Homecare & respite for special, complex & additional needs

Summary: A request was made for statistics on homecare and respite services for school-age children with complex needs, 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 is likely held by Manx Care due to the separation of policy and service delivery.

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

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

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


PPE Total Spend

Summary: The requester asked for total Covid-19 PPE spend from January 2020 to July 2024, but Manx Care could only provide data from its inception in April 2021 to June 2024, noting that earlier records are held by the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority disclosed total PPE spend figures but clarified that these include both Covid-related and business-as-usual items.

Manx Care was created on 1 April 2021 and does not hold PPE data prior to this date.

Pre-April 2021 data is held by the Department of Health and Social Care.

The authority does not distinguish between Covid-19 specific PPE and general business-as-usual PPE spend.

Total PPE spend from April 2021 to June 2024 was £1,684,416.

Recoveries from the Treasury's Contingency Fund exceeded annual spend due to write-offs of previous stock.

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


Emergency Hospital Admissions

Summary: A request was made for statistics on emergency hospital admissions with multiple chronic conditions at Nobles Hospital for specific years, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the data.

The data may be held by Manx Care instead.

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


Residential qualification for income related benefits

Summary: The requester asked for data on how often the five-year residency requirement for Income Support was overridden in the past ten years, including decision levels and reasons. The Treasury refused the request, citing that the information is held in non-machine-readable paper files and compiling it would require substantial resources.

Income Support claims are currently processed on paper and decisions are recorded in hard copy files.

The Treasury's electronic Benefits Payment System does not store data regarding whether claimants satisfy the residential condition.

A manual search of records was deemed to require significant personnel resources.

Even reducing the request scope to six months would involve checking over 800 applications.

The request was refused under the practical refusal reason provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

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

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


Information held in Human Resources

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for all personal information held by the Cabinet Office's Human Resources department. The authority refused to disclose the information under FOI, stating it is absolutely exempt as personal data and directing the requester to make a separate subject access request under GDPR.

The request was received on 2024-07-23 and responded to on 2024-07-25.

The Cabinet Office holds the requested information but cannot release it via FOI.

The refusal is based on Section 25(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Requesters are advised to contact the Data Protection Officer for a subject access request.

Section 25(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Personal Data)


documents over 25 years old temporarily returned to DHA in 2021


Summary: The requester asked for detailed data on rejected civil legal aid applications and appeals over the last four financial years. The Treasury refused the request, classifying it as vexatious due to a pattern of frequent, overlapping, and burdensome correspondence.

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

This was the seventh FOI request received by the Treasury in a five-month period regarding civil legal aid.

The authority noted a 'scattergun approach' involving correspondence with multiple officers.

Some requests were submitted before previous ones could be answered, creating an unmanageable burden.

The Treasury determined that advice and assistance could not remove the practical refusal reason.

Section 11(3)(d) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Vexatious request)


University Graduate Leaving Statistics

Department of Education, Sport and Culture

Summary: The request sought statistics on higher education enrollment, graduation, and graduate emigration from the Isle of Man between 2018 and 2023. The Department of Education provided enrollment and graduation data for UCM but confirmed it does not hold information regarding the number of graduates who have left the island.

The request covered the period from 01/09/2018 to 31/08/2023.

Enrollment and graduation data provided is specific to the University of Cumbria (UCM) on the island.

The authority does not collect data on the number of graduates who have left the island.

Total enrollment figures include part-time students who may not graduate in the same year.

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

The response was issued on 23 August 2024.

Information not held by the public authority


Flight Cancellation

Summary: A request was made regarding the closure time of Ronaldsway Airport runway on 15 June 2023 and its link to an easyJet flight cancellation. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the runway closed at its normal time, the flight was cancelled due to airline delays preventing operation past the 2300 hrs curfew, and no information was held regarding the specific cause of those airline delays.

The runway did not close earlier than usual on 15 June 2023.

The airport could have extended operations until 2300 hrs but reverted to normal closing times after the flight cancellation.

EasyJet flight 6551 from London Gatwick was cancelled due to accumulated delays during the day.

The flight could not operate past the 2300 hrs curfew, which is 90 minutes past the official closing time.

The Department of Infrastructure holds no information on the specific cause of the airline's early delays.


Calls to Emergency Services Joint Control Room

Summary: The requester asked for the Emergency Services Joint Control Room's policy and retention schedule for recorded calls. The Department of Home Affairs stated it does not hold a specific written policy but disclosed that call records are retained for 7 years with automatic deletion unless extended for investigative purposes.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold a specific written policy on call recordings for the Emergency Services Joint Control Room.

Electronic records of telephone calls and TETRA Radio messages are held by Computer Aided Dispatch and Voice Recorder systems.

The current retention period for recorded calls is 7 years.

Automatic deletion of records occurs daily for those reaching the 7-year timeframe.

Retention periods may be extended if records are needed for investigative or evidential purposes.


Care and respite for families of children with complex needs

Summary: The request sought data on respite and care services for school-age children with complex needs, to which Manx Care provided waitlist figures and capacity details for specific centers but refused to disclose data on home-based services as it is not held by the authority.

There are 18 children currently waiting for respite services across Braddan Hub and Ramsey Respite Centre.

Waitlist reasons include capacity constraints and the time required to train staff in specialist healthcare skills.

Manx Care does not hold data on home-based care services as these are not provided directly by the authority.

One child supported by Rebecca House is currently open to the Children with Disabilities team.

Manx Care does not approve or recommend private agencies, though it commissions some providers.

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


Planning Application Independent Assessment

Summary: The requester asked for the average number of planning application refusals overturned by independent assessment per year, specifically for 2023. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide the data directly, citing that it is already reasonably accessible via the government's Open Data webpage.

The request was received on 23 July 2024 and the response was issued on 6 August 2024.

The requester clarified the date range for the data to be the year 2023.

The authority stated the information is available on the Isle of Man Government Open Data Planning Application data webpage.

The response instructed the user to filter an Excel spreadsheet for 'Refused' in column D and 'Approved at Appeal' in column I.

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

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


Cost of individual bus routes

Summary: The requester asked for annual passenger numbers, daily costs, and daily income for specific Isle of Man bus routes for the 2023-2024 financial year. The Department of Infrastructure provided annual revenue and passenger figures but refused to calculate daily costs and income, citing that such data would need to be derived and would vary significantly based on operational factors.

The request was amended to cover the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

Specific bus routes requested included 1h, 3, 4, 4n, 5, 6a, 11, 16, 17, and 22.

The authority refused to provide daily cost and income figures under Section 8(3)(a) as this would require creating or deriving information.

Annual revenue and passenger counts were provided for all requested routes.

Bus Vannin operates services 364 days a year, with revenue variances due to school days, weekends, and payment types.

Section 8 (3)(a) - Not required to create or derive information from information held


Project costs Windfarm

Summary: The requester asked for the total project costs of the windfarm including consultants, and the authority disclosed a specific cost figure while exempting staffing and internal sundry items as they are already reasonably accessible or not included in the specific request scope.

The Manx Utilities Authority disclosed costs to date of £1,975,356.53 (ex VAT).

The disclosed figure explicitly excludes staffing or internal sundry items.

Other costs were withheld under Section 20 of the Act as they are already reasonably accessible.

The withheld information was previously released in Case ID 3297199.

The request was received on 2024-07-24 and responded to on 2024-08-16.

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


Major Planning Application Process

Summary: A request was made for documents and case officer details regarding the MUAs onshore windfarm planning application. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture released some correspondence but withheld personal data, internal meeting notes, and officer qualifications citing specific exemptions.

The request concerned the MUAs onshore windfarm Major Planning Application (MAP).

A large volume of correspondence was printed and held in a lever arch file for collection or delivery.

Some pre-application advice is publicly available on the Manx Utilities and government websites.

Personal information regarding the case officer was withheld under absolute exemption.

Internal meeting notes were withheld to protect the effective conduct of public business.

Section 20: Information accessible to applicant by other means

Section 25(b)(i)&(ii): Absolutely exempt personal information

Section 35(c): Conduct of Public Business

Section 41(a)(b)&(c): Information for future publication


Use of King Edward and Princess Victoria Piers

Summary: The request sought correspondence regarding the use of Douglas piers for onshore windfarm component delivery, but the appeal was not upheld. The disclosed documents contain preliminary transport updates and meeting notes indicating Victoria Pier can handle specific abnormal loads for wind turbine parts.

The Manx Utilities Authority received the request on 2024-07-25 and the outcome was 'Not upheld' on 2024-09-13.

Victoria Pier is confirmed to handle abnormal loads up to 100 tonnes.

The heaviest wind turbine component planned for lifting is 82 tonnes.

Transport logistics involve a blade lifter with a 19-20 meter reduction and blades lifted to 60%.

Estimated transfer time using the linkspan is 4-5 hours per transfer.


5G Rollout/Testing

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the rollout or testing of 5G on the Isle of Man. The department responded that they do not hold this information and suggested the requester contact the Communications & Utilities Regulatory Authority (CURA) instead.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold information on 5G rollout or testing.

The information may be held by the Isle of Man Communications & Utilities Regulatory Authority (CURA).

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

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to CURA via the FOI portal.

The request was officially closed on 29 July 2024.

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


Covid warning

Summary: The requester asked for the chronological steps involved in issuing a COVID warning by the Isle of Man Constabulary. The authority responded by stating the request was closed and provided standard information regarding the right to review and contact details, without disclosing the specific procedural steps requested.

The request was made to the Isle of Man Constabulary on 2024-07-25.

The authority closed the request on 2024-08-16.

The response did not detail the steps for issuing a COVID warning.

The response included information on the right to a review under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The response was signed by the Information Governance, Data Protection, Vetting & Disclosure Manager.


Salt Boxes

Summary: The requester asked for the analysis report and policy regarding the removal of a salt box on Springfield Avenue. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that no written report existed as the decision was based on a visual inspection and verbal briefing, while providing the general assessment criteria used for salt bin placement.

The specific salt bin on Springfield Avenue was damaged beyond repair and replaced 50 meters away.

No written record or formal analysis report was created for the assessment of the damaged bin.

Highway inspectors follow a verbal briefing policy requiring salt bins to be at least 200 meters apart.

The Department intends to upgrade one of the two bins in the area to a larger capacity before winter.

General assessment criteria include road severity, traffic flow, pedestrian volume, and proximity to schools or hospitals.


Deaths in Noble's Hospital Calendar Month By Month From 1st Jan 2019

Summary: The requester asked for monthly data on deaths, COVID-19 deaths, ventilation numbers, and Remdesivir usage at Noble's Hospital from 2019 to July 2024. The Cabinet Office provided mortality data for 2019-2023 and COVID-related deaths but stated they do not hold 2024 mortality data or the requested clinical treatment statistics.

The Cabinet Office provided ICD-10 coded death data for Noble's Hospital from January 2019 to December 2023.

No ICD-10 coded death data is currently held by the Cabinet Office for the year 2024.

COVID-19 death data provided excludes deaths occurring in the community, at the Hospice, and at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding the number of people ventilated or treated with Remdesivir.

Requesters are advised to contact Manx Care for clinical treatment data not held by the Cabinet Office.

1st January 2019
27th July 2024
December 2023
3 pages
1 document
case_id: 4016873
9 August 2024
30 July 2024


Public Services Commission

Summary: The requester asked for correspondence regarding the Public Services Commission, its pay offers, and union negotiations involving specific ministers. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold the information because the Public Services Commission is a separate public authority and the correspondence is held on its behalf.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information.

The Public Services Commission is a separate public authority from the Cabinet Office under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Correspondence held by the Cabinet Office in this context is held on behalf of the Public Services Commission.

Hon Kate Lord-Brennan's role as Chairperson of the Commission is distinct from her role as Minister for the Cabinet Office.

The requester was advised to submit a new Freedom of Information request directly to the Public Services Commission.

4019493
2024-07-29
2024-08-21
Freedom of Information Act 2015
Public Services Commission Act 2015
section 8(2)
IM1 3PN
IM1 1AG
01624 686244
01624 685000

Information not held by the public authority (held on behalf of another person)


North and West Area Plan submissions

Summary: The request sought emails regarding submissions by Savagechadwick Architects to the North and West Area Plan Inquiry, specifically focusing on distribution to the Inspector and internal correspondence. The Cabinet Office provided some information but withheld parts of the response under exemptions.

Savagechadwick Architects lodged a submission on 30 May 2024 and a closing submission on 19 July 2024.

The Inspector declined a further oral appearance for Baccarat Ltd but accepted a written legal submission by 5pm on 2 August 2024.

Only consultation responses from June-September 2022 were passed to the Inspector, excluding earlier stages from April-June 2021.

The response included emails from Andy Johnstone (CSO) and Christopher Long regarding the inquiry programme and consultation responses.

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

30 May 2024
19 July 2024
26 July 2024
25 July 2024
5pm Fri 2 Aug
June-September 2022
April-June 2021
Day 1
33 pages
2 documents


Information related to the proposed runway at Jurby

Summary: A request for details regarding the drafting of plans for the proposed Jurby runway was partially fulfilled by the Cabinet Office, which identified the responsible department but stated it did not hold information on staff qualifications, terms of reference, or instruction dates.

The Airports Division of the Department of Infrastructure drafted the runway plans.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding the professional qualifications of the plan drafters.

Terms of Reference and the date instructions were given to commence work are not held by the Cabinet Office.

A .dwg file for safeguarding areas was received by the Cabinet Office on 19 January 2023.

No revisions to the plans were made after the 19 January 2023 submission.


Summary: A request was made for details regarding the drafting of plans for a proposed runway at Jurby, including the organization involved, qualifications, and dates. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The request concerned the proposed runway at Jurby.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the information requested.

The authority suggested checking FOI request 4028485 for related information.

The request was received on 2024-07-30 and closed on 2024-08-09.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure's FOI Response Team.


Douglas Sea Wall

Summary: The requester asked for contract assurances regarding the quality of the new Douglas Sea Wall due to reports of crumbling material. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the project uses an NEC4 contract requiring test panels and allows for defect notifications to be remedied at the contractor's cost.

The construction is managed under an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract – Option B.

The Department provided a detailed Scope and Specification for the wall construction.

The Contractor was required to provide two test panels in advance to demonstrate quality adherence.

The contract permits the Department to notify deviations as Defects.

Any identified defects must be remedied by the Contractor at their own cost.


Byelaws for land holdings of the Manx National Trust

Summary: The requester asked for former and new Manx National Trust byelaws and a consultation report based on a 2021 development plan. The authority responded by providing the full text of the former byelaws approved in 1952 with a 1985 amendment, but did not include the new byelaws or the consultation report in the provided text.

The former byelaws were approved by the Manx Museum and National Trust on 14th August 1952.

An amendment to section 1A regarding metal detectors was added on 7th February 1985.

The byelaws are made under Section 8 of the Manx Museum and National Trust Act 1951.

The response includes detailed regulations prohibiting activities such as using metal detectors, removing vegetation, lighting fires, and disturbing wildlife.

The requested new byelaws and consultation report were not included in the text of the response provided.

14th August 1952
7th February 1985
Section 8
Manx Museum and National Trust Act 1951
2021
p.17
p. 22
6 pages
2 documents


Driving Licence Applications - New Residents

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on driving licence exchanges from non-Isle of Man countries for 2022-2024, including refusals and processing times by country. The Department of Infrastructure refused to provide the detailed breakdown and processing times, citing that the data is not held in the requested format and compiling it would require substantial analysis not mandated by the FOI Act.

The Department holds data on foreign licence exchanges in financial years rather than calendar years.

Compiling the requested country breakdown would require reviewing approximately 24,000 records.

The estimated time to complete the requested analysis is 22 working days.

The Department does not record data for rejections or refusals of exchange applications.

Processing times by country are not recorded, though applications are expected to take 5 to 10 working days.

Section 8 (3) (a), (b) and (c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Proposed Runway Extension and \ or New Runway Extension at Jurby

Summary: The requester asked for details on a proposed runway extension at Jurby Airport, including rationale, funding, and environmental impacts. The Department of Infrastructure responded that no development proposal exists, only a safeguarding zoning for airspace, and therefore detailed project information is not held.

There is currently no development proposal for a runway extension at Jurby Airport.

The existing proposal is a safeguarding measure to extend airspace protection for a 2km runway.

This safeguarding proposal is included in the strategic North and West Draft Area Plan published by the Cabinet Office.

No associated risks or wildlife impacts exist because the proposal only concerns airspace zoning.

Justification for spending, funding, and timelines will only be assessed if a formal proposal is brought forward in the future.


Copies of Minutes of Meetings

Summary: The requester asked for meeting minutes from the last three years regarding a proposed runway extension at Jurby and a list of recipients, but the Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold this information.

The Cabinet Office Planning Policy Team does not hold the requested minutes.

The Department of Infrastructure is suggested as the appropriate authority to contact.

A proposed 'Addition of Safeguarding Zone over the Jurby Aerodrome' was published in public inquiry papers.

The safeguarding zone proposal was listed as a 'Major Change' in the draft Area Plan for the North and West.

The stated reason for the safeguarding zone is to reflect long-term views on replacing Ronaldsway airport.


Copies of Minutes of Meetings

Summary: A request was made for meeting minutes from the last three years regarding a proposed runway extension at Jurby and a list of recipients. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold or could not find the requested information.

The request was received on 2024-07-31 and the outcome was issued on 2024-08-09.

The Department of Infrastructure stated they do not hold the requested minutes.

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

Applicants were directed to a related FOI request (4028485) for further information.

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


IOMFA Funding

Summary: A request was made for information regarding funding provided to the Isle of Man Football Association between 2020 and 2024. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that they do not hold this information because funding is allocated by the IOM Sport Committee.

The requested information covers the period from 2020 to 2024.

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

Funding for the Isle of Man Football Association is allocated by the IOM Sport Committee.

The authority provided a link to the IOM Sport Committee website where funding allocations are published.

The request was formally closed on 7 August 2024.


OHR - Covid Secondment

Summary: A request was made for details on the number of OHR staff seconded during the COVID-19 lockdown and the duration of their redeployment. The Cabinet Office responded that this information is not held as staff were assigned duties on an ad-hoc basis without specific records.

The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 2 August 2024.

The outcome of the request was determined to be 'Information not held'.

The response was issued on 12 August 2024.

OHR does not maintain records of staff redeployed during COVID-19 lockdown periods.

Staff were assigned various duties on an ad-hoc basis in response to pandemic demands.


Climate change report

Summary: A request for the Manx Utilities Authority's 2023/2024 climate change report was refused because the document is held with a view to future publication. The authority determined that releasing draft or incomplete versions would be misleading, outweighing the public interest in immediate disclosure.

The requested 2023/2024 climate change report is exempt from disclosure under section 41 of the Act.

The report is expected to be published toward the end of 2024 or early 2025.

Previous reports, such as the 2022/23 edition, are published freely on the Manx Utilities website.

The authority argued that releasing unapproved versions could result in misleading information.

The public interest test concluded that factors favoring withholding outweighed those favoring disclosure.

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


Cost of translators

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for data on translator costs, languages used, and employment numbers over the last five years. The authority refused the request, stating that the information is not held.

Manx Care does not hold the requested information regarding translator costs, languages, or employment numbers.

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

The requester was advised to redirect their inquiry to the Cabinet Office.

The request was received and closed on the same day, 6 August 2024.


Coronavirus Regulations

Summary: A request for specific dates, definitions, and procedural details regarding the Isle of Man's Coronavirus Regulations was partially refused because the Clerk of Tynwald does not hold the information or it is reasonably accessible elsewhere. The authority cited Section 20 and Section 11 exemptions, directing the requester to external resources like the Independent Covid Review Report and Tynwald's website.

The Clerk of Tynwald does not hold information regarding the definitions of lockdowns or circuit breakers.

Questions about specific dates and amendment procedures were refused under Section 20 as the information is reasonably accessible to the public.

The authority applied a Section 11 research exemption for questions requiring the creation or analysis of information.

Requesters were directed to the Independent Isle of Man Covid Review Report for key dates and regulation details.

The response was issued on 2 September 2024 following a request received on 5 August 2024.

Section 20 (Information reasonably accessible)

Section 8(3) (Creation, analysis, or compilation of information)


Fixed Penalty Notices

Summary: The requester asked the Isle of Man Constabulary for definitions, purposes, and legal authorities regarding Fixed Penalty Notices. The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

The request was made to the Isle of Man Constabulary regarding Fixed Penalty Notices.

The authority responded that all information requested was sent.

The response was issued one day after the request was received.

The response outlines the process for requesting an internal review if dissatisfied.

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

Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Annual figure for building Homes

Summary: The requester asked for the number of homes built in the Isle of Man for the calendar years 2022 and 2023. The Department of Infrastructure provided the total and net figures for both years, noting that the data is also publicly available via the Cabinet Office.

The request was received on 2024-08-05 and responded to on 2024-08-09.

In 2023, 199 houses were built in total, including 20 replacements.

The net increase to the housing stock in 2023 was 179 houses.

In 2022, 269 houses were built in total, including 30 replacements.

The net increase to the housing stock in 2022 was 239 houses.


Residential visual amenity assessment and noise sensitive receptors

Summary: The requester asked for a Residential Amenity Assessment and related correspondence regarding the Earystane & Scard proposed windfarm. The Manx Utilities Authority refused to fulfill the request because the applicant failed to provide necessary clarification on the specific documents and guidelines sought.

The request was made on 2024-08-05 and closed on 2024-09-06.

The authority sent clarification requests on 2024-08-19 and 2024-08-22 which were not answered.

The refusal was based on Section 11(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 due to failure to clarify the request.

The project is in early stages with finalised plans yet to be made.

A Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) is being conducted by a third party as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

The authority directed the requester to review the DEFA Scoping opinion, specifically Chapter 8 (Landscape and Visual) and Chapter 11 (Noise and Vibration).

Section 11(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (failure to clarify request)


Ferry terminal

Summary: A request for information regarding the Liverpool ferry terminal's snagging list, passenger access bridge availability, and seating capacity was partially fulfilled. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the number of seats but withheld the snagging list under commercial prejudice exemptions and stated they did not hold data on the access bridge issues.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information on the frequency or reasons for passenger access bridge unavailability.

The snagging list of ongoing issues was withheld to protect commercial interests and avoid prejudicing ongoing project activities.

There are 328 seats available in the terminal's departure lounge.

The request was received on 5 August 2024 and the response was issued on 9 September 2024.

The authority cited section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the basis for exemption.

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


Waste supplied to the AWPP by IOM Meats

Summary: The request sought monthly waste tonnage data (separated by material and blood) sent from Isle of Man Meats to the Animal Waste Processing Plant for 2022, 2023, and up to July 2024. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed all requested information, providing detailed tables covering the period from April 2021 through July 2024.

The Department of Infrastructure provided the complete dataset requested without redactions.

Data covers waste supplied by Isle of Man Meats to the Animal Waste Processing Plant.

The response includes monthly breakdowns for both 'Material' and 'Blood' waste types.

The data spans from April 2021 to July 2024, exceeding the requested start date of 2022.

Total material waste for the 2023/2024 financial year was 1,279.82 tonnes.


Immigration

Summary: A request for detailed immigration statistics, spending data, and illegal immigrant estimates for the Isle of Man was submitted to the Cabinet Office. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and directed the applicant to the Treasury and Department for Enterprise.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the information requested regarding immigration numbers, origins, or spending.

Questions 1 through 5 were referred to the Customs and Immigration Division of the Isle of Man Treasury.

Question 6 regarding relocation spending was referred to the Department for Enterprise and other individual departments.

The request covered a 40-year period for immigration numbers and a 10-year period for spending and illegal immigrant data.

The applicant was advised to submit new Freedom of Information requests to the referred authorities.


4035650

Summary: The requester asked for detailed information regarding Fixed Penalty Notices issued in relation to Coronavirus, including their purpose, legal basis, cost, and payment methods. The Isle of Man Constabulary responded by providing a link to the relevant legislation, the Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Fixed Penalty) Regulations 2020, but did not explicitly answer the specific questions about amounts or statistics within the text provided.

The authority for Fixed Penalty Notices regarding Coronavirus is found in the Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Fixed Penalty) Regulations 2020.

The response directs the requester to gov.im for the specific legislation details.

The request was received on 2024-08-06 and closed on 2024-08-16.

The outcome was recorded as 'All information sent', referring to the provided legislative link.

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


Accident A3 25/04/2022

Summary: A request was made for detailed records regarding High Friction Surfacing works on the A3 at Sulby Bridge in early 2022 following an accident, to which the Department of Infrastructure responded with a purchase order and a code of practice document while stating not all information was held.

The accident occurred on the A3 at Sulby Bridge on 25/04/2022.

The contractor appointed for the road works was Colas (IOM) Ltd.

The works involved the installation of two-pack epoxy tyre grip HFS Type 1.

The purchase order for the works was dated 03/03/2022.

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


Organisational chart or "Family Tree".

Summary: The requester asked for a detailed organizational chart, staff names, job titles, and salary maxima for the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, including indirect staff. The Authority provided organizational structures and salary bands but withheld individual staff names and titles for non-key personnel citing personal data exemptions.

The Authority released an organizational chart showing job grades and current headcount of filled posts.

Names and job titles for key staff (Members, CEO) were disclosed, but withheld for other staff.

Salary maxima were provided for six specific job grades ranging from Officer to Head of Division.

Information regarding indirect staff employment agencies and specific fees for Board Members was partially addressed or referenced to public legislation.

The 2023/24 Annual Report containing updated salary breakdowns was noted as pending publication in late 2024.

Freedom of Information Act 2015, Section 25 Absolutely exempt personal data


AirBnB registrations

Summary: The requester asked for annual registration statistics for Airbnb properties over the last five years, but the Department for Enterprise disclosed that it does not hold this specific data because it registers all visitor accommodation generically without distinguishing by booking platform.

The Department for Enterprise does not register properties specifically as 'Airbnbs'.

All visitor accommodation is registered under a generic category regardless of the marketing platform used.

Airbnb is considered a marketing and booking platform chosen by providers, not a regulatory classification.

The requested information could not be found after taking reasonable steps.

The response was issued on 22 August 2024 regarding a request received on 8 August 2024.


Bus route usage

Summary: The requester asked for the top and bottom five bus services by passenger numbers and revenue for the last five years. The Department of Infrastructure provided the requested data in an appendix, noting it covers core services only.

The request was received on 2024-08-08 and responded to on 2024-08-15.

The authority handling the request is the Department of Infrastructure.

The data provided covers the last five years of bus service performance.

The figures include only core bus services, excluding school buses and seasonal tourist routes.

The response consisted of 3 pages across 2 documents.


Jurby airport

Summary: A request for information regarding the potential use of Jurby airport as a new national airport was made to the Department of Infrastructure, but no information was disclosed as it was deemed exempt under sections 34 and 35 of the Freedom of Information Act.

The Department of Infrastructure refused to release information citing exemptions related to government policy formulation and free exchange of views.

Some related information regarding Jurby Airfield is available on the North & West Area Plan Inquiry website.

The authority clarified that the exempted information concerns safeguarding the Jurby Airfield site rather than its use as a new national airport.

The public interest test determined that maintaining the exemption outweighed the benefits of disclosure to protect collective responsibility and ongoing policy development.

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

4049585
2024-08-09
2024-10-02
27 September 2024
1 January 2020
section 20
section 34
section 35
3 pages
1 document

Section 20: Information already reasonably accessible

Section 34: Formulation or development of government policy

Section 35: Prejudice to the free and frank provision of advice or exchange of views


Jurby airport

Summary: A request was made for all correspondence regarding Jurby airport proposals between January 2023 and August 2024, but the Department of Infrastructure refused to disclose any information citing exemptions for government policy formulation and ministerial advice.

The request covered emails, texts, letters, and meeting minutes involving Minister Tim Crookall and the Department of Infrastructure.

Some information regarding the North & West Area Plan Public Inquiry was deemed already reasonably accessible online.

The Department applied Section 34 of the Act to withhold information on government policy formulation and ministerial communications.

The Department applied Section 35 of the Act to withhold information to protect the free and frank exchange of views within the Council of Ministers.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining the exemptions outweighed the benefits of disclosure due to the ongoing nature of the matter.

Section 35: Prejudice to the work of the Council of Ministers


Breakdown of electricity price to customer

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of electricity costs, specifically the percentage attributed to loan interest and monthly repayment figures. The authority disclosed that specific percentage calculations are not held but directed the requester to public financial reports for interest data, citing that some information is already reasonably accessible.

Manx Utilities does not hold a specific calculation or percentage correlating loan interest directly to customer electricity charges.

The standing charge is not cost-reflective but contributes to overall supply costs.

Interest on loans is charged annually rather than monthly.

Details on interest payable for 2022-23 are available in Note 9 of the 2023-24 Financial Statement.

Further loan terms can be found on page 91, Note 18 of the 2023-24 Annual Report.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)


Jurby airport data

Summary: The request sought details regarding a Jurby airport map, departmental papers, and ministerial communications concerning the airfield strategy. The Department of Infrastructure provided the map's creation date and submission method, confirmed no specific department paper existed, and disclosed a link to a strategy document, but withheld information on Council of Ministers proceedings under a policy formulation exemption.

The map in question was produced by the Airport on 14/10/2022 for safeguarding purposes.

The map was submitted as a PDF as part of the Northern Area plan.

No specific Department paper exists solely regarding Jurby Airfield.

Information regarding when the Council of Ministers was informed was withheld under Section 34 of the Act.

The public interest test determined that protecting the deliberative process outweighed the interest in disclosure.

Section 34 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (formulation or development of government policy and communications between Ministers)


UK prisoner transfers

Summary: The request sought monthly prisoner transfer data to the UK since 2020 and details on non-resident prisoners awaiting transfer. The Department of Home Affairs provided the transfer statistics but refused the other queries under FOIA exemptions regarding the creation of new information.

The request was received on 2024-08-14 and responded to on 2024-09-04.

Monthly prisoner transfer numbers to the UK were provided for specific months between January 2020 and July 2024.

Questions regarding the residency status of prisoners and those awaiting transfer were refused.

The refusal was based on the requirement to inspect individual records and compile new information.

The Department cited Section 8(3) and Section 11(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

s8(3) of the FOIA (no requirement to create or derive information)

s11(2)(b) of the FOIA (practical refusal reason)


Cost of Lieutenant Governor

Summary: A request was made to the Cabinet Office for detailed cost breakdowns of the Lieutenant Governor's position, including staff, allowances, and running costs for Government House in 2023. The authority confirmed the position carries no occupational pension or personal allowances for food, drink, or fuel, though the full response regarding 2023 expenditure figures is truncated in the provided text.

The Lieutenant Governor is not entitled to an occupational pension from the Isle of Man Government.

No allowances are provided for food, drink, clothing, or petrol/diesel fuel.

Personal food and drink consumed when not on official duty are paid for by the Lieutenant Governor.

The Lieutenant Governor uses and pays for their own vehicle when not on official duty.

The current Lieutenant Governor, Sir John Lorimer, was sworn in on 29 September 2021.


Fixed Penalty Notices for Promenade Parking

Summary: The request sought monthly statistics on fixed penalty notices issued for incorrect parking disc times between 8:00am and 10:00am from January 2022 to July 2024. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the data, providing totals for all locations and a specific breakdown for the Douglas Promenade.

The data covers fixed penalty notices for Offence 05.2 (displaying incorrect time on disc) issued Monday to Saturday between 08:00 and 10:00.

A total of 190 notices were issued across all locations in 2022, 237 in 2023, and 216 in the partial year of 2024.

Specific figures for the Douglas Promenade only were provided, totaling 51 in 2022, 52 in 2023, and 38 in 2024.

The highest monthly count for all locations occurred in May 2024 with 44 notices.

The response was issued on 9 September 2024 with reference number 4061725.


Promenade Parking - Communications with Parking Controllers

Summary: The requester asked for communications regarding parking controllers issuing fixed penalty notices on Douglas Promenade before 10:00 am over the last three years. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed a Beat Information Sheet but stated it does not hold rota records beyond two weeks or summaries of non-written communications.

The Department does not retain rota records for longer than two weeks.

No records exist showing if officer visits to the Promenade occurred before 10:00 am.

Beat Four covers Douglas Promenade and is patrolled on average three times per week.

The Department does not hold written summaries of non-written communications concerning the request.

A Beat Information Sheet was provided as Appendix 1.

Information not held by the public authority


Ukraine Refugees

Summary: The request sought data on Ukrainian refugees, conflict-related entries, and associated costs in the Isle of Man since 2024. The Cabinet Office disclosed visa numbers and scheme costs but noted it does not hold data on asylum seekers or spending by other departments.

Since the beginning of 2024, 14 visas have been granted under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, with 6 people arriving on the Island.

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme is the only conflict-related entry scheme operated by the Isle of Man; no other similar schemes exist.

Total costs for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme amount to £386,582, covering the 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25 periods.

Host payments within the scheme totaled £153,360 for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding costs incurred by other departments or specific details on asylum seekers.

£500,000 (donation to DEC Ukraine Appeal)


Storms and Highways

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding policies and procedures for clearing fallen trees from highways during storms, including a specific inquiry about an incident on Poortown Road on 21 January 2024. The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent to the applicant.

The Department of Infrastructure responded to a Freedom of Information request received on 16 August 2024.

The outcome of the request was 'All information sent' on 13 September 2024.

The response included 9 pages of information across 2 documents.

The request covered general storm damage policies and specific correspondence regarding a fallen tree near Poortown Road.

The Department of Infrastructure is the authority responsible for clearing fallen trees from public highways in the Isle of Man.


Cherished vehicle registrations


VIP tickets for the TT

Summary: The request sought details on hospitality and gifts provided by the Department for Enterprise to Members and others at taxpayer expense, following media reports about Chief Minister Alf Cannan. The authority disclosed a list of sponsored events and guest numbers from 2021 to 2024, noting that most costs were part of wider sponsorship packages, though specific costs were provided for a few events.

The Department for Enterprise sponsored multiple Private Client Dining (PCD) events and Chamber of Commerce gatherings between 2021 and 2024.

Most hospitality costs were described as part of a wider sponsorship package rather than itemized expenses.

Specific costs were disclosed for the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce event (£1750) and several South Africa events.

The response did not provide a specific list of individual names of recipients for the majority of events, only guest counts.

The request was received on 2024-08-20 and the outcome was 'All information sent' on 2024-09-17.


How many applications for Income Support in each of the last 3 years

Summary: The request sought statistics on Income Support applications, successful claims, and payments made to non-residents over the last three years. The Treasury disclosed the total number of new claims received but refused to provide data on successful claims or non-resident payments due to information not being held or requiring substantial compilation.

Total new Income Support claims received were 1,306 in 2021/22, 1,213 in 2022/23, and 1,112 in 2023/24.

The Treasury does not hold data on the number of successful claims from the applications in a format that answers the request.

Information on non-resident payments was refused because it would require manual review of every claim, constituting substantial compilation.

The request was amended on 2 October 2024 and the final response was issued on 23 October 2024.

The overall outcome of the case was recorded as 'Not upheld'.

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

Section 8(3)(c) of the Act (substantial compilation or collation)

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


recruitment and job grading

Summary: The requester asked for correspondence regarding the regrading and job description changes for the Harbour works supervisor role (DOI-019777) between May and August 2024. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that all requested information was released.

The request concerned the Harbour works supervisor position with reference DOI-019777.

Correspondence was requested between the Harbours Division, DOI, and OHR.

The specific focus was on the regrading of the role and changes to the job description.

The Department of Infrastructure released all information requested.

The response was issued on 3 October 2024.


Isle of Man airport new vehicle

Summary: A request was made for the cost and type of a new vehicle purchased for bird scaring at the Isle of Man airport. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the vehicle type and registration costs but withheld base vehicle and modification costs citing commercial confidentiality and economic interests.

Two Volvo XC40 Recharge vehicles were purchased for the Airport Fire Service with bird scaring capabilities.

Modifications to the vehicles are currently in process.

The cost of registration for each vehicle was disclosed as £55.

Base vehicle costs were withheld under Section 26 as an absolute exemption due to breach of confidence.

Modification costs were withheld under Section 30 as a qualified exemption to protect commercial interests.

Section 30 (Economy and commercial interests)


Details of The Ecenomic Strategy Board members

Summary: The request sought the names of individuals comprising the Economic Strategy Board, and the Department for Enterprise disclosed the full list of ministerial members and routine officer attendees.

The Economic Strategy Board is chaired by Chief Minister Hon. Alfred Cannan.

Ministerial members include the Treasury Minister, Minister for Enterprise, and Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.

Six specific government officers are routinely in attendance at board meetings.

The Cabinet Office may hold more up-to-date terms of reference for the board.

The request was processed and closed on 2 September 2024.


Cost of 'cherished' registration numbers on DOI vehicles

Summary: The requester asked for costs and policy details regarding cherished registration numbers on Department of Infrastructure Public Transport vehicles since 2015. The authority disclosed that no costs were incurred for these plates, confirmed there is no specific policy, and refused to answer questions requiring the creation of new information.

No costs have been incurred by Public Transport for cherished marks or transfers since 2015.

There are currently 13 cherished marks used on Public Transport vehicles.

One of the cherished marks is not owned by the Department of Infrastructure.

The Department pays an annual retention fee for one cherished mark not currently on a vehicle.

There is no formal policy in place for putting cherished plates on Public Transport vehicles.

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps

Request would require the Department to create or derive information, which is not required under the Act


Suicide Rate/ misadventures death

Summary: The request sought 2023/24 figures for suicide and misadventure verdicts in the Isle of Man, and the Cabinet Office provided a table with registered death counts for 2023 and partial 2024 data.

The response covers registered deaths with underlying causes of suicide or misadventure.

Data for 2024 is partial, covering only up to the week ending 24 August 2024.

The authority noted a significant time lag between death occurrence and inquest verdict registration.

The request was fully satisfied with no information withheld.

Links to the Isle of Man Suicide Strategy 2023-2027 and Mortality Reporting were provided.

14 suicides in 2023
5 misadventures in 2023
7 suicides in 2024 (partial)
4 misadventures in 2024 (partial)
2023-2027
24 August 2024
27 August 2024
11 September 2024


NSC Gym memberships

Summary: The requester asked for data on active NSC Gym memberships and single visit purchases for 2024, but the Department for Enterprise responded that they do not hold this information.

The request was made to the Department for Enterprise on 2024-08-27.

The authority confirmed they do not hold the requested information regarding NSC Gym memberships.

The requester was advised to contact the Department of Education, Sport and Culture instead.

The response was issued on the same day the request was received.


Fire service pit lane duties

Summary: A request was made for details on the Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service's tendering and billing costs for pit lane coverage at the TT and MGP events over the past five years. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and directed the requester to the Department for Enterprise and the Department of Home Affairs.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding Fire & Rescue Service costs.

The request covered both the TT and MGP events for the past 5 years.

The requester was advised to submit a new FOI request to the Department for Enterprise.

The requester was advised to submit a new FOI request to the Department of Home Affairs.


Safer Custody Prison

Summary: A request was made for Safer Custody policy documents from late 2022 to early 2023 and data on staff departures citing deaths in custody. The Department of Home Affairs responded that the information is not held, as no specific 'safer custody' policies exist separately from general prison policies and no records are kept regarding the reasons for staff leaving.

The Prison and Probation Service does not hold specific policy documents titled 'safer custody' because most policies are inherently tailored towards safer custody.

The authority does not retain records explaining why staff have left the prison service.

The request covered the period between 1st November 2022 and 1st March 2023 for policies.

The request covered staff departures since 30th November 2022 citing Deaths in Custody.

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

1st November 2022
1st March 2023
30th November 2022
27 August 2024
9th September 2024
17 September 2024
4081986


Dog attacks

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a Freedom of Information request regarding dog attack statistics and prosecutions between January and July 2024. The authority disclosed specific incident counts for dog-on-dog, dog-on-human, and dog-on-livestock attacks, along with other dog-related offenses, but did not provide data on prosecutions.

The request covered the period from 1st January 2024 to 31st July 2024.

There were 12 recorded dog-on-dog attacks during the qualifying period.

There were 10 recorded dog-on-human attacks during the qualifying period.

There was 1 recorded dog-on-livestock attack during the qualifying period.

The response did not include the number of prosecutions for the requested attacks.


Earthscope

Summary: The request sought financial details, due diligence, and tender information regarding payments to Earthscope for carbon literacy training. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed the monthly payment amount but withheld other details, citing that the request should be directed to other public authorities for information outside their scope.

Earthscope receives £1,456.73 per month from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for carbon literacy training.

The response indicates that information regarding payments from the Treasury or other departments must be requested separately.

A tender scoring matrix was included showing Earthscope achieved a total score of 100% against a competitor's 92%.

The contract value referenced in the tender documentation was £17,588.76.

The request was received on 2024-08-27 and the outcome was issued on 2024-09-17.


AML training to Employees of the Department for Enterprise

Summary: The requester asked if Anti-Money Laundering (AML) training is provided to Department for Enterprise employees and sought statistics on coverage and frequency. The authority confirmed that AML training is not mandatory for all staff but is provided to specific roles, disclosing that 25% of the Enterprise Support Team and 5% of the Aircraft Registry have received such training.

AML training is not considered a requirement for all employees of the Department for Enterprise.

Training is provided only to staff in roles involving grant funding and financial information review.

Four members of the Enterprise Support Team have received AML training.

One member of the Aircraft Registry has received AML training.

The response was completed in four hours.


New Liverpool Ferry Terminal

Summary: The requester asked for the construction completion date and the name of the Project Manager for the New Liverpool Ferry Terminal. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that construction was completed on 5 April 2024, with contract completion occurring 12 months later, and identified Turner & Townsend as the Project Manager.

Construction of the New Liverpool Ferry Terminal was completed on 5 April 2024.

The contract completion date is set for twelve months after the construction completion date.

Turner & Townsend is the Project Manager for the project.

The project was carried out under a 'Target Cost' contract.

Recent cost estimates for the terminal are upwards of £70-75 million.

5th April 2024
twelve months
£70-75 million
65 weeks
4082714
27 August 2024
13 September 2024


Police Early Action Team - Training

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request regarding Police Early Action Team (PEAT) training, confirming that only one staff member received restorative justice training in 2022 and no conferences have been held. The authority disclosed details about the Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate costs and providers but clarified that no PEAT officers are currently studying it and there are no senior managers within the team.

Only one current PEAT team member has received Restorative Justice Training.

No restorative justice conferences involving offenders and victims have been held by PEAT.

No PEAT officers are currently studying the Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate.

The PEAT team has no senior managers; new members are overseen by a qualified PEAT officer.

The Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate costs £1200 and is provided by UNITAS.


TT & MGP Pitlane fire cover

Summary: The requester asked for historical costs and tender details for fire cover services provided by IOMFRS and SFRS for the TT and MGP events over the past five years. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that it could not provide the specific costs for SFRS due to an upcoming competitive tender, citing commercial prejudice, while the response regarding IOMFRS was cut off in the provided text.

The request concerns fire cover costs for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix (MGP) events.

Information regarding Safety Fire and Rescue Solutions (SFRS) costs was withheld.

The Department for Enterprise is planning a competitive tender for the fire cover services.

Releasing current costs is deemed to prejudice the Department's ability to secure the best price.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining the exemption outweighs the factors for disclosure.

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


TT & MGP fire cover

Summary: The requester asked for tender details and costs for fire cover at the TT and MGP events over the past five years. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed that the Fire Service does not tender for these services but provided a total cost of £128,000, while directing the requester to public websites for procurement policies.

The Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service does not tender for pit lane cover; procurement is managed by the Department for Enterprise's Motorsport Directorate.

Tendering policies are governed by Financial Regulations 2023 and Procurement Policy 2017, available on gov.im.

The total cost for the Fire Service to provide pit lane cover for both the TT and MGP in the specified period is £128,000.

The authority could not provide specific records of expenses broken down by year or pre/post-event billing as requested.

The response was delayed due to staff capacity issues.

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


NSC Gym memberships

Summary: The requester asked for the number of active NSC Gym memberships and single visit purchases for July 2024. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that there were 751 active memberships as of September 2024 and 690 single visit purchases in July 2024.

The request was received on 29 August 2024 and responded to on 16 September 2024.

The authority clarified the specific 30-day period for single visit data as 1st July to 30th July 2024.

There were 751 active NSC Gym memberships as of 02/09/2024.

There were 690 single visit gym purchases between 1st July and 30th July 2024.

The response was issued by the Policy, Strategy and Governance Division of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.


Managers

Summary: The requester asked for the total spend on managers, admin staff, nurses, and porters for 2023/2024, but Manx Care stated they do not hold data classified under these specific categories. The authority provided a breakdown of how employment costs are actually categorized by terms and conditions instead.

Manx Care does not classify financial spend under the specific categories of managers, admin staff, nurses, or porters.

The request was partially refused under section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the information is not held.

Financial data is collected based on financial years (1st April – 31st March) rather than calendar years.

Civil Service Terms and Conditions cover social workers, administrative, support, and managerial functions.

Manx Pay Terms and Conditions largely relate to nurses and allied health professionals.

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


Costs of 'covid' from 1st Jan 2019 'til today Friday 30th August 2024

Summary: A request was made for the total costs of COVID-19 measures including masks, tests, legal fees, and vaccines from January 2019 to August 2024. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that the information is not held, citing a practical refusal reason and suggesting the requester contact Manx Care or the Cabinet Office instead.

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

The request covered costs for masks, lateral flow tests, PCR tests, legal legislation, and vaccines.

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

The redesign separated policy setting from service delivery, with Manx Care now handling service delivery.

The requester was advised to submit questions about legal costs to the Cabinet Office and other costs to Manx Care.

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


Community policing replaced with reactive policing

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs for data on policing strategy changes, firearms units, knife crime statistics, and associated costs. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and advised the requester to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary directly.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the information requested regarding policing strategies and costs.

The requester was advised to redirect their request to the Isle of Man Constabulary.

The request covered topics including the shift from community to reactive policing and the establishment of a full-time firearms unit.

The response was issued on 2024-09-05 following receipt of the request on 2024-09-03.

The case reference number for this request is 4092365.


UK Government and immigration

Summary: A request was made for data on UK Government immigration quotas, housing statistics for immigrants, and specific housing plans in the Isle of Man. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold the requested information, though it noted it publishes general emergency housing numbers without residency specifics.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding UK Government immigration quotas or instructions for the Isle of Man.

The authority does not hold residency-specific data for individuals accessing emergency housing.

The Customs and Immigration Division of the Isle of Man Treasury was suggested as a potential source for immigration data.

The Department of Infrastructure was identified as the body responsible for Public Estates and Housing.

The request was formally closed on 9 September 2024.


Amount of referrals to CAMHS over the past five years


FoI Costs

Summary: The request sought statistics on FOI responses over three financial years and details on staff handling these requests. The Department disclosed that 276 requests were responded to, with 207 involving practical refusals, and confirmed that while 54 staff members may be involved, only two EO grade coordinators manage the process as an additional duty.

The Department responded to 276 FOI requests between 2021/2022 and 2023/2024.

207 of the responses involved a practical refusal reason.

The most common practical refusal reason was 'Information not held' (179 instances).

There are no staff members whose sole duty is handling FOI requests.

Two staff members at EO grade coordinate and facilitate FOI requests as part of their broader roles.

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


FoI Costs

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the costs of providing Freedom of Information responses over the past three financial years. The authority responded that the information is not held, though they noted that two Information Governance Officers handle FOI duties as part of their broader roles.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold the specific cost data for FOI responses for the past three financial years.

Two Information Governance Officers at Executive Officer Grade are responsible for FOI responses alongside other duties.

The request was received on 2 September 2024 and the response was issued on 18 September 2024.

The case reference number for this request is 4095414.

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


FoI Costs

Summary: The requester asked for the cost of providing Freedom of Information responses over the past three financial years, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture stated it does not hold this data as it is not required to calculate officer time or monetary value. Instead, the authority disclosed the number of requests received and the staffing structure of the team handling them.

The Department does not calculate the monetary cost or officer time spent on FoI responses.

The Data Protection and Information Governance team consists of one Higher Executive Officer and one Executive Officer.

The Department responded to 61 FoI requests in the 2023-2024 financial year.

The Department responded to 45 FoI requests in the 2022-2023 financial year.

The Department responded to 56 FoI requests in the 2021-2022 financial year.

FOIA does not require calculation of officers' time or monetary value


FoI Costs

Summary: The requester asked for the specific costs of providing Freedom of Information responses over the past three financial years. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total costs for its Information Governance and Data Protection team but stated it does not hold specific figures isolating FOI response costs from other duties.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold specific figures for the cost of providing FOI responses as they are accounted for within the overall team budget.

The Information Governance and Data Protection team handles FOI requests alongside GDPR, data subject access requests, and information security.

Cost data was provided for the team's total expenditure for the 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24 financial years.

The request was received on 2 September 2024 and the response was issued on 12 September 2024.

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

2021/22 Financial Year: £95,056
2022/23 Financial Year: £59,641
2023/24 Financial Year: £43,670
2 September 2024
12 September 2024
Reference number 4095513

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


FoI Information

Summary: The request sought statistics on FOI responses, staffing details, and time spent by the Isle of Man Treasury over the past three financial years. The authority disclosed that 169 requests were handled by two staff members who perform FOI duties alongside other responsibilities, totaling 724 recorded hours.

169 FOI requests were received and responded to in the past three financial years.

Two people currently process and respond to FOI requests at the Treasury.

FOI management is a duty in addition to other responsibilities for both staff members.

The staff grades involved are Higher Executive Officers and Administrative Officers.

724 hours were recorded by FOI Coordinators for processing and responding to requests.


FoI Costs

Summary: The requester asked for the cost of providing Freedom of Information responses over the past three financial years. The Department for Enterprise refused the request, stating they do not hold this specific data and would need to create it through substantial analysis.

The request was received on 2 September 2024 and responded to on 27 September 2024.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold information on the specific costs of responding to individual FoI requests.

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

No specific officer is employed to track the time or cost spent on FoI responses.

The response letter itself took 30 minutes to complete.

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

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


Anti social behaviour reports Battery Pier/ Douglas Head

Summary: A request for detailed anti-social driving statistics in the Battery Pier and Douglas Head area since January 2023 was partially fulfilled, with the Isle of Man Constabulary providing limited location-specific arrest data while citing record-keeping limitations for most other metrics.

The police do not record 'anti-social driving' as a specific incident category.

Only 2 arrests for driving offences were made in the specified locations since January 2023.

Speeding, fines, and drug driving data could not be broken down by the requested specific locations.

No records could be retrieved regarding vehicle seizures for the specified area.

All-island data was provided for speeding (736 offences) and drug driving (140 offences) where location-specific data was unavailable.

2 people arrested in Marine Drive, Douglas Head, or Battery Pier

140 offences of Drive/Attempt to Drive whilst over the specified drug limit (all-island)

12 investigations for OSL in Victoria South beat area

150 total drug driving investigations (all-island)


Contracted expert on communications

Summary: The request sought details on a contracted communications expert, including their name, brief, tender process, and costs. The Cabinet Office disclosed the consultant's name, the scope of work, and current costs, but withheld specific tender details citing a procurement exemption.

The appointed consultant is Mr Craig Tregurtha.

The brief involves bridging the gap between ministerial aspirations and current communication delivery through coaching and mentoring.

An exemption from financial regulations around procurement was approved to allow for a quick appointment of an on-Island expert.

Discussions were held with two other potential providers before selecting the contractor.

To date, one invoice of £8,500.00 has been submitted and paid.

Exemption from financial regulations around procurement approved due to business need to move quickly


Use of off-Island recruitment agencies

Summary: The requester asked for specific data on Manx Care's use of off-island recruitment agencies since April 2021, including frequency, costs, and tender processes. The authority responded by providing a general recruitment guidance framework rather than the specific historical data requested, noting that some information was not held.

Manx Care has an in-house Recruitment Team within the Office of Human Resources to minimize agency use.

Off-island agencies are considered appropriate for areas with national or international skill shortages.

The guidance excludes temporary administrative and secretarial staff, which are covered by existing island-based contracts.

Departments must try two options from 'List A' and one from 'List B' before engaging a recruitment agency.

Agency engagement is governed by Financial Direction C of the Isle of Man Public Service Financial Regulations.


Special Educational Needs numbers

Summary: A request was made for Special Educational Needs (SEN) pupil numbers at Isle of Man high schools from 2018 to the present, and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the data for all four high schools.

The response covers SEN registration data for QEII, Castle Rushen, St Ninians, Ballakermeen, and Ramsey Grammar schools.

Data is provided annually from 2018 through 2024, with some schools including 2025 projections.

St Ninians High School data is broken down by support levels including Additional Support, School Action, and Complex Level Need.

Ramsey Grammar School figures explicitly exclude students with a 'Record of Concern'.

The authority noted that student numbers fluctuate regularly due to ongoing assessments and reviews.

QEII 2024/25: 243
Castle Rushen 2023/24: 213
St Ninians 2024 Total: 183
Ballakermeen July 2024: 342
Ramsey Grammar 2024: 211
Case ID: 4099666
Date received: 2024-09-04
Outcome date: 2024-09-26


Wind farm costs

Summary: The request sought Treasury papers and minutes regarding the Earystane wind farm proposal, resulting in the disclosure of a Treasury Paper seeking funding for a Phase 2 socio-economic impact assessment, though the response was partially exempt.

The Isle of Man Government committed to delivering a 20MW onshore wind project by 2026 as part of the Island Plan.

Public ownership was recommended by procurement consultant Bird & Bird as the strategy to provide the best value to consumers.

The Treasury Paper seeks funding from the Project Development Fund to undertake a detailed socio-economic impact assessment for the preferred site.

Three sites were initially identified for environmental and technical surveys, with the chosen site expected to have limited impact on local businesses due to its remote location.

The proposed 20MW wind farm has the potential to generate 60 GWh of electricity per year.


Information held between 10-11 and 12 West Quay

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: A request was made for demolition order correspondence regarding a party wall between 10-11 and 12 West Quay from 2021 to the present. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture released some information but withheld the rest due to personal data exemptions and an ongoing planning enforcement investigation.

The request was received on 2024-09-03 and clarified on 2024-09-24.

The response letter was dated 06 November 2024.

Some information was withheld as absolutely exempt personal data under section 25(b)(i)&(ii).

Other information was withheld under section 31(1)(b) due to an ongoing investigation that may lead to criminal proceedings.

The Department confirmed there is currently an active enforcement investigation for the site.

2024-09-03
2024-09-24
06 November 2024
2021
4100097
10-11 West Quay
12 West Quay
Section 25
Section 31(1)(b)
Article 5
Article 6
Town and Country Planning Act 1999

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

Section 31(1)(b) - Investigations and legal proceedings


Isle Of Man TT Website

Summary: The request sought details on how the Isle of Man TT website contract was awarded to DotPerformance and the associated costs. The Department for Enterprise confirmed the procurement process and contract date but withheld specific financial figures under a commercial interest exemption.

DotPerformance was awarded the contract for 'TT and Classic TT Website Design and Build' in September 2018.

The contract was secured through an open procurement process using the quick quote method on the Procurement Portal.

The agreement includes a monthly managed hosting service with Amazon Web Services (AWS) costs recharged without mark-up.

Specific cost and charge details were redacted to avoid prejudicing a competitive tender process for 2025 and onwards.

The Department determined that withholding financial information outweighed the public interest in disclosure due to potential impact on future value for money.

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


Protection of Children

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Constabulary regarding data on parental concerns about child criminal exploitation and statistics on children removed from families due to offending. The authority disclosed the framework used for protection but stated it does not hold specific data on parent contacts or removal statistics, which are managed by Manx Care.

The Isle of Man Constabulary does not hold data on the number of parents contacting them regarding child criminal exploitation.

Protection actions include a Multi-Agency Approach, referrals to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, and Daily Exploitation Meetings.

The Constabulary may issue Child Exploitation Notices to suspected adult perpetrators.

Data regarding children removed from families by Manx Care is not held by the police.

Statistics on re-offending or order breaches by removed children are not held by the Constabulary.


Strike price

Summary: The requester asked for a spreadsheet of strike prices per MWh for the Pulrose CCGT power station over the last three years, but the Manx Utilities Authority stated it does not hold this specific information. The authority offered alternative data regarding the 'marginal cost of generation' (fuel cost) instead.

The request was received on 4 September 2024 and responded to on 30 September 2024.

Manx Utilities Authority confirmed it does not hold the requested strike price data for Pulrose CCGT.

The authority stated it holds 'marginal cost of generation' prices per MWh as an alternative.

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

4 September 2024
30 September 2024
4102913
last 3 years
Pulrose CCGT


Appointment of on island expert to improve communication

Summary: The request sought details on the appointment, procurement, costs, and timeline for communications expert Craig Tregurtha. The response disclosed the signed agreement and confirmed a Financial Regulations exemption was granted, but withheld specific commercial pricing and recruitment statistics.

Craig Tregurtha was appointed as an external expert to support and mentor the Cabinet Office Communications Team.

The appointment utilized a Financial Regulations exemption (FRE-4886) to bypass the standard Quick Quote procurement process.

The agreement defines 'Commercially Sensitive Information' to include pricing and intellectual property rights.

The contract is governed by the Freedom of Information Act 2015 and Isle of Man Data Protection legislation.

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


Cost of supply teachers

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding the number, pay rates, and total costs of supply teachers in the Isle of Man. The authority disclosed the number of registered teachers and pay structures but stated it does not hold the requested data on total taxpayer costs for the last five academic years.

There were 347 supply teachers registered with the Department of Education as of 1st September 2024.

Supply teacher hourly rates range from £28.52 to £36.45.

Primary school supply teachers are paid for mornings, afternoons, or full days.

Secondary school supply teachers are paid in lesson periods (1-6), with 6 representing a full day.

The Department does not hold information on the total overall cost of supply teachers for the requested academic years.


Gardening contract at Government House

Summary: The request sought details regarding the 2023 gardening contract for Government House, including the contractor, tendering process, and contract duration. The Cabinet Office disclosed that Dave Noble Gardening Limited was awarded a three-year contract following a competitive tender, with the same contractor continuing into 2024.

Dave Noble Gardening Limited was awarded the gardening contract for Government House in 2023.

The contract covers a three-year period commencing on 4th April 2023.

The award was subject to a full competitive tendering process via the Isle of Man Government's Procurement Portal.

A previous tender in 2017 was extended due to COVID-19, and a failed tender in 2022 preceded the 2023 award.

The same contractor holds the gardening contract for 2024.


EBME Technician Job Evaluation Information

Summary: The requester sought all correspondence regarding the grading of EBME Technician roles between OHR and PSC from 2019 to September 2024. The authority released a 2023 email and evaluation matrix detailing the grading of the Senior Technician role as Skills Level 4, but withheld some information under exemptions.

The EBME Senior Technician role was graded as Skills Level 4, down from Skills Level 5 used for multi-trade foremen.

Mark Higgins, EBME Supervisor, suggested using Pay Band 14 D401, similar to a Property Manager, for the role.

The role's pay correlates with NHS Band 6 in the UK, specifically citing Northern Care Alliance, Manchester University Trust, and Wolverhampton.

The evaluation matrix outlines requirements for Levels 1 through 4, including specific experience and training criteria.

The response included a skills matrix and a job description graded by OHR.

2019
September 2024
18 December 2023
Skills Level 4
Skills Level 5
Pay Band 14 D401
Band 6
£43K
Two years
Five years

Part exempt (specific exemption clauses not detailed in the provided text)


Unauthorised Absences from Schools

Summary: A request for unauthorised school absence data since 2018 was partially fulfilled, with historical data deemed reasonably accessible via a Tynwald link, while specific 2023/24 statistics for primary and secondary schools were provided.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture cited Section 20 of the Act to withhold historical data available elsewhere.

Primary school unauthorised absence rates for 2023/24 ranged from 0.01% to 5.5%, with an average of 1.1%.

Secondary school data was provided broken down by year group for Ballakermeen, Castle Rushen, QEII, St Ninians, and Ramsey Grammar.

Jurby Community Primary School recorded the highest unauthorised absence rate at 5.5%.

Bunscoill Ghaelgagh recorded the lowest unauthorised absence rate at 0.01%.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)


Weather warnings

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the number of Red, Amber, and Yellow weather warnings issued annually since 2018. The authority responded by providing a complete dataset covering the years 2018 through August 2024.

The request was received on 5 September 2024 and answered on 10 September 2024.

No Red weather warnings were issued between 2019 and August 2024.

The highest number of Yellow warnings occurred in 2020 with 88 issued.

The highest number of Amber warnings occurred in 2022 with 16 issued.

Data for 2024 is partial, covering only up to the end of August.

2024 (to end of Aug): 47 Yellow, 13 Amber, 0 Red


Request relating to the trade of energy via the interconnector

Summary: A request was made to the Manx Utilities Authority for annual data on energy exports and imports via the interconnector for the years 2018/19 through 2023/24. The authority responded by providing all requested information, including export quantities, unit costs, import percentages, and total import costs, while also adding data for 2020/21 for completeness.

The request covered energy trade statistics for the years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24.

The Manx Utilities Authority provided all requested information without redaction.

Data provided includes export MWh, export cost per MWh, import percentage, and total import cost.

The authority included figures for the 2020/21 period which was not explicitly requested.

The response was issued on 19 September 2024, 14 days after the request was received.


Cost of green and non-green energy

Summary: The requester asked Manx Utilities Authority for annual quantities and unit costs of green versus non-green electricity imported via the interconnector for the years 2018/19 through 2023/24. The authority responded by providing all requested information in a table, noting that figures for 2020/21 were also included for completeness.

Manx Utilities Authority confirmed that green electricity from the interconnector costs more than non-green electricity.

Renewable Energy Certificates of Origin are purchased to certify electricity as green.

The response provided data for the requested years plus an additional year (2020/21) for completeness.

The authority stated that all information requested was sent.

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


Summary: The request sought explanations and data regarding the shift from community to reactive policing, the establishment of a firearms unit, knife crime statistics, and associated costs. The Constabulary disclosed that the firearms unit utilizes existing resources with no additional cost, provided five-year statistics for bladed article and offensive weapon offences, but did not address the rationale for the policing model change or specific vehicle purchase costs.

The Armed Response Vehicle is part of the existing fleet with zero additional cost for kit, equipment, or staffing.

Armed Response Vehicles are used for everyday policing duties and to mitigate identified threats.

Statistics were provided for 'Bladed article in public place' and 'Possessing offensive weapon in a public place' over the last five years.

The response did not provide a rationale for replacing neighbourhood policing with a response approach.

The response did not provide a breakdown of new vehicles purchased or the costs of upgrading the police vehicle pool.


Benefit rules

Summary: The requester asked for rules regarding social welfare payments for households affected by polygamous marriages in the Isle of Man. The Treasury refused to send the documents, stating the information is already reasonably accessible online via specific Social Security regulations.

Polygamous marriages are not permitted under Manx law, but rules exist for households affected by such marriages performed abroad.

The Treasury cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to refuse the request.

The requested information is available in the Income Support Regulations, Employed Person's Allowance Regulations 2011, and Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996.

The Social Security Division follows these regulations if a claim is received from a person in a polygamous marriage.

The request was closed on 11 September 2024.

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


Temporary Workers Employed via Agencies

Summary: The request sought the number of temporary workers employed by the Department for Enterprise via third-party agencies in 2023 and 2024, broken down by grade. The authority disclosed the specific counts for two agencies, Paragon and Search & Select, across three job grades.

The Department for Enterprise provided data on temporary workers from two agencies: Paragon and Search & Select.

Data was requested for the years 2023 and 2024.

The breakdown covers three grades: HEO, EO, and AO.

No information was withheld; all requested data was sent.

HEO: 2 (Paragon 2023), 2 (Paragon 2024), 1 (Search & Select 2023), 0 (Search & Select 2024)

EO: 1 (Paragon 2023), 0 (Paragon 2024), 1 (Search & Select 2023), 0 (Search & Select 2024)

AO: 1 (Paragon 2023), 1 (Paragon 2024), 2 (Search & Select 2023), 2 (Search & Select 2024)


Temporary Workers Employed via Agencies

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of temporary agency workers by grade for 2023 and 2024, but the Department of Education, Sport and Culture stated it was not required to perform the necessary analysis under the FOI Act. Despite refusing the specific breakdown, the department voluntarily disclosed that 17 temporary workers were employed via agencies between January 2023 and August 2024.

The request was received on 2024-09-09 and responded to on 2024-10-04.

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

The department refused to provide the requested breakdown by grade as it would require research or analysis not mandated by the Act.

The department voluntarily provided a total count of 17 temporary agency workers for the period 1st January 2023 to 30th August 2024.

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

Not required to undertake research or analysis of information held under the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Temporary Workers Employed via Agencies

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the number of temporary workers engaged via third-party agencies in 2023 and 2024, broken down by grade. The authority refused to provide the information, stating that compiling the data would require substantial effort not mandated by the Act.

The request was received by Manx Care on 9 September 2024.

The response was issued on 20 September 2024.

The information requested covered temporary workers for the periods 2023 and 2024.

Manx Care refused the request under Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act.

The refusal was based on the requirement for substantial compilation or collation of information.

Section 11(3)(b) - Substantial compilation or collation of information


Temporary Workers Employed via Agencies

Summary: The requester asked for data on temporary administrative workers employed via agencies by the Isle of Man Cabinet Office from January 2023 to September 2024. The authority disclosed that 25 such workers were engaged during this period, providing a monthly breakdown of the figures.

The request was initially narrowed due to a potential practical refusal under Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

A total of 25 temporary workers were engaged by the Cabinet Office via third-party recruitment agencies between 1 January 2023 and 9 September 2024.

All disclosed temporary workers were employed in an administrative capacity.

The highest number of temporary workers engaged in a single month was 5, occurring in July 2024.

The response covers the period from January 2023 through September 2024.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (substantial research, analysis and compilation)

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


Temporary Workers Employed via Agencies

Summary: The request sought the number of temporary workers employed by the Department of Home Affairs via third-party agencies in 2023 and 2024, broken down by grade. The authority disclosed that four temporary workers were employed across specific divisions, noting that agency staff do not hold formal PSC grades but align with them.

The Department of Home Affairs comprises six divisions, but only four employed temporary agency workers during the specified period.

OCSIA employed one temporary worker during 2023 and 2024.

The Communications Division employed one temporary worker in an AO-graded role from 18 January to 31 January 2023.

The Fire and Rescue Service employed one temporary worker in an AA-graded role during 2023 and 2024.

The Prison and Probation Service employed two temporary workers in D514 and SG1 graded roles during 2023 and 2024.


Temporary Workers Employed via Agencies

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the number of temporary workers engaged via third-party recruitment agencies for 2023 and 2024, broken down by job grade. All requested information was provided without any exemptions.

The request covered temporary workers employed through agencies for calendar years 2023 and 2024.

Data was categorized by grades: AA, AO, EO, and Other.

The total number of agency workers decreased from 29 in 2023 to 22 in 2024.

The Department of Infrastructure responded on 3 October 2024.

No information was withheld under any FOI exemptions.


Temporary Workers Employed via Agencies

Summary: The request sought the number of secretarial and administrative temporary workers employed via agencies within the Isle of Man Treasury from January 2023 to the present. The authority disclosed that there were 2 secretarial and 29 administrative temporary workers employed through agencies during this period.

The request was received by the Treasury on 9 September 2024 and amended on 17 September 2024.

The response was issued on 18 September 2024 with the outcome 'All information sent'.

The data covers the period from 1st January 2023 to the date of the response.

The figures specifically relate to workers employed via recruitment agencies.

The request was closed following the provision of the information.


Temporary Workers Employed via Agencies

Summary: The request sought the number of temporary workers employed via third-party agencies by the Department of Health and Social Care for 2023 and 2024, broken down by grade. The authority disclosed that only three such workers were engaged across both years, noting that their pay grades do not directly align with Public Services Commission scales.

The Department of Health and Social Care engaged a total of 3 temporary workers via third-party agencies in 2023 and 2024.

In 2023, there was 1 HEO and 1 AO; in 2024, there was 1 EO.

Temporary agency workers are not employed directly via the Public Services Commission, so their terms and pay do not strictly align with standard grades like AA or AO.

Data for the Health and Care Transformation Programme is only included from 1 April 2024, as it transferred from the Cabinet Office on that date.

The 2024 figures are provisional and may change if additional workers are engaged before the end of the year.


Renewable Energy Certificate of Origin

Summary: The request sought the quantity and cost of Renewable Energy Certificates of Origin purchased by Manx Utilities Authority between 2018 and 2024. The authority disclosed certificate counts and copies for 2020-2023, stating no certificates were required for 2018-2020, but withheld specific purchase costs citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via their website.

Manx Utilities Authority does not hold information for 2018/19 and 2019/20 as there was no requirement to obtain certificates during those dates.

Specific purchase costs for the certificates were withheld under Section 20 of the Act because the data is published annually on the Manx Utilities website.

Certificates provided cover the periods 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24.

The certificates originate from generating stations in Scotland and England under the REGO scheme.

The response included 7 pages and 2 documents containing certificate status reports.