iomttraces website finances

Summary: The requester asked for a financial breakdown of the costs to create and run the iomttraces.com website and associated Isle of Man TT social media outlets. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that the total cost for development and operation up to December 2019 was £137,144.18, detailing specific expenses for website creation, hosting, transcription services, and a live timing system.

The total cost for the development and operation of the iomttraces.com website and related systems is £137,144.18.

Website development incurred one-off costs of £54,906.60, including database integration and a press accreditation system.

Website operation costs total £12,303.39, covering hosting and management contracts.

An additional £8,750 was spent on transcribing race commentary during TT 2019.

A separate live timing page linking the Race Management System to the website cost £59,551.50 in one-off development.


Total vehicle licences issued 01/10/2018 - 30/09/2019

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of vehicle licences issued in the Isle of Man between October 2018 and September 2019, broken down by category. The Department of Infrastructure provided the full data, confirming a total of 77,182 licences issued, which includes both new registrations and renewals.

The request covered the period from 01/10/2018 to 30/09/2019.

The total number of vehicle licences issued was 77,182.

Category B licences were the most numerous with 67,647 issued.

The figures include both new registrations and renewals.

The response was issued on 29 November 2019.


Student Climate 'Strike' - Information on Internal communications

Department of Education, Sport and Culture

Summary: The request sought internal communications and sanction details regarding student climate strikes, resulting in the partial disclosure of four specific email extracts while withholding personal data and parent letters due to exemptions.

No sanctions were levied against pupils who attended the student climate protest.

Absences were recorded as either authorised or unauthorised depending on the school and circumstances.

Reasons for permitted absence included approved out-of-school activities, eco committee participation, parental permission, or headteacher discretion.

Personal information such as names and email addresses in disclosed documents was redacted.

Letters from parents to schools regarding the protest were withheld entirely.

Section 25 (2) (a) and (b) (i) of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation

Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation


Vehicles provided.

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for the number of vehicles provided to disabled social service customers, but the authority responded that the information is not held.

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

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

Social Security within the Department of Treasury administers Disability Living Allowance which can be used for Motability vehicles.

Arrangements for Motability vehicles are between the individual claimant and Motability, not the Department.

No data is available regarding the take-up of the Motability scheme by the Department.

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


Vaccine damage payments

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on vaccine damage payments made by the Isle of Man government since 2010, but the Department of Health and Social Care stated it does not hold this information.

The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme is a UK Government scheme covering both the UK and the Isle of Man.

The Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care does not contribute to the scheme nor receive data on claimants.

Applications for payments are made directly to the UK scheme, not to the Isle of Man Department.

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

The requester agreed to limit the data timeframe to October 11, 2011, but no data was available for that period either.


Dyslexia in Education

Summary: A request was made for data on dyslexia training for teachers, diagnosis rates, funding, and literacy outcomes in Isle of Man primary schools. The Department of Education refused to provide specific statistics on teacher training and diagnoses due to lack of records but promised to follow up on teacher data by January 2020.

The Department does not hold systematic records of teachers' dyslexia training.

Schools do not necessarily maintain records of formal dyslexia diagnoses for children.

The Department intends to contact schools after the Christmas half term to seek teacher training information.

A follow-up response regarding teacher training data was expected by Friday 24th January 2020.

The Department referred the requester to a Tynwald written answer from July 2015 regarding teacher training.

Freedom of Information Act 2015 sections 11(2)(b) and 11(3)(a) (practical refusal reason: information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Parking Tickets

Summary: The requester asked for the total budget for parking control officer salaries and revenue from driving offence fines for the last three years. The Road Transport Licensing Committee responded that they do not hold this information and directed the requester to other authorities such as the Department of Infrastructure and the General Registry.

The Road Transport Licensing Committee does not hold the requested information regarding parking officer salaries or fine revenue.

The Department of Infrastructure and local Commissioners (Douglas, Castletown, Ramsey, Peel) employ parking controllers.

The General Registry is responsible for recovering fines and holds revenue data.

The request was received on 2019-11-26 and closed on 2019-12-11.


national curriculum levels for key stage 2 children

Summary: The request sought Key Stage 2 national curriculum attainment levels for all Year 6 pupils at Rushen Primary School from the start of Key Stage 2. The Department of Education released the data for English, Maths, and Science but redacted individual names and specific attainment levels to protect personal data.

The request was received on 2019-11-27 and responded to on 2019-12-30.

Information covers the current Year 6 cohort at Rushen Primary School since the beginning of Key Stage 2.

Data includes attainment levels for English, Mathematics, and Science for academic years 16/17 and 17/18.

The number of pupils fluctuates due to leavers and new starters within the cohort.

Individual names and specific attainment levels were redacted from the released documents.

Section 25 (2) (a) and (b) (i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)

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

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


Workers vouchers

Summary: The requester asked why the Isle of Man Post Office stopped issuing worker vouchers in 2017. The authority disclosed that the Board decided to withhold discretionary Christmas vouchers due to a forecast financial loss for that year.

The Board of Isle of Man Post Office met in September 2017 to discuss the voucher policy.

The business was forecast to make a loss in 2017, described as a difficult financial year.

The Board agreed it was inappropriate to provide discretionary Christmas vouchers under these circumstances.

The request was received on 27 November 2019 and responded to on 6 December 2019.

All information requested was released with no exemptions applied.


Permits to drive on Greenways

Summary: The requester asked for details of Greenway driving permits issued between 2008 and 2013, but the Department of Infrastructure only held records from April 2011 and disclosed data from that date until September 2013. Personal information regarding applicants and officers was withheld under data protection exemptions.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold records prior to 1 April 2011.

Information was provided for the period between 1 April 2011 and 4 September 2013.

Personal data regarding applicants and issuing officers was redacted.

The response included 37 pages across 4 documents.

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

Section 25 (absolutely exempt personal information)


Communication relating to the Christian Institute

Summary: The request sought all emails between the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and the Christian Institute, as well as related correspondence with the Attorney General's Chambers from August 2019 to November 2019. The Department disclosed five emails in total but redacted personal data such as names and contact details under absolute exemptions.

The request was received on 2019-11-28 and responded to on 2019-12-20.

Two emails were released regarding communication between the Department and the Christian Institute.

Three emails were released regarding communication between the Department and the Attorney General's Chambers.

Personal information including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers was redacted from the released documents.

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


Demand Responsive Travel pilot results

Summary: The requester sought detailed cost-benefit data for the ConnectVillages dial-a-ride pilot and specific minibuses purchase costs for patient transport services. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed fleet replacement costs for 2017-2019 but withheld specific operational costs and income data due to internal budgeting policies and the shared nature of the vehicle fleet.

No vehicles were purchased solely for Patient Transport Services or Demand Responsive Transport; they are part of the normal fleet replacement program.

Running costs for minibuses are incorporated into the operational expenditure of the entire bus fleet rather than being tracked separately.

Government policy dictates that shared services are funded by internal budget transfers, making it impossible to identify matching costs for specific income streams.

The approximate purchase cost for a new minibus is between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on specification.

The authority provided specific purchase totals for Mercedes Benz Sprinter minibuses acquired in 2017-18 and 2018-19.

8 x Mercedes Benz Sprinter 35 Mobility minibus

4 x Mercedes Benz Sprinter 45 Transfer minibus


Internal Division running costs

Summary: The requester asked for staffing details and running costs of a non-existent 'International Development Division', which the Cabinet Office clarified falls under the External Relations team. While general salary scales and pension percentages were provided, specific FTE allocations for development work and office space costs were withheld as the authority does not hold this granular data.

The Cabinet Office confirmed there is no specific 'International Development Division'; the function is handled by the External Relations team.

Exact Full Time Equivalent (FTE) values for staff involvement in International Development cannot be assigned as time spent varies throughout the year.

Roles directly involved in administration include one External Relations Manager (HEO), two Executive Officers (EO), and one Administrative Officer (AO).

Superannuation (pension) costs are calculated as 15% of total salary costs.

The authority does not hold information regarding the specific cost or running costs of the office space occupied by the staff.


Clinical Waste Security Seals

Summary: The request sought details on the items, usage, procurement, and cost of clinical waste security seals used by the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority disclosed that cable ties are used, purchased via the NHS Supply Chain, with an annual usage of approximately 10,600 units costing £450.

Cable ties are currently used to secure and track clinical waste.

Annual usage is approximately 10,600 cable ties.

Items are purchased through the NHS Supply Chain.

Annual expenditure on these items is £450.00.

The Hospital Logistics Manager is responsible for purchasing.


Cost of School Meal

Summary: A request for the breakdown of school lunch costs in Manx primary schools was partially fulfilled, disclosing the total average cost and raw ingredient cost, while the specific cost of cooking was withheld as it is not held in the requested format.

The average cost of a primary school meal is £2.23 per child per day.

The cost of raw ingredients (food expenses) is £0.96 per child per day.

The Department does not hold the specific cost of cooking in the requested format.

The figures are based on data from September to November of the current academic year.

The request was received on 4 December 2019 and responded to on 31 December 2019.

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

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


Cost of a lunch for a prisoner

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of the average cost of a prisoner's lunch into raw ingredients and cooking costs. The Department of Home Affairs stated they do not hold this specific breakdown but disclosed that the average cost per meal per day is £4.20.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the specific breakdown of lunch costs into raw ingredients and cooking.

The average cost per meal per day for prisoners is £4.20.

A similar request regarding meal costs was received in August 2019.

The response was issued on 11 December 2019.

The request was received on 4 December 2019.


Cost of a lunch at Nobles Hospital

Summary: A request was made for the average cost of a patient lunch at Nobles Hospital, broken down by ingredients and cooking costs. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that the information is not held and could not be calculated.

The request was received on 2019-12-04 and responded to on 2019-12-23.

The authority handling the request is the Department of Health and Social Care.

The specific information requested was the average cost of a lunch at Nobles Hospital.

The department stated they do not hold the necessary data to calculate the requested costs.

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


What loss was accumulated the private patient unit

Summary: The requester asked for the financial deficit that led to the closure of the Private Patient Unit. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that no loss was accumulated and directed the requester to a government news release explaining the closure.

The Private Patient Unit did not accumulate a financial loss between 2016/2017 and the date of the response.

Accounts were checked from the 2016/2017 financial year to date.

The closure of the unit was explained in an Isle of Man Government news release on 8th October 2018.

The authority cited Section 15 of the Freedom of Information Act to provide advice and assistance via a link.

The request was received on 4th December 2019 and closed on 19th December 2019.

2016/2017
8th October 2018
4th December 2019
19th December 2019
1084561
Section 15


What percentage of rent is generated from council properties

Summary: The requester asked for the monetary value of rent generated and reinvested into Department of Infrastructure social housing for 2018/19. The authority disclosed total rent collected, maintenance expenditure, and clarified that major capital investment is funded separately by the Treasury.

The Department of Infrastructure collected £5,482,683.28 in rent for the 2018/19 period.

Reactive maintenance expenditure for the same period was £1,536,386.

Rent income funds property management and the delivery of Island affordable housing.

Major investment is delivered as a capital budget item not derived from rents.

The annual capital budget for 2018/19 was £2,053,017, determined by the Treasury.


What is the cost of casual staff

Summary: The requester asked for the cost of casual driving for supervisors and management on Sundays for Bus Vannin. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that pay rates depend on whether staff are on old or new terms, providing specific hourly figures for both.

The request was clarified to apply only to Bus Vannin.

Casual driving rates for supervisors and managers match those for bus drivers.

Pay rates differ based on whether the individual is on old or new terms.

The response was issued on 7 January 2020.

All requested information was provided without redaction.


Cost of external investigators

Summary: The requester asked for the costs of external investigators used for grievance, disciplinary, and fairness at work matters within the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority disclosed the total costs for the financial years 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19.

The request was received on 5th December 2019 and responded to on 23rd December 2019.

The information relates to external investigating officers for grievance, disciplinary, and fairness at work.

Costs were provided for three consecutive financial years.

All figures provided were rounded up to the nearest £100.

No information was withheld or exempted in this response.


Cost of contract for the airport

Summary: The requester asked for the running costs of aviation security services provided by Noonans and details on government subsidies. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed no subsidy was paid but withheld specific cost figures citing commercial prejudice.

Noonans and Resource are now part of the same company providing all security requirements.

The Department of Infrastructure cannot disclose the running costs of Noonans for aviation security.

No government subsidy has been paid to Noonans; they are paid a contract amount by the Department.

Disclosure of costs was refused under section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The Department determined that withholding information outweighs the public interest in transparency to protect commercial interests.

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


Access to GUS, Government Unified Scheme.

Summary: A request was made to the Public Sector Pensions Authority for data on retired government workers who returned to work and accessed the Government Unified Scheme (GUS) in the last 12 months. The authority responded that no such individuals were recorded during that period.

The request was received on 2019-12-09 and responded to on 2019-12-12.

The responding authority is the Public Sector Pensions Authority.

The request concerned retired government workers returning to work and accessing the GUS.

The authority confirmed that zero individuals met the criteria in the last 12 months.

No specific departments were listed as no individuals were identified.


Nobles managers - numbers and wages

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for the number of managers at Nobles Hospital and their wage statistics. The authority disclosed that there were 139 managers in Hospital Services as of December 2019, along with the highest, lowest, and average full-time wages.

The request was received on 9 December 2019 and responded to on 8 January 2020.

The term 'manager' was clarified to include any employee with staff reporting to them.

The data covers Hospital Services, including both Nobles and Ramsey District Cottage Hospital.

Wage figures provided are based on full-time hours and occupied posts.

The response included standard information on the right to request an internal review.


Biomass

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture regarding the costs, fuel usage, and efficiency of a biomass installation at a sawmill. The authority disclosed full details including installation costs, weekly fuel consumption, boiler efficiency, and the absence of additional manpower costs.

The biomass boiler and associated buildings cost £366,360.

The Heizohack Chipper machinery cost €210,000.

The boiler utilizes between 1.5 and 2 tonnes of woodchip per week, rising to 3 tonnes during high demand.

The boiler efficiency is greater than 90% with a fuel cost of £120 per tonne.

No additional personnel costs are incurred as existing staff manage the automatic boiler.


DEFA // Katya Katkova // eastlondonmornings

Summary: A requester asked the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for all correspondence and financial documentation regarding Katya Katkova in 2019, but the authority responded that it does not hold the requested information.

The request was received on 2019-12-10 and responded to on 2019-12-12.

The authority stated it does not hold or cannot find the requested information.

The requester was advised that marketing for the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival was organized by the Department for Enterprise.

The requester was informed of their right to request an internal review.


Katya Katkova / eastlondonmornings

Summary: The requester sought all correspondence and financial documentation between the Department for Enterprise and Katya Katkova regarding the Isle of Man food festival in 2019. The authority disclosed that it held no direct correspondence as the PR agency Lansons managed the relationship, but confirmed a payment of £615.00 was made to the agency for these services.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold any direct correspondence with Katya Katkova.

The press trip and negotiations were handled directly by the PR agency Lansons.

The Department confirmed a payment of £615.00 was made to Lansons for the service.

The request was received on 10 December 2019 and responded to on 3 January 2020.

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


Douglas Promenade Strategic Project Board Minutes

Summary: The requester asked for minutes from the Douglas Promenade Strategic Project Board meeting held on 13 September 2019. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that all requested information was sent via attachment and will also be published on the MyProm website.

The request was received on 11 December 2019.

The response was issued on 16 January 2020.

The meeting in question took place on 13 September 2019 at 10am.

The meeting was held in the Sea Terminal Boardroom.

The minutes are available via the MyProm website.


Maxillofacial surgeons

Summary: A request was made for statistics on maxillofacial surgeons, waiting lists, and referral data for the oral surgery department, alongside policy details on general anaesthetics for children. The authority upheld the request fully, disclosing a 2008 UK National Clinical Guideline document regarding the use of general anaesthesia in paediatric dentistry.

The Department of Health and Social Care provided a 2008 UK National Clinical Guideline on the use of General Anaesthesia in Paediatric Dentistry.

The guideline states there are essentially only two indications for GA: when the child needs to be fully anaesthetised or when the surgeon requires it.

Severe pulpitis and acute infection are identified as the most common conditions treated under GA.

The document lists circumstances that rarely justify GA, such as carious asymptomatic teeth without sepsis or patient preference alone.

The response included a 22-page document set containing the clinical guidelines authored by Dr. Caroline Davies, Mr. Mike Harrison, and Prof. Graham Roberts.


Salary

Summary: The requester asked for police salaries, performance-related pay details, and the definition of a 'good performer'. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed pay scales and a bonus payment scheme but stated that no specific definition for 'good performer' exists.

Pay scales were attached to the response.

A Bonus Payment scheme was attached as the only additional policy on payments.

There is no specific definition of 'Good performer' within the department.

The Performance Development Review (PDR) process aligns with the IOM Government scheme.

The request was received on 2019-12-11 and closed on 2019-12-12.


Community Dental Services

Summary: A request was made for detailed staffing, salary, financial, and patient data regarding the Isle of Man Community Dental Services, to which the Department of Health and Social Care responded with a job description for a Community Dental Officer while withholding specific financial and individual salary information.

The Community Dental Service provides care to priority groups including vulnerable and special needs patients.

The service offers emergency treatment for patients without access to General Dental Services (GDS).

Clinicians are entitled to 21 days of study leave within a three-year period.

The service provides domiciliary care for patients unable to attend the clinic.

The response included a job description for a Community Dental Officer at Band A (Enhanced salary Band B).

37.5 hours per week
21 days study leave
three year period
2019-12-11
2020-01-08
1 December 2019
April 2018


PA 19/00466/B Ballaugh Planning Approval

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The applicant requested all correspondence and paperwork regarding planning application PA 19/00466/B, including a specific drawing and enforcement details. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture withheld enforcement information under law enforcement exemptions and personal complaint data under absolute personal information exemptions, while directing the applicant to online resources for general planning details.

The requested drawing SK/1 is not held by the Department.

General planning application information is available online or at the Planning Office in Murray House.

Enforcement file information was withheld because the investigation is still open and disclosure could prejudice regulatory action.

Personal information regarding complaints made by the applicant was withheld as absolutely exempt personal data.

The applicant was advised to make a Data Subject Access Request to obtain their own personal complaint data.

Section 20: Information accessible to applicant by other means

Section 32(3)(c): Law enforcement (prejudice to regulatory action)

Section 25: Absolutely exempt personal information


Anti-monpolistic legislation

Summary: The requester asked for details on active anti-monopolistic legislation regarding the Isle of Man telecommunications industry. The Communications Commission disclosed that regulation is primarily governed by the Telecommunications Act 1984 and the Fair Trading Act 1996, with a new Communications Bill currently pending.

The Communications Commission regulates the telecommunications sector under the Telecommunications Act 1984.

Licences include a 'Fair Trading Condition' requiring operators to abide by specific rules.

The Commission conducts periodic market reviews to impose remedies on operators with significant market power.

A Communications Bill is currently progressing through Tynwald to enhance competition powers.

The Office of Fair Trading operates under the Fair Trading Act 1996, which provides overarching competition law.


JCC information

Summary: The requester asked for minutes of the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) since 2015 and clarification on its role in police pension determinations. The Department of Home Affairs refused the request, citing an exemption related to the formulation of government policy and the need for free and frank exchange of views.

The request was received on 12 December 2019 and the outcome was determined on 17 January 2020.

The JCC is a forum between the Department of Home Affairs, Isle of Man Constabulary Senior Leadership, and the Police Federation.

The authority determined that the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the interest in disclosure.

No factors in favour of disclosure were identified by the Department of Home Affairs.

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

Section 34 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (formulation or development of government policy)


Cost of keeping sea terminal building open for public use

Summary: The requester asked for the hourly cost of keeping the Sea Terminal building open versus closed to the public, but the Department of Infrastructure could not provide this specific breakdown due to data format limitations. Instead, the authority disclosed estimated annual costs for security, energy, maintenance, and cleaning, while noting that water and building rates are held by the Treasury.

The Sea Terminal is a government building open for specific purposes rather than a general public facility.

Staffing costs for administrative staff cannot be broken down as they cover multiple government properties.

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

The Department provided estimated annual costs for security, energy, maintenance, and caretaking.

The request was closed on 7 January 2020 with a partial disclosure outcome.

Information not held in a format allowing the specific breakdown requested without considerable analysis

Invoices for water and building rates not retained by the Department of Infrastructure


Bus Vannin minibus costs

Summary: The requester asked for specific annual operating costs and revenue for Bus Vannin's minibus services regarding patient transport, Connect Ports, and myProm shuttles. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that detailed minibus-specific figures are not held separately from the wider fleet, providing instead aggregate expenditure for the bus sub-division and specific costs for the myProm service.

The authority does not hold information on minibus costs separately from the rest of the bus fleet due to mixed vehicle duties.

Minibus vehicles often perform multiple duties simultaneously, such as transporting patients and paying passengers.

Year-to-date expenditure for the entire bus sub-division from April to December 2019 was £951,202.

Costs charged for the myProm shuttle service between May and November 2019 were £15,240.02.

Revenue from non-DHSC patients for the period April to December 2019 was £4,583.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Bus Vannin dial a ride services

Summary: A request for specific annual operating costs and revenue for Bus Vannin's dial-a-ride services was partially fulfilled because the authority cannot separate minibus figures from the wider fleet. Instead, the Department of Infrastructure provided year-to-date expenditure for the entire bus sub-division and income specifically for the Connect Villages service.

The authority does not hold information on dial-a-ride costs and revenue at a level of detail that separates minibuses from the rest of the bus fleet.

Minibuses perform multiple duties including school transport, patient transport, and commercial services like Connect Ports and Connect Villages.

Much of the minibus work is funded from internal budgets transferred from other Departments.

The commercial aim is to generate income from spare seats to reduce the cost of government-operated services.

The request was closed on 21 January 2020 with some information provided at a higher level.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps due to lack of detailed recording


Sex offenders register

Summary: A request was made for the names, ages, and addresses of all living sex offenders in the Isle of Man, but the Constabulary withheld this specific personal data citing absolute exemptions under data protection laws and qualified exemptions regarding crime prevention.

The request was received on 16 December 2019 and responded to on 18 December 2019.

The Isle of Man Constabulary determined that names and addresses constitute personal data.

Disclosure was refused as it would contravene data protection principles under the GDPR.

The authority concluded that the public interest in withholding information outweighed the interest in disclosure.

The response included 5 pages across 2 documents, though the specific offender details were exempt.

Section 25(b)(i) and (ii) of the Act (Absolute exemption for personal data)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018

Section 32(1) of the Act (Prejudice to prevention or detection of crime, apprehension of offenders, administration of justice)

Section 32(2) of the Act (Prejudice to exercise of public authority functions)


Police bonuses

Summary: A request was made for the total amount of bonuses paid to police officers over the last 12 months, and the Isle of Man Constabulary responded by sending the full information in an enclosed document.

All requested information regarding police bonuses was released.

The response document includes payments for Authorised Firearms Officers, though these are not part of the bonus scheme.

Bonus applications are considered at quarterly meetings of the awards panel.

Sifting payments are considered separately from the quarterly bonus meetings.

16 December 2019
18 December 2019
1102462
last 12 months
quarterly


Re FOI 1050263 refer to Communications Commission re 5G spectrum

Summary: A request for information regarding 5G spectrum testing, public notification, and opt-out provisions on the Isle of Man was directed to the Communications Commission. The Commission responded that it does not hold the requested information because spectrum licenses are issued by the UK regulator Ofcom and are technology neutral.

The Communications Commission does not hold information on 5G test areas or public notification procedures.

Spectrum licenses for the Isle of Man are issued by the UK regulator Ofcom with Commission approval.

Licenses are technology neutral, meaning the Commission is not notified when operators begin using spectrum for 5G.

Mobile operators are private companies and are not subject to Freedom of Information requests.

The Department for Enterprise is not directly involved in issuing spectrum for 5G.

Cannot find information after taking reasonable steps

Outside scope of authority (spectrum issued by Ofcom)


Sure's 5G trial in Douglas re: frequencies, spectrum and equipment

Summary: A request was made for technical details regarding Sure's 5G trial in Douglas, including frequencies, equipment, and insurance. The Communications Commission disclosed that it does not hold most technical information as spectrum licensing is managed by Ofcom and equipment details are commercial matters for Sure.

The Communications Commission does not hold information regarding Sure's specific 5G trial equipment, power output, or location details.

Spectrum licences for the Isle of Man are issued by the UK regulator Ofcom with the approval of the Commission.

No spectrum assignments to date are specifically for 5G applications, as licensing is service and technology neutral.

Sure is a private company and is not subject to Freedom of Information requests.

The Commission published documents on the Future Use of Spectrum and Expressions of Interest for 900 MHz Spectrum.

Information not held by the public authority

Technical issues relating to equipment are outside the Commission's scope

Sure is a private company not subject to Freedom of Information


Naturalisation/Registration of British Citizens

Summary: The request sought detailed statistics on British citizenship applications, including breakdowns by type, nationality, and processing times for the Isle of Man between 2016 and 2019. The Cabinet Office provided historical data on application totals and financial year breakdowns but refused requests for specific nationality data and post-2017 naturalisation/registration splits, citing that such information would require creating new data or substantial analysis.

The Cabinet Office does not hold a reportable breakdown of naturalisation versus registration applications after March 2017.

Nationality of applicants was not recorded in a reportable field prior to April 2018.

Providing the requested specific breakdowns would require creating or deriving information, which is not mandated under Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Historical data for financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17 shows 108 and 99 total applications respectively.

Total applications received from April to December 2019 were 83.

Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (information not held in reportable fields, requiring creation or substantial compilation)


Worker Migrant - Confirmation of Employment

Summary: A request for detailed statistics on Worker Migrant Confirmations of Employment and data sharing agreements was partially fulfilled by the Isle of Man Cabinet Office. The authority disclosed available CoE data in an appendix but refused requests for employer names, refusal statistics, and specific SOC code analysis as this information is not held or would require creating new data.

The Cabinet Office does not hold data on the names of employers granted Confirmations of Employment.

There is no requirement for the Department to record incidents where a Confirmation of Employment was refused.

The Department does not analyze Confirmations of Employment granted for SOC codes exempt from the Resident Labour Market Test.

No data sharing agreement or Memorandum of Understanding exists between the Cabinet Office and the Department for Enterprise regarding immigration matters.

Providing the requested analysis would violate Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as it requires creating or deriving information.

Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held / requirement to create or derive information)


Hospital Referral Times

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: A request was made for waiting times at Noble's Hospital across 11 specialities for both routine and urgent pathways. The Department of Health and Social Care stated it does not hold data for General Surgery and Gastroenterology, but provided performance targets and referral counts for the remaining specialities.

The request was received on 2019-12-19 and lapsed on 2020-03-12.

Information for General Surgery and Gastroenterology was not held by the authority.

Referrals are graded as 2 Week Wait, Urgent, or Routine.

The target is for 93% of suspected cancer referrals to be seen within 2 weeks.

The target is for 100% of patients to be seen for their first outpatient appointment within 52 weeks.

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


Flooding of River Laxey on 1st October 2019

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for documents regarding land ownership, flood defense strategies, and repair works on the River Laxey following the 2015 and 2019 flooding events. The authority responded with some information but withheld parts of the request, citing exemptions and referring certain queries to other sections of the response.

The request concerns the flooding of the River Laxey on 1st October 2019 and previous events in December 2015.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is the responding authority.

The request sought evidence of land ownership adjacent to a redundant weir near Laxey Woollen Mills.

The request asked for correspondence and analyses regarding flood defense measures and maintenance duties.

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


Boot's personal appointments of the unlawful Planning Committee

Summary: The requester sought copies of appointment letters for Planning Committee members after being told they were not held by the initial contact. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed a sample appointment letter for a member named Mrs. Comish, detailing the terms of service, remuneration, and conduct requirements.

The appointment term for Planning Committee members is set at 5 years.

Members are remunerated under the Payment of Members Expenses Act 1989.

Attendance allowances are £78.00 per session, with a maximum of £130 for multiple sittings.

Travel allowances are 50p per mile for motor vehicles up to 6,000 miles annually.

Appointments can be terminated for criminal convictions or breaches of conduct standards.


Railway Passenger Numbers

Summary: The requester asked for 2019 passenger journey numbers for four Isle of Man heritage railways, but the Department of Infrastructure stated the data was not yet held as it was still being collated.

The request covered the Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Steam Railway, and Douglas Bay Horse Tram.

The Department of Infrastructure cited Section 20 of the Act, noting the information is reasonably accessible via their website.

The specific 2019 figures including December data were not yet held at the time of the response.

The data was expected to be published by the end of January 2020.

The request was closed on 22 January 2020.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)


Primary School Pupil Attainment Levels for academic year 2018-19

Summary: The requester asked for primary school pupil attainment data for the 2018-19 academic year broken down by individual school. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that all requested information was released in the format it is held.

The request was received on 31 December 2019 and responded to on 27 January 2020.

The data covers pupils completing years 2 and 6 in the 2018-19 academic year.

The authority provided the information broken down by primary school.

The response included 1 document spanning 2 pages.

The outcome was classified as 'All information sent'.


Zero hours contracts

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for data on the number of zero-hours contract workers who are former government employees. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information.

The request was received on 31 December 2019.

The response was issued on 23 January 2020.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the information regarding ex-government employees on zero-hours contracts.

The request was assigned reference number 1118525.

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


Summary: A request was made for the employment contract of John Spicer, Health and Care Transformation Director, and the Cabinet Office disclosed the full Statement of Written Particulars.

John Spicer was appointed as Health and Care Transformation Director for a limited term of 2 years.

The annual salary for the role is £125,000.

The standard working hours are 37 per week with no overtime pay.

The employee is entitled to 30 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.

There is no contractual entitlement to Maternity or Paternity pay under this agreement.


General Medical Council revalidation for doctors.

Summary: The request sought the number of practicing doctors on the Isle of Man and reasons for those not revalidated within five years. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed the total doctor count and the number of non-revalidated practitioners but withheld the specific reasons due to personal data exemptions.

There were 234 doctors practicing on the Isle of Man as of January 20, 2020.

Two doctors had not been revalidated within the required five-year period.

The reasons for non-revalidation were withheld to protect individual anonymity.

The exemption was applied under section 39(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

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

Section 39(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Qualified exempt personal information)


VAT refunds on imported aircraft

Summary: The Treasury disclosed quarterly VAT refund data for aircraft imported into the EU via the Isle of Man for the calendar year 2019. The response confirmed that all 19 refund claims submitted were approved, resulting in a total refund of nearly £50 million.

The request covered VAT refunds on aircraft imports for the full calendar year 2019.

Data was provided on a quarterly basis from January to December 2019.

A total of 19 refund claims were submitted and all 19 were approved.

Every aircraft that submitted a claim received a 100% VAT refund.

The total amount of VAT refunded in 2019 was £49,913,734.54.


Government Funded Private Education

Summary: The requester asked for annual data on the number of privately educated individuals and associated taxpayer costs over the last five years. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture refused to provide the information directly, citing that it is already reasonably accessible via a Tynwald written answer.

The request was received on 6 January 2020 and responded to on 31 January 2020.

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

Information was withheld under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 because it is already reasonably accessible.

The requested data is available in a written answer from the Tynwald sitting on 26 March 2019.

The specific reference for the data is page 782, question 2.7 of the Hansard record.

6 January 2020
31 January 2020
26 March 2019
page 782
question 2.7
1121425

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


2018-19 Year 11 GCSE Attainment and Allied Data

Summary: A request was made for detailed 2018-19 GCSE attainment data across Isle of Man state secondary schools, including breakdowns by Free School Meals status and specific grade distributions. The Department of Education provided partial data containing subject-specific entry numbers and grade counts for various qualifications, though the response was cut off before covering all requested schools or metrics.

The request targeted Year 11 students in the Island's 5 state secondary schools for the 2018-19 academic year.

The authority responded with an outcome of 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The provided data includes detailed grade distributions (A*-U, D*-P) for subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, and ICT.

Ballakermeen High School is explicitly named in the data tables provided in the response.

The response includes data for both GCSE/IGCSE qualifications and vocational awards such as BTEC and NPA.

209 entries for English (First Language) IGCSE


Annual costs for casual Sunday driving by Supervisors/Managers

Summary: The requester asked for the annual budgetary cost of Sunday driving pay for supervisors and managers at the Department of Infrastructure. The authority disclosed the total weekend pay for casual drivers for a partial year but stated it could not separate Sunday costs from Saturday costs due to payroll coding limitations.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information that allows splitting Sunday pay from Saturday pay.

The disclosed figure covers casual drivers' weekend pay, not specifically management or supervisors.

The data provided covers the period from 1 April 2019 to 12 January 2020.

The total cost for casual drivers' weekend pay in that period was £211,828.8.

The request was received on 7 January 2020 and responded to on 6 February 2020.


Sabbatical for teachers

Summary: A request was made for records of teacher sabbaticals from January 2012 onwards, but the Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that the information is not held.

The request covered sabbaticals for primary and secondary teachers since January 2012.

The authority stated it does not hold the specific information requested.

Sabbaticals are classified as 'special leave' in the Human Resources system.

The recording system cannot differentiate between different types of special leave.

The request was closed on 31 January 2020.


Road traffic collisions involving Isle of Man Constabulary vehicles

Summary: The request sought the number of road traffic collisions involving Isle of Man Constabulary vehicles over the last five years, broken down by month. The authority disclosed the complete dataset covering January 2015 to December 2019, totaling 32 incidents.

The data covers the period from January 2015 to December 2019.

A total of 32 road traffic accidents involving police vehicles were recorded in this period.

Data was sourced from Police event data (iNet) and the RTC database.

The highest number of incidents occurred in 2018 with 9 accidents.

The lowest number of incidents occurred in 2017 with 3 accidents.


Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service road traffic collisions

Summary: A request was made for monthly statistics on road traffic collisions involving Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service vehicles over the last five years. The Department of Home Affairs responded that the information is not held as there is no centralised record of such incidents.

The public authority does not hold the requested information on fire service vehicle collisions.

There is no centralised record kept of vehicles involved in Road Traffic Collisions within the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service.

The Department of Infrastructure was suggested as an alternative contact for fleet services information.

The request was received on 9 January 2020 and closed on 24 January 2020.


Isle of Man Ambulance Service vehicles road traffic collisions

Summary: A request was made for the number of road traffic collisions involving Isle of Man Ambulance Service vehicles over the last five years, broken down by month. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that four such collisions occurred between 2018 and 2019.

The request covered the last five calendar years prior to January 2020.

A total of four road traffic collisions involving ambulance vehicles were recorded.

No collisions were reported in 2015, 2016, 2017, or January-February 2019.

The response was issued by the Chief Executive's Office of the Department of Health & Social Care.

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


Births, deaths and escapes at Curraghs Wildlife Park

Summary: A Freedom of Information request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture regarding animal statistics, financial data, and welfare practices at Curraghs Wildlife Park since 2015. The authority responded by providing a comprehensive species list with population counts as of December 2019 and detailed records of specific animal transfers, including donations and loans.

The response includes a full species list for the wildlife park as of 31/12/2019, detailing male, female, and unknown sex counts.

Specific records show multiple Brown-nosed coatis were donated to Parc Zoologique de Paris and AmazonaZoo in March 2019.

The data covers a wide range of species including lemurs, penguins, tapirs, and various birds of prey.

The request sought information on births, deaths, escapes, and financial income/expenditure since 2015.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent in the response.


Animals killed at abattoir or exported

Summary: The request sought data on animal slaughter methods, export figures, and bird killing regulations on the Isle of Man since 2015. The authority confirmed that stunning is mandatory for all abattoir processing but withheld specific throughput numbers due to commercial confidence and export destinations due to health and safety concerns.

Stunning is used on all animals processed by the Isle of Man Meat Plant.

No animals are killed without stunning for religious purposes such as kosher meat.

Data on animals killed at the abattoir since 2017 is withheld to protect the commercial interests of IOM Meat Company Limited.

Export destination details are withheld under health and safety exemptions to protect transport operatives.

Statistics on livestock numbers and species are available via public government links rather than direct disclosure.

Section 26: Information provided in confidence

Section 20: Information already reasonably accessible


Student Air Traffic Controllers

Summary: The request sought recruitment statistics for Student Air Traffic Controller positions, specifically regarding application numbers and test pass rates. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that 119 applications were received, with 9 candidates passing the FEAST 1 test and 4 passing the FEAST 2 test.

119 applications were received for the Student Air Traffic Controller role.

The request was received on 10 January 2020 and responded to on 16 January 2020.

All requested information was provided without exemptions.


Statement of Programme Policy and Speech Content Assessment

Summary: The requester asked for the Statement of Programme Policy, Speech Content Assessment, and a detailed breakdown of a Manx Radio Breakfast Show. The Communications Commission provided the policy and schedule documents but stated it did not hold the specific show breakdown, directing the requester to Manx Radio, while noting the speech assessment is in the 2018/19 Annual Report.

The Communications Commission does not hold a detailed breakdown of the programming schedule for the Breakfast Show.

The Statement of Programme Policy was introduced in April 2019.

Manx Radio updated its Programme Schedule in October 2019.

The Speech Content Assessment is contained within the 2018/19 Annual Report under Section 2.

The requester was advised to contact Manx Radio directly for the missing schedule breakdown.


Flood Risk Assement

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on the number of developers and residents required to submit flood risk assessments since 2016. The Manx Utilities Authority refused the request, stating they do not maintain such statistics and compiling the data would require substantial effort not mandated by the Act.

The request was received on 10 January 2020 and responded to on 21 January 2020.

Manx Utilities does not maintain statistics on the number of flood risk assessments requested.

Complying with the request would require substantial compilation of information not required under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

From 1 January 2020, all planning applications are required to submit flood risk assessments.

Planning applications are publicly accessible via the Isle of Man Planning portal.

Substantial compilation or collation of information not required under the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Live exports from the IOM

Summary: A request for statistics on live farm animal exports from the Isle of Man was partially fulfilled, with export numbers directed to public websites while final destination details were withheld under health and safety exemptions.

Export statistics for cattle, sheep, and goats are available on the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture website.

Information regarding final destinations (slaughterhouse or elsewhere) was withheld to protect the safety of transport operatives.

The Department does not hold data on animal movements once they leave the Isle of Man jurisdiction.

Data on the number of animals dying or injured during transport is not held by the authority.

Most livestock journeys are under 8 hours and only occur in suitable weather conditions.

Section 20: Information accessible to applicant by other means


R & I   inspection reports

Summary: The requester asked for inspection reports for 26 specific adult care homes on the Isle of Man, citing a discrepancy between the government website's promise of public availability and the actual access method. The Department of Health and Social Care responded by sending all requested information, including a sample unannounced inspection report for 17 Kensington Road.

The request covered 26 specific adult care homes including 23 Farmhill Meadows and 17 Kensington Road.

The Department of Health and Social Care provided all requested information without redaction.

The response included a detailed unannounced inspection report for 17 Kensington Road conducted in April 2018.

The requester questioned why reports were not easily visible on the gov.im website despite official statements.

The inspection framework used is based on the Regulation of Care Act 2013.


Tutor absent days UCM Isle of Man

Summary: The requester asked for the average absence days and attendance percentage for University College Isle of Man tutors for the year 2019. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that the average absence was 7.5 days and the average attendance rate was 96%.

The request covered the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.

The data applies to all lecturing staff at University College Isle of Man.

The average number of absence days for lecturing staff was 7.5 days.

The average attendance percentage for lecturing staff was 96%.

Absence days were not evenly spread, with some staff having no absences.


Peel Marina Project Board

Summary: A request was made for minutes of the Peel Marina Project Board meetings, and the Department of Infrastructure disclosed all information including 161 pages of documents covering silt management strategies and environmental data.

The project aims to find the best solution for problematic silt at Peel Marina considering cost, environment, and operational impact.

Lead levels in 60% of surface silt samples exceeded Cefas Action Level 2 thresholds.

The preferred option for existing silt involves dredging, dewatering for 12 months, and moving dry material to the Foxdale Deads.

High lead concentrations in water runoff from the Cross Vein Mine area were linked to disturbance by off-road bikes.

Water quality changes are expected to take 1-3 years to settle, potentially deteriorating before improving.

60% of surface samples exceeded Lead Action Level 2

10% of samples exceeded Zinc Action Level 2

288 milligrams/l Suspended Solids (Site 2)


Antrim mooragh Prom Ramsey Survey

Summary: The applicant requested a survey for Flat 19 at Antrim Mooragh and details on other flats in the building. The authority disclosed the specific findings for Flat 19 but withheld information regarding other flats under an exemption for personal data.

The survey for Flat 19 was conducted on 21st November 2018 by Environmental Health Inspectors.

Damp and black mould were found due to poor ventilation, lack of central heating, and use of a portable gas heater.

The resident had covered windows with black bin bags, preventing ventilation.

The resident was moving out on 1st December 2018 and did not want the landlord to perform repairs.

Information regarding other flats in the building was withheld as it constitutes personal data of other individuals.

Flat 19
21st November 2018
October 2018
1st December 2018
12
s.25

s.25 (Absolutely exempt personal information)


Accute Mental Health Unit patient admissions and bereavements

Summary: A request was made for admission and mortality statistics for the Isle of Man's Acute Mental Health Units since 2014. The Department of Health and Social Care provided admission and death figures but refused to disclose data on terminally ill patients as it is not collated.

The request covered admissions to Grenaigh Court and Mannanin Court since January 1, 2014.

There were 616 unique patients admitted to the units during the specified period.

The total number of admissions recorded was 1308.

48 patients admitted between 2014 and 2019 are now deceased.

Data regarding terminally ill patients was withheld because Mental Health Services does not collate this information.

616 patients
1308 admissions
48 deceased
1st January 2014
31st December 2019
17th January 2020
6th February 2020

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


Education Consultant Fees / Impact

Summary: The request sought the costs of education consultant Dave Harris's visits to Manx schools over five years and the resulting reforms. The authority disclosed detailed cost breakdowns for most visits and described the nature of the work undertaken, but noted that specific ancillary expense data for some dates could not be located.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided cost data for Dave Harris's visits between 2015 and 2019.

Some information regarding ancillary expenses (accommodation and car hire) could not be located after reasonable steps.

Harris's work included direct engagement with secondary schools and Department-level tasks like leadership training and system consultation.

The response was issued on 17 February 2020 following a request received on 20 January 2020.

Multiple visits occurred in 2017 and 2019, with individual costs ranging from approximately £294 to £3,005.


Grievence/fairness at work complaints

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the number of grievance and fairness at work complaints against Highway services management over the last two years. The authority disclosed the specific counts for 2018 and 2019, confirming all requested information was sent.

The request covered complaints against the Highway services management team.

The data period specified was from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2020.

In 2018, there was 1 grievance complaint and 0 fairness at work complaints.

In 2019, there were 0 grievance complaints and 4 fairness at work complaints.

The Department of Infrastructure responded on 13 February 2020.


Request of purchase

Summary: The requester asked for details regarding the purchase of the Strathallan Depot from Douglas Corporation, including cost, budget source, signatory, and completion date. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the purchase price was £10.00, funded by the Transport Services Division, signed by the Chief Executive, and completed in April 2017.

The purchase price of the Strathallan Depot was £10.00.

Funds were allocated from the Transport Services Division budget.

The purchase contract was signed by the Chief Executive.

The purchase was completed on 7th April 2017.

A copy of the Deed was attached to the response.


Cause of Death Statistics

Summary: The requester asked for annual cause of death statistics for the Isle of Man from 2014 to 2019. The Department of Health and Social Care provided data for 2014 to 2018, noting that 2019 figures were unavailable due to annual coding processes.

Data covers underlying causes of death for all deaths registered in the Isle of Man.

Statistics exclude Island residents who die off-island and are not repatriated.

Cause of death coding is based on ICD-10 standards entered by medical practitioners or Coroners.

2019 information was not available at the time of response because coding is done annually.

The response included an attached document listing causes of death from 2014 to 2018.


Road Traffic Collisions in the last five years

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for road traffic collision statistics over five years, providing data on driver age and speed limit status but refusing to disclose figures for restricted vehicle categories due to the impracticality of manual record checks.

The authority could not provide data on collisions involving restricted vehicle categories (e.g., HGVs, trailers) as it would require manual checking of all records.

New recording processes introduced in June 2019 do not capture speed limit details for non-injury collisions.

Data was sourced from both historic records and the new recording process.

The response included breakdowns of collisions by driver age (<21, 21+, unknown) for both speed-limited and derestricted areas.

The request was closed on 23 January 2020 with some information withheld.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps

Manual checking of all records required which may not yield a full and genuine result


Heritage Trail

Summary: A request was made regarding the decision-making process, consultation, and cost of the surface material for the Heritage Trail. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that recycled road planings were chosen by the Design Team over type 1 gravel, no formal consultation occurred due to compliance with guidance, and the material cost is 85 pence per square meter.

The Heritage Trail is surfaced with recycled road planings rather than type 1 gravel.

The decision on the material was made by the Design Team.

No formal consultation was undertaken with user groups as the material complies with existing guidance documents.

There are no minutes of any meetings where the material choice was discussed.

The material cost is 85 pence per square meter excluding labor.


Information on UCM Server Hosting

Summary: The requester asked for details on IT service tenders and storage costs for UCM since September 2019. The Department of Education confirmed no new tenders were issued in that period but disclosed the cost per GB for GTS storage hosting.

No IT-related services have been tendered for at UCM since September 2019.

Consequently, no information on bidding processes or service breakdowns for winners is available.

The cost for storage hosting provided by GTS is confirmed as £19 per GB.

The Department does not hold a specific breakdown of the price per terabyte for the UCM Student Network.

The request was processed by the Corporate Services Division of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.


Raggatt Leachate holding tank

Summary: The requester sought clarification on which planning document referenced an above-ground leachate holding tank for the Raggatt site. The authority responded with a detailed overview of the proposed Glenfaba sewage treatment works, explaining how the facility will process Raggatt leachate to eliminate road tanker traffic, alongside descriptions of the construction, noise, and odour control measures.

The proposed Glenfaba treatment works is part of Phase 2 of the Regional Sewage Treatment Strategy (RSTS).

The facility will process leachate from the Raggatt, eliminating the need for current road tanker traffic.

Treatment will use Integrated Rotating Biological Contactors (IRBCs) with biofilm to digest effluent.

The existing Glenfaba House will be demolished to make way for the centrally located works.

Odour control systems include air suction and scrubbing to neutralise smells before release.


UFO Sightings.

Summary: A request was made for information regarding UFO or UAP sightings over and around the Isle of Man. The Department of Home Affairs responded that no such information is held by the authority.

The request was received on 27 January 2020.

The response was issued on 28 January 2020.

The Department of Home Affairs confirmed it does not hold the requested information.

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


I'll health retirement

Summary: The requester asked for ten years of annual figures on ill health retirements for civil servants and manual craft workers, split by high and low tiers. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and directed the requester to the Public Sector Pensions Authority.

The request was received on 2020-01-27 and responded to on 2020-02-03.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the requested data on ill health retirements.

The requester was advised to contact the Public Sector Pensions Authority for the information.

The request covered a ten-year period for both high and low tier retirements.


Number of Landlords paid by Treasury from benefit payments


Isle of Man Fire service call outs and Risk Assessments

Summary: The request sought fire service call-out statistics for the last three years and risk assessments for converted living accommodation at Douglas Fire Station. The authority provided total call-out numbers for all stations and aggregate automated fire alarm data, but refused specific time-based breakdowns due to excessive cost and stated that the risk assessment documents were not held.

Total call-outs for Douglas Fire Station between 2017 and 2019 were 2,474.

The authority refused to provide call-out data specifically between 9pm and 6am due to the manual effort required exceeding 40 hours.

There were 2,185 total calls to Automated Fire Alarms across all stations between 2017 and 2019.

The requested Risk Assessment for Douglas Fire Station as a converted building was not held by the authority.

The response was issued on 4 February 2020 under reference number 1150426.

Section 8(3)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2016 (practical refusal due to excessive cost/time)


Marina Development

Summary: The requester asked the Department of Home Affairs for details on parties invited to submit proposals for a new marina development and the associated timescales. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Department of Infrastructure instead.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the information regarding the marina development proposals.

The requester was advised to contact the Department of Infrastructure for assistance.

The request references a previous communication from October 24, 2019, regarding a shortlisting stage.

The request was received on January 27, 2020, and the response was issued on January 28, 2020.

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


Princess Anne

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Constabulary for the total cost of policing Princess Anne's visit in October 2019. The authority responded by disclosing the full cost of £8,529.89.

The request concerned the policing costs for Princess Anne's visit to the Isle of Man.

The total cost for policing was confirmed as £8,529.89.

The request was received on 28 January 2020.

The response was issued on 3 February 2020.


Expenses

Summary: The request sought a breakdown of all MHK expenses for off-island trips in 2019, and the authority provided a detailed itemized list of claims made and granted for parliamentary business while noting that non-parliamentary trip costs are not held.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald confirmed that all requested information regarding MHK expenses for off-island parliamentary trips in 2019 was sent.

Detailed costs for off-island trips by MHKs on non-parliamentary business are not held by the authority.

Figures in the provided PDF may differ from website totals because the website includes expenditure not processed via claim forms.

Expenses were claimed by MHKs G Boot, M Perkins, and J Watterson for trips to Jersey, Wicklow, Uganda, and Edinburgh.

The request was received on 28 January 2020 and closed on 18 February 2020.


Princess Anne

Summary: A request was made for the total cost of Princess Anne's October 2019 visit to the Isle of Man and her stay at Government House. The Cabinet Office disclosed that the visit cost £760 and clarified that the Princess Royal did not stay overnight.

The total cost of the visit to the Cabinet Office was £760.

Princess Anne visited the Isle of Man in October 2019.

The visit did not involve an overnight stay at Government House.

The request was received on 28 January 2020 and closed on 13 February 2020.


Tender for old buses

Summary: The requester asked if the sale of old buses replaced by new Mercedes vehicles was put to tender and who the successful buyer was. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because the buses have not yet been sold.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information on the sale of the specific buses as they have not yet been disposed of.

The Department's policy is to advertise surplus buses in industry trade press to seek bids rather than selling directly to dealers.

Past experience indicated that selling to dealers was not the most cost-effective method compared to selling to other bus operators.

The Department intends to advertise the vehicles in the trade press shortly, subject to Treasury concurrence.

The request was formally closed on 5 March 2020 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.


Marina Development

Summary: The request sought details on the shortlisting stage for a new marina development, specifically regarding invited parties, sites, and future timescales. The Attorney General's Chambers disclosed that three parties were invited to bid on Douglas, Ramsey, and Port St Mary harbours, but stated they did not hold information on the timescales for the next stages.

Three parties were invited to submit detailed proposals for the marina development.

Bids were received for Douglas, Ramsey, and Port St Mary harbours.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not hold information regarding the timescales for the next stages.

Applicants are advised to contact the Department of Infrastructure for timescale information.

The request was received on 28 January 2020 and responded to on 31 January 2020.


Professor Barr letters

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the total postage cost of letters sent to teachers over the Christmas holidays. The authority disclosed that the total cost for letters sent on 2nd January 2020 was £51.30.

The request was received on 29 January 2020.

The response was issued on 24 February 2020.

The letters were sent to teachers on 2nd January 2020.

The total postage cost for these letters was £51.30.

The request was handled by the Corporate Services Division.


KS4 Attainment in Level 1 & 2 Qualifications 2019 By School


KS5 Attainment in Level 3 Qualifications 2018 by School

Summary: A request was made for 2018-19 Level 3 qualification attainment data for Year 13 pupils across all Isle of Man secondary schools, which was fully disclosed by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

Data covers five specific schools: Ballakermeen, Castle Rushen, Queen Elizabeth II, Ramsey Grammar, and St Ninian's High School.

Ballakermeen High School achieved 100% of entries gaining grades A*-E.

Ballakermeen High School had the highest average UCAS points per student at 107.

The overall Isle of Man average for UCAS points per student was 98.

The request was received on 29 January 2020 and responded to on 24 February 2020.


staffing level

Summary: The request sought data on staff departures and complaints against the University College Isle of Man (UCM) since September 2016. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that no staff were dismissed, while providing specific counts of resignations and complaints received by both UCM and the Department.

No staff members were dismissed from UCM between the 2016/17 and 2019/20 academic years.

Staff resignations from UCM ranged from 6 to 10 per year during the period from 2016 to 2020.

UCM received a total of 42 complaints via letters and emails between 2017 and 2020.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture received 3 complaints regarding UCM in the 2019/20 academic year.

Some complaints held by the Department may have been forwarded to UCM and are included in UCM's figures.


Retirement

Summary: A request for data on civil servant retirements, pensions, and re-employment was partially fulfilled by the Isle of Man Cabinet Office, which provided retirement statistics but withheld pension and re-employment data.

148 civil servants retired between 1 January 2017 and 31 January 2020.

10 civil servants retired on ill health during the same period.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information on the number of civil servants receiving Gus pensions.

Information on civil servants returning via agency, bank, relief, or zero-hour contracts was withheld due to the cost of compilation.

The Public Sector Pensions Authority was recommended as an alternative source for pension data.

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


Numbers of patients & waiting times at General Practitioner (GP) practices.

Summary: The Department of Health and Social Care responded to a request for data on GP practices by disclosing patient registration numbers, doctor headcounts, and average waiting times for routine appointments.

Total patient registrations across all GP practices were 88,032 as of 31 December 2019.

Waiting time data for routine appointments was provided for the period from August to December 2019.

Doctor numbers are reported as both headcount and Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) as of 3 February 2020.

Ramsey GP practice had the highest number of registered patients at 14,386.

Southern GP practice recorded the longest waiting times, reaching 14 days in September and October 2019.


Steam Trains

Summary: The requester asked for passenger statistics for the Isle of Man steam railway in 2018 and 2019, specifically broken down by dining car usage. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total passenger counts and the requested breakdowns for both years.

Passenger counts for 2018 and 2019 were provided for timetabled services, dining cars, and Santa trains.

Physical counts were taken at Douglas, Castletown, and Port Erin stations.

An estimated 10,000 passengers were added for Port St Mary, Colby, and Ballasalla based on historic numbers.

Total steam railway passengers increased from 136,096 in 2018 to 143,867 in 2019.

The request was processed by the Department of Infrastructure and closed on 24 February 2020.


National Health and Care Service Charter, cost cutting and complaints

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care regarding the National Health and Care Service Charter, Executive Leadership Team pay, and complaint statistics. The authority partially fulfilled the request by providing links to public performance documents but exempted specific data on targets, pay grades, and complaint outcomes due to the substantial compilation required.

The request was received on 2020-01-30 and the outcome was issued on 2020-03-11.

The Department of Health and Social Care cited Section 11(3)(b) to exempt information requiring substantial compilation.

The Chief Executive at the time of response was Kathryn Magson.

The authority directed the requester to publicly available Service Delivery Plans and Performance Reports instead of compiling specific charter data.

Questions regarding ELT pay grades and detailed complaint statistics for the last five years were not answered directly in the provided text.

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

Section 8(3) - Matters a public authority is not required to do


Fostering

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for detailed financial data, placement statistics, and policy documents regarding fostering services from 2014 to 2020. The authority responded by sending all requested information, including 81 pages of documents and the full text of the 'Policy and Procedure for the Assessment and Approval of Foster Carers'.

The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that all requested information was sent.

The response included 9 documents totaling 81 pages.

The assessment of foster carers is conducted by qualified social workers within the Family Placement Service.

Prospective carers must complete 'Skills to Foster' training as part of the assessment process.

The assessment process involves a full CoramBAAF Form F evaluation following the initial visit and training.


Fallen Livestock

Summary: A request was made for detailed statistics on fallen livestock including causes of death, species, and disposal numbers, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that they do not hold this information.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold the requested data on fallen livestock.

The Department of Infrastructure's Animal Waste Section is identified as the correct authority for collecting fallen stock.

Requesters are advised to specify timescales and animal types (e.g., farm animals vs. pets) in future requests.

Some data on processing charges for fallen animal stock is available on the government website.

The request was formally closed on 18th February 2020.


Ramsey Marina

Summary: The requester asked for timescales regarding the next stages of the Ramsey Marina development process after being referred from the Attorney General's office. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that only the Ramsey proposal was viable, outlined the next steps involving an appraisal report and lease negotiations, but confirmed there are no concrete timescales.

Only the proposal from Ramsey Marina Ltd (RML) was considered viable after evaluation.

Proposals for Douglas and Port St Mary were found not to be compliant.

The next stages involve commissioning an appraisal report and negotiating Heads of Terms for foreshore lease options.

There are no concrete timescales established for these next steps.

A meeting was held between the Attorney General's Chambers, Department of Infrastructure, Department for Enterprise, and RML.


New HGV Appointment

Summary: The request sought budget details for a new HGV inspector, including vehicle and admin costs. The authority disclosed that no additional Treasury budget or vehicle was provided, with the role costing a maximum of £6,000 annually and funded by fee income.

No additional budget was provided by the Treasury for the new Goods Vehicle Inspector.

The inspector will not be provided with a vehicle.

The role involves 20 hours of work per month.

The maximum annual cost for the post is £6,000, including National Insurance and Superannuation.

No additional administration staff were employed to support the new GV legislation.

2019/20
20 hours per month
£6,000 per year
July 2018
18th February 2020
4th February 2020


Promenade

Summary: A request was made regarding the financial status, schedule, and quality control of the Promenade construction project. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that certified payments total over £6 million, the project is within budget but delayed until August 2021, and defects have been notified rather than work condemned.

Certified payments to the contractor total £6,381,830.

Expenditure remains within the original estimate.

The project completion date has been delayed from October 2020 to August 2021.

Work not meeting specifications is classified as defects, and several have been notified.

The Department has appointed Supervisors for the scheme instead of a Clerk of Works.


Dredging and disposal of silt from Peel Harbour

Summary: A request was made for a cost breakdown of dredging and silt removal from Peel Harbour between 2015 and 2020, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that it does not hold the information.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold the requested cost data for Peel Harbour dredging.

The request covered costs for investigations, independent consultation, staff, and tenders from 2015 to February 2020.

Applicants are advised to contact the Department of Infrastructure for potential dredging information.

Applicants are advised to contact the Cabinet Office for procurement and tendering information.

The request was formally closed on 18 February 2020.


FSM, SEN, Pupil Attainment & Pupil Premium

Summary: The requester sought detailed raw data on FSM and SEN pupil attainment across schools and research regarding a Pupil Premium scheme. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded with a business case paper discussing social equity funding and the validity of FSM as a poverty measure, noting that not all requested data was held.

The response includes a business case titled 'Social Equity Funding for Schools' to address under-performance by disadvantaged pupils.

At the end of the 2017-18 academic year, 17.6% of pupils on the Isle of Man were registered for Free School Meals.

Research cited indicates that disadvantaged pupils fall behind their affluent peers by approximately 2 months each year during secondary school.

A study by RAND Europe and the University of Cambridge concluded that FSM eligibility is the most practical measure for explaining variation in pupil achievement.

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


Peel marina income verses cost


Sheep worrying

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary provided a breakdown of recorded sheep worrying incidents between January 2018 and February 2020, detailing dates, outcomes, and casualty figures. The response disclosed that while 34 records were reviewed, no prosecutions had occurred for any events where enquiries were commenced.

Data covers incidents from 01 January 2018 to 02 February 2020.

34 records were identified and reviewed for relevance to sheep worrying.

Two-thirds of the events did not result in the death of any sheep.

Almost half of the events recorded no deaths or injuries to any sheep.

There have been no prosecutions for any events where police enquiries were commenced.


Road maintenance

Summary: A request was made for road maintenance expenditure data for TT course and non-TT course roads since 2011. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because maintenance costs are not recorded separately for TT roads.

The request was received on 2020-02-06 and responded to on 2020-03-09.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested information.

Road maintenance for TT course roads is not recorded separately from other road maintenance work.

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

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

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


Heritage rail passenger numbers

Summary: The request sought details on heritage rail passenger counting methods and specific single-journey figures for the Manx Electric Railway (MER) from 2015 to 2019. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the transition from manual counts to a Ticketer system, provided aggregate MER passenger data, but stated they could not supply the requested specific single-journey breakdowns.

Passenger counting methods changed in 2015 from traditional physical counts with estimates to a digital Ticketer system.

The Department does not hold data in a format that allows for the provision of single-journey passenger figures for specific MER sections.

Group travel (coach parties, cruises, school trips) has been difficult to record accurately on the Ticketer system.

The Douglas Bay Horse Trams have never been counted using the traditional method.

Cash revenue for the railways showed a general increasing trend over eight years despite a decrease from 2018 to 2019.


Re: previous reference number 1126625

Summary: The requester asked for anonymised details of special leave exceeding 5 days granted to teachers and senior leadership at the Department of Education, Sport and Culture over the last three years. The authority responded by providing a full dataset of 26 leave instances, including dates, durations, and reasons, totaling 1664.5 days.

The request specifically targeted teachers and senior leadership teams regarding special leave requests.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided anonymised data covering the period from June 2016 to June 2020.

A total of 26 separate leave instances were recorded in the response.

The cumulative duration of all granted special leave was 1664.5 days.

Reasons for leave included 'Other Reason', 'Carer/compassionate leave', 'Urgent personal circumstances', and 'Bereavement'.

The longest single leave period recorded was 260 days for 'Other Personal Circumstances'.


Education Improvement Service Moderation Reports - primary

Summary: The requester sought recent Education Improvement Service moderation reports for reading, writing, and mathematics for eleven specific primary schools. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture withheld all information under section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015, citing that the reports are held for future publication after redaction.

The request covered 11 primary schools including Arbory, Ballacottier, and St Johns Primary School.

Information was withheld because it is held with a view to being published at a future date.

The Department committed to publishing the reports once the redaction process is complete.

Releasing the reports immediately would breach data protection principles by revealing identifiable personal 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 publication)


Mail Sequencing

Summary: The request sought a breakdown of costs for the introduction of mail sequencing at the Isle of Man Post Office, which was fully disclosed with estimated figures for external and internal expenditures.

Mail sequencing was part of a broader mail optimization programme.

The disclosed costs are estimates representing the proportion attributable to sequencing alone.

External costs included specification, consultation, software, and development.

Internal costs covered project management and staff training.

The system enhanced letter-sorting machine functionality and saved manual sorting hours.


Mail Sequencing

Summary: The request sought data on the frequency of full mail sequencing utilization across specific Isle of Man delivery areas since installation. The authority disclosed a detailed table showing monthly sequencing counts from November 2018 to January 2020, noting that full sequencing was primarily used for testing and during industrial action.

The request was received on 10 February 2020 and concluded on 6 March 2020 with all information sent.

Full mail sequencing was largely utilized to test the system and ensure business continuity during industrial action.

Sequencing usage dropped significantly after the Isle of Man Post Office commenced a 5-day week in November 2019.

The highest frequency of sequencing occurred in the 'Douglas' area with 167 instances recorded.

No sequencing was undertaken on Saturdays or during periods of low mail volume where hand sorting was used instead.


FPN A.01

Summary: The requester asked if the Department of Infrastructure obtained approval for an exemption to use the 2% pay budget elsewhere in the 2019/20 financial year. The Treasury confirmed one exemption was granted for a virement between pay and non-pay costs, but clarified it did not specifically relate to the 2% pay budget limit.

The Treasury granted one exemption to the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) during the 2019/20 year under Financial Direction B 3.4.

The exemption allowed a virement between pay and non-pay cost centres but did not specifically relate to the 'pay budget of 2%'.

The DOI requested a £119,999 increase to its payroll budget, described as the net effect of re-applying a previous virement offset by a reduction to the Bus payroll budget.

The approved virement of £119,999 represents 0.26% of the DOI's total employee cost budget.

The DOI's total employee costs budget approved by Tynwald for 2019/20 was £45,181,244.


Profit of Bus Vannin

Summary: The requester asked for annual profit figures for Bus Vannin since 2009, but the Department of Infrastructure responded that the service does not generate profit and receives subventions for socially desirable services.

Bus Vannin accounts are included in the consolidated trading accounts published by the Treasury.

The service receives annual subventions to support socially desirable services.

Subventions cover support for bus journeys and specific passenger groups including school children, the elderly, and those with disabilities.

The request was received on 2020-02-11 and closed on 2020-03-03.


Waste delivered to EfW by Northern Parishes Refuse Collection Board

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure disclosed waste tonnage, charges, and cost per tonne for domestic and commercial waste delivered to the Energy from Waste facility by the Northern Parishes Refuse Collection Board for the financial years 2017-2019 and the partial year to December 2019.

All requested information regarding waste tonnage and charges was provided without exemption.

Commercial waste tonnage remained relatively stable between 251 and 255 tonnes annually from 2017 to 2019.

Domestic waste tonnage decreased slightly from 1667 tonnes in 2017 to 1651 tonnes in 2019.

The cost per tonne for commercial waste increased from £165.00 in 2017 to £183.04 in late 2019.

The cost per tonne for domestic waste increased from £79.50 in 2017 to £91.93 in late 2019.


Promenade

Summary: The requester inquired about potential liquidated damages for a delayed contractor and reasons for work stoppages, including weather claims. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that while the contract allows for damages, none have been applied yet, and no weather-related compensation events have been triggered.

The contract permits liquidated damages if the contractor finishes after the completion date.

To date, liquidated damages have not been applied as the delay has not reached the completion date threshold.

No compensation events related to weather measurements have been triggered.

Work stoppages may occur due to unforeseen ground conditions or buried utility infrastructure.

The contractor attempts to mitigate time loss by continuing work in other areas when prevented from working in specific zones.


Arrears of Tax

Summary: The Treasury responded to a request for data on tax arrears, write-offs, collection powers, and unassessed returns over the last three years. The authority disclosed specific monetary figures for debts and write-offs, cited relevant legislation for collection powers, and attributed a backlog of 7,424 unassessed returns to staffing shortages.

Tax arrears are defined as collectible debts outstanding for six months or more.

Total tax arrears increased from £11.7 million in 2017 to £14.3 million in 2019.

Debts are written off only after all collection procedures are exhausted and deemed irrecoverable.

Collection powers are derived from the Income Tax Acts and the Administration of Justice Act.

A backlog of 7,424 tax returns remained unassessed as of February 2020 due to lower-than-expected staffing levels.


NASUWT Pay Bulletin January 2020

Summary: The request sought verification of tax and national insurance liabilities for teachers in the Isle of Man compared to the UK based on a NASUWT Pay Bulletin. The Treasury disclosed detailed calculations confirming that tax and NI liabilities are generally lower in the Isle of Man for the specified pay scales.

The Treasury provided comparative tax and National Insurance calculations for three teacher pay scales: £35,971, £40,490, and £63,975.

For all three pay levels, the total tax paid in the Isle of Man was lower than in the United Kingdom.

National Insurance contributions were also lower in the Isle of Man for the highest pay scale (£63,975) compared to the UK.

The response was delayed until May 2020 due to the government's priority response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The calculations assumed a single person with no additional allowances and pension contributions as per the bulletin.


Corona

Summary: A request was made for the number of coronavirus tests conducted on the Isle of Man since January 1, 2020. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the data directly, citing that the information was already reasonably accessible via their official website.

The request was received on 13 February 2020 and responded to on 27 February 2020.

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

The response directed the requester to a specific government webpage for the data.

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

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


Buildings worthy of registration not yet registered

Summary: The requester asked for a list of buildings identified as potentially worthy of protection but not yet registered, which was refused under exemptions for publicly available information and ongoing research. The subsequent internal review upheld the refusal, noting that arguments regarding the age of research reports would be addressed in a separate outstanding request.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to release the list of potentially protected buildings.

The refusal was based on Section 20 (information accessible by other means) and Section 37 (research and natural resources).

The internal review decision was 'Not upheld' on 31 December 2020.

The requester cited that 31 out of 47 buildings in Ramsey had consultancy reports dating back to 1999 with none since 2014.

The authority noted an outstanding request (ref. 1584697) that would address the arguments regarding the age of the reports.

Section 37: Research and natural resources


Liquidated damages Prom

Summary: The requester asked for the daily liquidated damages amount for a construction contract, but the Department of Infrastructure refused to send the information directly because it was already reasonably accessible via a public Tynwald report.

The request was received on 17 February 2020 and responded to on 18 February 2020.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015, stating the information is already reasonably accessible.

The requested data is found on page 20 of the Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee report.

The Minister stated the penalty is £3,000 per day for late completion.

The Minister stated the bonus is £2,500 for early completion.

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