QE2 High School Suspensions

Summary: A request was made for the number of pupil suspensions at QE2 High School Peel over the last four academic years, and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided the full data for each year.

The request was received on 24 January 2022 and responded to on 10 February 2022.

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

Suspension data was provided for the academic years 2017/2018 through 2020/2021.

The highest number of suspensions occurred in the 2020/2021 academic year.

The outcome of the request was that all information was sent.


Number of officers leaving IOM Constabulary.

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of police officers who left the Isle of Man Constabulary in 2021 following a previous request for data from 2016 to 2020. The Cabinet Office responded by disclosing that 22 officers left the force in 2021 for reasons including resignation, retirement, and dismissal.

The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 24 January 2022.

The response was issued on 11 February 2022.

The data covers all officers leaving the IOM Constabulary in 2021.

Reasons for leaving include resignation, retirement, and dismissal.

All requested information was provided without exemptions.


Request of the organisation and team structures of Adult social work

Summary: The requester asked for the organizational team structure of the Adult Social Work service under Manx Care, excluding individual names. Manx Care responded that the information is not currently held, though an organizational chart is expected to be drafted shortly.

The request was received on 24 January 2022.

The response was issued on 17 February 2022.

Manx Care stated they do not hold the requested structural charts.

An organization chart is planned to be drafted in the near future.

The request was closed as of the response date.

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


Cost of using Lord Street site as car park

Summary: The request sought financial details regarding the Department of Infrastructure's use of the former Lord Street bus station as a car park since July 2021. The authority disclosed the total income generated, the specific licence fee paid to the site owner, and the revenue-sharing arrangement.

The Department of Infrastructure holds an Operating Licence for the site commencing on 16 June 2021.

The licence fee payable to the site owner is calculated as 20% of the Department's gross takings.

Total income received from the car park between 16 June 2021 and 19 January 2022 was £131,731.85.

The total licence fee paid to the site owner for the same period was £26,346.37.

All gross income is received by the Department of Infrastructure before the licence fee is paid to the owner.


Died OF covid Solely feb20-dec21

Summary: A request was made for statistics on deaths caused solely by COVID-19 between February 2020 and December 2021, broken down by age and gender. Manx Care responded that the information is not held and advised the requester to contact the General Registry.

The request was received on 24 January 2022 and responded to on 2 February 2022.

Manx Care stated they do not hold the requested death certificate information.

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

The General Registry was identified as the authority holding death certificate data.

24 January 2022
2 February 2022
February 2020
December 2021
2210085

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


Died of covid solely feb20-dec21

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for Isle of Man COVID-19 death statistics broken down by age and gender where COVID was the sole cause of death between February 2020 and December 2021. The Cabinet Office refused to disclose the specific breakdown, citing exemptions related to health records and data protection, while directing the requester to existing online data and the Civil Registry.

The request was received on 2022-01-24 and responded to on 2022-02-21.

The authority holds the requested data but considers it absolutely exempt.

The exemption is based on the information constituting deceased persons' health records.

Disclosure was deemed to contravene data protection principles under the GDPR.

Requesters are advised to contact the Civil Registry for death certificate enquiries.

Section 20 of the Act (information already reasonably accessible)

Section 25(1)(c) of the Act (health records)

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

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


Ages of Covid Deaths

Summary: The request sought the ages of death for individuals who died from or with COVID-19 in the Isle of Man between February 2020 and December 2021. The Cabinet Office disclosed all requested information, providing a detailed list of dates, ages, and specific causes of death for both categories.

The response distinguishes between deaths 'from' COVID (listed in cause of death 1a, 1b, or 1c) and deaths 'with' COVID (listed only in cause of death II).

Data covers the period from February 2020 to December 2021.

The youngest recorded death 'from' COVID was 46 years old, while the oldest was 100 years old.

Common underlying conditions listed alongside COVID include dementia, respiratory failure, and ischaemic heart disease.

One entry for a death 'from' COVID lists the age as 'unknown' with a date of 'a day unknown b83'.


CoMorbidities

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for a chronological list of co-morbidities for individuals who died with COVID-19 as recorded on death certificates. Manx Care refused the request stating they do not hold this information and advised contacting the General Registry instead.

The request was received on 2022-01-24 and responded to on 2022-02-02.

The General Registry was identified as the authority holding the relevant death certificate data.


Howard Quayle's financial package as Chief Minister.

Summary: A request was made for Howard Quayle's salary, expenses, and pension details as Chief Minister, but the Cabinet Office refused to provide the specific figures directly.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Act to refuse providing information that is already reasonably accessible online.

Salary information is available via the Tynwald website.

Expense information is available via the Government Freedom of Information Disclosure Log.

Details of four specific off-island trips conducted by Quayle were released in previous FOI requests.

The response covers the period up to Quayle's replacement on 12 October 2021.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)


National Health Elective Surgery

Summary: A request was made for details on private healthcare providers commissioned for hip and knee replacements in the North West of England and surgery statistics at Noble's Hospital. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the specific data as it is held by Manx Care, though they disclosed the preferred providers listed in the original business case.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information, which is held by Manx Care.

Spire Healthcare was the preferred choice for the business case at Wirral and Manchester sites.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was the second option.

The original business case proposed 100 hip and knee procedures at a rate of 20 per month over 5 months.

The request was received on 2022-01-25 and the response was issued on 2022-02-14.

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


Dr Ranson Briefing

Summary: The requester asked the Cabinet Office for a 2020 audio-visual recording made by Dr Ranson, but the authority confirmed it does not hold the information and suggested contacting the Department of Health and Social Care instead.

The request was received on 25 January 2022.

The Cabinet Office responded on 7 February 2022 stating the information is not held.

The requester offered to collect the recording via USB memory stick.

The authority suggested the Department of Health and Social Care may hold the record.

The request reference number is 2213717.


Parking Tickets Douglas Area Merton Bank to Tynwald Street

Summary: A request was made for detailed monthly parking ticket statistics for specific streets in Douglas for 2021 and January 2022, but the Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held in the requested format.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold parking ticket data broken down by month and specific street as requested.

Parking tickets are entered manually into a database.

Statistics and figures are only produced at the end of each financial year.

Available data is held by year and offence type rather than by specific location or month.

The request was formally closed on 18 February 2022.


Resident Permit Douglas Merton Bank to Tynwald Str & Estimated Parking

Summary: The requester asked for detailed monthly parking permit statistics and space classifications for specific streets in Douglas, but the Department of Infrastructure could only provide limited data because permits are recorded by zone rather than by individual street.

Parking permits are recorded by zone, not by individual streets, preventing the requested breakdown.

The database cannot extract data for active permanent permits, properties with multiple permits, or expired permanent permits.

One temporary permit was issued in Allan Street and one in Tynwald Street, both expiring in February 2022.

Two temporary permits were issued in 2022.

Data for temporary permits issued and expired in 2021 is available in an attached appendix.

2021 full year
Jan 2022
Feb 2022
1 temporary permit (Allan Street)
1 temporary permit (Tynwald Street)
2 temporary permits issued in 2022


Total Number and Value of parking tickets for full year of 2021

Summary: A request was made for the total number and value of parking tickets issued in the Douglas Area for 2021. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held in the requested format because their records do not specify the geographic area of the offence.

The request was received on 26 January 2022 and responded to on 18 February 2022.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold parking ticket data broken down by specific area.

Parking offence tickets are recorded by year of offence and type of offence only.

The authority cannot isolate the value of fines specifically for the Douglas area.

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


CPI and RPI line items

Summary: The requester asked for detailed monthly index data and weights for CPI and RPI calculations on the Isle of Man, and the Cabinet Office confirmed that all requested information was sent.

The request was received on 2022-01-26 and the outcome was communicated on 2022-02-22.

The authority responded that all information requested was sent to the applicant.

The data covers CPI calculations from January 2008 to December 2021 and RPI from June 2021 to December 2021.

The response included a note that individual columns may not sum to recorded totals due to product changes.

The request references a previous unsuccessful query made in August 2021.


Expected Losses

Summary: A request was made for the 2022 expected operating costs, forecast revenue, and losses for the Isle of Man's railways and horse trams. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because the 2022 budget has not yet been passed by Tynwald.

The request covered the Manx Electric Railway, Isle of Man Steam Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, and Douglas Horse Trams.

The authority stated it does not hold the requested financial data for the 2022 season.

The inability to provide the data is due to the 2022 budget not being approved by Tynwald.

The Public Transport Division may provide the information once the budget is approved.

The request was received on 2022-01-26 and the response was issued on 2022-01-27.


Horse Tram Problems

Summary: The request sought correspondence regarding commissioning problems with horse tram points on the Douglas Promenade, and the authority disclosed all relevant information including design disputes and contract instructions.

The proposed tram alignment was initially deemed unsuitable from a highway perspective in December 2018.

A compensation event was notified in October 2021 regarding the instruction to send motor points to TSUK for factory fit testing.

In November 2021, a Project Manager's Instruction removed tram rail works between chainage 1060m and 1150m from the scope.

Technical discussions in early 2019 revealed that achieving a 1 in 7 gradient for all points was not practical for locations HS2 and HS3.

Burroughs Stewart Associates proposed standardizing the problematic points to a 1 in 4.5 gradient.


Financial support

Summary: The request sought details on financial assistance provided to businesses owned by Members of the House of Keys (MHKs) under various COVID-19 schemes. The Department for Enterprise disclosed payment data for seven MHKs across multiple support schemes, noting that salary support information was not held.

Information was collated for MHKs who declared an interest (shareholding or directorship) on the Tynwald Members interests list.

Directorships that expired prior to the end of February 2020 were excluded from the data.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold information regarding the Salary support scheme.

One MHK, Alfred Cannan, received a grant of £3,500 which was subsequently repaid in full.

The data provided is correct as of 11th March 2022 and precedes a broader government data release scheduled for April.


Media Training

Summary: The request sought details on media training costs, content, and providers for Isle of Man ministers since the September 2021 General Election. The Cabinet Office disclosed that the training cost £1,800, was provided by Isle of Man Advertising & PR, and included practical one-to-one sessions.

Media training was provided to ministers since the General Election on September 23, 2021.

The total cost of the media training was £1,800.

The training provider was Isle of Man Advertising & PR.

The training consisted of one-to-one sessions including face-to-face, practical, and challenging elements.

The training was designed to equip delegates with skills to handle requests from television, radio, online, and print media.


KS5 Level 3 Qualification data

Summary: A request was made for Level 3 qualification data for Year 18 pupils across all five Isle of Man high schools for the academic years 2018/19 to 2020/21. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture partially disclosed the information, providing detailed grade breakdowns for Ballakermeen High School for 2020 and 2021, while withholding data for other schools or years.

The request covered Level 3 qualifications for Year 18 pupils from all five island high schools.

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

Detailed data was provided for Ballakermeen High School for the years 2020 and 2021.

The data includes subject entries and grade distributions (A* to U) for A-Levels and BTECs.

The response contained 19 pages and 10 documents.


Ambulance Waits

Summary: A request was made for the average and longest ambulance wait times on the Isle of Man for the previous 12 months. Manx Care responded by providing the requested data in an attached table and a link explaining the ambulance standards.

The request was received by Manx Care on 27 January 2022.

The response was issued on 10 February 2022.

The authority provided the average wait time from first call to ambulance arrival for the last 12 months.

The authority provided the longest wait time recorded in each of those months.

The response included a link to an NHS England document explaining ambulance response categories.

27 January 2022
10 February 2022
2217681
12 months
IM4 4R


Information  Commissioner's Decision re Howard Quayle

Summary: The request sought extracts from Council of Ministers minutes regarding the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme and the Coronavirus Strategic Capacity Scheme, specifically identifying members present. The response disclosed minutes from four meetings in March and May 2020 detailing the discussion and approval of these schemes, though the request was ultimately withdrawn in November 2024.

The request was made to the Cabinet Office on 2022-02-01 and withdrawn on 2024-11-18.

Minutes from meetings on 16 March, 26 March, 4 May, and 9 May 2020 were provided.

The Coronavirus Business Support Scheme was approved for Tynwald consideration in March 2020.

An amendment to the scheme extended financial assistance to self-employed persons and small businesses with fewer than 100 employees.

The Council approved closing the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme to new applications at the end of May 2020.

16 March 2020
26 March 2020
27 March 2020
04 May 2020
09 May 2020
2020/82
2020/108
2020/186
fewer than 100 employees
three months
47 pages
3 documents


Mortality

Summary: The requester asked for total death statistics for the Isle of Man in 2020 and 2021, and whether deaths occurring off-island after patient transfer are included. The Department for Enterprise directed the requester to publicly available statistics from the Cabinet Office and clarified that off-island deaths are not recorded in their data.

Death statistics are collected by the Central Registry and published by the Cabinet Office.

The requested figures are already publicly available via a government website link.

The provided statistics do not include deaths recorded off-island.

The Department for Enterprise holds no records regarding deaths occurring off-island.

The Department of Health and Social Care may hold information on patients treated off-island under reciprocal health agreements.


Benefit fraud prosecution costs

Summary: The request sought statistics on benefit fraud prosecutions, staff involvement, and costs over five years from the Attorney General's Chambers. The authority disclosed the number of prosecuted cases but refused to provide staff and cost data as it was not held.

The request covered the five-year period from 2017 to 2021.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not hold information on the number of staff involved or the costs of prosecutions.

A practical refusal reason under section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 was applied to the withheld information.

The disclosed case numbers refer to when files were first received, not necessarily the year of conviction.

The response was issued on 14 February 2022.

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


Renumeration for Isle of Man Vaccine Schedule

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for details on per-vaccine remuneration for medical staff under the national vaccination schedule. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and suggested contacting Manx Care instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding per-vaccine remuneration for medical staff.

The request covered specific vaccines including Infanrix hexa, Bexsero, Rotarix, and Gardasil.

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

The request was received on 28 January 2022 and closed on 3 February 2022.

The response references the Freedom of Information Act 2015 for review and appeal rights.


Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding per-vaccine remuneration for medical staff under the Isle of Man vaccination schedule. The authority responded that the information is not held by them and may be held by Manx Care.

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

The information may be held by Manx Care, a separate entity.

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

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

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


Renumeration for Remdesivir

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office regarding financial payments for prescribing Remdesivir and patient mortality statistics. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting Manx Care instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information on financial payments for prescribing Remdesivir.

The Cabinet Office does not hold data on patient deaths post-Remdesivir administration.

Requesters are advised to contact Manx Care for the requested information.

28 January 2022
3 February 2022
2221813
November 2020
IM1 3PN
IM4 4RJ


Renumeration for Remdesivir

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care about financial payments for prescribing Remdesivir and mortality statistics for patients receiving the drug. Manx Care confirmed no financial payments were made but refused to provide mortality data, citing that the information is not held.

No health-care professional, practice, or hospital received financial payment for prescribing Remdesivir.

Manx Care does not hold data on the number of patients who died post-Remdesivir administration from November 2020.

Manx Care does not hold data on the recorded causes of death for patients who received Remdesivir.

The authority suggested contacting the General Registry for death certificate information.

The request was formally closed on 11 February 2022.


Renumeration for Remdesivir

Summary: A request was made regarding financial payments for prescribing Remdesivir and patient mortality statistics, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information.

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

The information may be held by Manx Care instead.

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

The request was received on 1 February 2022 and closed on 9 February 2022.


Information Commissioner's Decision re Howard Quayle

Summary: The requester sought approval documents for the Coronavirus Strategic Capacity Scheme (Tourist Accommodation) and evidence of Treasury and Council of Ministers concurrence for grant assistance. The Department for Enterprise admitted to procedural breaches and incorrect prior responses, subsequently releasing the requested guidelines, approvals, and communication records.

The Department for Enterprise admitted it failed to respond within the statutory 20-working-day period and did not apply a section 12 extension.

The Department acknowledged that information provided in the initial response was incorrect.

The review resulted in the release of guidelines and approval documents for the Coronavirus Strategic Capacity Scheme (Tourist Accommodation).

Copies of communications showing Treasury concurrence and Council of Ministers approval for grant assistance were provided.

Some information was redacted due to personal data or because it was already published via a separate request (ref 2219482).

Personal information
Information already published


Coronavirus Strategic Support Scheme/Business Support Scheme

Summary: The requester asked for detailed lists of businesses and individuals receiving grants under the Coronavirus Strategic Support Scheme and Business Support Scheme, including names, addresses, and payment amounts. The Department for Enterprise partially disclosed the information by providing published data on business names and payment amounts but withheld applicant addresses and specific personal names under data protection exemptions.

The request covered 1204 persons/businesses under the Tourist Accommodation scheme and 3454 under the Business Support Scheme.

The Department confirmed that tourist accommodation names, company names, and payment amounts are already published on the government website.

Applicant addresses were withheld as absolutely exempt personal information under section 25 of the Act.

Some business names and applicant names were withheld because disclosure would contravene data protection principles under the Applied GDPR.

The Department provided the total number of businesses whose details were withheld and the total funding amount covered.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 21 of the Applied GDPR (right to prevent disclosure)

Section 39 (qualified exemption subject to public interest test)


Number of students in HE studying off island

Summary: A request was made for the number of higher education students studying off-island over the past 10 years, specifically distinguishing between UK and international locations. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed figures for the last six years only, noting that data could not be broken down by location and excluded unfunded students.

The Department only retains student records for six years following the end of studies.

The provided figures only include students who received financial support from the Department.

The Department cannot distinguish between students studying in the UK versus overseas.

Data for the requested 10-year period was not fully available due to retention policies.

The request was received on 31 January 2022 and responded to on 8 March 2022.

Information not held due to Department retention schedule (6 years)


Accidents at roundels

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary was requested to provide monthly statistics on road traffic collisions involving injuries or damage-only at two specific junctions on Harris Promenade since August 2021. The authority confirmed that no collisions of any type were recorded or reported in the specified area during the review period.

The request covered the period from August 2021 to February 2022.

Two specific locations were queried: the junction of Harris Promenade and Broadway, and the junction of Harris Promenade and Church Road Marina.

Collision investigations found zero incidents within the defined coordinate rectangle.

Police event recording was also reviewed and confirmed zero reported collisions.

The outcome of the request was that all information was sent.


Board Meetings

Summary: The requester asked for specific costs and details regarding Manx Care board meetings held at MNH, including venue rental and technical services. Manx Care withheld exact figures citing commercial prejudice but disclosed the number of meetings and provided cost ranges for the services.

Manx Care held two board meetings in MNH buildings since its inception on 1 April 2021.

Exact costs for venue rental and technical services were withheld under Section 30 of the Act to protect commercial interests.

Aggregate costs for broadcast and technical services for the two meetings were between £3,000 and £5,000.

Aggregate costs for hospitality, catering, and space rental for the two meetings were between £1,000 and £1,500.

The authority determined that the public interest in transparency did not outweigh the potential prejudice to suppliers.

Section 30 of the Act (Commercial Interests)


Financial information in respect of the National Sports Centre


Nobles Admissions past 5 years

Summary: A request was made for a list of in-patient admissions to Nobles Hospital over the past five years, broken down by category and month. Manx Care fulfilled the request by providing an attached Excel spreadsheet containing the data.

The request was received by Manx Care on 2 February 2022.

The response was issued on 3 March 2022.

The authority provided an Excel spreadsheet detailing hospital admissions.

The data covers a five-year period of in-patient admissions to Nobles Hospital.

The request was closed on the date of the response.


MHK's Covid payments

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: A request was made for a list of Covid support payments made to Members of the House of Keys (MHKs) and their associated companies, which was fulfilled with detailed payment records despite the case being marked as lapsed.

The Department for Enterprise provided a breakdown of payments to 10 MHKs or former MHKs and their businesses.

Andrew Smith received the highest total amount of £3,106,754.17 through his interest in Sefton Group PLC.

Alfred Cannan MHK received a total of £0.00 after a grant of £3,500 was repaid to the Treasury.

Payments were distributed across various schemes including CBSS, CBL, BPSS, HTSS, WDS, DDS, and SCS.

The data provided is correct as of 11th March 2022.


Castle Rushen High School feasibility study and cost estimates

Summary: A request was made for the feasibility study and cost estimates for Castle Rushen High School, resulting in the disclosure of a partial report detailing design methodology, site analysis, and accommodation schedules, while some information was withheld.

The existing Castle Rushen High School opened in 1963 with an original capacity of 480 students.

The school has undergone multiple extensions over a 37-year period, leading to constrained corridor widths.

The feasibility study was developed by professional consultants Sheppard Robson in conjunction with the Department of Education, Sport & Culture.

The site faces South-West, benefiting from solar gains but exposed to strong prevailing winds.

The project includes a 25m indoor pool and various outdoor sports facilities including an 11-a-side artificial grass pitch.


Isle of Man Airport Car Park Revenue

Summary: A request was made for a monthly breakdown of Isle of Man Airport car park revenue from 2016 to 2021, and the Department of Infrastructure confirmed that all information was sent.

The request covered the period from January 1st, 2016, to December 31st, 2021.

The Department of Infrastructure responded on February 21, 2022.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was provided.

Missing data in certain months was attributed to barriers being raised, resulting in no revenue generation.

The response included one document spanning two pages.


Location of 5G Boosters and Towers

Summary: A request was made for the locations and types of all 5G towers and signal boosters on the Isle of Man, but the Communications Commission responded that they do not hold this information.

The Communications Commission does not hold the requested information regarding 5G tower and booster locations.

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

Private operators are the appropriate bodies to contact for this data.

Private operators are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act and are not required to supply the information.

The request was closed on 4 February 2022.


Ambulance Service / ESJCR

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs regarding the Emergency Services Joint Control Room's dispatch systems, AMPDS versions, and ambulance operational statistics. The authority disclosed the system's introduction date, upgrade history, and audit counts, but withheld information on replacement timelines, specific incident data, and ambulance response metrics, often directing the requester to Manx Care.

The Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System was introduced in 2004.

The last hardware upgrade occurred in 2017 and the last software upgrade in 2013.

Ambulance and Fire services use AMPDS V13.2 and FPDS 7.0.

Between February 2021 and February 2022, 70 AMPDS audits and 4 special case audits were completed.

Information regarding ambulance response times and daily vehicle counts is held by Manx Care, not the Department of Home Affairs.

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

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Locate

Summary: The request sought total costs, staffing levels, advertising breakdowns, and ROI metrics for the Isle of Man's 'Locate' function since its inception. The Department for Enterprise disclosed detailed financial and staffing data but could not provide specific figures on the number of island residents who relocated directly as a result of the campaign.

Total expenditure for the Locate function since inception is £1,210,592.87.

Total cost of direct and dedicated staff resources is £411,028.13.

Staffing levels ranged from 2 to 3 FTE directly employed, plus 2 FTE dedicated from the broader marketing team.

Total advertising spend across all channels and locations was £302,246.35.

The Department does not hold data on the specific number of island residents who relocated directly due to the campaign.

Information not held by the authority regarding specific island resident relocations.


Promenade Works Snagging List

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the Douglas Promenade Refurbishment snagging list, and the authority disclosed the full defects register containing 41 pages of information.

The request was received on 2022-02-03 and the outcome was 'All information sent' on 2022-02-09.

The disclosed document is a Defects Register for the Douglas Promenade Refurbishment project.

The register lists defects ranging from reference DEF-721 down to DEF-660.

Most defects were notified on 01-Feb-2022 and listed with a status of 'CURRENT'.

Some defects, such as bolt replacements, were marked as 'CORRECTED' by 31-Jan-2022.


Covid deaths

Summary: A request was made for the number of Isle of Man deaths caused solely by Covid-19 without underlying conditions, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the data as they do not hold it.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the specific data requested regarding Covid-19 deaths without underlying ailments.

The information may be held by the General Registry instead.

The request was received on 3 February 2022 and responded to on 14 February 2022.

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

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to the General Registry.

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


Benefits claims

Summary: A request was made for statistics on the number of benefit recipients and total monetary amounts paid on the Isle of Man between 2019 and 2021, including specific data on benefit reductions during COVID-19 lockdowns. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating the information is not held by them and is likely held by the Treasury.

The request was received on 2022-02-03 and responded to on 2022-02-14.

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

The authority suggested the information may be held by the Treasury.

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 Treasury.


Financial Assistance Support Schemes

Summary: The requester asked for a list of beneficiaries and payment amounts for the Salary Support Scheme, but the Department for Enterprise stated it does not hold this information as the scheme was administered by the Treasury.

The Department for Enterprise does not administer the Salary Support Scheme (SSS).

Information regarding the SSS is held by the Treasury, not the Department for Enterprise.

The Department reports lists of beneficiaries for the Financial Assistance Scheme, Town and Village Regeneration Scheme, and Enterprise Development Scheme in its Annual Report.

There is no instruction for the Department to report a list of businesses or individuals for the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme 2020.

The outcome of the request was that some information was sent but not all was held.

Information not held by the public authority


DEFA money paid to Chief Minister Mr Howard Quayle.

Summary: A request was made to confirm if Chief Minister Howard Quayle received DEFA grants or loans between 2016 and 2021. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that no such payments were made to him during his tenure, with the last payment to his business occurring in April 2016.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold information regarding grants or loans paid to Howard Quayle between 2016 and 2021.

Howard Quayle was sworn into the House of Keys on 4th October 2016 and subsequently elected as Chief Minister.

Since becoming Chief Minister, Quayle has not received any Government grants or loans under DEFA financial schemes.

The last payment by DEFA to a business owned by Mr Quayle was made in April 2016.

The request referenced an Information Commissioner's Decision dated 20th January 2022 regarding Department of Enterprise payments.


Teacher absence due to mental health

Summary: A request was made for teacher absence days due to mental health from 2018-19 to the present, but the authority disclosed data with limitations regarding catering staff inclusion and school types. The response provided specific absence figures for primary and secondary schools, noting structural changes in data recording after June 2021.

The data covers primary and secondary schools only, excluding other staff categories due to reporting limitations.

Data recorded prior to June 2021 includes catering staff, whereas data post-June 2021 excludes them due to a structure change.

The figures include personal, work-related, and unclassified absences related to mental health.

The request was received on 8th February 2022 and the response was issued on 7th March 2022.

The most recent data provided covers the period from 1st September 2021 to 31st December 2021.


Performance Review Records

Summary: The requester asked for aggregated Performance and Development Review statistics for the Department of Infrastructure ending March 2020 and related guidance documents. The Department responded that it does not hold these records and suggested contacting the Cabinet Office instead.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested Performance and Development Review records.

The request covered aggregated statistics for the period ending 31 March 2020.

The authority suggested the requester contact the Cabinet Office for the information.

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

The response was issued on 7 February 2022.


Enhancements to salary packages

Summary: The requester asked for a list of all staff job titles with salary ranges and details regarding private health care provisions. The Manx Utilities Authority refused the salary request due to the substantial compilation required and denied the health care requests as they were substantially similar to information provided in recent overlapping FOI requests.

The authority does not hold a readily available dataset linking all current staff job titles to their specific salary ranges.

Salary ranges vary based on department, length of service, and individual employment terms even for the same job title.

An internal telephone directory listing job roles was provided as assistance under section 15 of the Act.

Information regarding private health care was withheld because it was identical to data supplied in FOI requests 2244401 and 2116457.

The overall outcome of the request was 'Not upheld' following the authority's refusal to provide the specific data requested.

S11(3)(b) - Substantial compilation or collation of information

S8(3)(c) - Rights of access to information held

11(3)(e) - Identical or substantially similar information previously requested


Mortality figure 2021

Summary: A request for the Isle of Man mortality figure for 2021 was submitted to the Department of Health and Social Care, but the information was not disclosed because the department does not hold it.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the 2021 mortality figures.

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

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

The request was formally closed on 9 February 2022.

The requester cited previous mortality statistics from 2016 to 2020 in their inquiry.


Douglas Promenade Safety Audits

Summary: A request was made for copies of two safety audits regarding the Douglas Promenade design, and the Department of Infrastructure disclosed the full Stage 1 Road Safety Audit report conducted by TMS Consultancy.

The Stage 1 Road Safety Audit was carried out on 21 November 2017 by TMS Consultancy on behalf of the Isle of Man Government.

The audit team visited the site on 16 November 2017 between 13:00 and 16:45 under sunny and dry conditions.

The scheme involves public realm improvements including two roundel-style junctions and the relocation of the horse-drawn tram.

Key safety concerns identified included potential pedestrian collisions due to obstructed visibility at crossings and risks associated with staggered barriers.

Recommendations included marking visibility splays, increasing crossing widths, and reviewing street lighting upgrades.

21st of November 2017
16th of November 2017
13:00
16:45pm
1.5m
TMS reference no: 13947
HD 19/15
55 pages
3 documents


Leachate from the Raggatt Tip

Summary: A request was made for details on leachate removal from the Raggatt Tip in 2021, to which the Department of Infrastructure responded with estimated figures based on contractor and staff records rather than exact quantities.

The Department does not keep exact records of leachate loads, so figures are estimates based on time sheets and working patterns.

An estimated 415 tanker loads were emptied in 2021.

A single 12,000 litre tank was used for all removals.

The total estimated volume removed was 4,980,000 litres (4,980 tonnes).

Tankers were based at either the DEFA Sawmill in St John's or AWPP Richmond Hill in Braddan.


Health Care Corporate Policy

Summary: The requester asked for the cost and employee coverage of the Manx Utilities Authority's annual corporate health care policy. The authority disclosed that the total cost for the financial year ending 2021 was approximately £74k and that the policy covers 41 staff members.

The total cost of private healthcare for the financial year ending 2021 was circa £74k.

The corporate policy covers 41 members of staff.

The policy includes both staff who contribute to costs and those fully covered by the Authority.

The request was received on 7 February 2022 and responded to on 21 February 2022.

All requested information was provided without exemptions.


Mortality 2021

Summary: The requester asked for the Isle of Man mortality figure for 2021, but the Cabinet Office stated it does not hold the data yet as the report is scheduled for publication in April 2022.

The Cabinet Office does not currently hold the 2021 mortality figure.

The report containing 2021 data is scheduled to be published in April 2022.

The original webpage URL was unavailable due to a department name change from Economic Affairs to Statistics Isle of Man.

A new URL was provided where available historical data can be accessed.

The request was received on 7 February 2022 and closed on 1 March 2022.


Dentist waiting lists

Summary: The request sought the number of people on the NHS dental waiting list and their wait times as of February 7, 2022. Manx Care disclosed that 2,336 people were on the list with an average wait of 141 days and provided a detailed monthly breakdown of list growth and allocations since April 2019.

As of February 7, 2022, there were 2,336 people on the dental allocation list.

The average wait time is 141 days, with the longest wait being 964 days for specific practice allocation.

75 people joined the list between February 1 and February 7, 2022.

Manx Care has allocated 2,653 people since April 2021.

The waiting list peaked at 2,680 patients in June 2021 before declining due to increased allocations.


DEFA staff wanting to work for WWF

Summary: A request was made for records of DEFA staff accessing specific WWF recruitment URLs on departmental computers. The authority responded that no staff members had accessed these URLs prior to the request.

The request targeted the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).

The requester sought logs of visits to two specific URLs related to WWF job applications.

DEFA confirmed that no staff accessed the requested URLs before the request was made.

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


Covid deaths per month

Summary: The requester asked for monthly statistics on COVID-19 deaths where the virus was the sole cause from January 2020 to the present. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold this specific data and suggested contacting the General Registry instead.

The request was received on 2022-02-07 and responded to on 2022-02-16.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on deaths where COVID-19 was the only cause.

The information is likely held by the General Registry.

The General Registry previously provided related death certificate data in December 2021.

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to the General Registry.


Deaths from heart

Summary: The requester asked for monthly death statistics from cardiac arrest and stroke between January 2017 and January 2022. 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 General Registry.

The request was received on 2022-02-07 and responded to on 2022-02-14.

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

The authority suggested the information may be held by the General Registry.

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


Treasury Covid payments to former Chief Minister

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Treasury regarding Covid-19 Salary Support Scheme payments to businesses with financial interests held by former Chief Minister Howard Quayle. The Treasury confirmed that no payments were made to the listed businesses and no applications were submitted by Mr. Quayle on their behalf.

No Salary Support Scheme payments were made to Ballavitchel Farm, Crosby, or Ballahowin Courtyard, St. Marks.

Mr. Howard Quayle did not apply to the Salary Support Scheme on behalf of the listed businesses.

The total SSS payments made to all businesses within Mr. Quayle's interest is zero.

The request was received on 8 February 2022 and closed on 9 March 2022.

The response covered the period from 2020 up to 12 October 2021.


Sir Jonathan Michael FOI request

Summary: The requester asked for details on whether Sir Jonathan Michael continued to provide services to the Isle of Man Government after his report, including costs and duration. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it likely resides with the Cabinet Office.

The request concerns services provided by Sir Jonathan Michael following a report costing over £900,000.

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

The information is believed to be held by the Health and Care Transformation Programme within the Cabinet Office.

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

The request was formally closed on 14 February 2022.


Cannabis licences

Summary: The requester asked the Gambling Supervision Commission for the number and types of medicinal cannabis export licences issued. The authority confirmed that to date, no licences have been issued whatsoever.

The Gambling Supervision Commission received the request on 10 February 2022.

The request concerned licences for the Island's Medicinal Cannabis Export.

The authority confirmed that zero licences have been issued to date.

The response was sent on 15 February 2022.


Taxpayer Funding to Play Computer Games

Summary: The request sought all records regarding the sponsorship of X7 Esports by the Digital Isle of Man, including contracts, financial records, and correspondence. The Department for Enterprise disclosed all information, providing a timeline of 27 items covering the proposal, board approval, conflict of interest declarations, and contract finalization.

The Digital Isle of Man Board approved the sponsorship of X7 Esports on 2021-05-25.

Mark Lewin declared a conflict of interest due to a family connection and recused himself from discussions.

The sponsorship agreement required Ministerial sign-off via the MIF (Manx Investment Fund) bid process.

Correspondence included emails, LinkedIn messages, and documents such as branded jersey designs and PR materials.

The final contract was sent by X7 on 2021-06-07 and reviewed by Marketing for KPIs and deliverables.


Total area registered under the Agricultural Development Scheme.

Summary: The request sought the number of active farmers and total registered acreage under the Agricultural Development Scheme for the period April 2021 to April 2022, categorized by eligibility and location relative to the mountain line. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed all requested information, providing specific counts and acreage figures.

There were 337 registered businesses classified as active farmers under the scheme.

Eligible land above the mountain line totaled 24,657 acres.

Ineligible land above the mountain line totaled 960 acres.

Eligible land below the mountain line totaled 71,452 acres.

Ineligible land below the mountain line totaled 4,280 acres.


Legal costs at tribunal

Summary: The requester asked for a detailed breakdown of legal costs and travel expenses for the Department of Health and Social Care regarding Dr Rosalind Ranson's tribunal. The authority disclosed the total accrued cost of £37,399 but withheld the specific breakdown of travel and accommodation as exempt personal data.

The request concerned legal costs for Dr Rosalind Ranson's employment and equality tribunal.

The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed total accrued costs of £37,399.

Specific details regarding travel and accommodation for James Boyd were withheld.

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

The withheld information was classified as personal data under GDPR principles.

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

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


Action Plan for achieving net zero emissions

Summary: The request sought status updates on net zero actions and research, plus 2020 climate spending; the authority provided a link for action updates and specific spending figures but withheld research updates pending publication.

Status updates for Appendix 1 actions are available on the NetZero website.

Information regarding Appendix 2 research items was withheld under section 41 of the Act.

The withheld information is scheduled for publication on 1st April 2022.

No amounts were expended from the Climate Change Mitigation Initiatives capital budget in 2020.

A bid of £415,917 was approved for the Environmental Protection Fund in August 2020.

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


Railway Inspectorate Horse Tramway Reports

Summary: The requester asked for Railway Inspectorate reports on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, specifically regarding pointwork issues mentioned by Minister Crookall. The Department of Infrastructure responded that no such reports exist and could not find the referenced ministerial statement, though they provided some email correspondence on the matter.

The Department of Infrastructure could not find any reference to the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway reports by the Minister in the House of Keys sitting on 8th February 2022.

No formal reports written by the Railway Inspectorate were provided to the Department regarding the tramway.

Email correspondence from the Railway Inspectorate relating to point work was provided as Appendix 1.

The request was received on 14 February 2022 and closed on 9 March 2022.

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


Bond of service / insurance indemnity

Summary: A request was made for details regarding oaths, liability bonds, and payment entities for David John Ashford during his tenure as Health Minister. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information and it may be held by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald.

The request concerned David John Ashford's duties as 'Health Minister' in 2020 and 2021.

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

The information may be held by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald.

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


Cannabis prosecutions

Summary: The request sought statistics on cannabis prosecutions, verdicts, fines, and court costs on the Isle of Man since March 2019. The Attorney General's Chambers disclosed the number of offences committed for trial by jury and confirmed all resulted in guilty pleas, but refused to provide data on total prosecutions, fines, costs, and historical jury trials due to lack of records or excessive compilation effort.

Information on total prosecutions, fines, custodial sentences, and court costs was refused as the authority does not hold it.

Data on jury trials since October 2001 was refused as it would require substantial compilation.

The disclosed figures represent charged offences rather than the number of individual defendants.

None of the cannabis offences committed for trial by jury since March 2019 proceeded to a full jury trial.

All offences committed for trial by jury since March 2019 resulted in guilty pleas.

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

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


Offence relating to cannabis

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs for detailed statistics on cannabis prosecutions, fines, and court costs on the Isle of Man since March 2019. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Attorney General's Chambers instead.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested prosecution data.

The request covered cannabis offences including possession, production, and cultivation.

The authority recommended contacting the Attorney General's Chambers for prosecution details.

The request was received on 14 February 2022 and closed on 18 February 2022.


Job Vacancies

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Post Office for a list of all job vacancies advertised between January 2019 and February 2022, including titles and employment types. The authority responded by providing a comprehensive table detailing 50 specific job advertisements with dates, titles, hours, and internal/external status.

The request covered job advertisements from January 2019 to the date of the response in February 2022.

The response included both internal and external vacancies for full-time, part-time, and intermittent roles.

Specific job titles ranged from operational roles like 'Post Person' and 'Cleaner' to management roles like 'Head of Logistics' and 'Project Manager'.

The data was presented in a tabular format listing the date of advertisement, job title, hours, and recruitment type.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was released without redaction.

2019-01-11
2022-02-28
2022-02-14
24 hours
20 hours
30 hours
12 months
8 months
50 job advertisements


Alcohol and Drug Deaths 2010-2022

Summary: A request was made for monthly totals of alcohol and drug-related deaths in the Isle of Man from 2010 to 2022. Manx Care responded that the information is not held because they do not possess death certificates or cause of death data.

The request covered the period from 2010 to 2022 inclusive.

Manx Care does not hold death certificates or cause of death information.

The applicant was advised to contact the Civil Registry, Coroner's Office, or Public Health.

The request was formally closed on 3 March 2022.

The response cited section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Taxi Ply for Hire tariff

Summary: The request sought minutes regarding taxi tariff reviews from 2017 and 2021, as well as consultation details; the authority disclosed minutes from a February 2017 meeting outlining tariff adjustments and fee abolitions but indicated not all requested information was held.

The Road Transport Licensing Committee held a private meeting on February 15, 2017, to review annual fare tariffs.

The Committee decided to apply Tariff 2 to all Bank Holidays on the Isle of Man, not just specific ones.

A proposal for a third tariff was deferred pending research into other jurisdictions.

The Committee decided to abolish the £1 booking fee for private hire journeys.

The Secretary noted that only five responses were received to the consultation request, which surprised the Committee.


Details of UK VAT sharing agreement

Summary: The requester asked for a full copy of the Isle of Man VAT sharing agreement with the United Kingdom. The Treasury refused to send the document because the information is already reasonably accessible to the public on the Customs and Excise Division's website.

The request was received on 15 February 2022 and responded to on 18 February 2022.

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

The requested VAT sharing agreement is available on the Customs and Excise Division's website.

The method for calculating the Island's share of common duties is also publicly available online.

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


Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the composition, payment details, and budget of the Primary Care Responsible Officer Advisory Group. The authority disclosed the current committee members, confirmed that only the lay member receives attendance fees and mileage, and stated there is no designated budget for the group.

The committee advises the Responsible Officer, who acts as a liaison with the General Medical Council.

Current members include Dr John Snelling, Mrs Annmarie Cubbon, Dr Adrian Dashfield, Mr Tom Nicholl, and Mr Mike Jelski.

Only the lay member of the committee receives an attendance fee and mileage expenses per meeting.

No payments are made to other members, including lawyers or non-employed persons.

There is no designated overall budget for the Primary Care Responsible Officer Advisory Group.

Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Funds provided to Beach Buddies

Summary: The request sought details on work completed by Beach Buddies following a £75,000 government grant for footpath maintenance. The response disclosed a comprehensive operational summary from 2018-2021, detailing volunteer hours, equipment usage, and the significant impact of the pandemic on service delivery.

80% of the work performed involved cutting back overgrown paths.

The Probation Service was the largest provider of volunteers until support was halted in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Beach Buddies extended their service for 7 months in 2021 at no fee to compensate for reduced volunteer numbers.

All equipment was provided and maintained by the group, with Beach Buddies donating a 4x4 truck and two trailers.

Volunteer numbers fluctuated significantly, ranging from 3-4 to 10-15 per event.

£75,000
2018-2021
80%
2020
7 months
April to October
10-15 volunteers
3-4 volunteers
240 man hours
300 man hours
310 man hours
254 man hours


IOM Dentists

Summary: The requester asked about actions to replace a dentist and alleviate backlogs in the Health service provided clinic. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating the information is not held by them and may be held by Manx Care.

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

The information may be held by Manx Care, which is responsible for the delivery of care services.

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

The redesign separated policy setting from service delivery to Manx Care.

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

2268389
15 February 2022
17 February 2022
1 April 2021
Section 11(3)a


Expected Losses

Summary: A request was made for the 2022 expected operating costs, revenues, and losses for the Isle of Man's railways and horse trams. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because the divisional budget calculations have not yet been completed.

The Department of Infrastructure does not currently hold the requested financial data.

The calculations to allocate divisional budgets for the 2022 season are incomplete.

The finance team expects to be able to provide the information after April 2022.

The request covered the Manx Electric Railway, Isle of Man Steam Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, and Douglas Horse Trams.

The request was received on 16 February 2022 and closed on 7 March 2022.


School Funding

Summary: The request sought per-pupil funding figures for primary and secondary schools and for home-educated children on the Isle of Man. The authority disclosed 2021/22 funding data for 36 schools but confirmed that no funding is provided for home-educated children.

Funding per pupil varies significantly between schools due to fixed costs like premises and maintenance.

The disclosed figures represent the academic year 2021/2022.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) funding is excluded from the per-pupil figures as it varies by school.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold information on funding for home-educated children because none is provided.

Bunscoill Ghaelgagh received the highest primary funding per pupil at £7,829, while Laxey received the lowest at £3,324.


Dental treatments provided

Summary: The applicant requested statistics on NHS root canal treatments in the Isle of Man from 2016 to February 2022, broken down by year and practice, along with data on private referrals. Manx Care provided the treatment statistics but refused the request for private referral data as it is not held by the authority.

Total of 4,061 patients received root canal treatment via NHS claims between April 2015 and February 2022.

Data is broken down by dental practice and financial year, showing both claim counts and unique patient numbers.

Manx Care does not hold information regarding referrals from NHS dentists to private practices for root canals.

The response covers the period from 1st April 2015 to 22nd February 2022, slightly extending the requested start date.

Some practices show more claims than patients, indicating multiple treatments per patient within a year.

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


Isle of Man Arts Council

Summary: A request was made for a list of awards, grants, and loans provided by the Isle of Man Arts Council from January 2020 to 2021/22, resulting in the disclosure of a detailed funding table with some information exempt.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded to the request on 2022-03-15.

The response included 7 pages across 2 documents detailing funding recipients and amounts.

Funding categories disclosed include Grants, Underwrites, Student Awards, and Travel Grants.

Some recipients are listed as 'Individual' without specific names provided.

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


David John Ashford Information Held

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for information regarding oaths, insurance, and payment entities for David John Ashford in his role as Health Minister. The authority responded that they do not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald instead.

The request concerned David John Ashford, who served as Health Minister for the Isle of Man Government in 2020 and 2021.

Manx Care confirmed they do not hold any information regarding oaths, financial protection, or payment entities for the subject.

The authority advised the applicant to contact the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald for potential assistance.

The request was formally closed on 17 February 2022.

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

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


Strategic Capacity Scheme - Further Information

Summary: The requester asked for the names of companies associated with successful claims for Strategic Capacity Scheme (SCS) rounds 1 through 8. The Department for Enterprise confirmed that all requested information was sent and noted that the supporting data had been published online.

The request was made on 17 February 2022 regarding SCS rounds 1-8.

The Department for Enterprise responded on 3 May 2022.

All information requested was disclosed to the applicant.

Supporting data for the request was published on the department's website.

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


Definitions of Covid-19 vaccination.

Summary: The requester asked for definitions of first, second, and booster vaccine doses used in Isle of Man government surveillance statistics. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating the information is not held by them but likely by Public Health within the Cabinet Office.

The request was received on 2022-02-18 and responded to on 2022-03-09.

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

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

Weekly Surveillance Reports are produced by Public Health.

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


CQC inspection schedule

Summary: The requester asked for minutes of DHSC meetings regarding a CQC inspection schedule for Manx care services, but the Department confirmed it does not hold such minutes. While the specific documents were not disclosed, the response provided a planned timeline for various CQC inspections occurring between April and December 2022.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold minutes regarding CQC inspection schedules for Manx care services.

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

Adult Social Care inspections are planned between April and September 2022.

Dental and General Practice inspections are scheduled for June to September 2022.

Hospital, Mental Health, and Community Services inspections are planned for September to October 2022, potentially extending to December.


Eagle Labs Subsidies

Summary: The requester asked for an update on the payout status of a £324,062.50 underwriting figure for Eagle Labs and details on subsidy reduction measures. The authority's response contained only standard procedural information regarding complaints and appeals, with no actual data disclosed.

The request concerns subsidies for Eagle Labs under the Department for Enterprise.

The response provided no specific figures or narrative regarding the subsidy payout.

The response included instructions on how to file a complaint or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

The case outcome is listed as 'All information sent', despite the response text lacking the requested data.

The request references previous FOI cases from May 2019 and October 2020.


Douglas Promenade Design Brief

Summary: The requester sought the project design brief and related correspondence for the Douglas Promenade Improvement Scheme, specifically referencing emails between Burroughs Stewart Associates and the Department of Infrastructure. The authority responded by disclosing the Project Brief and a 2017 memorandum presented to Tynwald that established the scheme's mandate and scope.

The request was made on 2022-02-22 and responded to on 2022-04-13.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent.

Appendix 1 contained the Douglas Promenade Improvement Scheme Project Brief.

Appendix 2 contained a memorandum presented to Tynwald members in July 2017.

The response included 3 documents totaling 15 pages.


Payments

Summary: The requester asked the Cabinet Office for details on financial assistance provided to McKenzie Fox Ltd during the pandemic, but the authority confirmed it does not hold this information as it did not administer business support schemes.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information on financial assistance paid to businesses.

The Cabinet Office has not paid financial assistance to businesses.

Support schemes were run by the Department for Enterprise and The Treasury.

The requester was advised to submit separate FOI requests to the Department for Enterprise and The Treasury.

The request was clarified to cover the period from 2019 to date.


Manx Gas

Summary: The request sought communications and meeting minutes between Manx Gas and Manx Utilities regarding price increases, gas purchasing, and outstanding debts from September 2021 to February 2022. The authority released some email correspondence highlighting disputes over meeting schedules and unpaid invoices, but the outcome was partially exempt.

Manx Utilities Finance Director Simon Clague stated he would not reschedule meetings unless Manx Gas cleared outstanding invoices.

Manx Gas representatives requested to move a scheduled meeting from Thursday to Wednesday due to travel constraints.

Islands Energy Group CFO Gareth Fooks sent a letter regarding outstanding bills on January 25, 2022.

Communications indicate a deadline for Manx Gas was expiring in early January 2022.

The response included 37 pages across 4 documents.

September 1 2021
February 21 2022
07/03/22
25 January 2022
19 January 2022
18 January 2022
17 January 2022
15 January 2022
14 January 2022
8:30am
11:00am till 12:00pm
37 pages
4 documents


Planning Applications

Summary: The requester asked for the number of rejected renewable energy planning applications on private land since January 2018. The authority responded that most decisions are made at officer level and provided limited search results, noting only one refused solar application and one approved wind application.

Most planning decisions for renewable energy are made at officer level rather than by the Planning Committee.

Renewable energy mentions in applications are not always searchable in the proposal description.

A search for 'solar' since January 1, 2018, yielded 37 results with only one refusal.

A search for 'wind' and 'turbine' since January 1, 2018, yielded one result which was approved.

The Department cited Section 8.3c of the FOI Act to avoid substantial compilation of information.

Section 8.3c of FOI Act (substantial compilation of information)


Board demographics

Summary: The requester asked for an age and gender demographic breakdown of executive and non-executive boards within the Department for Enterprise. The authority responded that the specific age data requested is not held, though it provided links to websites listing board member names and photographs.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold the requested age demographic data for its board members.

The request specifically asked for age categories: Under 25, 25-30, 31-40, 41-50, and over 50.

The authority provided links to the Digital, Visit, Finance, and Business Agency websites where board member names and photos are available.

The request was received on 21 February 2022 and closed on 17 March 2022.

The response was issued by the Data Protection Officer under reference number 2284081.


Primary School Curriculum Attainment Level Descriptors

Summary: The request sought definitions and attainment level descriptors for core primary school subjects in the Isle of Man, specifically focusing on P levels and year group standards. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed all requested information, providing detailed descriptors for Geometry and Statistics across Year 1 and Year 2.

The response covers attainment levels for core subjects including Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science.

Mathematics descriptors are categorized into Reasoning, Fluency, and Problem Solving strands.

Performance levels are defined as Developing, Expected, and Greater Depth.

Geometry and Statistics are assessed as separate areas within the curriculum.

Year 1 Statistics had no specific statements provided in the disclosed documents.


Medefer

Summary: The requester sought the contract, cost, and duration of the agreement between Manx Care and Medefer for virtual outpatient services. Manx Care disclosed the service details, contract length, and estimated cost, but withheld commercially sensitive and GDPR-specific information from the full contract document.

The contract is for a Virtual Outpatients Elective Care Service covering seven medical specialties.

Medefer provides consultant-led virtual reviews and coordinates local investigations.

The contract commenced on 1 February 2022 for a 12-month period.

The expected contract value is approximately £594,000.

The indicative activity plan includes 3,100 first attendances and 2,400 follow-up attendances.

Commercially sensitive confidential information


Vaccine safety

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for the official acceptable limits of deaths and injuries attributed to COVID-19 vaccines before the programme would be stopped. The authority responded that it does not hold this information, as the vaccination programme follows advice from the UK's JCVI and MHRA.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding official safe limits for vaccine-related deaths and injuries.

The Isle of Man's COVID-19 vaccination programme follows advice from the UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

The programme also follows advice from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA).

Requesters are advised to contact the Department for Health and Social Care or Manx Care for further information.

The request was received on 2022-02-22 and closed on 2022-02-28.


Cessation of PO Box Collection

Summary: The requester asked for documents regarding the cessation of the PO Box collection facility at Douglas Sorting Office, but the authority clarified that only the self-serve facility was removed while counter collection remains available. The response disclosed that the decision was part of a 2021/22 operating plan to improve parcel efficiency due to low utilization of the boxes.

The PO Box collection facility at Douglas Sorting Office has not fully closed; only the self-serve component was removed.

Customers can still collect mail from the counter, particularly for items requiring signatures.

The decision to discontinue self-serve collection was included in the 2021/22 operating plan.

The plan was drafted by the General Manager and approved by the Executive team in April 2021.

The change was driven by low utilization of PO Boxes and customer preference for alternative methods like redirection or counter collection.

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps


Patient Group Direction

Summary: The requester asked for details on who signed the Patient Group Directions (PGDs) enabling the Isle of Man's COVID-19 vaccination rollout and when. Manx Care disclosed that they adopted UKHSA/NHS PGDs signed by the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and Lead Pharmaceutical Advisor, and provided specific signing dates for four vaccines.

Manx Care and the former Department of Health and Social Care adopted UKHSA/NHS/NHSEI PGDs rather than writing their own.

The PGDs were signed by the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and Lead Pharmaceutical Advisor.

Article 12(G) of the Prescriptions and Medicines (Human Use) Regulation 2005 governs the operation and compliance of these protocols.

The Manx Care Act 2021 transferred protocol approvals from the Department to Manx Care.

Specific signing dates were provided for Comirnaty 30, Comirnaty 10, Moderna, and AstraZeneca vaccines.


Resident permits in disc zones

Summary: The requester asked when the 2000kg weight restriction for resident parking permits in disc zones was introduced and the rationale behind it. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed the policy originated in February 2008 to prevent large vehicles from occupying excessive roadside space and reducing public amenity.

The 2000kg max laden weight restriction for resident permits was established in a Ministerial Policy Approval Request.

The policy document defining permitted vehicles was created on 12th February 2008.

The weight limit was chosen to prevent large vehicles from parking on the roadside.

Large vehicles were deemed to require more space for parking manoeuvres, causing loss of public space.

The restriction aims to prevent undue loss of public amenity.


Manx care policy on shifts

Summary: A request was made for Manx Care shift policies regarding A&E nurses and night managers at Nobles Hospital, including notice periods and accommodations for single parents. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is managed by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

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

The information is likely held by Manx Care, a separate entity responsible for service delivery.

The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 to separate policy setting from service delivery.

The restructuring was a result of Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review of the Isle of Manx Health and Care System.

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


HIV / Aids tests

Summary: The applicant requested annual statistics on positive HIV test results and total tests conducted in the Isle of Man from 2015 to early 2022. Manx Care responded that they do not hold the specific data requested, citing section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Manx Care does not hold the specific information regarding positive HIV test results per year from 2015 to 2022.

The Pathology Directorate undertakes approximately 1200 HIV tests per annum.

Many of the annual HIV tests are screens for the blood donor service rather than patient diagnostics.

The request was received on 24 February 2022 and closed on 8 March 2022.

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


Red diesel representations

Summary: The requester sought records of direct discussions between the Isle of Man Treasury and the UK Government regarding red diesel reform in 2021 and 2022. The Treasury released some correspondence but withheld specific details citing an exemption for personal data.

The request was based on a Manx Radio interview where the Treasury Minister claimed representations were made to the UK Government.

The Treasury confirmed that direct discussions occurred between Customs and Excise and the UK Government.

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

The Isle of Man is obliged to align its customs and excise duties with the UK under the 1979 Customs and Excise Agreement.

The response included an email exchange from October 2021 between Lucie Kennedy and HMRC regarding fuel definitions.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation


Red diesel representations

Summary: The requester asked the Cabinet Office for records of representations made to the UK Government regarding red diesel in 2021 and 2022. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold this information and suggested contacting The Treasury instead.

The request was received on 2022-02-24 and responded to on 2022-02-28.

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

The requester was advised to contact The Treasury for the information.

The request concerned representations made following a claim by the Treasury Minister on Manx Radio.


Cost of Manx Care signage and branding

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of costs incurred by Manx Care to replace DHSC logos and signage with new branding. Manx Care disclosed that the total spend was approximately £10,000, covering 106 signs across 11 sites, while noting that uniforms and stationery utilized existing stock to minimize costs.

Total re-branding and signage installation cost was approximately £10,000.

106 signs were updated across 11 primary and acute care sites.

Existing signs were re-covered rather than replaced to ensure value for money.

Outsourced work was undertaken by Island-based firms to support the local economy.

Uniforms and stationery used existing DHSC stock, with new branding applied only to replacement items.


Hedging

Summary: The request sought the percentage of gas hedged by Manx Utilities for electricity generation and Manx Gas supply over the previous three years and the current year. The authority disclosed specific hedging percentages for both categories, noting that gas for UK electricity exports is not hedged.

Manx Utilities hedges gas for island electricity demand, UK export generation, and Manx Gas supply.

Gas purchased for electricity exports to the UK is not hedged as trades are committed in real-time.

Hedging percentages for island electricity demand ranged from 97.5% to 111.6% between 2018 and 2022.

Hedging percentages for Manx Gas supply ranged from 25.8% to 66.3% between 2018 and 2022.

The response was issued on 16 March 2022 following a request received on 25 February 2022.

2021-22: 111.6% (island demand, estimated)


Climate Change Funding

Summary: A request was made for detailed breakdowns of £56m in climate change funding and staff data for the Climate Change Transformation Team. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Cabinet Officer instead.

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

The request covered an initial £10m and an additional £46m of climate change funding.

The request also sought staff numbers and grades for the Climate Change Transformation Team.

Applicants are advised to submit the request to the Cabinet Officer.

The request was closed on 4th March 2022.


Reserves

Summary: A request was made for details on investment fund manager fees and the staffing costs for civil servants managing Isle of Man reserves. The Treasury disclosed the total fees paid for the 2021/2022 period but clarified that no civil servants are directly employed for this purpose as external managers handle the funds.

Total investment fund manager fees paid in 2021/2022 up to 28 February 2022 were £3,774,178.94.

Fees relate to six specific reserves including the Reserve Fund and National Insurance Fund.

No Civil Servants are employed directly to look after the listed reserves.

Investment management is conducted entirely by external fund managers.

National Insurance and pension contribution costs for these non-existent roles are £0.


Remdesivir

Summary: The requester asked for the number of times Remdesivir was prescribed on the Isle of Man between 2018 and 2021. Manx Care disclosed the total quantity of Remdesivir issued by month and formulation, noting that patient-level data was unavailable.

Remdesivir was not issued on the Isle of Man between January 2018 and October 2020.

Issuance of Remdesivir began in November 2020 and peaked in March 2021.

The total amount of Remdesivir 100mg powder issued from January 2018 to December 2021 was 835 units.

The total amount of Remdesivir 100mg/20mL concentrate issued during the same period was 6 units.

Manx Care does not hold patient-level data for Remdesivir prescriptions.


Elevated Heart Conditions and Strokes


Briefings to Tynwald members

Summary: The requester asked for details on briefings held for Tynwald members since September 2021, but the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald refused to disclose any information citing an exemption to protect parliamentary privilege and member confidentiality.

The request was received on 2022-03-02 and the final outcome was upheld on 2022-04-29.

The authority refused to provide any briefing details, stating all requested information is absolutely exempt.

The exemption relies on Section 22(1)(a)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The refusal is based on the need to avoid infringing Tynwald privileges regarding member confidentiality.

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


Combined Sewage Overflow

Summary: The requester asked for the number of untreated sewage discharges from the Lake Road Combined Sewage Overflow in 2021 and how many lasted over three hours. The authority disclosed that data was only available until September 2021 due to a telemetry malfunction, provided historical data for 2017-2020, and clarified that the discharged liquid is screened 'storm sewage' rather than raw human sewage.

The telemetry system at the Lake Road CSO malfunctioned on 23 September 2021, limiting 2021 data availability.

Discharged liquid is defined as 'storm sewage' (a diluted mixture of foul sewage and surface water) passed through a 6mm screen.

Many spills occur during prolonged rainfall and would be counted as single events under UK methodology.

Raw data was manually interpreted to generate the figures, so accuracy cannot be fully assured.

The equipment at Lake Road is now fully functional.


Covid unvaccinated stats

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on unvaccinated individuals, hospitalizations, and deaths due to COVID-19 on the Isle of Man. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating they do not hold the information, which may be held by Manx Care.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on unvaccinated COVID-19 statistics.

The information may be held by Manx Care, a separate entity responsible for service delivery.

The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 to separate policy setting from service delivery.

The requester was advised to consult Cabinet Office open data links for available vaccination statistics.

The request was formally closed on 9 March 2022.

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


Fees for TISE Guernsey

Summary: The request sought the fees paid by the Isle of Man Treasury to Clifford Chance LLP for a September 2021 sustainability bond issue on TISE. The Treasury disclosed the total professional service fees, providing amounts both excluding and including VAT.

The fees were paid to Clifford Chance LLP for professional services relating to a sustainable bond issue.

The bond issue took place on TISE in September 2021.

The total fee excluding VAT was £169,549.86.

The total fee including VAT was £203,459.83.

The request was received on 3 March 2022 and responded to on 9 March 2022.


Climate Change Funding

Summary: The request sought a breakdown of initial £10m climate funding, costs for the Climate Change Transformation Team, staff details, and plans for an additional £42m expenditure. The Cabinet Office disclosed detailed spending on the initial fund and team costs, provided staff grades, but stated it did not hold the specific breakdown for the additional £42m, though it outlined the fund allocations.

The initial £10m climate funding was split between the Environmental Protection Fund (£5m) and Climate Change Mitigation Initiatives (£5m).

Total costs for the Climate Change Transformation Team were £262,874.56 for 2020/21 and £483,888 for 2021/22.

The team currently employs 8 staff members ranging from Executive Director to Project Officer.

The Cabinet Office does not hold a detailed breakdown of how the additional £42m approved by Tynwald will be spent.

The £42m additional expenditure is allocated across four funds including a new £25m Climate Change Fund and £9m for coastal erosion.


Staff

Summary: The request asked for the number of casual staff recruited by the Isle of Man Post Office over the last five years. The authority disclosed the specific count of individuals issued casual worker contracts for each year from 2017 to 2021.

Casual staff are defined as intermittent workers not employed on a fixed temporary or permanent basis.

The data covers the five calendar years from 2017 to 2021.

The highest number of casual staff contracts issued was in 2020.

The request was received on 8 March 2022 and closed on 21 March 2022.

All requested information was released without redaction.


Staff

Summary: The requester asked for the number of extra staff hired by the Isle of Man Post Office for Christmas over the last five years. The authority clarified that they do not recruit specific 'Christmas staff' but provided figures for casual worker contracts issued during that period.

The Isle of Man Post Office does not recruit specific 'Christmas Staff' and has not done so for several years.

The authority provided data on the number of individuals issued with casual worker contracts instead.

The request covered the five calendar years from 2017 to 2021.

The highest number of casual contracts was issued in 2020.

The request was received on 8 March 2022 and concluded on 21 March 2022.


Leave & Sickness

Summary: The Isle of Man Post Office responded to a Freedom of Information request regarding staff leave statistics, disclosing the number of employees on family leave and long-term sick leave for the five years preceding 2022.

The request covered data for the years 2017 through 2021.

No staff took Maternity or Adoption Leave in 2017 or 2018.

The highest number of staff on long-term sick leave occurred in 2020.

The 2020 long-term sick leave figure includes staff in Covid isolation.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was released.

2021 Family Leave: 1
2020 Family Leave: 3
2019 Family Leave: 2
2018 Family Leave: 0
2017 Family Leave: 0
2021 Long-term Sick: 34
2020 Long-term Sick: 51
2019 Long-term Sick: 37
2018 Long-term Sick: 18
2017 Long-term Sick: 20
Case ID: 2309963
Date received: 2022-03-08
Outcome date: 2022-03-21


Training Costs

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Post Office for staff training costs over the last five years, and the authority disclosed the specific expenditure figures for each financial year from 2017/18 to 2021/22.

The request was received on 8 March 2022 and responded to on 29 March 2022.

Training costs decreased significantly in the 2019/20 financial year compared to previous years.

The highest expenditure in the five-year period was £45,445.71 in 2017/18.

The lowest expenditure in the five-year period was £17,500.31 in 2019/20.

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


Board Meetings

Summary: The requester asked about the frequency of Isle of Man Post Office board meetings and the public availability of agendas and minutes. The authority confirmed meetings occur bi-monthly with ad hoc sessions, but stated that neither agendas nor minutes are available to the general public.

IOMPO holds full Board meetings bi-monthly.

Ad hoc meetings are held in the months between full meetings on an as required basis.

Board agendas are not available to the general public.

Board minutes are not available to the general public.

The request was received on 7 March 2022 and closed on 14 March 2022.

7 March 2022
14 March 2022
2310063
bi-monthly
Freedom of Information Act 2015


Training

Training costs peaked in the 2017/18 financial year at £45,445.71.

The lowest training expenditure occurred in 2019/20 at £17,500.31.

The authority provided data for five consecutive financial years.

No information was withheld or exempted in this response.


Legal Disputes

Summary: The requester asked for detailed statistics and costs regarding legal disputes and fees for the Isle of Man Post Office over the last seven years. The authority refused to disclose specific case costs and legal quotes citing legal professional privilege, while directing the requester to public court websites for general case schedules and awards.

The request covered dispute cases, legal fees, and case outcomes for the last 7 years.

Information on current cases and past awards was deemed reasonably accessible via the Isle of Man Courts website.

Specific legal fees and advocate quotes were withheld under Section 40 of the Act due to legal professional privilege.

The authority determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the interest in disclosure.

Total legal costs across all business areas were previously published under FOI reference 1856327.

Section 20: Information already reasonably accessible

Section 40: Legal professional privilege


Financial Assistance Scheme

Summary: The requester asked if the Financial Assistance Scheme is statutory and for total payout figures. The Department for Enterprise clarified that the scheme operates under the Enterprise Act 2008 without requiring a specific signed scheme document, and disclosed that over £37 million has been paid out since 2009.

The Financial Assistance Scheme is not a statutory scheme in the sense of requiring a signed document under the Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011.

The scheme derives its legal authority from the Enterprise Act 2008, specifically Part 2 of the Schedule and sections 2 to 5.

No signed and dated scheme by the Minister exists because the Enterprise Act 2008 does not mandate one.

Financial assistance under the scheme has been provided since 2009 based on Department policies and guidelines.

The Department publishes annual reports to Tynwald regarding grant assistance paid out.


external investigating officers

Summary: The request sought historical data on the number of independent external investigating officers available between 2017 and 2021 and their public sector employment history. The Cabinet Office disclosed that it only holds current data, stating there are eight officers in the 2021/22 financial year, seven of whom have had previous public sector roles.

The Cabinet Office does not hold historical data for the years 2017 to 2021 regarding the number of external investigating officers.

A central spreadsheet is used to track officers, but it only reports the current number.

There are eight external investigating officers (EIOs) in the current Financial Year 2021/22.

Seven of the eight current EIOs have had a Public Sector role at some stage in their careers.

None of the current EIOs held a Public Sector role at the same time as being an EIO.


Isle of Man Limited

Summary: The requester asked for the annual budget allocated to Isle of Man Limited from Central Government between 2015 and 2022, along with details on fund usage. The Treasury confirmed that the allocated budget for this period was zero, noting the entity is a dormant UK-registered company.

The annual budget allocated to Isle of Man Limited from Central Government from 2015 to present is £0.

Isle of Man Limited is a dormant company registered in the UK.

The company's UK registration number is 02963296.

Annual accounts for the company are publicly available via Companies House.

General Isle of Man Government budget allocations are published annually in the 'pink book'.


Funding

Summary: The request sought a comparison of funding for students studying overseas versus those on the Isle of Man, specifically for 2018 and 2019. The authority disclosed figures for UK tuition fees, maintenance grants, and Open University refunds, but could not provide specific tuition fee data for University College Isle of Man (UCM) as it is covered by internal budgets.

The request was clarified to cover the academic years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.

Tuition fees for students studying in the UK were £6,765,777.69 in 2018-2019 and £7,327,556.00 in 2019-2020.

Maintenance grants for off-island students increased from £964,425.00 in 2018-2019 to £1,860,135.19 in 2019-2020.

Specific tuition fee breakdowns for University College Isle of Man (UCM) were not held as they are covered by internal budgets.

Open University tuition fee refunds were £20,496 in 2018-19 and £33,084 in 2019-20.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps (UCM fees covered by internal budgets)


Green Living Grant Scheme

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding the qualifications, employment status, and payment rates for Domestic Energy Assessors under the Green Living Grant Scheme. The authority disclosed that assessors require a Level 3 Diploma, can be either employed or self-employed, and are paid fixed rates of £225 for initial audits and £50 for subsequent audits.

Domestic Energy Assessors must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment.

Assessors can be either self-employed or employed.

All assessors on the Select List framework agreement are paid the same rate.


Incidence of Myocarditis, Pericarditis and Cardiac Arrests on island

Summary: A request was made for the number of confirmed incidences of myocarditis, pericarditis, and cardiac arrests on the Isle of Man between 2017 and 2021. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the data, stating they do not hold it as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

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

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

The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 to separate policy setting from service delivery.

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

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

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