133) from July 2021.


Planning Certificate for Sandygate House & Garage

Summary: The requester sought planning certificates and completion documents for Sandygate House and Garage from 2012 onwards, citing concerns over drainage damage and non-compliant window glass. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed that all requested information was sent on December 16, 2021.

The request was made on 2021-11-19 and responded to on 2021-12-16.

The authority confirmed that all information requested was sent.

The request specifically targeted planning certificates for Sandygate House and Garage from 2012 onwards.

The requester raised concerns about underground drainage systems damaged during construction in 2017.

The response included standard information regarding the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner.


DoI ANPR system


2021/22 Class sizes at Primary

Summary: A request was made for the class sizes of each primary school class for the 2021/22 academic year, excluding other details like locations or ages. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded by sending all requested information in its held format.

The request was received on 22 November 2021.

The response was issued on 7 December 2021.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent.

The data was provided in the format it was held.

The request specifically excluded locations and ages.

2021/22
22 November 2021
7 December 2021
2100497
2 pages
1 document


Total cost of PCR tests imposed on unvaccinated resident travellers.

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for data on the number and cost of PCR tests for unvaccinated residents between June and September 2021. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and suggested contacting Manx Care instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding PCR test numbers or costs.

The request covered the period from 28 June 2021 to 16 September 2021.

Applicants were advised to contact Manx Care or submit a new FOI request to them.

The response was issued on 8 December 2021.

The request specifically asked for data on unvaccinated residents and children under 16.


Population figures

Summary: The requester asked for yearly population figures for the Isle of Man, the parish of Michael, and the village of Jurby since 1980. The authority responded that the data is already reasonably accessible via census reports for specific years (1981-2016) and clarified that figures for Jurby village specifically are not available, only for the parish.

Population figures are only available for census years: 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016.

Data for the village of Jurby is not held; only figures for the parish of Jurby exist.

2021 Census figures were not available at the time of the response as they were under review.

The request was partially exempt under Section 20 of the Act because the information is already reasonably accessible.

Census reports from 1996 onwards are available online, while earlier reports are held at the Tynwald Library.

Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Area Plan for the North and West - site ID - JR001

Summary: A request was made for details of comments received regarding Site ID JR001 under the Area Plan for the North and West. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information as the Planning Policy Team received no responses.

The request was received on 2021-11-22 and responded to on 2021-11-25.

The authority handling the request is the Cabinet Office.

The Planning Policy Team confirmed they have not received any responses for Site ID JR001.


Primary School Attainment Levels 2020-21

Summary: The requester sought primary school attainment levels for Year 2 and Year 6 pupils in five core subjects for the 2020-21 academic year. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that all requested information was sent in the format it is held.

The request was received on 2021-11-22 and responded to on 2021-12-08.

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

The outcome was 'All information sent' with no redactions or refusals.

The data covers Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening, Maths, and Science.

The response included 1 document spanning 2 pages.


Asylum applications

Summary: A request was made for data on asylum applications received and accepted in the Isle of Man between 2010 and 2021. The Cabinet Office responded that no such information is held because the Isle of Man has no legislative provisions for asylum claims, resulting in zero applications received or approved during that period.

The Isle of Man does not have legislative provisions to support asylum claims.

No individual can submit an application for asylum in the Isle of Man.

Zero asylum applications were received in the Isle of Man between 2010 and 2021.

Zero asylum applications were approved in the Isle of Man between 2010 and 2021.

The Isle of Man has an arrangement with the UK Government to accept the return of asylum seekers who entered via the UK.


Registered Deaths

Summary: The requester asked for monthly registered death statistics from 2016 to the present, split by age. The authority provided data for August to November 2021 but refused the 2016-2019 data due to lack of readily available format and confirmed that age at death is not recorded by the Department for Enterprise.

The Department for Enterprise does not record age at death on death registrations.

Data for 2016 to July 2019 is not held in a readily available format and would require considerable collation.

Monthly death counts were provided for August, September, October, and November 2021.

The authority suggested the Cabinet Office may hold cause of death information.

A separate published request (2099101) contains death statistics with age data for 2019-2021.

Information not held in a readily available format

Information not recorded by the authority


STATE PENSION

Summary: The requester asked for dates and sample letters regarding the notification of women about the progressive increase in state pension age from 60 to 66. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information and it may be held by the Treasury.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding pension age change notifications.

The information may be held by the Treasury.

Part of the request concerns documents created before 11 October 2011, which fall outside the scope of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 for this department.

Requesters are advised to submit pre-2011 requests to the Treasury under the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

The request was formally closed on 26 November 2021.


Vaccines and vaccinations for/ of pneumonia and shingles

Summary: A request was made for data on the purchase, usage, and destruction of pneumonia and shingles vaccines for the 2020-2021 period. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that the information is not held by them and is likely held by Manx Care.

The request was received on 2021-11-25 and responded to on 2021-11-26.

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

The information may be held by Manx Care following the health system redesign on 1 April 2021.

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

The request was closed with no information disclosed.

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


Request for information on local incidence of stress and anxiety

Summary: A request for statistics on stress and anxiety incidence, diagnoses, prescriptions, and economic impact on the Isle of Man between 2017 and 2021 was refused because the Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the information.

The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request under Section 11(3)a of the Act as the information is not held.

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

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

The response directed the requester to other departments including Treasury, Manx Care, and the Cabinet Office for specific data points.

No specific statistics or financial figures regarding stress and anxiety were disclosed in this response.


Covid swab DNA use

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the disposal, sale, and privacy policies of COVID-19 swab samples containing DNA. The department refused to provide the information, stating it is not held by them and may be held by Manx Care or the Cabinet Office.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding COVID-19 swab samples.

The information may be held by Manx Care or the Cabinet Office.

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

The redesign separated policy setting from care service delivery, which is now handled by Manx Care.

The request was closed on 26 November 2021.


Covid-19 vaccinations isle of man

Summary: The requester asked for detailed dates and monthly statistics regarding the Isle of Man's COVID-19 vaccination rollout by category and dose. Manx Care refused to provide the data directly, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via the official government website.

The request was received on 2021-11-26 and responded to on 2021-12-22.

The authority handling the request was Manx Care.

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

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

The authority directed the requester to covid19.gov.im for the statistics.

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


Remdesivir and hospital codes add-on payment

Summary: The requester asked for updated Remdesivir usage statistics and details on add-on payments for specific hospital codes. Manx Care provided a usage table but confirmed they do not receive add-on payments for Remdesivir or other specific codes.

Manx Care does not receive 'add-on payments' to assist with costs for Remdesivir or other specific hospital codes.

The authority provided a breakdown of Remdesivir usage from January 2020 to November 2021.

The highest monthly usage of Remdesivir powder occurred in March 2021 with 191 units.

The total usage of Remdesivir powder for the period was 675 units.

The total usage of Remdesivir concentrate for the period was 6 units.


Midazolam, morphine and diamorphine update

Summary: The requester asked for updated dispensing figures for Midazolam and Morphine, clarification on negative numbers in spreadsheets, and five years of Diamorphine data. Manx Care responded by providing detailed monthly Midazolam dispensing statistics from January 2010 to November 2021, noting that negative figures represent returns or adjustments.

The response covers Midazolam dispensing data from January 2010 to November 2021.

Data is filtered to exclude Mental Health, Ambulance Service, Hospice, Ramsey, and Wastage areas.

Negative numbers in the spreadsheet indicate returns or adjustments to stock levels.

The response includes totals for various Midazolam formulations including injections, buccal liquids, and syringes.

The request for Morphine and Diamorphine data is not explicitly detailed in the provided text snippet, which focuses on Midazolam tables.


Covid variant and vaccines

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding COVID-19 variant testing methods and infection rates among double-vaccinated individuals. The authority refused to provide the information, stating it is not held by them and may be held by Public Health.

The request was received on 2021-11-29 and responded to on 2021-12-07.

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

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

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


Privacy of DNA data on PCR swabs

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care about the disposal of COVID PCR samples, legislation preventing their sale, and privacy policies. Manx Care confirmed that extracted RNA is destroyed within a week, primary samples are kept for less than a month, and they will never sell biological samples to third parties.

Extracted COVID RNA is destroyed by incineration as clinical waste within a week.

Primary samples are retained for less than a month, or as long as clinically required.

Manx Care assures they will never sell biological samples to a third party.

Samples may be shared with PHE Colindale for COVID sequencing purposes.

Manx Care follows The Royal College of Pathologists guidelines on specimen retention.


Covid related


Free private health treatment

Summary: The requester asked for a list of Manx Utilities Authority employees receiving free private health treatment, but the authority could not provide specific names or grades. Instead, they disclosed that 27 staff members receive this benefit under legacy contracts from the former Manx Electricity Authority.

The authority does not hold the specific details requested regarding individual workers, grades, or areas of employment.

27 members of staff currently receive private health benefits funded by Manx Utilities.

These benefits are part of individual personal contracts offered by the former Manx Electricity Authority (MEA) prior to the merger.

The affected staff are primarily employed within the Electric or Corporate functions of the business.

The response was issued on 13 December 2021 following a request received on 29 November 2021.


Exemplary Commitment Payments

Summary: The requester asked for a list of all Exemplary Commitment Payments made by the Manx Utilities Authority since its formation. The authority disclosed that only one such payment of £10,000 was made in April 2014 to a supervisor in Network Services.

Only one Exemplary Commitment Payment has been made since the authority's formation on 1 April 2014.

The recipient was a Supervisor in the Underground Team within Network Services.

The information was released because it was already in the public domain.


Davies 1901324b. pdf

Summary: The requester asked for a copy of a response letter to W Gilbey dated April 2021, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture withdrew the request on December 31, 2021.

The request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The outcome of the request was Withdrawn.

The response text mentions the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner.