Disciplinary

Summary: The request sought a detailed breakdown of civil servant disciplinary cases since 2017 by department, complaint nature, and outcome. The Cabinet Office provided aggregate statistics but withheld specific details that could identify individual employees under data protection exemptions.

A total of 47 disciplinary cases involving civil servants were recorded since January 1, 2017.

The Department of Infrastructure had the highest number of cases with 12, followed by Home Affairs and Health and Social Care with 10 each.

The most common outcome was 'Ongoing' with 11 cases, followed by 'Resigned' with 8 cases.

Specific breakdowns by department and complaint type were withheld to prevent the identification of individual employees.

The response cites Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 and GDPR principles as the basis for exemption.


Promenade Work

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding scope reductions, budget changes, and specific costs for the promenade scheme. The authority disclosed the specific works removed, the total budget reduction, the cost of gateway markers, and the cumulative expenditure to date.

Granite paving at Broadway and Church Road Roundels, horse tram track at Castle Mona Avenue, and carriage way build-outs on Loch Promenade were removed from the scope.

The total budget was reduced by £1,129,000 as a result of the scope changes.

The individual value of the removed works could not be provided because the project was tendered as a whole.

The four gateway marker posts, including plinths, cost a total of £18,500.

The cumulative net sum paid for the overall scheme as of April 2021 was £16,773,836.


credit references strategy

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office regarding plans to share rates and utility payment history with credit reference agencies to improve lending access and reduce debt. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting Manx Utilities or The Treasury instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the information requested regarding credit reference strategies.

The request specifically asked about sharing rates and utility billing history with credit agencies.

The stated goal of the request was to minimize avoidable interest and maximize disposable income for residents.

Applicants were directed to contact Manx Utilities or The Treasury for potential assistance.

The request was formally closed on 8 June 2021.


Children/People run down last 5 years

Summary: The requester asked for the number of children and adults knocked down by vehicles in Cedar Grove, Pulrose, over the last five years. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed that only one relevant incident involving a child was recorded during the specified period.

The request covered recorded road traffic collisions and reported traffic incidents from January 2016 to April 2021.

The specific area reviewed was defined by grid references X 236360-236580 and Y 475610-475760.

Only one relevant incident was identified in the five-year period.

The incident occurred in March 2017 and involved a child falling after being hit by a reversing car.

No other incidents involving children or adults being knocked down were recorded in the specified area and timeframe.


Information Provided to Stewart Clague (Ballannette Trust)

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for details regarding consultations with Stewart Clague of the Ballannette Trust concerning land work in Laxey. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information.

The request was received on 2021-05-18 and responded to on 2021-05-24.

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

The request concerned the nature of consultation or assistance provided to Stewart Clague regarding a natural trail in the Laxey/Lower Agneash area.

The request referenced a press article by Paul Hardman in the Manx Independent.


Money spent on practice nurse training

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for details on spending for practice nurse training over the last five years and whether it was individual or generic. The authority disclosed the specific amounts spent annually from 2016-17 to 2020-21 along with the nature of the training provided.

Manx Care provided data on practice nurse training spend for the years 2016-17 through 2020-21.

Training in 2016-17 was generic/group training costing £5,425.

No money was spent on practice nurse training in 2017-18 and 2020-21.

Training in 2018-19 and 2019-20 was individual due to the unavailability of on-island training.

The total spend over the five-year period was £7,263.


Premises health inspections re. The Marine Hotel, Peel, IM5 1AH

Summary: A request was made for inspection dates and results for The Marine Hotel in Peel following adverse media reports. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed that inspections occurred on May 14 and 19, 2021, and confirmed that current conditions do not reflect the negative media attention.

Inspections were carried out on 14th May 2021 and 19th May 2021.

The investigation concluded that adverse media attention does not reflect current conditions.

A forthcoming Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is expected to be passed at the June sitting of Tynwald.

The request was handled by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The request was received on 19th May 2021 and closed on 1st June 2021.


HGV Commercial and Non Commercial and RTLC

Summary: The request sought HGV registration and licensing statistics, fee income, and RTLC operational costs and headcount for the Isle of Man between 2018 and 2021. The Department of Infrastructure provided vehicle data but withheld RTLC-specific information because the RTLC is a separate entity under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold RTLC cost, headcount, or income data as the RTLC handles its own FOI requests.

Vehicle registration numbers differ significantly from licensed numbers because deregistered vehicles remain on the database until notified.

Data was provided for HGV categories C, C1, and C+E broken down by commercial and non-commercial status.

The request covered fiscal years ending 31st March 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

The response included two attached reports detailing licensed and registered vehicle counts.

Information not held by the authority (RTLC is a separate entity listed in Schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015)


No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: A request was made for responses to the Marine Drive Road Closure Proposal consultation, but the Department of Infrastructure withheld all information citing a qualified exemption.

The consultation ran from 23 February 2021 to 6 April 2021.

The Department of Infrastructure refused to release the consultation responses.

The refusal was based on Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

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

The findings and conclusions of the consultation are planned to be published in the coming months.

23 Feb 2021
6 Apr 2021
20 May 2021
21 June 2021
1802905
Section 41
Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information provided in confidence)


School Meals

Summary: The request sought the Council of Ministers paper regarding options to extend the free school meal voucher scheme over the Easter holidays. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the paper, which outlined the legal constraints and a £50,000 cost estimate for the proposed extension.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture lacks legal authority under the Education Act 2001 to provide free school meals during holiday periods without specific Treasury approval.

A previous voucher scheme for the 2020 summer holidays was enabled by Treasury approval under the Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011.

Extending the voucher scheme for the two-week Easter break in 2021 was estimated to cost £50,000.

The proposed scheme would require contingency funding from Treasury as it cannot be covered by the existing departmental budget.

The paper was submitted to the Council of Ministers on 25th March 2021 for information purposes only.

Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 section 3(4)(a)


Bona Vacantia Business Cases

Summary: The request sought business cases funded by the Bona Vacantia Fund over the last five years. The Treasury disclosed five specific business cases but redacted personal information under absolute exemption.

The request was received on 2021-05-26 and responded to on 2021-07-08.

Five business cases were released covering recipients such as Family Library and the Live at Home Scheme.

Information was withheld due to the presence of personal data not belonging to the requester.

The exemption applied is Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The response references compliance with the Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018.

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

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


Projected FTE head count?

Summary: The requester asked for projected Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff numbers for the Isle of Man Post Office over the next five years or until 2023/24. The authority responded that the information is not held because future workforce strategies are considered commercially confidential.

The request was received on 2021-05-26 and responded to on 2021-06-22.

The Isle of Man Post Office stated it does not hold the requested projected FTE data.

The refusal is based on the commercial confidentiality of future workforce strategies.

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


Whistleblowing

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Post Office regarding its whistleblowing policy, access methods, investigation procedures, and public availability. The authority confirmed the existence of the policy, detailed how staff and suppliers can access it, outlined investigation pathways including external inquiries for senior management, and agreed to share the policy publicly.

The IOMPO has a whistleblowing policy included in the staff manual and available on the internal network.

Investigations may be conducted by management, referred to the police, Public Auditor, or result in an independent inquiry.

Reports involving the Chief Executive are escalated to the Minister or Chairman, potentially triggering an external investigation.

Non-staff members can report wrongdoing through a separate supplier assurance procedure.

The IOMPO confirmed the whistleblowing policy can be shared publicly as it is a Statutory Body.


Process for reviewing legislations that are in contradiction

Summary: The requester asked for the specific process to review contradictory legislation on the Isle of Man, but the Attorney General's Chambers stated they do not hold a written document outlining such a process. Instead, the authority provided a detailed explanation of the drafting practices and legal principles used to manage legislative contradictions.

No single written document exists that sets out the specific process for reviewing contradictory legislation.

During policy development, instructing officers and drafters search existing legislation to identify and resolve contradictions before new laws are enacted.

Contradictions identified after enactment are managed by departments in liaison with legislative drafters and added to primary legislation or Statute Law Revision Bills.

Legal principles such as 'later legislation trumps former' and 'specific provisions trump general provisions' are used to interpret contradictory laws until amendments are made.

Ultimately, courts decide how to reconcile contradictory provisions in the event of a dispute.

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


hospital admissions due to COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) vaccination

Summary: The requester asked for the number of hospital admissions attributed to adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccination in 2020 and 2021. Manx Care stated they were not required to compile data for the full period but disclosed that 4 admissions were coded as such from April 1, 2021, onwards.

Manx Care is not required to undertake substantial compilation of information under section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Full coding of finished consultant episodes commenced on 1st April 2021.

Coding of episodes prior to 1st April 2021 has not been completed and is excluded from the response.

4 admissions were coded as 'COVID-19 Vaccines causing adverse effects in therapeutic use' from April 2021.

The request was formally closed on 24th June 2021.

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


deaths secondary to vaccination for COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2)

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for statistics on deaths secondary to COVID-19 vaccination in 2020 and 2021. The authority refused to fulfill the request, citing that the information did not exist in a pre-existing format and would require creation.

The request was received by Manx Care on 27 May 2021.

The response was issued on 22 June 2021.

Manx Care stated they are not required to create or derive information under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The requester was directed to the Isle of Man Government COVID-19 website for published statistics.

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (information not held or requires creation)


A full voting record for 2 MHKs and 1 MLC as requested below

Summary: The requester asked for full voting records for two MHKs and one MLC from the Cabinet Office, but the authority responded that it does not hold this information.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the requested voting records.

The request covered voting records for Geoffrey George Boot MHK, Raymond Karl Harmer MHK, and Kate Alice Lord-Brennan MLC.

The authority suggested contacting the Clerk of Tynwald's Office for assistance.

The request was received on 28 May 2021 and closed on 3 June 2021.

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


Implementation Plan Progress

Summary: The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided a progress update on its implementation plan actions as of 1st May 2021, disclosing completion percentages for various strategic activities. The response confirmed that all requested information was sent, detailing the status of initiatives ranging from departmental structure design to wellbeing programmes.

The request was received on 28 May 2021 and responded to on 17 June 2021.

Several key actions such as designing the departmental structure and developing a communications plan are 100% complete.

Multiple strategic reviews, including the SSRE inspection framework and Articles of Government, are at 0% completion.

The department clarified that the request referred to the status as of 1st May 2021.

The response included 5 pages across 2 documents.


Transition Project Recruitment

Summary: The requester asked for JEGS paperwork, job descriptions, and business cases for new roles created under the DESC transformation project. The authority disclosed the business case and provided links to job descriptions, but stated that JEGS paperwork was not held because the roles were newly created.

JEGS paperwork was not held because the roles were newly created or repurposed, and JEGS is only undertaken when a role has an existing post holder.

Job descriptions were withheld under Section 20 of the Act as they were already reasonably accessible via public job advertisements.

Links were provided for five specific roles including Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of Strategic Advice for Education.

A business case document was enclosed seeking Treasury consent for funding the implementation plan.

The request was processed by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture with reference number 1814202.

Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Staffing numbers

Summary: The Isle of Man Post Office was requested to provide Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff numbers for the past five years. The authority confirmed that all information was released, detailing the specific FTE figures for each financial year from 2016/17 to 2020/21.

The request was received on 31 May 2021 and responded to on 22 June 2021.

FTE figures are calculated based on a 40-hour contractual work week.

The data includes part-time workers consolidated into full-time equivalents.

Staff numbers have generally decreased over the five-year period, dropping from 330.49 to 281.77.

The response references a previous FOI request (1810201) that contained the same data.


MARS

Summary: The request sought details on staff exits, costs, applications, and availability of the MARS scheme at the Isle of Man Post Office over the last five years. The authority disclosed that the scheme began in February 2019, provided total payment figures, and confirmed there are no set limits on places or an end date for the program.

The MARS scheme was introduced in February 2019 and was not available prior to that date.

Total payments made under the MARS scheme to date amount to £718,877.25.

There is no set limit on the number of MARS places available, nor is there a set end date for the scheme.

MARS costs are recorded as operating expenses in the annual financial statements.

Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis rather than against a fixed quota.


Our ref: 1664869

Summary: The requester asked the Isle of Man Post Office for detailed absence costs including cover, pensions, and NI, as well as accountability for rising absence levels. The authority confirmed that absence costs are not required in statutory accounts but stated it does not hold specific data on cover costs, additional costs, or associated pension/NI contributions.

IOMPO does not hold information regarding cover costs, additional costs, or associated costs like pensions and employer NI on sick pay.

Accounting practice does not require the cost of absence to be disclosed within statutory accounts.

The authority stated that communication obligations under the Post Office Act and Statutory Boards Act are clear and publicly available.

The question regarding ultimate responsibility for failings was treated as an enquiry rather than a request for held information.

The request was partially fulfilled with some information sent but not all held.

Y/E March 2020 - Total days absence 4990

Accounting practice does not require disclosure in statutory accounts


Comis Returnees 15th April 2020

Summary: A request was made regarding police presence and equipment during the Comis Hotel quarantine on 15 April 2020, to which the Isle of Man Constabulary responded with full details on officer numbers, vehicle types, and armament.

No constabulary officers were present at the sea terminal shed during the issue of quarantine terms.

Two Roads Policing Officers escorted the convoy to the hotel, with one on a motorcycle and one in a vehicle.

Four dedicated officers from a Covid-19 response unit were present at the Comis Hotel.

Police at the hotel wore overalls, black caps, and standard PPE including handcuffs and extendable batons.

Firearms were not carried, but one officer was Taser-trained and carried a Taser as standard duty equipment.

15th April 2020
31 May 2021
4 June 2021
2 Roads Policing Officers
1 Police motorcyclist
1 RPU vehicle
4 dedicated Officers
2 cars
1 motorcycle
2 vans
1815301


external legal costs

Summary: The requester asked for an itemised list of external legal costs not included in a previous FOI request, specifically looking for hidden transactions or accruals up to May 2021. The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald responded that no external legal costs were excluded from the previous response and no new costs have been recorded since September 2020.

The authority confirmed no external legal costs were excluded from the previous request (ref. 1446386).

Financial records were searched from September 2020 up to the date of the request.

No new external legal costs have been recorded since the previous response was issued.

The request was formally closed on 17th June 2021.

The authority provided details on the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


HR services to the wider public sector

Summary: The requester asked for details on the legal basis, cost tracking, abuse patterns, and sanctions regarding HR services provided to the wider public sector. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold the requested data, clarifying that the Office of Human Resources provides advisory services rather than legal advice.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) does not provide legal advice to Departments, Boards, or Offices.

OHR provides HR advisory services to the public sector.

No data is held regarding the tracking of cumulative costs, negative trends, or sanctions for HR service usage.

The OHR was established and became formally effective on 1 April 2011.

The Council of Ministers is responsible for HR strategy and policy in the public service.

1 April 2011
31 May 2021
9 June 2021
1815434
Freedom of Information Act 2015


OHR legal qualifications and training

Summary: The request sought details on OHR employees' legal qualifications, reliance on legal opinions, and tracking of whistleblowing concerns. The authority disclosed that OHR regularly seeks legal opinions but does not hold data on employee legal qualifications or recorded whistleblowing trends.

OHR employees do not require legal qualifications for their roles.

The Cabinet Office does not process or hold data on legal qualifications held by OHR staff as they are not essential requirements.

OHR regularly seeks and follows legal opinion from HM Attorney General Chambers.

OHR does not record, categorise, or track confidential enquiries regarding whistleblowing concerns.

Confidential support information is not shared with employers or the Attorney General without the individual's consent.


code of conduct section 12 whistleblower escalation

Summary: A request was made for statistics on whistleblower escalations under the Civil Service Code and Government Code over six years, including outcomes and support provided. The authority sought clarification on the specific codes referenced, and the final outcome was a decision notice where the complaint was partially upheld.

The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 31 May 2021.

The authority sought clarification on 10 June 2021 regarding whether the Civil Service Code was the intended subject.

The request distinguished between employee referrals under Civil Service Code paragraph 12 and Chief Officer referrals under Government Code section 4.24.

The final outcome was a Decision Notice issued on 22 March 2022.

The complaint regarding the response was partially upheld.

31 May 2021
10 June 2021
22 March 2022
6 financial years
2021/22
paragraph 12
section 4.24
case_id: 1815534


Government's' land ownership in German, Patric and Malew Parishes.

Summary: A request was made for maps of government-owned land in the parishes of German, Patrick, and Malew, but the response provided a list of properties located in Peel instead. The outcome was partial disclosure with some information exempted, though the specific exemptions were not detailed in the text.

The request sought land ownership maps for German, Patrick, and Malew parishes.

The response listed government properties primarily located in Peel, including the Peel Food Park and Peel Harbour.

The Department of Infrastructure responded on 2021-06-24 with 14 pages across 4 documents.

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

Specific properties listed include schools, police stations, and various industrial units.


Summary: The requester asked for maps showing government-owned land and watercourses in the parishes of German, Patrick, and Malew. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide the information under FOI, stating it is already reasonably accessible through the government's mapping unit.

The request was received on 31 May 2021 and responded to on 14 June 2021.

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

The requested maps can be obtained from the Isle of Man Government mapping unit for a fee.

Public map galleries and general overview maps are available online and at retailers.

The request was closed without disclosing the specific maps requested.

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


Policy in Politics within Schools

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding policies on political partisanship within schools. The department responded that no such policy exists and therefore the information is not held.

The request asked if there is a policy on political partisanship, such as assemblies endorsing political figures or ideological principles.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed it does not hold the requested information.

The reason for non-disclosure is that the Department has no policy on political partisanship within schools.

The request was received on 1 June 2021 and the response was issued on 17 June 2021.

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


everbridge

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for detailed statistics and cost data regarding the Everbridge emergency notification system. The authority responded that the requested information is not held.

The request was received on 2021-06-02 and the outcome was issued on 2021-06-03.

The Department of Infrastructure stated that the information regarding Everbridge is not held.

The request covered user registration numbers, test message counts, and project costs over three years.

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

The request was formally closed as of the outcome date.


Plastic use in Nobles canteen

Summary: The requester asked for a five-year monthly breakdown of plastic cutlery usage and costs at Nobles canteen, but Manx Care refused the request citing the substantial compilation exemption. Instead, the authority disclosed that they have been purchasing wooden or biodegradable 'vegware' cutlery for the last three years to comply with the Single Use Plastics Reduction Plan.

Manx Care is not required to fulfill the request under section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 due to the substantial compilation of information required.

For the last three years, the canteen has purchased disposal wooden cutlery or a plant-based alternative known as 'vegware'.

The switch to non-plastic cutlery is in response to the 'Single Use Plastics Reduction Plan for the Isle of Man Government' established in 2018.

The request was received on 2 June 2021 and the response was issued on 30 June 2021.

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

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


OT Assessments

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the Policy and Procedure regarding Occupational Therapy assessments in relation to hospital discharges. The authority responded that the information is not held and therefore could not be provided.

The request was received on 2021-06-02 and responded to on 2021-06-29.

Manx Care stated they do not hold the requested policy and procedure.

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

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

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


conflict registers

Summary: The request sought details on conflict registers, training compliance, and risk management failures at the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald. The authority disclosed the timeline of register implementation and training requirements but could not provide specific pass/fail status for individual managers or confirm the absence of a corporate risk register.

A Conflicts Register was introduced in May 2019 under Isle of Man Government Financial Regulation A 2.4.

Mandatory financial training includes the 'Financial Governance Foundation Course' and 'General Procurement' module via eLearn Vannin.

Training deadlines were set for 30th June 2019 with a requirement to repeat every three years.

The authority stated it does not hold or could not find information regarding specific pass/fail status for individual managers and minutes clerks.

The response did not confirm whether the conflicts register issue was excluded from a corporate risk register due to management choices.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Nobles discharges

Summary: The requester asked for patient discharge statistics for specific dates in May 2021, a copy of the Hospital Discharge Policy, and details on recent audits. Manx Care provided the discharge figures, the current policy documents, and confirmed that no audits regarding discharge adherence were conducted in the specified 12-month period.

Manx Care provided discharge statistics for Nobles and Ramsey hospitals for four Fridays in May 2021.

The current Hospital Discharge Policy on file was written in 2014, with a new version pending launch.

A Patient Discharge Planning Tool from June 2019 was also provided.

No audits regarding Hospital Discharges or policy adherence were conducted between May 1, 2020, and May 31, 2021.

The request was received on June 2, 2021, and the response was issued on June 29, 2021.


Independent reviewing officers

Summary: The requester asked for yearly statistics on independent reviewing officers employed by and leaving the Department of Health and Social Care between 2011 and 2020, including their prior social work experience. The Department responded that it does not hold this information because social care services were transferred to Manx Care following a system redesign on 1 April 2021.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on independent reviewing officers.

The information may be held by Manx Care, which now handles the operational delivery of social care.

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

The redesign separated policy setting (DHSC) from service delivery (Manx Care).

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


hardwood trees planted

Summary: The request sought monthly planting data for softwood and hardwood trees over six years, land ownership percentages, and root clearing policies. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided annual totals instead of monthly data, confirmed all trees were planted on department-owned land, and stated there is no written policy on burning roots as they are generally left in situ.

Monthly planting data is not held; only annual figures are available.

All trees listed in the response were planted on land owned by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

There is no written policy on clearing or burning residual roots after tree felling.

The department prefers to leave stumps and roots in situ rather than removing them.

Approximately 10-15% of the planting figures include 'beatups' (replacing dead trees).

1,000 broadleaf trees provided to local authorities in 2019-2020


Bemahague school

Summary: A request was made regarding the costs and justification for replacing floor products at Bemahague (St Ninian's Lower) School before it opened. The Department of Education disclosed the estimated and actual costs but stated that no records of replacement costs exist because any remedial work was performed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Department.

The estimated cost for floor coverings was £646,217.40.

The actual cost for floor coverings was £657,790.71.

No official records were found regarding the replacement of floor coverings.

Department employees recall that small areas of corridor flooring lifted and were replaced by the contractor as defective works remediation.

There were no additional costs to the Department for any replacement work.


estimated Hong Kong immigration

Summary: A request was made for estimates and actual figures regarding Hong Kong immigration and potential new British residents in the Isle of Man. The Cabinet Office responded that no such information is held as the Immigration Service has made no estimations or calculations on this topic.

The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 2021-06-07.

The outcome was determined as 'Information not held' on 2021-06-21.

The Isle of Man Immigration Service has made no estimations or calculations regarding Hong Kong immigration.

The request specifically asked about up to 1 million eligible British new residents within 5 years.

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


Changes to Immigration policy

Summary: The requester sought correspondence, meeting notes, and policy papers regarding changes to Immigration Rules SD2021/0002 and SD2021/0155 concerning Worker Migrants and third-party employment. The Department for Enterprise responded by stating that all requested information had been sent and closed the request.

The request concerns changes to Appendix W of the Immigration Rules regarding Worker Migrants.

Specific policy statements referenced are SD2021/0002 and SD2021/0155.

The Department for Enterprise (DFE) owns the policy intent for these changes.

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

The request was formally closed on the date of the response.


Changes to Immigration Policy - Worker Migrants

Summary: The request sought details on policy development and correspondence regarding changes to Worker Migrant rules allowing third-party employment under SD2021/0002 and SD2021/0155. The response disclosed that third-party employers can be located outside the Isle of Man and that salary must be paid by the main employer, though some information was withheld under exemptions.

Appendix W was amended by SD2021/0002 to remove the prohibition on Worker Migrants being employed by third parties.

There is currently no requirement for third-party employers to be located within the Isle of Man.

The policy intention is that the migrant's salary must be paid by their main employer as recorded on the Certificate of Employment.

Work undertaken for third parties does not currently need to be within the same SOC code as the original employment.

Employers or migrants are not required to notify Immigration of sub-contracting arrangements.

SD2021/0002
SD2021/0155
22 February 2021
11 February 2021
Section 13
Section 9
Section 5
Part 2.2.1 (4)(c)
paragraph 2.3.1
Part 5


Brain Haemorrhage/Aneurysm Data

Summary: A request was made for detailed statistics on brain haemorrhage and aneurysm admissions at Nobles Hospital over the last five years, including mortality rates and transfers to the Walton Centre. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating the information is not held due to a recent organizational restructuring.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on brain haemorrhage or aneurysm admissions.

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

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

Service delivery responsibilities were separated from policy setting and transferred to Manx Care.

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


P50 Fire Extinguishers

Summary: The requestor asked for all correspondence regarding P50 fire extinguishers, specifically emails involving the Isle of Man Fire Service. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed that all requested information was sent, with personal data redacted for privacy.

The request was received on 8 June 2021 and clarified on 17 June 2021.

The response was issued on 29 June 2021 by the Department of Home Affairs.

All requested emails and letters were provided to the requestor.

Personal data was removed from the correspondence to protect privacy.

The response included 1 document spanning 2 pages.


Declarations of Interest

Summary: A request was made for records of declarations of interest by members of the Citizens' Forum on Climate Change, but the Cabinet Office responded that no such information is held because members were not asked to declare conflicts of interest.

The Cabinet Office does not hold records of declarations of interest for the Citizens' Forum on Climate Change.

The Climate Change Team did not ask forum members to declare conflicts of interest.

The forum consists of 36 members: 12 from the electoral register, 12 applicants, and 12 stakeholders.

Stakeholders represent sectors such as business, agriculture, construction, and energy.

The forum acts as a focus group for research rather than a policy-making entity.


Bus Vannin Budgets

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure provided budget and actual expenditure records for Bus Vannin for the financial years 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21, but did not include the requested 2021-22 budget in the attached data.

The request was received on 2021-06-09 and responded to on 2021-06-24.

Financial data was disclosed for three years: 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21.

The 2021-22 budget requested was not included in the provided tables.

The authority suggested reviewing Government Pink and Blue books for additional context.

No information was withheld under specific exemptions; the response was marked as 'All information sent'.


Brain Haemorrhage Data

Summary: The requester asked for detailed statistics on brain haemorrhage and aneurysm admissions at Noble's Hospital over five years, including demographics, transfers to the Walton Centre, and mortality rates. Manx Care provided total admission numbers for 2016-2020 but refused requests for demographic breakdowns, population ratios, and Walton Centre data, citing that the information was not held.

Manx Care provided total admission figures for brain haemorrhage/aneurysm cases from 2016 to 2020.

The authority stated that clinical coding data validity is unknown due to unqualified staff and backlogs.

Information regarding patient age, gender, and specific mortality timescales was not held.

Data on transfers to the Walton Centre and outcomes there was not held by Manx Care.

The request for population ratio comparisons with England and Wales was refused as the data was not available.

2016: 32 admissions
2017: 47 admissions
2018: 43 admissions
2019: 22 admissions
2020: 2 admissions
Total: 146 admissions
Reference number: 1838029
Date received: 10 June 2021
Outcome date: 8 July 2021
Section 11(3)a of the Act


Athol Avenue Substation

Summary: The requester asked for a plan showing ownership of the St Georges Crescent Substation and risk assessments regarding antisocial fires. Manx Utilities provided a redacted 2004 lease plan but withheld risk assessments for non-MUA areas and personal signatures.

A plan from the 2004 lease was provided showing MUA ownership of the substation premises (red hatched) versus street access (green hatched).

Risk assessments for the area subject to antisocial fires were not held by MUA as the area is not their asset.

MUA received approval to erect a fence between a large tree and the substation to prevent access.

Nearby registered trees are part of Breagle Glen, owned by the Manx Wildlife Trust.

Concerns about the surrounding area should be reported to the Department of Infrastructure Estates.

Section 25 (2)(b)(i)&(ii) of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018


D51 Earystane Road (Colby) temporary closure ref RC0181

Summary: A request was made for all correspondence regarding the D51 Earystane Road temporary closure since October 2011, resulting in the disclosure of some information while parts were withheld under exemptions. The released documents include emails discussing a Public Path Order, reasons for relocating a highway due to anti-social behavior, and the removal of a specific area from the Isle of Man Outdoor Leisure Map.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that the area discussed in the emails has been removed from the next edition of the Isle of Man Outdoor Leisure Map.

Reasons cited for moving the highway include cars parking in a front garden and incidents involving a man allowing his dog and children to run free on the property.

The applicant is proceeding with an application for a Public Path Order to establish a new route.

The response included 5 documents totaling 179 pages.

The request covered information created on or after 11 October 2011.


Broadway Roundel

Summary: The requester asked for a risk assessment and legal references for the Broadway 'Roundel', but the Department of Infrastructure disclosed that no written risk assessment exists as it is not required for this non-priority junction. The authority provided relevant sections of the Manx Highway Code and cited the Highways Act 1986 and Road Traffic Acts as the governing regulations.

There is no specific requirement for a written risk assessment for the opening of the Broadway Roundel.

The Broadway Roundel is classified as a non-priority junction.

'Roundel' is a colloquial name rather than a formal classification.

Rules 144, 146, and 147 of the Manx Highway Code apply to the junction.

The Highways Act 1986, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985, and Road Traffic Act 1985 govern the roads.

1845093
2021-06-15
2021-07-13
10 November 2021
Rule 144
Rule 146
Rule 147
Highways Act 1986
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985
Road Traffic Act 1985
Freedom of Information Act 2015


Redaction of names from planning application details

Summary: The requester asked for the Information Commissioner's advice and correspondence regarding the redaction of names from planning applications on the Planning Searches website. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided the requested documents, which included legal opinions on data protection and the publication of objector details.

The request was received on 2021-06-15 and the outcome was determined on 2021-07-14.

The Information Commissioner advised that publishing applicant names electronically does not infringe data protection legislation under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.

The Commissioner recommended redacting signatures to prevent fraud but noted uncertainty regarding the publication of objectors' personal data.

DEFA staff argued that publishing objector addresses is a legitimate interest to allow applicants to address specific concerns about development impacts.

The response included 24 pages across 2 documents containing the full correspondence.


PCR testing

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for the specific Cycle Threshold (CT) value used for PCR testing on the Isle of Man. The authority refused to provide the information directly, citing that it was already reasonably accessible via their public FOI disclosure log.

The request was received on 16 June 2021 and responded to on 9 July 2021.

Manx Care determined the information was already reasonably accessible to the public.

The authority directed the requester to search the FOI disclosure log using the keyword 'PCR'.

A specific previous response regarding PCR test cycle threshold was submitted on 08 April 2021.

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

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


Pregnant and breastfeeding

Summary: The requester asked for the specific data used by the Isle of Man government to advise that COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. The authority responded that the information was already reasonably accessible to the public and provided links to relevant guidance from the JCVI, MHRA, and other health bodies.

The request was refused under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 because the information is already reasonably accessible.

The UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) published advice on 16 April 2021 recommending vaccines for pregnant women.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has raised no specific safety concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy.

The response included links to guidance from the Isle of Man Government, GOV.UK, and the Royal College of Midwives.

The request was received on 16 June 2021 and closed on 8 July 2021.


Northern Ireland trip

Summary: A request was made for costs and expense receipts regarding a trip by the Chief Minister and Education Minister to the British and Irish Council in June 2021. The Cabinet Office disclosed a detailed breakdown of travel and accommodation costs but withheld specific expense receipts citing exemptions for personal data.

The trip involved the Chief Minister, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, and two officers.

Total disclosed costs include airfare, accommodation, meals, and PPE for the June 2021 event.

Some flight costs totaling over £1,100 are pending refunds due to abandoned bookings.

Specific expense receipts were withheld as they contain personal data of individuals who are not the requester.

The response was issued on 24 June 2021, eight days after the request was received.

Section 25 of the Act (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)


CRHS - Building, Mechanical, Electrical and other Condition Reports

Summary: The request sought specific building, mechanical, and electrical condition reports for the CRHS business case and subsequent ad hoc reports, along with methodology details for monitoring the education estate. The Department of Infrastructure partially upheld the request, disclosing a December 2016 Suitability Study that assessed room conditions, accessibility, and infrastructure against current legislation.

The disclosed document is a Suitability Study from December 2016 intended to inform the business case for replacing the existing school.

The study evaluates principal spaces based on their impact on teaching, health and safety, security, and disabled access.

Multiple rooms were flagged for having door widths narrower than required by current legislation for wheelchair access.

Specific issues identified include lack of natural ventilation, inadequate heating, and insufficient ICT infrastructure in various offices and staff areas.

The methodology for the study is referenced as being attached in Appendix 1 of the report.

December 2016
2017
2018
2021-06-16
2021-10-19
Room Ref A103
Room Ref A105
Room Ref A106
Room Ref A107
Room Ref A108
Room Ref A109
Room Ref A110
Room Ref A111
Room Ref A112
Room Ref A113
Room Ref A114
Room Ref A115
Room Ref A116
299 pages
8 documents


How many died with covid 'vaccine'

Summary: The requester asked for the number of deaths and certified causes of death for vaccinated individuals in the Isle of Man between January and June 2021. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on deaths among vaccinated individuals.

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

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

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

The request was formally closed on 6 July 2021.

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


Covid and pcr figures

Summary: The requester asked for PCR settings, mortality figures, undertaker death data, vaccine reaction reports, and legal resolution compliance; the Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that it does not hold most of this data, directing the requester to other bodies like Manx Care and Public Health, while confirming the use of the UK Yellow Card scheme for vaccine reactions.

PCR testing information up to 15 June 2021 is available via the FOI disclosure log, but data after that date is not held by the Department.

Overall mortality figures for 2019, 2020, and 2021 are not held by the Department and should be requested from Public Health within the Cabinet Office.

The Department does not receive statistical information regarding deaths from undertakers.

The Isle of Man uses the UK Yellow Card scheme for adverse vaccine reactions rather than a bespoke local scheme.

The Department does not hold separated data on IOM residents' adverse vaccine reactions, which are aggregated under England in weekly summaries.

15 June 2021
16 June 2021
8 July 2021
1 April 2021
2019
2020
2021
08/04/2021
Resolution 2361-2021
paragraphs 7.3.1 and 7.3.2
Section 20 of the Act
Section 11(3)a of the Act
UK Freedom of Information Act 2000

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)

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


information regarding driving test center and statistics

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for driving test statistics covering the last five years, including test volumes, waiting times, and pass rates. The authority provided annual test figures, waiting times by vehicle type, and first-attempt pass rates, but confirmed they do not hold data on the average number of attempts required to pass.

The number of driving tests dropped significantly in 2020-2021 to 1,733 due to lockdown restrictions.

Average waiting times for car tests increased from 1.7 weeks in 2018 to 11 weeks in 2021.

First-attempt pass rates for cars ranged between 41% and 49% over the five-year period.

The Department does not maintain statistics on the average number of attempts before a candidate passes.

There are currently four driving test examiners working for the Department of Infrastructure.


Chief Minister's financial interests

Summary: A request was made to confirm if Chief Minister Howard Quayle received public COVID-19 financial support for his holiday cottages and if it was declared. The Department for Enterprise withheld the specific details regarding grants or loans received, citing exemptions for personal data and breach of confidence, though they confirmed which schemes they administer.

The request concerns Chief Minister Howard Quayle's ownership of 2 farms, 4 dwellings, and 12 holiday cottages.

The Department for Enterprise administers the CSCS, BPSS, CBSS, CRS (BOG/BAG), and CLA schemes.

The Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA) is administered by the Treasury, not the Department for Enterprise.

The Department confirmed that 'Ballahowin Courtyard' is associated with the request but did not disclose financial amounts.

The Information Commissioner's Office determined the initial response needed revision, leading to an apology for the delay.

2 farms
4 dwellings
12 holiday cottages
1.4.20 to 31.3.21
1.4.21 to 18.6.21
18 June 2021
07 February 2022
Section 25
Section 26

Section 26 of the Act (Actionable Breach of Confidence)


Hospitalisation due influenza

Summary: The requester asked for 15 years of data on hospitalizations and deaths from influenza and pneumonia, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating the information is not held by them.

The request was received on 2021-06-21 and responded to on 2021-06-24.

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

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

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

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


Summary: A request was made for details on financial support for the Rearyt Vradda glamping site proposal in Port Erin. The Department for Enterprise refused to disclose any information, citing an absolute exemption under section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to prevent a breach of confidence.

The request concerned financial support for a glamping site at Rearyt Vradda, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin.

The Department for Enterprise confirmed it holds the information but refused to release it.

The refusal was based on section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Disclosure was deemed to constitute an actionable breach of confidence to accommodation providers or individuals.

The request was formally closed on 15 July 2021.

Section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Breach of confidence)


Audit Failures

Summary: The requester asked for the number of audit failures over the last five years and any resulting disciplinary actions at the Isle of Man Post Office. The authority disclosed that there were no audit failures as all opinions were unmodified and no disciplinary action was taken.

External audit opinions on statutory financial statements were unmodified for the five years ending 31 March 2020.

The statutory audit for the year ended 31 March 2021 was in progress at the time of the response.

No disciplinary action has been taken regarding audit failures attributable to individual failings.

The request was received on 21 June 2021 and responded to on 8 July 2021.

The response was issued by the FOI Co-ordinator at Postal Headquarters in Douglas.


Salary & Remuneration Policy

Summary: The requester asked if the Isle of Man Post Office has a 'Salary & Remuneration Policy' and requested a copy. The authority responded that no such specific policy exists, noting instead that they operate under a grading structure and collective bargaining agreements.

The Isle of Man Post Office does not have a document titled 'Salary & Remuneration Policy'.

Pay is determined through a grading structure and collective bargaining agreements with recognized unions.

The request was received on 21 June 2021 and closed on 8 July 2021.

Questions regarding the last review date and sharing a copy were marked as N/A due to the non-existence of the policy.


Legal costs

Summary: The Isle of Man Post Office was requested to provide legal costs incurred over the last five years, broken down by area. The authority disclosed the specific costs for each financial year from 2016/17 to 2020/21, noting that no legal costs were incurred in the final two years.

The request covered legal costs for the five-year period ending in 2021.

Legal costs were incurred in the 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2018/19 financial years.

No legal costs were recorded for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 financial years.

The costs were categorized under 'Admin' or 'Mails and Admin'.

The response was issued on 8th July 2021 with reference number 1856327.


First Time Buyers Scheme - successful applicants since 2014

Summary: The requester asked for annual statistics on successful First Time Buyers Scheme applicants since 2014 and comparisons with the pre-2014 House Purchase Assistance Scheme. The Department of Infrastructure responded that it does not hold data on individual applicants but provided figures for assisted purchases across various schemes from 1999 to 2021.

The First Time Buyers Scheme inception date is 1999, not 2014 as assumed by the requester.

The authority does not hold data on the number of individuals accessing the schemes, only the number of assisted purchases.

Assisted purchases may represent either a sole person or a joint purchase by multiple people.

Shared Equity Schemes (SEPA FHF and SEPA FHC) were introduced in 2014.

The total number of assisted purchases recorded across all schemes from 1999 to 2021 is 1,595.


joint insurance scheme and corruption

Summary: The requester asked the Attorney General's Chambers about concerns regarding the Isle of Man Law Society's compulsory insurance policy potentially discouraging whistleblowing and contradicting corruption definitions. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and confirmed that no such concerns have been notified to the Attorney General.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not hold the information requested regarding the Law Society's insurance policy.

HM Attorney General has not been notified of any concerns about the insurance scheme disincentivizing whistleblowing.

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

Issues pertaining to the indemnity insurance scheme were previously considered by the High Court.

The response provided links to two High Court judgments related to the matter.


TT and MGP Marshals - numbers and training

Summary: A request was made for detailed statistics on TT and MGP marshals, including numbers, age breakdowns, and training records from 2016 to 2019. The Department for Enterprise responded that the information is not held by the authority.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold the requested information regarding marshal numbers and training.

The request covered data for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

The authority suggested contacting the Isle of Man TT Marshals Association for potential assistance.

The response was issued on 20 July 2021 for a request received on 23 June 2021.

The request included details on Incident Management Courses held on and off the Island.


Total Central Government Salary Payments

Summary: The requester asked for total central government salary payments and pension contributions from 2016 to present, but the Treasury refused disclosure citing that the data is scheduled for imminent publication in the Detailed Government Accounts.

The request covered salary payments and pension contributions for central government employees excluding statutory boards.

The information is held but exempt under Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The data is scheduled to be published in the Detailed Government Accounts for the year ending March 2021.

Publication is expected at the July 2021 sitting of Tynwald.

The Treasury determined that maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in immediate disclosure due to timing.

Section 41 (Information intended for future publication)


Total Pension Payments

Summary: The requester asked for total pension payments to retired government employees from 2016 to present, but the Treasury refused to disclose the information.

The requested information is held but exempt under Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The data is scheduled for publication in the Detailed Government Accounts for the year ending March 2021.

The accounts are set to be laid before the Court of Tynwald at the July 2021 sitting.

The request was formally closed on 2021-06-29.

Section 41 (Information intended for publication)


Roundels - Legal Basis

Summary: The requester asked for evidence of UK usage of 'roundels' as traffic calming measures and queried the legal classification of the Douglas Prom junction. The Department of Infrastructure responded by providing design sources and clarifying that the junction is legally a non-priority junction, not a roundabout, governed by the Manx Highway Code.

The term 'roundel' is a colloquial name; the junction is legally classified as a non-priority junction.

Decisions on the roundels were informed by the 'Manual for Streets' and 'Manual for Streets 2'.

The Highways Act 1986, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985, and Road Traffic Act 1985 apply to the location.

The authority stated they are only required to supply information 'held' under the Freedom of Information Act, not reasoning behind decision-making.

The response listed several UK public realm enhancement schemes as examples of similar design concepts.

2021-06-22
2021-07-13
10 November 2021
1861126
Rule 144
Rule 146
Rule 147
Highways Act 1986
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985
Road Traffic Act 1985
Freedom of Information Act 2015

Information not held (request sought reasoning behind decision making rather than held records)


Douglas Promenade Regeneration Costs

Summary: The requester asked for the total spend on the Douglas Promenade Regeneration and a comparison to the original Tynwald approval. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the approved budget but withheld the current spend figures citing commercial interests and potential harm to future tendering processes.

Tynwald approval for the Douglas Promenade Regeneration Scheme is £25,730,000.

The exact amount spent to date is exempt from disclosure under section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied because releasing the figure could be commercially damaging and prejudice future tendering.

The Department determined that factors favoring withholding information outweighed those favoring disclosure.

The final cost information will be available only upon conclusion of the whole project.

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

Section 30(2)(b) (Prejudice-based exemption regarding harm to the economy)


Covid and PCR

Summary: Manx Care provided hospitalization and death statistics for influenza and pneumonia from 2010 to 2021, along with PCR CT level information, but refused requests for specific death certificate data and virus genome sequencing as they do not hold this information.

Manx Care does not sequence SARS-CoV-2 genomes on the Isle of Man.

The PCR CT level threshold has remained constant at 40 since March 2020.

Death certificate data regarding cause of death is held by the General Registry, not Manx Care.

Clinical coding data prior to March 2021 may be invalid due to unqualified staff and backlogs.

Total influenza admissions from 2010 to 2021 were 155 with 4 deaths recorded in hospital discharge data.

PCR CT Level: 40
Influenza Admissions (2010-2021): 155
Influenza Deaths (2010-2021): 4
Pneumonia Admissions (2010-2021): 4806
Pneumonia Deaths (2010-2021): 937
Date received: 2021-06-22
Outcome date: 2021-07-20
Case ID: 1861725

Section 11(3)a of the Act (Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Summary: A request was made for detailed statistics on TT and MGP marshals, including numbers, training, and age breakdowns for 2016-2019, but the Department of Education, Sport and Culture stated it does not hold this information.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold the requested information regarding TT and MGP marshals.

The authority suggests the Department of Enterprise may be able to provide the requested data.

The request covered marshal numbers, training attendance, and age demographics for the years 2016 through 2019.

The response was issued on 24 June 2021, two days after the request was received.

The case reference number for this request is 1862126.


Amendment of Schedule 2 of the Communications Act 2021 & other parts.

Summary: The requester asked for documents regarding amendments to Schedule 2 of the Communications Act 2021 concerning newspapers and sound broadcast licenses. The Cabinet Office confirmed no amendments have been made and withheld policy formulation documents under a qualified exemption.

The Council of Ministers has not amended the Communications Act 2021.

Information regarding policy formulation was withheld under Section 34 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining the exemption outweighs the benefit of disclosure at this stage.

The policy development process is currently live and at an early stage.

A forthcoming public consultation on the policy is planned.

Section 34 (Formulation of policy) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Abortion service usage


PCR manufacturer instructions


Registered Deaths past 12 months

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of registered deaths in the Isle of Man for the 12 months preceding May/June 2021, split by month. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the specific death counts for each month from June 2020 to May 2021.

The request was received on 29 June 2021 and responded to on 23 July 2021.

The authority handling the request was the Department for Enterprise.

Data was provided for the period from June 2020 to May 2021.

The highest number of deaths in the period was 82 in December 2020.

The lowest number of deaths in the period was 62 in February 2021.


Traffic accidents, incidents, near miss or other - St Mark Roads A26

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for traffic accident and incident data on the St Mark Roads A26 (Braaid Road) between October 2011 and May 2021, disclosing 85 total events including 40 in the specific Ballavarvane section.

Data covers the period from November 2011 to May 2021.

Detailed causes for incidents prior to April 2015 are unavailable.

A total of 85 traffic events were recorded across the reviewed area.

40 events occurred specifically in the Ballavarvane section between Ballakew Lodge and Bridge Nurseries.

Common causes included obstruction, driving without due care, and stray animals.


Wildlife control

Summary: A request was made for details on wildlife control methods, animal kill counts, and nest destruction at Manx Care premises since 2016. The authority responded that the information is not held and suggested contacting the Department of Infrastructure instead.

Manx Care does not hold the requested information regarding wildlife control since 2016.

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

The Department of Infrastructure's Public Estates Division is responsible for Manx Care grounds.

The request was received on 23 June 2021 and closed on 6 July 2021.

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

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


Wildlife control at DOESC premises

Summary: The request sought details on wildlife control methods, kill counts, species, and nest destruction at DOESC premises since 2016. The authority disclosed that only St Ninian's High School implemented a seagull control contract in 2018 but confirmed it does not hold data on specific numbers killed, species, or nests destroyed.

Excluding pest control, only St Ninian's High School has implemented wildlife control measures at DOESC premises.

A one-year contract for seagull control was in place at St Ninian's High School lower site in March 2018.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold information regarding the number of birds or animals killed.

The Department does not hold information on the specific species of birds or animals controlled.

The Department does not hold information on the number of nests destroyed or eggs oiled.


Wildlife control licenses

Summary: The requester asked for details on specific wildlife control licenses issued by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture since 2016, excluding general licenses. The authority disclosed that 28 individual licenses were issued under the Wildlife Act and Curraghs Acquisition Act, detailing the species targeted, control methods, and justifications such as livestock protection and air safety.

A total of 8 Wildlife Act licenses were issued between 2016 and July 2021.

A total of 20 Curraghs Acquisition Act licenses were issued between 2016 and July 2021.

Justifications for licenses included preventing damage to livestock, poultry, and ensuring air safety at the airport.

Species targeted included ravens, crows, rooks, jackdaws, magpies, greylag geese, feral geese, Canada geese, and woodpigeons.

Control methods specified were shooting, cage trapping, and nest/egg destruction.


Vehicle numbers

Summary: A request was made for the number of private vehicles registered on the Isle of Man in specific years from 1970 to 2020. The Department of Infrastructure responded that some information was sent, but not all requested data was held.

The request was submitted to the Department of Infrastructure on 2021-06-23.

The authority responded on 2021-07-07 with the outcome 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The request specifically sought vehicle registration numbers for the years 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020.

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


Climate Forum Attendance

Summary: A request was made for attendance records and minutes of the Citizens Forum on Climate Change, resulting in the disclosure of a partial attendance list while some information was withheld under exemptions.

The Cabinet Office responded to the request on 2021-07-22 with a partial disclosure.

The response includes an attendance table for Citizens Forum members and stakeholders across four sessions.

Attendees are categorized into groups such as Applicant, Electoral, and various Stakeholder sectors.

Some individuals were invited but did not attend specific sessions, while others were noted as arriving late or not attending the first two sessions.

Minutes of the meetings were requested but the provided text only contains attendance data.


Bus Vannin Private Hire Activities

Summary: A request was made for detailed financial and operational data regarding Bus Vannin's private hire activities from January 2019 to 2021, but no information was disclosed.

The Department of Infrastructure received the request on 24 June 2021.

The authority determined that all requested information was held but exempt from disclosure.

The exemption was applied because the information is required for an ongoing investigation by the Office of Fair Trading.

The public interest test concluded that withholding information was necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation.

24 June 2021
6 July 2021
01 January 2019
11pm
section 31


Number of Vehicle Collisions along Braid Road, St Marks

Summary: A request was made for vehicle collision data along Braid Road, St Marks from 2010 to the present, but the Department of Infrastructure could only provide data from January 2015 onwards due to lack of earlier records. The authority disclosed 13 personal injury collisions occurring between 2015 and the date of response, with locations detailed in two appendices.

The request covered the period from 2010 to the date of the response.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold collision data prior to January 2015.

A total of 13 personal injury collisions were recorded from January 2015 onwards.

Collision locations are provided in Appendix 1 (2015-2018) and Appendix 2 (2019 onwards).

The specific road stretch is from the junction with St Marks Road to the roundabout with Cooil Road / Foxdale Road.


St Mark's Elm Trees - Application 20/01215/B

Summary: The requester asked for metadata evidence regarding the online publication dates of planning documents for application 20/01215/B concerning works at Ballavarvane Farm. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed a list of 36 documents with their specific publication dates derived from file metadata.

The request concerned planning application 20/01215/B for proposed works at Ballavarvane Farm, St Marks.

The authority confirmed that the 'date of last modification' in the file metadata represents the online publication date.

A total of 36 documents were listed, including original applications, amendments, consultations, and decision notices.

The earliest publication date listed was 03/11/2020 for the Planning Statement and Proposed Site Plan.

The final decision notice and officer report were published on 01/06/2021.


2021 Year 11 Teacher Assessed Grading for IGCSE/GCSE Examinations

Summary: The request sought policies, grade thresholds, and assessment materials used by Isle of Man schools for 2021 Year 11 IGCSE/GCSE teacher-assessed grades to ensure fairness across the island. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided some information, including Cambridge International guidance on evidence collection, but withheld specific school-level documents and assessments, resulting in a partial exemption outcome.

The request was made on 2021-06-25 and the outcome was issued on 2021-08-12.

The response included 144 pages across 4 documents.

Schools were required to base grades on actual achievement rather than predicted potential.

Each student's grade was to be supported by a portfolio of exactly three substantial pieces of work.

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


Pcr and death certs

Summary: The requester asked for PCR CT settings history and the average age of death for COVID-19 cases on the Isle of Man. Manx Care directed the requester to a public website for the PCR settings but refused the death certificate data, stating they do not hold such records.

The PCR CT setting on the Isle of Man is 40 and has not changed since March 2020.

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

The requester was advised to contact the General Registry for death certificate information.

The request was received on 2021-06-28 and responded to on 2021-07-26.

The response cites Section 20 of the Act for the PCR data and Section 11(3)a for the death data.

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


Isoated sars cov 2

Summary: The requester asked for records describing the isolation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus directly from symptomatic patients without genetic material contamination. Manx Care responded that the information is not held because they do not perform virus isolation procedures.

The request was made to Manx Care on 2021-06-28.

The authority determined the information was not held.

Manx Care explicitly stated they do not isolate the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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

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


Information request - 1810302 (ref: 1810302)

Summary: The requester asked if non-staff members could report wrongdoing at the Isle of Man Post Office and requested copies of the relevant whistleblowing procedures. The authority confirmed that separate policies exist for employees and suppliers, and disclosed both the Supplier Assurance Confidential Reporting procedure and the internal Employee Whistleblowing Policy.

The Isle of Man Post Office has a separate confidential reporting procedure for suppliers compared to employees.

The whistleblowing policy can be shared publicly as the Post Office is a Statutory Body.

Suppliers can report concerns to the Head of Procurement and Compliance or the Finance Director.

The internal whistleblowing policy applies to all employees including full-time, part-time, temporary, casual, and agency workers.

Reports can be made verbally or in writing and may be referred to the Police or Public Auditor.


Victimisation & Harassment

Summary: The Isle of Man Post Office responded to a Freedom of Information request regarding employee victimisation and harassment statistics over the last five years, confirming that all formal complaints are investigated and providing specific counts of cases, disciplinary actions, and staff departures.

All formal complaints of victimisation and harassment are investigated by the authority.

Two cases resulted in disciplinary action against offenders over the five-year period.

One staff member reported victimisation and harassment as a contributing factor to leaving the organization.

Managers who conceal reported incidents would be dealt with under the disciplinary policy.

Copies of the relevant Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation policies were attached to the response.


Whistleblowing cases

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Post Office for statistics on whistleblowing cases and supplier assurance reports over the last five years, including investigation and disciplinary outcomes. The authority disclosed that no whistleblowing cases were recorded in either category during that period and clarified that while no specific whistleblowing training exists, designated officers have received role-appropriate training.

No whistleblowing cases were recorded by the IOMPO in the last 5 years.

No supplier assurance whistleblowing cases were recorded in the last 5 years.

No formal investigations or disciplinary actions occurred due to the lack of cases.

No specific 'Whistleblowing' training is in place for investigators.

Designated Officers have received training appropriate to their positions.


Isle of Man Heritage Railways


PCR threshold cycle

Summary: The requester asked for the current and historical PCR threshold cycle (CT) values used by Manx Care since March 2020. The authority responded that the information is already reasonably accessible on the government website, stating the CT setting is 40 and has not changed.

The current PCR threshold cycle (CT) setting used by Manx Care is 40.

The CT setting has remained at 40 since March 2020 and has not changed.

The requested information is available on the government website covid19.gov.im.

The request was received on 30 June 2021 and closed on 28 July 2021.

Manx Care cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for not providing the information directly.

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


Index of each item in each line of the RPI calculation from Base

Summary: The requester asked for detailed RPI calculation data from January 2000 to May 2021, including line item indices, weights, and formula changes. The Cabinet Office disclosed data only from March 2008 onwards, stating that no records were held for the earlier period requested.

The request covered RPI data from January 2000 to May 2021.

The authority confirmed no records are held for data prior to March 2008.

Monthly indices were supplied for the period March 2008 to May 2021.

Weights were provided for two periods: March 2008 to January 2015, and February 2015 to present.

Information created before October 11, 2011, was supplied under the Code of Practice rather than the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

January 2000
May 2021
March 2008
January 2015
February 2015
11 October 2011
100
1881753
3 pages
1 document

Information created prior to 11 October 2011 is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2015

No records held for data prior to March 2008


Planning application 18/00240/B

Summary: A request was made for officer notebooks, phone notes, diary entries, and photographs related to planning application 18/00240/B for Ballavarvane, St Marks. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because the officers involved have left the department and their personal accounts and notes were deleted.

The request concerned planning application 18/00240/B for a property at Ballavarvane, St Marks.

The Department of Infrastructure stated the information is not held.

The officers involved in the application are no longer employed by the department.

Government accounts for the former officers were deleted in line with standard procedures.

Any personal notes or documentation not uploaded to the planning portal are unavailable.


Planning application 20/01215/B

Summary: A request was made for officer notebooks, phone notes, and diary entries regarding planning application 20/01215/B for Ballavarvane Farm, resulting in the disclosure of email correspondence concerning highway safety and access design, though not all requested information was held.

The request targeted internal records such as notebooks and diary entries for a planning application at Ballavarvane, St Marks.

The Department of Infrastructure responded that some information was sent but not all was held.

Disclosed emails discuss the requirement for a Road Safety Audit (RSA) Stage 1.

Highway Development Control Officers provided feedback on vehicle tracking, visibility splays, and tree positioning.

The correspondence references specific design standards from the Manual for Manx Roads.


Planning application 18/00240/B

Summary: The requester asked for officer notebooks, phone notes, diary entries, and photographs related to planning application 18/00240/B for Ballavarvane, St Marks. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that no additional material is held as all relevant information is already publicly available on the government planning website.

The request was received on 30 June 2021 and responded to on 21 July 2021.

The authority stated it does not hold any additional material relevant to the application.

All relevant information is accessible via the government planning website.

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

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

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


Planning application 20/01215/B

Summary: The requester asked for officer notebooks, phone notes, diary entries, and additional material regarding planning application 20/01215/B for Ballavarvane, St Marks. The authority provided three additional photographs but refused to release other requested materials, citing that all relevant information is already publicly available on the government planning website.

Three additional photographs not previously on the planning website were enclosed with the response.

The authority stated it does not hold any other additional material relevant to the application.

The authority claimed the requested information is exempt because it is already accessible to the public.

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act (Information accessible to the public)


POC at HBN

Summary: A request was made for records regarding People of Colour Isle of Man (POC) representatives attending Henry Bloom Noble School in June 2021, resulting in the disclosure of email correspondence from late 2020 and early 2021 while some information was withheld.

The request sought records of POC IOM representatives attending Henry Bloom Noble School in June 2021.

Email correspondence reveals planning for assemblies, workshops, and staff meetings between December 2020 and February 2021.

The school intended to dedicate a week to educating staff and students about People of Colour, including researching key figures.

POC IOM indicated that from the New Year, they would ask schools to donate funds to continue their services.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released 67 pages across 4 documents but marked the outcome as partially exempt.

June 2021
2021-06-30
2021-07-28
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Thursday, 4 February 2021
Wednesday, 3 February 2021
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2021
Monday, 11 January 2021
Thursday, Dec 10, 2020
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
50 minutes
3.45
67 pages
4 documents
KS1
KS2
year 3-6


Proposals to Register that do not make the National Register

Summary: The request sought details on buildings researched but not registered on the Isle of Man's Protected Buildings Register, specifically focusing on the South Area Plan and the tenure of Registered Building Officer Ross Brazier. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed a comprehensive list of buildings with their research status, proposal dates, and registration outcomes, though the response text appears truncated before fully addressing the specific statistical queries regarding Ross Brazier.

The Department provided a list of buildings from the South Area Plan (Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin) detailing their research status and registration decisions.

Ballamaddrell Farm was issued a proposal to register in March 2012, but a final registration decision has not been made.

Lorne House was issued a proposal in March 2012 and was subsequently registered in 2015.

The Nautical Museum and Milner's Tower underwent detailed research in 2021, were issued proposals in April 2021, and registered in July 2021.

The response text cuts off while listing the status of the Marine Biological Station in Port Erin.


Wildlife control

Summary: The request sought details on wildlife control methods, kill counts, and nest destruction at Manx Care and DOI premises since 2016. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the specific methods used for health and safety reasons but stated it does not record the requested statistical data on numbers of animals killed or nests destroyed.

Wildlife control is primarily conducted for health and safety reasons, including disease prevention and fire risk reduction.

Methods used include rodent trapping/baiting, insecticide (excluding bees), and bird control via egg replacement, netting, proofing, and scaring devices.

Culling is rarely employed and only used as a last resort under a licence from the Department of Environment Food and Agriculture.

The Department does not record information at the level of detail required to provide annual kill numbers or species breakdowns.

Bird scaring apparatus is used when other methods are not practicable for specific buildings.


Alleged breach of planning control

Summary: The requester asked for the identity of the person who made a complaint regarding an alleged planning breach at their property. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to disclose this information, citing it as absolutely exempt personal data.

The request concerned an alleged breach of planning control at the requester's property.

The planning enforcement reference number is 21/00037/DUD.

The authority determined the information is absolutely exempt under section 25(2) of the Act.

Releasing the complainant's identity would violate the second data protection principle.

The request was formally closed on 13th July 2021.

Section 25(2) of the Act (Absolutely exempt personal information)


RTC at St Ninnians Junction in Douglas

Summary: A request was made for details of road traffic collisions at St Ninnians Junction in Douglas over the last five years. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that two personal injury collisions occurred during this period, though police collision numbers were redacted to protect individual identities.

Two personal injury collisions were recorded at the junction outside St Ninians in the latest five-year period.

One collision occurred on 16th November 2020 and was categorized as a slight injury.

The second collision occurred on 11th April 2017 and was categorized as a serious injury.

Police collision numbers were redacted from the provided appendix to prevent the identification of individuals.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure on 27 July 2021.

16th November 2020
11th April 2017
two personal injury collisions
1892177
5 years

Information redacted to prevent identification of individuals


Flying of Flags & Removal of Union Flag

Summary: The requester asked for policy documents regarding flag flying on government buildings, the history of the Manx Flag, and reasons for the removal of the Union Flag. The Cabinet Office disclosed that it holds Government Circular 0013/2012 but refused to provide a copy because the document is already reasonably accessible online.

The Cabinet Office holds Government Circular number 0013/2012 regarding flag flying instructions.

The requested information was deemed already reasonably accessible to the public via the Tynwald website.

The authority does not hold all the specific historical documents or design copies requested.

Applicants were advised to contact the Clerk of Tynwald's Office or the Department of Infrastructure for further information.


Economic Recovery Group Funding

Summary: The requester asked for confirmation of additional funding from the Economic Recovery Group to open specific Manx National Heritage sites. The authority disclosed that the group agreed to underwrite costs of up to £95,016 for increased opening of these sites.

Manx National Heritage received a Freedom of Information request on 15 July 2021 regarding funding for site openings.

The Economic Recovery Group agreed to underwrite costs for increased opening of heritage sites.

The specific sites mentioned include Laxey Wheel, Peel Castle, Cregneash, and Grove Museum.

The response was issued on 19 July 2021 with all requested information provided.

The case reference number for this request is 1895242.


Governors Bridge Surveying Work

Summary: The requester asked for the reason behind surveying work at Governors Bridge in June 2021 and any future proposals. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed the survey was for collecting information on future policy options but stated there are no current proposals.

Surveying work was carried out at Governors Bridge in June 2021.

The purpose of the survey was to collect information regarding future potential policy options.

The Department of Infrastructure has no proposals at this time.

The work was originally noted on the Department's Facebook page on 15 June 2021.

The survey was proposed to be carried out on 17 June 2021.


Sex education

Summary: A request was made regarding the age and content of sex education at St Johns Primary School, specifically asking about masturbation instruction and grooming awareness. The Department of Education confirmed that children are not taught to masturbate, provided the school's policy document, and directed the requester to the school website for grooming information.

There is no prescribed sex education curriculum on the Isle of Man; each school designs its own programme.

The Department confirmed that children are not taught to pleasure themselves or masturbate at primary school level.

A copy of St Johns Primary School's sex and relationships policy was provided to detail curriculum content by year group.

Information regarding sexual grooming and reporting is available on the St Johns Primary School website under the E-Safety policy.

Support for Year 6 delivery on puberty and relationships was offered by the Health Education Officer during the 2020/21 academic year.

Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Fees paid to Joint Liquidators

Summary: A request was made for information regarding fees paid to Joint Liquidators for the liquidation of Montpelier (Trust and Corporate) Services Limited. The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority refused to disclose the information, citing statutory exemptions under the Financial Services Act 2008.

The request concerned fees paid to Mr McGurgan and Mr Saville of Grant Thornton.

The liquidation relates to Montpelier (Trust and Corporate) Services Limited.

The requested period covers 27th April 2020 to 30th June 2021.

The authority determined the information is absolutely exempt from disclosure.

Disclosure is prohibited under Schedule 5 of the Financial Services Act 2008.

Schedule 5 to the Financial Services Act 2008

Information relating to the business or other affairs of any person


hospital Admissions Jan20-July21

Summary: The requester asked for monthly hospital admission statistics and reasons for Nobles Hospital from January 2020 to June 2021. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The request was received on 14 July 2021 and responded to on 19 July 2021.

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

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

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

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

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


Area Plan North Private Woodland or Parkland Designation proposals

Summary: The requester sought information on proposed amendments to the Area Plan North regarding Private Woodland or Parkland designations and related legislation. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that it does not hold the requested information for most items, suggesting the Cabinet Office instead, and confirmed no current review of the Tree Preservation Act.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold information regarding proposed amendments to the Area Plan, Environmental constraints map, or Environmental policy 3.

The Cabinet Office is identified as the authority responsible for Area Plans and may hold the requested information.

The Tree Preservation Act 1993 and the tree register are under constant review, but no specific location is currently being reviewed due to these area plans.

The legislation regarding the Tree Preservation Act is not being reviewed at this time.

The requester had previously been confirmed in writing by the Chief Forestry Officer to have an interest in the area but received no notification of proposals.


Hospital admissions


Travelling to your new school Bus Vannin Video

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the production cost of the 'Travelling to your new school Bus Vannin' video. The authority disclosed that the total cost was £350 plus VAT.

The request concerned the cost of producing a specific Bus Vannin video.

The Department of Infrastructure responded that the production cost was £350 + VAT.

The request was received on 15 July 2021 and concluded on 20 July 2021.

The video was published on the Isle of Man Government YouTube channel.

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


Disability impact assessment

Summary: The requester asked for disability impact assessments regarding the reduction of border controls since moving from Level 3 of the pandemic framework. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold the specific documents requested, though it explained that equality considerations were integrated into the border control measures.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the specific inequality disability impact assessments requested.

Border control regulations apply to both Island residents and visitors.

Digital access considerations included provisions for non-digital options before travel or at arrival.

The government aims to end border restrictions by the end of August 2021, though this is not guaranteed.

Vaccination status is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act, but exclusion risks are recognized.


Modelling data

Summary: A request was made for modelling data regarding hospital admissions and deaths from reduced border controls, to which the Cabinet Office responded that the specific information was not held, though they provided a preliminary report from the University of Warwick outlining modelling assumptions and caveats.

The Cabinet Office stated the requested information was not held.

Modelling was conducted by the University of Warwick (Louise Dyson, Edward Hill, Michael Tildesley, and Matt Keeling).

The model assumes no control measures are in place to simulate the impact of reduced border restrictions.

The analysis covers scenarios for the B.1.1.7 (Kent) variant and notes potential risks from the B.1.351 (South African) variant.

The report explicitly states these are scenarios and assumptions, not predictions or forecasts.


WHO Donation

Summary: A request was made for all records regarding the Isle of Man Government's £800,000 donation to the World Health Organization, resulting in the disclosure of 437 pages of documents including email correspondence and press releases, though some information was withheld under exemptions.

The Isle of Man Government donated £800,000 to the WHO to support COVID-19 response efforts.

The funds were specifically allocated to support operations in Madagascar and South Africa.

The donation was sourced from an underspend in the 2020/21 international development budget.

Madagascar was selected to continue support for small islands and low-development countries.

South Africa was selected due to funding gaps in its pandemic response and existing cultural and business links with the Isle of Man.


Driving Test results Isle of Man - 10 years data

Summary: A request for 10 years of Isle of Man driving test results broken down by age, gender, test number, result, and date/time was partially fulfilled by the Department of Infrastructure. The authority provided aggregated statistical data for the financial years 2018/2019 through 2021/2022 but did not hold or release the specific date and time details for every individual test requested.

The Department of Infrastructure responded that some information was sent but not all was held.

A total of 7,650 driving tests were recorded across the provided period.

The overall pass rate for the period was approximately 47.9% (3,662 passes vs 3,988 fails).

Detailed breakdowns were provided by age, gender, and test attempt number, but specific date and time data was limited.


Vaccines

Summary: The requester asked for vaccination percentages by age and vulnerability brackets, but the Department of Health and Social Care stated the specific data was not held. Instead, the authority directed the requester to a public dashboard and provided formulas to calculate the percentages themselves.

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

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

Vaccination statistics are available via a public dashboard at covid19.gov.im.

The dashboard updates automatically at 90-minute intervals during the day.

The authority provided mathematical equations for the requester to calculate the desired percentages from available data.