Health and Safety Investigation into Steve Mercer accident

Summary: A request was made regarding the status and publication of the investigation into the 2018 TT accident involving Steve Mercer. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed the investigation is ongoing and stated that only a factual report will be published upon completion.

The investigation into the accident involving Steve Mercer and a Course Inspector Car at TT 2018 is not yet completed.

The investigation remains ongoing as of January 4, 2019.

The full report will not be published; only a factual report is likely to be released.

The response was issued under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

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


Steve Mercer TT accident

Summary: The requester asked if the Department for Enterprise conducted an investigation into the 2018 TT accident involving Steve Mercer and a Course Inspector Car. The Department responded that it does not hold the information because it did not carry out the investigation, noting that independent investigations were commissioned by the Race Organisers and their insurers.

The Department for Enterprise did not conduct an investigation into the Steve Mercer accident.

The Race Organisers commissioned an independent investigation into the incident.

The Organisers' insurers are also carrying out an investigation.

The Department does not hold any investigation reports other than an email noting a likely completion date.

The Department previously addressed this topic in request reference 545933.


Waste charges

Summary: The request sought details on outstanding waste disposal charges at Sita categorized by age and actions taken to recover debts over six months. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed specific monetary amounts owed across different timeframes and explained that recovery actions include bankruptcy write-offs, payment arrangements, and ongoing dialogue with customers.

Outstanding tipping fees were categorized into four age groups as of 31 December 2018.

The total debt outstanding after 6 months was £252,158.

Part of the long-term debt is expected to be written off due to a customer's bankruptcy.

Recovery actions for remaining debts include payment arrangements and resolving disputed fees.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure on 10 January 2019.


Rates Arrears

Summary: The requester initially asked for overdue amounts for income tax, national insurance, and rates, but later narrowed the request to outstanding rates only. The Treasury disclosed that for the 2017/18 rating year, £347,494 in rates remained outstanding out of £37,169,141 billed.

The requester withdrew the need for tax and national insurance arrears data as it was already published in a previous FOI response.

The Treasury billed a total of £37,169,141 for rates in the 2017/18 rating year.

There was £347,494 outstanding in rates payments for the 2017/18 rating year.

The collection rate for rates in 2017/18 was 99.07%.

The request was received on 17 December 2018 and closed on 18 December 2018.


Secretary

Department of Education, Sport and Culture

Summary: A request was made for data on primary school secretaries and non-teaching headteachers in the Isle of Man. The Department of Education disclosed that there are 38 administrators with a total cost of £728,000, but clarified that no headteachers are classified as non-teaching.

The official job title for secretaries in primary schools is Primary School Administrator.

There are 38 Primary School Administrators employed across the islands' primary schools.

The total cost of employing these administrators at the end of the last financial year was £728,000.

The Department does not distinguish between teaching and non-teaching headteachers.

All headteachers, including those in primary and secondary schools, perform some form of teaching.


Menopause

Summary: A request was made for data on menopause diagnoses by age and HRT prescription comparisons with NHS averages, but the authority only provided HRT prescription item counts and costs for gels, patches, and tablets for the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 financial years.

The Department of Health and Social Care stated that some information was sent but not all was held.

Data was provided for HRT gels, patches, and tablets for the Isle of Man for financial years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018.

Information regarding patient diagnoses by age and comparisons to NHS country/region averages was not included in the response.

No data was provided regarding male menopause diagnoses or prescriptions.

The response included specific item counts and actual costs for various HRT presentations.


Waste Licences

Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture

Summary: The request sought waste licences for a civic amenity site and Tels Ltd, along with financial data on recycling and operational details. The authority provided the requested licences but refused to answer questions requiring analysis or data creation, and directed the applicant to public planning records for permission details.

Waste disposal licences for the middle civic amenity site and Tels Ltd were released in Appendices 1, 2a, 2b, and 2c.

The Department does not hold information regarding prices received for recycled products or costs of collection and haulage.

Questions requiring the creation of explanatory answers or analysis were refused under Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act.

Planning permission information is publicly available via the online Planning Service and is exempt under Section 20.

The response was issued on 8th February 2019 following a request received on 11th January 2019.

Section 8(3) - No requirement to create or derive information

Section 20 - Information accessible by other means


menopause

Summary: A request was made for monthly statistics on HRT absorption blood tests over the last 3-5 years, but the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed they do not hold this specific data.

The authority does not record the number of HRT absorption blood tests separately.

Tests for Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Oestradiol, and Progesterone are conducted.

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

The request was received on 28 December 2018 and closed on 16 January 2019.


menopause policy

Summary: A request was made for a standardized formal policy on female and male menopause within the Isle of Man public sector, but the Cabinet Office confirmed that no such specific policy is held.

The Office of Human Resources does not hold a formal policy specifically relating to female or male menopause.

Employees absent due to menopause symptoms are covered under the existing Management of Sickness Absence Policy.

Menopause is not explicitly defined as a disability under the Equality Act 2017, though symptoms may meet the definition on a case-by-case basis.

The disability provisions of the Equality Act 2017 were scheduled to come into force on 1 January 2020.

The request was formally closed on 15 January 2019 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.

28 December 2018
15 January 2019
1 January 2020
687968
Equality Act 2017
Freedom of Information Act 2015


vehicle count and average speed cables

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: The requester asked for policies, installation dates, locations, and raw anonymous data regarding temporary vehicle count and average speed cables in Douglas and surrounding routes. The Department of Infrastructure refused to provide the raw data or create new compilations, citing practical refusal and exemptions against creating information, though they provided existing documents.

The request was received on 28 December 2018 and closed on 20 March 2019.

The Department refused to provide raw data under section 11(3)(a) as it was not held or could not be found without reasonable steps.

The Department refused to create or derive information under section 11(3)(b) referencing section 8(3) of the Act.

Traffic counts are typically requested due to speeding concerns, transport assessments, planning applications, or vehicle type analysis.

The requester was advised to contact Enquiries@Highways.gov.im for further dialogue under business as usual.

28 December 2018
20 March 2019
687969
section 11(3)(a)
section 11(3)(b)
section 8(3)
Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 11(3)(a) - Practical refusal (information not held or cannot be found)

Section 11(3)(b) referencing Section 8(3) - No duty to create, derive, research, or substantially compile information


Oncology

Summary: A request was made for the total cost and contractor details regarding the conversion of Ward 5 for an oncology unit. The authority disclosed the current funding figure and the appointed contractor but noted that the final total cost cannot be determined until the works are completed.

The total cost of the Ward 5 conversion cannot be known until the completion of the works.

The current known figure for the project is £1,054,704.30, including contributions from DOI and others.

Island developers SCS (Stuart Clague Services) were appointed as the contractors.

The contractor was appointed on 18th December 2018 following an open procurement process.

Construction works commenced on 7th January 2019.

£1,054,704.30
18th December 2018
7th January 2019
3rd January 2019
1st February 2019
7th January 2019
687978


road inspection for A36

Summary: The requester asked for annual road inspection reports and repair details for the A36 near Ballakillowey between 2010 and 2018. The Department of Infrastructure provided all requested information, extending the data back to 2010 despite the legal requirement starting in 2011, while redacting third-party personal names.

The request covered road inspections and repairs on the A36 within 200 meters of coordinates 54.110198,-4.726905.

The Department of Infrastructure supplied data from 2010 to 2018, exceeding the statutory minimum of October 2011.

The specific road section is identified in the reports as Ballakillowey.

Personal names of inspectors and record officers were redacted under section 25 of the FOI Act.

The response included 35 pages across 3 documents.

Section 25 (absolutely exempt personal information)


MIAA REPORT

Summary: The request asked when MIAA recommendations were activated and if a further review would be conducted. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that changes began immediately after April 1, 2018, and stated that a re-audit is not currently planned as progress is monitored internally.

Significant changes to endoscopy service management began immediately after the issue was noted on 1st April 2018.

Actions included increasing capacity, changing patient tracking methodology, and tightening policies.

The hospital has commenced a programme to achieve Joint Accreditation Group (JAG) accreditation.

Progress against the MIAA Action Plan is monitored at monthly Endoscopy Governance Group meetings.

The authority is not planning to ask MIAA to undertake a re-audit, though it has not been completely discounted.

1st April 2018
24th December 2018
8th January 2019
688566


Tax

Summary: The request sought the total amounts of income tax, National Insurance, and rates written off over the last three years. The Treasury disclosed specific figures for income tax and National Insurance for the years 2015/16 to 2017/18, confirming that no rates were written off during this period.

The request was received on 31 December 2018 and responded to on 15 January 2019.

Income tax written off decreased from £764,854.49 in 2015/16 to £386,948.38 in 2017/18.

National Insurance written off fluctuated, with the highest amount being £226,836.57 in 2015/16.

No amounts for rates were written off during the requested three-year period.

The authority handling the request was the Isle of Man Treasury.


HPAS

Summary: The request sought the number of properties purchased in the last 12 months under the current House Purchase Assistance Scheme (HPAS) replacements. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that 30 properties were purchased between December 2017 and December 2018 under the two active schemes.

The original HPAS was revoked and replaced by two schemes in 2014.

The request was clarified to cover the current Shared Equity Purchase Assistance schemes.

The data covers the period from 23 December 2017 to 22 December 2018.

17 properties were purchased under the First Home Fixed Scheme.

13 properties were purchased under the First Home Choice Scheme.


Diabetes costs for Individual Appointments, Annual Reviews and Pump Supplies

Summary: The request sought specific costs for diabetes appointments and Animas pump supplies at Nobles Hospital. The authority disclosed estimated appointment costs and annual consumable ranges but refused to provide a specific cost for annual reviews as the data was not held separately.

Estimated cost for a first Diabetes Centre appointment is £277.

Estimated cost for subsequent attendance appointments is £255.

Specific costs for individual annual reviews could not be separated from regular appointment costs.

Animas pumps are being phased out following a business acquisition by Medtronic.

Patients are being transitioned to Omnipod patch pumps or Medtronic pumps.

Section 11 (3) (b) of the Act (practical refusal reason: creating or deriving information)

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


The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation

Summary: A request was made for details on donations and allocations by the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation, but the Attorney General's Chambers responded that they do not hold this information.

The requested information concerns the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation and the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation no 2.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not hold the accounts or donation records for the requested periods.

The foundation is a registered charity, meaning its accounts are filed at the Charities Registry.

The Charities Registry is located within the Department for Enterprise.

The request was closed on 25 January 2019.


Enterprise Development Scheme

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding the Enterprise Development Scheme, specifically asking for total payouts, job creation figures, and fees paid to the scheme manager. The authority disclosed that £3.937 million was invested, 20 jobs were created, and £631,372 was paid to Spark Impact.

As of 31 December 2018, £3.937 million was invested in businesses through the scheme.

£85,570.32 was received from businesses as loan repayments as of 31 December 2018.

20 new jobs were created as a result of the investment as of 30 November 2018.

Spark Impact was paid £631,372 excluding VAT for services from March 2016 to January 2019.

The contract with Spark Impact was terminated on 18 January 2019.

£3.937 million
£85,570.32
20 jobs
£631,372
31 December 2018
30 November 2018
March 2016
18 January 2019
50 million


Information Relating to the Queens Pier Ramsey

Summary: A request was made for historical drawings of Queens Pier Ramsey and recent structural inspection reports; the Department of Infrastructure provided a list of 35 historical drawings but confirmed they do not hold the requested inspection reports from 2011 onwards.

The Department of Infrastructure responded to the request on 2019-01-22.

35 historical drawings related to the pier were identified and listed in the response.

The authority stated it does not hold the specific support leg structure inspection reports requested for works since 2011.

The pier was originally constructed between 1882 and 1886 by Head Wrightson & Co. and Sir John Coode.

The response included documents ranging from 1869 to 1970.


Glenfaba House, Raggatt, Peel IM5 3AD

Summary: A request was made for details and a copy of a commissioned survey report for Glenfaba House, but Manx National Heritage responded that the information is not currently held as the report has not yet been received.

Manx National Heritage does not currently hold the requested survey report for Glenfaba House.

The survey report is expected to be lodged with the authority once completed.

Upon receipt, the report will be publicly accessible via the Library & Archives Service at the Manx Museum.

The request was received on 1 January 2019 and closed on 17 January 2019.

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


Police Issued Cautions for the 2018 Calendar Year

Summary: The request sought statistics on police cautions issued by the Isle of Man Constabulary in 2018, broken down by offence and department. The authority disclosed that only 'Caution by Police' data was provided, detailing 14 pages of results across various categories including assault, burglary, and driving offences.

The response covers cautions issued between 1st January and 31st December 2018.

Data is limited to 'Caution by Police' and excludes cautions issued by the Attorney General or Department of Social Care.

Police cautions include three result descriptions: Caution, YJT - Final Warning, and YJT – Reprimand.

The data is broken down by offence category and the specific police department issuing the caution (e.g., SNPT, RPU, FPU).

The response was finalized and sent on 10th January 2019.

11 (Criminal Damage to Motor Vehicle total)


Charging for Government Car Parking Spaces

Summary: A request was made for detailed statistics and enforcement data regarding the charging policy for government car parking spaces in Central Douglas. The Department of Infrastructure responded by providing a list of specific car parks managed under the scheme but withheld the requested numerical data on exemptions, revenue, and enforcement checks.

The charging policy for government car parking spaces was enacted on 1st April 2016 under reference GD2015/0056.

The Department of Infrastructure manages 16 specific car parks under the staff charging scheme, including Chester Street, Customs House, and Government Offices.

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

The response did not provide figures on the number of exempt individuals, revenue raised, or routine checks undertaken.

No explanation was provided in the text for why individual parking permits were not issued for the 2018/2019 year.


Discharges of Restraint Orders

Summary: The request sought statistics on the discharge of Restraint Orders obtained under the Proceeds of Crime Act in 2017 and 2018. The Attorney General's Chambers disclosed that 14 of the 27 orders from 2017 were discharged and provided a breakdown of the status of 10 orders obtained in 2018.

14 of the 27 Restraint Orders obtained in 2017 had been discharged as of 23 January 2019.

11 of the discharged 2017 orders were pursuant to a court order obtained by the subject.

10 Restraint Orders were obtained in 2018, one of which related to two natural persons.

7 of the 2018 orders remain fully in force, while one remains partially in force.

No 2017 orders were discharged for 'any other reason'.


Flight cancellations and delays

Summary: A request was made for 2018 flight cancellation and delay statistics from Ronaldsway Airport, but the Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held.

The request was submitted on 2019-01-04 and responded to on 2019-01-09.

The authority handling the request was the Department of Infrastructure.

The outcome was that the requested information is not held.

The request covered scheduled services from Ronaldsway airport for the year 2018.

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


Gov plan

Summary: The requester asked if a government team was created to identify cost reductions and what savings were achieved. The Cabinet Office refused to provide the information directly, citing that it is already reasonably accessible via a public report on the Tynwald website.

The request concerned the 'Securing Added Value and Efficiencies (SAVE)' programme.

The Cabinet Office refused the request under section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The requested information is available in a report submitted to Tynwald in June 2018.

The Treasury is identified as the department responsible for the SAVE programme.

The request was closed on 22 January 2019.

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


East Plan

Summary: The request sought costs for drafting and consulting on the East Area Plan and the specific budget for Tynwald approval. The Cabinet Office disclosed total costs of £54,854.15 incurred since April 2016 but confirmed no specific budget exists for the Tynwald approval stage.

Total spend on the East Area Plan from April 2016 to 2019 was £54,854.15.

Professional fees accounted for £47,900.74 of the total expenditure.

Office expenses accounted for £6,953.41 of the total expenditure.

The Cabinet Office does not hold a specific budget for getting the plan approved by Tynwald.

Any costs for Tynwald approval will be met from the overall Planning Policy budget.


Highway Defects - Castletown Pedestrian Zone

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for statistics on highway defects and road openings in the Castletown Pedestrian Zone since 2012, along with details on reinstatement inspections. The authority disclosed that 41 defects were reported, 27 road openings were authorized, and outlined the inspection procedures used to ensure paving standards.

41 highway defects were reported in Malew and Arbory Street since January 1, 2012.

39 defects were resolved and 2 were made safe before being added to the Planned Work Programme.

27 road openings have been authorized in the area since January 1, 2012.

Inspections for block paving reinstatement occur upon notice of completion and via monthly routine checks.

Contractors are called back to correct any defects found during inspections.


Complaints about sex in a public place

Summary: The requester asked for annual statistics on complaints and arrests regarding public sexual activity from 1998 to 2018, split by location. The Isle of Man Constabulary responded that they do not hold data in the requested format or for the full time period, providing only general arrest and event figures from 2011 to 2018.

The Constabulary does not categorize offences specifically as 'sexual activity in public places' or split them by location (toilets vs. other areas).

Data for the requested period of 1998 to 2010 is not held in the requested format.

Statistics provided cover the years 2011 to 2018 only.

The authority stated that extracting specific data would require manually reviewing each record.

Some offences like 'Gross Indecency' and 'Buggery' are recorded but not specifically as public sexual activity events.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Achievement at KS4 Against Prior Attainment at KS2 2018

Summary: The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released KS2-4 value-added performance data for 2018, detailing progress percentages and averages in English and Maths for all Island secondary schools. The response included specific cohort statistics for each school alongside overall Isle of Man figures.

Data covers the academic year 2017-18 for pupils completing KS4.

Statistics include percentages of pupils making 3 or 4 whole levels of progress in English and Maths.

Average levels of progress (ALP) are calculated across the entire cohort, including special units.

Five secondary schools were listed: SNHS, CRHS, BHS, RGS, and QEII.

The request was received on 10 January 2019 and fully answered on 24 January 2019.


Glenfaba House felling licence

Summary: The requester asked for details regarding a felling licence for Scots Pine trees at Glenfaba House, including the date, reason, and specific trees involved. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed the information by providing a map and licence details from November 2016 and noted that no further felling would occur without a new licence.

A felling licence was granted for Scots Pine trees at Glenfaba House on 15/11/2016.

The licence covers both trees to be felled and trees to be pruned, as shown on the attached map.

Manx Utilities acquired the property in 2018 and confirmed no trees will be felled until a new licence is obtained.

The response included a map produced with permission from the Isle of Man Survey.

The request was processed under reference number 706065.


DESC GCSE Analysis by Subject


Manx produce

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs regarding the origin of food products used in the Isle of Man Prison, specifically asking about Manx produce and in-house baking. The authority disclosed that the prison does not make its own pies, pasties, or bread, and while some suppliers are local, not all meat, eggs, or vegetables are confirmed to be Manx.

The prison does not make its own meat or cheese pies.

The prison does not make its own pasties.

Eggs are bought from a Manx supplier but are not believed to be Manx.

Vegetables are supplied by Manx suppliers but are not all Manx, though prison-grown vegetables are also used.

The prison does not buy Manx sausages or burgers.

The prison does not bake its own bread due to timing, costing, and quantity requirements.


Prison staffing

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs regarding prison staffing vacancies, long-term absences, and participation in the Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MASH). The authority confirmed that no staff took MASH in the last 12 months but did not provide specific figures for vacancies or absence durations in this response.

The request was received and responded to on 29 January 2019.

The authority clarified that MASH refers to the Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme.

No staff took MASH in the 12 months prior to the response.

The response does not contain specific numbers for vacant posts or staff absence durations.

The request was closed on the date of the response.

29 January 2019
709667
12 month
No staff


Staff

Summary: A request for detailed staffing data, contracts, and budget information for the Isle of Man Cabinet Office was partially upheld, with some data provided via external links and previous disclosures while other specific metrics were refused as not held.

The staffing framework was deemed reasonably accessible via a previous FOI request (Case ID 354327).

The Chief Executive's contract and pay scale were disclosed via a previous request (Case ID 661665).

Information on frontline positions, retained previous government staff, and zero-hours contract staff was refused because the Cabinet Office does not hold these specific records.

Total approved posts, staff budget, and pension contribution figures were directed to the Isle of Man Budget 2018-2019 document.

Vacant posts are listed on the government recruitment website rather than provided directly in the response.

Section 20 (Information already reasonably accessible)


More Information requested for FOI 658665 Question 1

Summary: The requester asked for the number of inquests held among 238 patient deaths previously identified, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating they do not hold this specific data.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not routinely keep a record of cases referred to the Coroner.

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

Compliance would require creating, deriving, or compiling information which the authority is not required to do.

The requester was advised to contact the Isle of Man Coroner directly for the information.

The case was closed on 11th February 2019.

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Practical refusal reasons: creating, deriving, or compiling information)


Endowment Committees

Summary: The requester asked for a list of existing Endowment Committees, their balances, and their disbursement amounts for 2018. The Department of Health and Social Care provided the list of committees but stated it did not hold financial data for these independent charities.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not manage the Endowment Committees.

A list of 16 existing Endowment Committees was provided in the response.

Financial balances and disbursement amounts were not held by the authority.

Requesters were directed to contact the charities directly for financial information.

The list of committees is also available via the Charities Registration Act 1989 public index.

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

Section 20 of the Act (Reasonably accessible information)


Dog Warden

Summary: The requester asked for annual costs and working hours for the Dog Warden service over the last 15 years. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided cost and hour details for contracted services between 2011 and 2017 but stated that specific cost and hour data for internal Pest Control Officers since 2014 is not held.

Between 2011 and 2014, an external contractor provided the Dog Warden service for £50,000 per annum.

In 2014, Pest Control Officers were authorized as dog wardens and perform duties alongside their normal 37-hour work week.

From 2014 to 2017, an external contractor provided an 'out of hours' service for £9,807 per annum.

The Department does not record the specific number of hours Pest Control Officers spend on dog warden duties.

The Department holds data on the number of 'dog at large' cases allocated to officers from 2014 to 2019.

12 hours on weekends/bank holidays per 4 weeks

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act (not required to create or derive information)

Information not held in a way that enables a direct answer


Number of patients per GP

Summary: The request sought the number of patients per registered GP on the Isle of Man, and the Department of Health and Social Care disclosed a table showing patient counts and full-time equivalent doctor numbers for each practice as of 31 December 2018.

Patient registration data is collected on a quarterly basis.

The data provided covers the period up to 31 December 2018.

The total number of registered patients across all listed practices is 85,153.

Some practices, such as Ramsey Group Practice, have lower patient-to-doctor ratios due to active recruitment for vacancies.

The response includes both the number of registered patients and the number of whole-time equivalent doctors for 12 specific practices.


Waiting times for GP appointments

Summary: The requester asked for average GP appointment waiting times per practice for each quarter of 2018, but the Department of Health and Social Care stated it did not hold data in that specific format. Instead, the authority provided a snapshot of next available urgent and routine appointment times for various practices as of January 2019.

The Department does not hold quarterly waiting time data for 2018 as requested.

Quarterly collation of this data is scheduled to begin from 1st April 2019.

Waiting times provided are for the next available appointment as of January 2019.

Routine appointment times vary significantly by practice, ranging from 1 to 18 days.

Some practices utilize Advanced Nurse Practitioners to treat patients similarly to GPs.

Information not held by the public authority


electoral register and credit reference agencies

Summary: The requester asked for revenue data from credit reference agencies purchasing the electoral register and an assessment of regulatory compatibility with fintech innovations. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold this information as the General Registry is the agency responsible for selling the register.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding electoral register sales revenue.

The Crown and Elections team compiles the electoral registers but transfers them securely to the General Registry.

The General Registry is the relevant government agency responsible for selling copies of the full register to credit reference agencies.

The requester was advised to contact the General Registry directly or submit a new FOI request to them.

The request was closed on 25 January 2019.


Parking Tickets - upheld queries

Summary: The requester asked for copies of upheld parking disc queries from 2014 to 2018, but the Department of Infrastructure could only provide data from January 2018 onwards due to a 12-month retention policy. The authority disclosed statistics on cancelled penalties and attached redacted correspondence for the available period.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold parking appeal records older than 12 months.

Information was only sourced for the period starting from January 2018.

125 fixed penalties for failing to display a disc were cancelled in the 2017/18 period.

69 penalties were cancelled between January and February 2019.

Personal data was redacted from the provided documents under Section 25 of the Act.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)


obstruction of the sound road u54  004

Summary: A request for all correspondence regarding Dalby Mountain and its tracks from 1996 to 2019 was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The request lapsed without information being provided because the applicant failed to clarify the overly broad scope after being asked to do so.

The request was received on 28 January 2019 and lapsed on 8 March 2019.

The Department initially contacted the requester on 31 January 2019 to ask for clarification.

The request was deemed too broad, covering a 22-year span and requiring substantial compilation.

The Department refused the request under section 11(2)(c) due to lack of clarification.

The requester was advised to narrow the timeframe, specify correspondents, or use a map to identify specific tracks.

28 January 2019
31 January 2019
8 March 2019
1996
22 year span
section 11(2)(c)
section 8(3)(c)
case_id: 720267

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

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


Drafting instructions for the new Education Bill

Summary: A request was made for drafting instructions, correspondence, and legal advice regarding the new Education Bill, specifically concerning increased departmental powers and human rights impacts. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture partially upheld the request, releasing extracts of drafting instructions, correspondence, and draft bill text, while withholding specific legal advice and impact studies.

The request was received on 2019-02-25 and the outcome was determined on 2019-05-22.

The response included 77 pages across 15 documents.

Extracts of correspondence between the Department and the drafter were released, covering drafts from July to December 2018.

Specific legal advice requested regarding the increase of scope and powers was not disclosed in the provided text.

The response included text from the 'Education Bill 2018 – Draft 30 July 2018' outlining principles of education and enforcement notices.


Planning Appeal Decisions

Summary: The requester asked for a list of planning appeal decisions influenced by the 2012 Draft Planning Policy Statement, but the Cabinet Office refused to compile this specific list, citing that it does not hold the information in that format.

The Cabinet Office does not hold a pre-existing list of planning appeals referencing the 2012 Draft Planning Policy Statement.

Creating the requested list would require reviewing over 700 planning appeals, which constitutes substantial compilation.

The authority provided a general list of all planning appeals from May 2011 to February 2019 as an alternative.

Requesters are directed to review individual appeal documentation online to identify relevant decisions.

The response was issued on 7 March 2019 regarding a request received on 21 February 2019.


Isle of Man Fire Services Charges

Summary: The request sought details on the Isle of Man Fire Service's charging powers, specific government departments charged, and total fees collected from the public and private sector between 2015 and 2019. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed the relevant legislation, listed five government departments charged, and provided total monetary figures for fire safety and operational charges.

Charges are authorized under the Fire Services Act 1984.

Government departments charged include Education, Sport and Culture; Enterprise; Health and Social Care; Manx National Heritage; and Infrastructure.

Total fire safety related charges from 2015 to 2019 amounted to £111,980 including VAT.

Total operational related charges from 2015 to 2019 amounted to £95,052 including VAT.

The request was received on 2019-02-25 and fully answered on 2019-03-28.


Isle of Man Ambulance Service and St John Ambulance Relationship

Summary: The request sought details on the operational relationship, funding, and tendering processes between the Isle of Man Ambulance Service and St John Ambulance, including potential conflicts of interest. The authority disclosed that St John Ambulance provides an Urgent Transfer Service using IoMAS vehicles and supplies, with training provided by IoMAS, and previously offered informal surge capacity.

St John Ambulance provides the Urgent Transfer Service (UTS) for planned patient transfers and airport links to reduce strain on emergency resources.

The Isle of Man Ambulance Service provides the vehicle, fuel, and supplies for the UTS, as well as mandatory clinical training.

Prior to the UTS contract, St John Ambulance provided informal surge capacity during peak demand and backfilled crews during annual training.

The UTS vehicle can respond to critical 999 calls if it is the nearest available ambulance.

The Chief Ambulance Officer's potential conflict of interest regarding St John Ambulance membership was raised but not explicitly addressed in the provided text.


Use of Sniffer Dogs in Educational Establishments

Summary: The request sought data on sniffer dog searches for illegal substances in Isle of Man schools over five years, but the response was marked as lapsed despite providing a table of recorded searches under PPP8. The Constabulary noted that most searches were voluntary and no drugs were found.

The request was received on 2019-02-27 and lapsed on 2019-02-28.

Searches were recorded under Police Powers and Procedures Act section 8 (PPP8).

All recorded school searches in the period were conducted by the Dog Section.

For all but one search, the object was recorded as 'Voluntary Search' rather than explicitly for drugs.

No illegal substances were found in any of the searches listed.


Numbers of deaths by suicide on the Isle of Man.

Summary: The requester asked for suicide death statistics for the Isle of Man from 2014 to 2018, and the Department of Health and Social Care provided confirmed figures for 2014-2016 while noting that data for 2017 and 2018 was incomplete at the time of response.

The request was received on 1 March 2019 and responded to on 6 March 2019.

Confirmed suicide deaths were 8 in 2014, 7 in 2015, and 8 in 2016.

The figure for 2017 was listed as 2 but noted as unconfirmed due to registration delays.

Data for 2018 was not available as the analysis of registered deaths was incomplete.

The authority suggested contacting the General Registry or Coroner of Inquests for further information.

2014: 8 deaths
2015: 7 deaths
2016: 8 deaths
2017: 2 deaths (unconfirmed)
2018: N/A
Case reference: 745767
Date received: 2019-03-01
Date responded: 2019-03-06


Question to the Attorney Generals office.

Summary: A request was made for information regarding the Isle of Man Children's Centre and a 2004 asset transfer scheme approved by the Attorney General's office and the High Court. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Attorney General's Chambers instead.

The request was received by the Department of Home Affairs on 28 February 2019.

The outcome was determined as 'Information not held' on 20 March 2019.

The request concerned a 2004 scheme involving the transfer of assets for the Isle of Man Children's Centre.

The Department advised the requester to contact Attorney General's Chambers for potential assistance.


Student numbers taking GSCE and A Level foreign language

Summary: The request sought student numbers for modern foreign languages at GCSE and A Level across Isle of Man schools from 2011 to 2019. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed all requested data, providing breakdowns by school and year for GCSE, AS, and A Level qualifications.

Data covers five schools: BHS, CRHS, QEII, RGS, and SNHS.

GCSE figures show a general decline in student numbers from 2011 to 2019 across most schools.

AS and A Level data for the 2020 academic year was marked as 'Not available'.

The 2020 GCSE figures represent Year 10 students from the 2018-19 academic year.

The request was received on 2019-02-28 and fully answered by 2019-03-27.


HM INSPECTOR OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE ON THE ISLANDS TREATMENT OF VAT ON

Summary: A request was made for a report from HM Customs and Excise regarding the Isle of Man's treatment of VAT on registered planes. The Cabinet Office responded that the information is not held as the report is still awaited from Her Majesty's Treasury in the UK.

The request concerned a report on VAT treatment for planes registered in the Isle of Man.

The Cabinet Office does not currently hold the requested information.

The report is pending from Her Majesty's Treasury in the United Kingdom.

The request was received on 4 March 2019 and closed on 11 March 2019.


Waste Licences

Summary: The requester asked for waste licence inspection reports, dates, and non-compliance notices, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture closed the request without providing information due to a lack of clarification on the scope.

The request was received on 4th March 2019 and closed on 29th April 2019.

The authority stated there are currently 41 licensed sites that could fall within the scope of the request.

The department asked the requester to narrow the search criteria to specific sites and time periods.

No clarification was received within the 28-day deadline, leading to the request being lapsed.

The request was closed under section 11(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Section 11(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (lack of clarification)


Resurfacing Ballavitchel Rd

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the cost of relaying the tarmac surface on Ballavitchel Road. The authority disclosed the total cost, including labour and materials, and confirmed the request was fully answered.

The request concerned the resurfacing of Ballavitchel Road.

The Department of Infrastructure responded on 21 March 2019.

The total cost for relaying the road was £26,387.10.

The cost figure includes both labour and materials.

The request was received on 4 March 2019.


OCCUPATIONAL PENSION DEFINED BENEFIT SCHEMES

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

Summary: The request sought the number of Isle of Man registered Occupational Defined Benefit Pension Schemes with over 50 members and their respective membership counts. The Authority disclosed that there are 20 such Authorised schemes, provided specific membership figures for 19 Domestic schemes, and noted that data for 39 Recognised UK schemes was not held.

There are 20 Isle of Man Authorised Occupational Defined Benefit Pension Schemes with more than 50 members.

19 of these schemes are registered as Domestic schemes, while one is an International scheme.

The single International scheme has more than 4,000 members.

The Authority does not hold membership data for 39 Recognised UK-regulated schemes.

At least five of the Authorised schemes provide Money Purchase Benefits in addition to Defined Benefits.


Setting & Achievement at KS3 (2018-19 Academic Year)

Summary: The requester asked for updated 2018-19 data on Key Stage 3 assessment methods, setting policies, and pupil achievement levels across Isle of Man secondary schools. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded by releasing all requested information via enclosed documents.

The request was made on 2019-03-05 and responded to on 2019-04-02.

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

The outcome was that all information requested was sent to the applicant.

The response consisted of 1 document containing 2 pages.

The request covered assessment methodologies, setting policies, and pupil numbers/levels for Years 7, 8, and 9.


Payments made for Prom

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the certified payment amount to the Promenade Contractor as of the last valuation. The authority disclosed the gross certified amount, retention deduction, and an allowance for early contractor involvement totaling £661,812.19.

The Design Team certified £632,089.89 to be paid to the Promenade Contractor up to 8th February 2019.

A retention of 3% amounting to £18,962.70 was deducted from the certified sum.

An allowance of £48,685.00 was added for early contractor involvement (ECI).

The request was received on 7 March 2019 and responded to on 8 March 2019.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure under reference number 756165.


Qualifications of Crown Officers

Summary: A request was made to the Attorney General's Chambers regarding the character checks and moral standards for appointing Crown Officers. The authority responded that the information is not held, noting that recruitment is conducted by the Cabinet Office on behalf of the Queen.

The requested information regarding investigations and moral standards for Crown Officer appointments is not held by the Attorney General's Chambers.

The administrative process for recruiting Crown Officers is conducted by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen.

The request was received on 8 March 2019 and the response was issued on 15 March 2019.

The request was general in nature and not specific to any particular individual or historical appointment.

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


Adoption - cost of external placement

Summary: The request sought the cost charged to external adoption agencies for placing children with Isle of Man adopters. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that the current interagency fee is £27,000, based on Coram BAAF guidance.

The interagency fee for placing a single child from any Local Authority or Regional Adoption Agency is £27,000.

The DHSC Family Placement Service follows guidance provided by Coram BAAF.

Coram BAAF defines the interagency fee as covering costs for preparation, approval, matching, and support during the first 12 months of placement.

The fee is the recommended amount an Adoption Agency should charge to a Local Authority wishing to place a child.

The request was received on 8th March 2019 and responded to on 25th March 2019.


report of operating a business from a farm

Summary: The requester sought the identity of a person who reported them for storing goods on their farm and the associated objection letter. The authority disclosed the objection letter but refused to reveal the reporter's identity citing personal data exemptions.

The request concerned enforcement number 1800226 at Ballacoar Farm, Baldrine.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided the covering letter/objection sent to planning.

The identity of the person who made the report was withheld.

The request was received on 13 March 2019 and responded to on 10 April 2019.

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

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

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, Article 5 (Data protection principles)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, Article 6 (Conditions for lawful processing)


Nobles beds

Summary: The requester asked for emails from the bed flow manager to ward staff regarding A&E patient transfer delays due to full capacity in the last 28 days. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that no such emails exist because all relevant communications are conducted verbally.

The authority does not hold the requested information.

Communications between the Patient Flow Team and ward shift leaders are verbal, either face-to-face or over the phone.

Patient transfer delays from A&E to wards are monitored through regular performance monitoring rather than email logs.

The request was received on 2019-03-21 and closed on 2019-04-15.

The response was issued by the Chief Executive, Malcolm Couch.


Value Added KS1-2  & related SSRE Assessment

Summary: A request was made for Value Added KS1-2 progress data and SSRE assessment definitions for Isle of Man primary schools over the last five years. The Department of Education disclosed that most schools do not collate the specific 'more than 6 sub levels' progress data, though limited statistics were provided for Andreas, Ballasalla, and Bunscoill Ghaelgagh.

The majority of primary schools do not collate data on the percentage of children making more than 6 sub levels of progress.

Average number of levels of progress from KS1 to KS2 is not collated by any of the listed schools.

Bunscoill Ghaelgagh lacks Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening data for KS1 to KS2 as English lessons do not start until KS2.

Data for Andreas school was available for years 2016, 2017, and 2018, but not for 2014 or 2015.

Ballasalla data for 2017 and 2018 was not broken down into the specific 'more than 6 sub levels' category requested.


Trains

Summary: The requester asked for the condition of government-owned steam and diesel trains and expenditure data since January 2016. The Department of Infrastructure provided a status list for 24 engines but refused the expenditure request because the data is not held in a separated format and would require substantial compilation.

The Department of Infrastructure owns steam locomotives and diesel trains for the Steam Railway.

Status information was provided for engines numbered 1 through 25, ranging from 'In service' to 'Museum'.

Expenditure data since January 2016 was refused as it is grouped with other vehicles and not specifically separated.

The refusal cites Section 11(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 regarding the duty not to create or compile information.

The request was received on 11 March 2019 and closed on 4 April 2019.

2019-03-11
2019-04-04
January 2016
760266
Engine No 1
Engine No 4
Engine No 5
Engine No 6
Engine No 8
Engine No 9
Engine No 10
Engine No 11
Engine No 12
Engine No 13
Engine No 15
Engine No 16
Engine No 17
Engine No 18
Engine No 19
Engine No 20
Engine No 21
Engine No 23
Engine No 24 & 25

Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 referencing s8(3)


Enforcement of Isle of Man Flat Fire Regulations

Summary: The requester sought clarification on the enforcement of flat fire regulations, the Fire Service's duty of care, and statistics on repeat landlord breaches. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed that the Fire Safety Department enforces the regulations, compliance is the owner's responsibility, and no specific policy exists regarding the number of breaches required for enforcement.

The Department of Home Affairs, specifically the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service Fire Safety Department, is responsible for enforcing the Fire Precautions (Houses in Multiple Occupation & Flats) Regulations 2016.

The legal requirement to comply with fire regulations sits with the property owner or occupier, not the Fire Service.

Prosecutions are only considered when other measures to achieve compliance have been exhausted or the contravention is serious.

There is no specific policy defining how many times a landlord must breach regulations before enforcement action is taken.

Enforcement decisions are based on multiple factors rather than just the frequency of breaches.


Planning Applications in 2016/2018 and Building Regulation Compliance

Summary: The request sought planning approval statistics for 2016-2017 and building regulation data on air tightness and U-values. The Department provided full planning approval numbers but refused to provide average air pressure results or specific U-value counts, citing that the information is not held in a retrievable format.

Planning approval data was provided for 20 specific application types between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2017.

Air tightness recording only began in March 2017, with 91 tests recorded by March 13, 2019.

Two buildings were subject to more than one air tightness test.

The Department refused to provide average air pressure results or U-value calculation counts because the data is not recorded in a form allowing such analysis.

All building control applications for heated spaces must contain U-value calculations to meet the Building Control Act 1991 standards.

Schedule 3 of the Building Control (Approved documents) Order 2014

Practical refusal: Information not recorded in a form that allows an average to be provided or specific counts to be derived without creating new information.


Manx Radio

Summary: The requester sought details on the contract and payment for Manx Radio's TT 2019 coverage, including why no tender process occurred. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the total contract value but withheld specific contract provisions citing commercial interests.

The fixed contract value for Manx Radio's TT 2019 coverage is £107,640.00.

Additional variable charges bring the estimated total value to approximately £113,000.00.

Specific contract provisions were withheld because the contract was not finalized at the time of the request.

The Department determined that disclosing provisions would prejudice the commercial interests of Manx Radio.

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

Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Commercial interests)


Manx Radio Tender

Summary: The requester asked for documents regarding the award of a contract to Manx Radio, alleging it violated Financial Regulations. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the approved contract papers and a Treasury confirmation email, clarifying that a valid exemption from specific financial regulations was obtained prior to the contract.

A one-year contract was awarded to Manx Radio for the TT and Festival of Motorsport in 2019.

The Department confirmed the award was not contrary to Financial Regulations.

An exemption from Financial Practice Note C.08 was obtained under Financial Direction C9.1 and Financial Practice Note C.06.

The Isle of Man Government Treasury Division confirmed acceptance of the Financial Regulations Waiver.

The request was received on 14 March 2019 and closed on 9 April 2019.


Qualifications of Crown Officers

Summary: The request sought details on character checks and moral standards for Crown Officer appointments in the Isle of Man. The Cabinet Office disclosed that a well-established process exists involving criminal conviction declarations, character references, and adherence to integrity and impartiality standards.

Candidates must declare any previous criminal convictions as part of the application process.

Pre-appointment checks principally involve obtaining character references from nominated referees.

Candidates must demonstrate they act with integrity and ensure fairness and impartiality.

Personal standards require conduct consistent with the authority of the appointment and minimizing conflict or embarrassment.

Judicial appointees are subject to the Code of Conduct for Members of the Judiciary and must swear an oath.


Use of Donald Collister Bequest

Summary: The request sought details on the consultation steps Manx National Heritage took regarding the Donald Collister Bequest following a 2012 High Bailiff ruling. The authority disclosed that a 10-week consultation occurred in 2012 involving online access, direct invitations to 85 entities, and media coverage, resulting in 112 responses.

The consultation process ran from 19 April 2012 to 29 June 2012.

85 individuals and organisations were directly contacted in writing by the Director of MNH.

Consultation materials were available online via the Chief Secretary's Consultation website.

Media engagement included press releases, radio interviews, and newspaper articles.

A total of 112 responses were received from various groups including Commissioners, MHK/MLC, individuals, and organisations.

13 January 2012
19 April 2012
29 June 2012
10 week period
85 individuals and organisations
112 responses
9 local Commissioners
5 MHK/MLC
58 Individuals
40 Organisations/Societies/Trusts
769665


Northern Swimming Pool Lighting

Summary: The requester asked for all correspondence between the Northern Swimming Pool and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding LED lighting changes since January 1, 2015. The authority responded by releasing extracts of the relevant correspondence, with redactions applied to remove personal and third-party information.

The request was received on 18 March 2019 and closed on 11 April 2019.

The information released consists of extracts of correspondence regarding pool lighting.

Redactions were applied to remove personal and third-party information.

The request specifically covered the period from 1 January 2015 onwards.

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

Personal information
Third party information


Financial information relating to retail outlet at Nobles Hospital.

Summary: The requester asked for financial statements and management accounts for the retail shop at Nobles Hospital for the last two years of public administration by the DHSC. The authority responded that separate statements are not produced but provided an extract of employee costs, income, and expenditure covering the period from November 2016 to February 2019.

Separate financial statements are not produced for the shop as it is included in the Department's Financial Accounts.

The data provided covers the period from November 2016 to February 2019.

The shop recorded a surplus of £35,000 for the 2018/19 period.

The shop recorded a surplus of £34,000 for the 2017/18 period.

The shop recorded a deficiency of £4,000 for the 2016/17 period.


Security and data protection related incidents

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of security and data protection incidents reported to the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority since 2015, but the Authority refused the request due to the substantial effort required to collate non-centralized data and lack of reporting obligations for certain sectors prior to 2019. However, the Authority voluntarily disclosed that 13 cyber-security incidents were reported in 2018 with no recorded losses.

The Authority is not required to fulfill the request because compiling the data would involve substantial effort searching individual entity records.

Reporting requirements for material failures under the Financial Services Act 2008 have existed since 2008, but similar rules for insurers only started in 2019.

There are no specific reporting requirements for non-material matters or for entities under the Retirement Benefits Schemes Act 2000.

Data is not held centrally but is filed by individual entity or group across approximately 430 regulated entities.

The Authority voluntarily provided data showing 13 cyber-security incidents (including phishing and denial of service) were reported in 2018 with no losses sustained.

Substantial compilation or collation of information (not required to do under the Act)


GTS Audits Reports

Summary: A request was made for GTS audit reports, managerial structures, and complaint statistics from 2016 onwards, resulting in the partial release of an internal ISO 20000-1:2011 audit report while other information was withheld.

The Cabinet Office responded to the FOI request on 2019-05-22 with a partial disclosure.

A 6-page internal audit report regarding Change Management procedures was released.

The audit was conducted by K Burnell on 7th June 2017.

The audit assessed conformity with BS ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 standards.

The response included 21 documents totaling 366 pages.


GP Facts & Figures

Summary: The requester asked for GP contracts, payment data from 2012, contract values, controlled drug prescriber lists, and complaint statistics. The Department of Health and Social Care provided a copy of the Standard General Medical Services Contract dated April 1, 2018, but withheld other specific data citing partial exemptions.

The response includes the full text of the Standard General Medical Services Contract made under Section 31 of the National Health Service Act 2001.

The contract provided was dated April 1, 2018, between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Contractor.

The outcome of the request was 'Some information sent but part exempt', indicating not all requested data was disclosed.

The contract defines 'additional services' to include cervical screening, contraceptive services, vaccinations, and minor surgery.

The request covered financial years from 2012 to the current date and complaint data from 2015.


Adoption numbers

Summary: The request sought statistics on Isle of Man adoptions and foster care placements over the last five years. The Department of Health and Social Care provided specific adoption figures and current foster care numbers but could not supply data on non-resident children adopted by islanders registered with external agencies.

Total of 9 Isle of Man children were adopted between 2015 and 2018, with 1 adoption in 2019.

There are currently 10 children under the age of five in foster care on the Isle of Man.

Four non-resident children were placed with Isle of Man adopters assessed locally by UK agencies in the past five years.

The authority does not hold data on non-resident children adopted by Isle of Man residents registered with external adoption agencies.

Some adoptions occurred outside the Isle of Man, specifically in the UK.

2019: 1 adoption
2018: 3 adoptions
2017: 3 adoptions
2016: 2 adoptions
2015: 0 adoptions
10 children under 5 in foster care
4 non-resident children placed
2 children in pre-adoptive placements
2019-03-27
2019-04-15
778665


Number of PSV driving tests

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on PSV driving tests conducted between 2017 and 2018, and the Department of Infrastructure provided the total number of tests taken and passed for both Category D and D1 vehicles.

The request covered the period from 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2018.

64 PSV (Category D) tests were taken in total.

35 PSC Single (minibus D1) tests were taken in total.

24 PSC Single (minibus D1) tests were passed.


Kensington Group Practice

Summary: A request for staffing, appointment availability, and financial data for Kensington Group Practice was partially fulfilled by the Department of Health and Social Care. While current GP numbers and appointment policies were disclosed, historical data on emergency appointments and waiting times were withheld as they are not held in the requested format.

As of 31 March 2019, Kensington Group Practice employed 5 GPs with a whole-time equivalent of 4.1.

The practice policy offers 4 emergency appointments per GP session per day.

Routine appointments available per session per GP range between 12 and 14.

Historical data on emergency appointments is not held split by urgent and non-urgent categories.

Information on unmet emergency appointment requests is not held by the authority.

12 to 14 routine appointments per session

Information not held in the format requested


Bus Annual Inspections

Summary: The requester asked for the dates of annual roadworthiness inspections for all passenger-carrying vehicles conducted by the Vehicle Test Centre in the last 12 months. The Department of Infrastructure responded by sending the requested data, noting that dates represent the week commencing and that most tests occurred on Fridays.

The request was received on 2 April 2019 and responded to on 4 April 2019.

All requested information regarding bus inspection dates was released.

The provided dates are 'week commencing' dates, with most tests actually performed on Fridays.

Green figures in the data indicate buses that were potentially disposed of but tested if retained.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure under reference 783665.


Education data

Summary: A request was made for statistics on educational enforcement actions (Notices to Satisfy, School Attendance Orders, and fines) between 2011 and 2019, separated by home education and school register status. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that while 4 Notices to Satisfy were issued to home educators and 63 fines to school-registered children, no School Attendance Orders were issued to either group.

The request covered the period from 2011 to 2019.

Four Notices to Satisfy were issued to home educators.

No Notices to Satisfy were issued to children on a school register.

No School Attendance Orders were issued to either home educators or school-registered children.

Sixty-three fixed penalty notices were issued to parents of children on a school register.


Richmond Hill

Summary: The request sought information regarding road defects, remedial costs, and safety hazards on Richmond Hill and Ballavitchel Road. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the root cause is under investigation, remedial costs will be borne by the contractor, and specific safety measures like filling ditches and reinstating bollards are planned.

The root cause of road defects on Richmond Hill is still being determined by a specialist from the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL).

The Government expects the contractor to bear the remedial costs for the road defects.

Drainage ditches along Ballavitchel Road will be filled with clean stone to reduce depth while maintaining drainage.

Reflective bollards on Ballavitchel Road will be reinstated.

Information regarding the value of works for the Promenade Contractor was provided separately under request number 800665.


Chemists

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care for the average pay of chemists and their average profit on medications. The authority refused to provide the information, stating it was not held and would require the creation of new data.

The request was received on 2019-04-03 and responded to on 2019-04-16.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on chemist pay or profits.

Complying with the request would require the authority to create, derive, or undertake research.

The authority suggested contacting Community Pharmacists or their employing companies directly.

The request was closed with the outcome 'Information not held'.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (information not held/requirement to create data)


Rental usage of traffic cones by the Department of Infrastructure

Summary: A request was made to determine if the Department of Infrastructure rents traffic cones from third parties, including details on suppliers, quantities, and costs. The department responded that it does not hire cones from any third party, as it purchases and retains its own stock.

The Department of Infrastructure does not rent or hire traffic cones from third parties.

The department purchases and retains its own stock of traffic cones.

The request was received on 3 April 2019 and responded to on 10 April 2019.

No information regarding third-party suppliers, rental quantities, or unit costs was disclosed because no such rentals occur.


Annual spend

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: A request was made for the Department of Health and Social Care's total expenditure as of 31 March 2019, but no information was disclosed because it is exempt under section 41 pending future publication to Tynwald.

The request was received on 3 April 2019 and responded to on 5 April 2019.

The information is held with a view to being published after accounts are presented to Tynwald, normally in October 2019.

The Department determined that the public interest in following government process outweighs the interest in immediate transparency.

The Isle of Man Government's financial year ends on 31 March.

Two sets of annual accounts are produced: the unaudited 'Light Blue Book' and the audited 'Dark Blue Book'.

31 March 2019
3 April 2019
5 April 2019
October 2019
July
section 41
786065

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


Alarms always going off either due to system fault or by unknown cause

Summary: A resident requested statistics on Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service call-outs to Lord Street flats between April 2018 and April 2019, specifically regarding system faults, unknown causes, and smoke inhalation incidents. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed that there were 2 system faults, 8 call-outs due to unknown causes, and 0 incidents involving smoke inhalation treatment.

The request covered call-outs to Murray's House through Athol House on Lord Street, Douglas.

The data period requested was from 01/04/2018 to 02/04/2019.

There were 2 call-outs attributed to circuit board or system faults.

There were 8 call-outs set off by unknown causes or persons without actual reason.

There were 0 call-outs where a person required treatment for smoke inhalation.


Firework TT cost

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding the cost of the previous year's TT firework display. The authority responded by disclosing the total expenditure for the event.

The request was received on 9 April 2019.

The cost of last year's TT firework display was £17,500.

The request was handled by the Department for Enterprise.

All requested information was provided without redaction.


Single Use Plastic Usage

Summary: A request for specific figures on single-use plastic usage by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture was refused because compiling the data would require research not mandated by the Freedom of Information Act 2015. However, the department provided a partial audit appendix and information on their ongoing reduction plan.

The request was refused under section 11(3)(b) of the FOIA 2015 as it required research or analysis of existing records.

Plastic usage data is recorded across supplier invoices and the Axapta accounting system, often grouped by broad expenditure codes rather than specific items.

DEFA is the lead department for the Single Use Plastics Reduction Plan and has begun auditing its own usage.

The Government Laboratory currently cannot reduce or replace the use of bags and bottles required for operational work.

A Refill scheme has been launched across the island to reduce the need for plastic water bottles.

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (research or analysis)


TT prize money

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding TT prize money, travel expenses, corporate costs for Rob Callister, and complimentary marquee passes. The authority disclosed that prize and travel details are in the 2019 regulations, confirmed no payments were made to Rob Callister, and stated 56 VIP tickets were issued.

Prize money and finishing order details are contained in Section 11 (pages 52-55) of the Isle of Man TT Regulations 2019.

Travelling allowances information is located in Section 11, page 50 of the 2019 regulations.

Rob Callister does not receive any payments from the Department relating to the TT.

The Department issued 56 tickets for the VIP Marquee, assuming this was the intended query regarding the 'Complimentary Marquee'.

The Department does not hold specific information regarding a 'Complimentary Marquee'.


Summary: The requester sought documents regarding a Department of Education, Sport and Culture Senior Leadership Team meeting held on 19 September 2018, including agendas, minutes, and correspondence. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, providing a section of an email dated 18 September 2018 containing draft legislative text on parental duties and compulsory school age, while noting that not all requested information was held.

The request targeted a DESC SLT meeting held on or around 19 September 2018.

The authority disclosed a section of an email sent to attendees on 18 September 2018.

The disclosed text contains draft legislation regarding parental duty to arrange education and register children at school.

The response indicates that some requested information was not held by the authority.

The draft legislation discusses potential fines of up to £1,000 for failing to notify the Department of education arrangements.

19 September 2018
18 September 2018
fifth birthday
3 months
21 days
£1,000
6 months
2 years
section 24A
EA 2001


Mini Bus Expenditure

Summary: The requester asked for the cost and quantity of minibuses purchased specifically for patient transport and demand-responsive services between April 2017 and April 2019. The Department of Infrastructure clarified that no vehicles were bought solely for these purposes but disclosed the costs and quantities of minibuses acquired during that period as part of general fleet replacement.

No vehicles were purchased for the sole purpose of Patient Transport Services or Demand Responsive Transport.

Minibuses are used for multiple services, so running costs are incorporated into the entire bus fleet's operational expenditure.

In 2017-18, 12 minibuses (8 Mobility and 4 Transfer) were purchased for £732,516.

In 2018-19, 8 Mobility minibuses were purchased for £345,528.

All purchased vehicles were Mercedes Benz Sprinter models.

8 x Mercedes Benz Sprinter 35 Mobility minibus

4 x Mercedes Benz Sprinter 45 Transfer minibus


Home Education Numbers

Summary: The request sought current home education statistics and details on children removed from the register, including ages and compulsory school status. The Department disclosed total family and child counts but withheld specific age data for removed children due to prior deletion of records following parental requests.

There are 98 families providing home education.

There are 152 children being home educated.

The Department received contact from parents in the last two months requesting removal from the register.

Specific data on the number, ages, and compulsory school status of removed children was not provided because it had been deleted from records.

Parents are legally required to notify the Department of changes in circumstances under Section 24A of the Education Act.

Information removed from records per parental request

Data Protection Act 2018 requirements to erase inaccurate data


Promenade costs including all consultant fees paid to 31st March

Summary: The request sought details on payments certified to Promenade contractors and fees paid to the Design Team. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total payment amount to contractors and a breakdown of budget versus expenditure for various professional service providers.

Total payment certified to Promenade Contractors was £1,060,429.99 after a 3% retention deduction.

The gross total to Valuation 4 before retention was £1,093,226.79.

Design Team fees were provided for eight specific categories including Highway Services and Project Management.

The response was issued on 30 April 2019 following a request received on 18 April 2019.

No information was withheld; all requested data was provided.


Aggregate and Tarmac costs

Summary: The requester asked for the rates charged by the Department of Infrastructure for all types of aggregate and tarmac surfaces ex depot. The authority responded by sending the current price list and advising that prices fluctuate and can be confirmed by contacting the quarry directly.

The Department of Infrastructure provided the current price list as an attachment.

Prices for aggregates and tarmac change from time to time.

Current private sales prices can be obtained by calling the quarry on 694365.

The request was received on 18 April 2019 and closed on 2 May 2019.


Arrears of Rent

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for data on public sector housing rent arrears, write-offs, and evictions for the period ending March 2019. The authority disclosed specific figures for arrears and evictions but confirmed that no rent was written off during the specified timeframe.

Total arrears of public sector housing rent as of 31 March 2019 were £15,620.21.

No arrears of rent were written off between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019.

One eviction took place during the period specifically for non-payment of rent.

The data provided relates only to properties owned by the Department of Infrastructure.

Other housing authorities on the Island may hold additional relevant information.

£15,620.21
31st March 2019
1st April 2018
One eviction
0 write-offs


(i)GCSE Grade C(+) attainment from known KS2 starting point

Summary: The requester sought detailed analysis of pupil progression from specific KS2 starting points to GCSE Grade C+ attainment across English, maths, and science for 2016-2018 cohorts. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that it does not hold data in this specific format for most schools, citing FOI exemptions against creating new information, but provided existing data for Queen Elizabeth II High School for the 2018 cohort.

The Department and majority of secondary schools do not collate progression data from precise KS2 starting points (e.g., 4b, 4c) to GCSE outcomes.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 was cited to refuse the creation or derivation of information not held in the requested format.

Data was provided for Queen Elizabeth II High School for the 2018 cohort, covering English, Maths, and Science.

The request covered cohorts completing KS4 in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

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

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (No requirement to create or derive information)


Enforcement policy and supervisory approach

Summary: The applicant requested internal documents detailing the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority's current supervisory approach and enforcement policies produced since March 2018. The Authority refused to disclose the information, citing that the documents are held in draft form pending finalization.

The request was received on 23 April 2019 and responded to on 16 May 2019.

The Authority confirmed the information exists but is exempt from disclosure.

The exemption is based on the information being held in draft form pending finalization.

A previous request (369534) made in March 2018 received a similar refusal under the same exemption.

The Authority's website has displayed a holding message regarding the update of its supervisory approach since 2015.

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


Cabbage

Summary: A request was made for details on costs and operational status regarding IoM Railways' diesel locomotive 21, specifically focusing on engine and bogie repairs. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that engine work was covered by warranty while bogie repairs cost £58.8k, but withheld the specific value of the tender contract due to commercial sensitivity.

The locomotive's engine was replaced under warranty at no cost to the Treasury.

Bogie repairs, including springs, brake cylinders, and bearings, cost £41.8k.

A detailed examination and assessment of the bogies cost an additional £17k.

The bogie work was carried out in West Yorkshire by Wabtec Faiveley UK.

The specific value of the winning tender for bogie repairs was withheld.

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


Brown field site

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure responded to a request for a list of properties owned within the Eastern Area Plan map, disclosing a comprehensive inventory of 5 pages across 2 documents.

The request was received on 2019-04-25 and concluded on 2019-05-02 with all information sent.

Disclosed properties span multiple districts including Laxey, Lonan, Braddan, Marown, Onchan, and Douglas.

The list includes transport infrastructure such as Manx Electric Railway stations, depots, and piers.

Housing estates and social housing units like Gretch Noa and Minorca Crescent are included in the disclosure.

Government facilities such as the Central Government Offices, Courts of Justice, and Government House are listed.


costs of pre-pay electricity meter key replacement

Summary: The request sought details on the costs and reasons for replacing pre-pay electricity meter keys, including out-of-hours call-outs and collection at shops or headquarters. The Manx Utilities Authority disclosed that they dispatch Meter Technicians rather than engineers, explained the necessity of on-site visits for supply restoration, and provided specific internal costs for key devices and transaction fees.

Manx Utilities dispatches Meter Technicians, not professional engineers, to replace pre-pay meter keys.

Out-of-hours call-out charges vary based on overtime rates and average call-out duration of 2 hours.

Technicians must attend premises to ensure functioning supply and resolve faults with keys or meters.

The internal cost of a key device to Manx Utilities is £4.59.

The transaction charge to create a key at a store is 28p.


Identity of Registered Estate Agent

Summary: The requester asked for the identity of the registered estate agent for Plum Properties. The Office of Fair Trading disclosed that Plum Properties is a business name for Total Media Rentals Limited and that director Liam Perry is the registered estate agent.

Plum Properties is registered as a business name by Total Media Rentals Limited.

Liam Perry is a Director of Total Media Rentals Limited.

Liam Perry is registered with the Office of Fair Trading as an Estate Agent.

The registered office for Plum Properties is First Floor, 1-5 Church Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2AG.

The request was received on 29 April 2019 and responded to on 1 May 2019.


Current prescribers on the Isle of Man

Summary: The requester asked for a list of medical, dental, and nurse prescribers on the Isle of Man for 2018/2019. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed such a list exists but refused to disclose it, citing security concerns regarding individual prescribers.

The Department of Health and Social Care holds a list of people able to prescribe prescription-only medication on the Isle of Man.

The request for the specific list of medical, dental, and nurse prescribers for 2018/2019 was partially exempt.

Disclosure was refused under Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied because releasing the list would likely impede security arrangements and reduce anonymity for individual prescribers.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining the exemption outweighed the benefits of transparency.

Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Security arrangements)


Sections in the Education Bill 2019 for HE - not consulted

Summary: A request was made for details on sections of the Education Bill 2019 affecting home educators and confirmation of their inclusion in consultations. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded with a partial disclosure, providing the consultation document but indicating not all requested information was held.

The request targeted sections of the Education Bill 2019 specifically affecting home educators.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture stated that not all requested information was held.

The response included a 29-page consultation document regarding the new Education Bill.

The Education Council and Religious Education Advisory Council are set to cease to exist under the new Bill.

Religious Education is proposed to become a compulsory school subject.


Eviction noticed served since 2014, and reasons.

Summary: The requester asked for the number and grounds of eviction notices served by the Department of Infrastructure for housing properties since 2014. The authority disclosed a full breakdown of 'Notices to Quit' issued by the Coroner, categorized by 'Rent Arrears' and 'Other' reasons for each financial year from 2014-15 to 2018-19.

The Department of Infrastructure only holds data on eviction grounds categorized as 'Rent Arrears' or 'Other'.

The notices were served by the Coroner at the request of the Department for properties managed by the Housing section.

A total of 65 Notices to Quit were issued across the five financial years covered.

The highest number of notices for rent arrears occurred in the 2017-18 financial year.

The request was received on 7 May 2019 and the response was issued on 14 May 2019.

2014-15: 4 Rent Arrears, 2 Other
2015-16: 5 Rent Arrears, 1 Other
2016-17: 11 Rent Arrears, 3 Other
2017-18: 22 Rent Arrears, 7 Other
2018-19: 9 Rent Arrears, 1 Other
Total: 51 Rent Arrears, 14 Other
Case ID: 807065
Date received: 2019-05-07
Outcome date: 2019-05-14


Disclosure of firearms certificates

Summary: The requester asked for detailed statistics on firearms certificates, specific application form responses, and data on applicants with criminal convictions or under age 17. The Isle of Man Constabulary provided aggregate certificate numbers and conviction statistics but refused detailed breakdowns and specific form responses due to disproportionate effort and privacy concerns.

Aggregate data for Regulated Weapon and Firearms Certificates issued and renewed between 2011 and 2019 was provided.

Detailed breakdowns by calibre, make, type, and serial number were refused as retrieving them would constitute a disproportionate effort.

Responses to specific application form questions (31, 32, and 33) were withheld due to the confidential nature of the process and disproportionate effort.

As of March 2019, 789 out of 2003 individuals holding certificates had criminal convictions.

The response did not explicitly state the number of applicants under the age of 17, though the request was acknowledged.

Disproportionate effort to retrieve data by hand for each certificate

Expectation of privacy regarding confidential application processes


External Moderation of Primary School Teacher Assessments

Summary: The requester sought details on external moderation of primary school teacher assessments, including policies, visit numbers, and specific grading results over three years. The authority provided sample moderation letters for Science and Maths but withheld specific statistical data and results, citing partial exemptions.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture conducts external moderation visits to ensure consistency in pupil assessments across Island schools.

Moderation visits for Science and Maths focus on summative assessment snapshots rather than complete portfolios.

Each visit typically involves reviewing work from four pupils (two at level 2a/2b and two at level 4a/4b).

Moderators meet with pupils for 20-30 minutes to discuss their work and gain insight into attainment levels.

Written feedback summaries are sent to schools within 10 working days after the visit.

2016-17
2017-18
level 2a
level 4a
level 2b
level 4b
10 minutes
20-30 minutes
10 working days
four pupils
2019-05-01
2019-05-29


Number of FOI Requests which have not been publically disclosed.

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on unpublished FOI requests across all Isle of Man government departments for the 2018-2019 financial year, along with guidelines and appeal processes. The Cabinet Office disclosed that it does not hold these statistics for other departments but provided its own unpublished request data for the 2018-2019 period, the relevant publication policy link, and confirmation that departments decide individually on publication.

The Cabinet Office does not hold FOI statistics for other Government Departments, Boards, or Companies.

Individual departments are responsible for deciding whether to publish their FOI responses.

The Cabinet Office provided its own statistics for the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.

A policy document regarding the publication of FOI responses is available online.

All FOI responses are provided directly to the requester regardless of public publication status.


Overturned appeals

Summary: The requester asked for the application numbers of seven planning appeals where Mr Boot rejected independent inspector advice. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided all seven requested planning application numbers in full.

The request concerned 7 specific planning appeals where ministerial advice was rejected.

The authority responded with all requested information, confirming 'All information sent'.

The response was issued by the Freedom of Information Co-ordinator at the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The request was received on 3 May 2019 and closed on 10 May 2019.

The response included a link to the government planning applications service for further details.


The Environmental impact of potential oil/gas exploration

Summary: The requester asked for details on the environmental impact assessment for oil and gas exploration off the Isle of Man's north-east coast. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded by providing an attached 'Environmental Sensitivity Assessment' from Crogga Limited and links to public marine environmental reports.

The applicant for the exploration plans was Crogga Limited.

An 'Environmental Sensitivity Assessment' was produced and attached to the response.

The Manx Marine Environmental Assessment (MMEA) provides baseline evidence for sustainable use of territorial waters.

Future seismic surveys require approval from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The request was received on 6th May 2019 and closed on 24th May 2019.


Orthodontic Care

Summary: The request sought details on orthodontic consultant payments, staffing numbers, salaries, and travel costs for the Isle of Man's primary and secondary care sectors between 2017 and 2019. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that two consultants work under bank contracts with travel and accommodation covered, while primary care services were contracted out to Regent Health Services Ltd in October 2017.

Two Consultant Orthodontists work on behalf of Primary Care Services under bank contracts, totaling approximately 0.52 whole time equivalent.

The Department covers travel costs (boat or airfare) and accommodation for visiting consultants, often using Department-owned flats at Nobles Hospital.

Primary care orthodontic provision was contracted out to Regent Health Services Ltd in October 2017, transferring patients from the Central Community Health Centre.

A temporary Specialist Orthodontist from an agency worked from May 2017 to December 2018 to assist with patient transfers.

Consultants contribute to the local economy through standard Tax and National Insurance deductions.

0.52 whole time equivalent
2017-2018
2018-2019
October 2016 to December 2017
September 2017
October 2017
March 2018
April 2017
May 2017
December 2018
3 weeks in 4
1 week in 4
3 evenings per week
FOI545033
7 September 2018
13th May 2019
30th May 2019


Pensions

Summary: The requester asked for government employee pension payout figures and the latest actuarial report for the 2018-2019 financial year. The Treasury refused to disclose the information, citing that it is held for future publication in the Detailed Government Accounts and is therefore exempt under Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The request was received on 2019-05-09 and responded to on 2019-05-13.

The requested data pertains to the 2018-2019 financial year.

Pension payment details are published annually in the Detailed Government Accounts.

The 2018-2019 accounts were awaiting verification and scheduled for publication within two months.

The Treasury determined that the public interest in withholding unverified data outweighed the interest in early disclosure.

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


Highway Services

Summary: The requester asked if the 'Highway services' costs mentioned in a previous response referred to Department of Infrastructure staff. The authority clarified that these costs cover both internal and external designers within the Department's Design Team.

The request was received on 2019-05-08 and responded to on 2019-05-17.

The 'Highway services' costs relate to the Department of Infrastructure's Design Team.

The costs include both internal and external designers.

The response was issued by the FOI Response Team at the Sea Terminal Building in Douglas.


Ship Registry Information

Summary: A request for detailed data on Isle of Man Ship Registry fee changes and pleasure yacht registration statistics was largely fulfilled with eight documents, though specific income estimates were withheld.

The Department for Enterprise released eight documents including fee comparison tables, consultation responses, and registration extracts.

Specific information on estimated income generated by fee changes was exempted under Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied because disclosure could prejudice the commercial interests of the Ship Registry by aiding competitors.

The Minister's signature was redacted as personal data under Section 25(b)(iii).

The request covered registration figures for pleasure yachts from 2015 to 2019 across various length categories.

£250
£500
£1,000
1 April 2019
1 April 2015
1 April 2016
1 April 2017
1 April 2018
12m
24m
Part 1 of the register
Small Ships Register
October 2018
January 2019
Section 30
Section 25(b)(iii)

Section 25(b)(iii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Personal data)


Glyphosate Useage

Summary: The requester asked about government use of glyphosate in schools and plans to monitor its use on private agricultural land. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture stated it holds no information on other departments' usage and confirmed there are currently no plans to monitor glyphosate use on private land.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture cannot answer questions regarding glyphosate usage by other government departments.

There are currently no plans to monitor the use of glyphosate across private agricultural land.

The Department has no legal powers to monitor the use of pesticides.

The Department carries out regular monitoring of waterways and the wider environment.

Information regarding the Department's own glyphosate use was deemed reasonably accessible via a previous FOI response.

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

Section 8(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act (Request for explanatory answer not held as information)


Annual UDA reports of all NHS Dental performers on the island

Summary: The request sought annual UDA performance reports for all NHS dental contractors on the Isle of Man, and the Department of Health and Social Care disclosed provisional 2018-2019 delivery figures alongside an explanation of the UDA banding system and contract rules.

NHS dental activity is monitored via Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) linked to four treatment bands.

Final confirmed UDA figures for the year are typically received in June, so the provided data is provisional.

Providers can carry over a maximum of 4% UDA shortfall into the following financial year.

Over-achievement of UDA targets does not result in additional payment to providers.

Regent Health Services Ltd experienced a specific shortfall due to a contract transition involving Community Dental Service patients.

Mrs S Du Toit & Mr G Provatakis: 14,818.2 UDAs delivered

Regent Health Services Ltd: 34,715.6 UDAs delivered


Subsidy to Manx Rally

Summary: The request sought details on subsidies paid to the organizers of the Rally IOM held in May 2019. The Department for Enterprise disclosed a £10,000 marketing payment and underwriting agreements totaling £33,000 for potential losses across two events.

The Department for Enterprise paid £10,000 for marketing the Island as a rally destination in 2019.

The Department underwrote the May 2019 Manx National Rally against losses up to £15,000.

A further rally later in 2019 is underwritten by the Department against losses up to £18,000.

The request was received on 13 May 2019 and closed on 4 June 2019.


Pension Fund Investment

Summary: The requester asked for specific stock and company holdings of the Isle of Man pension funds, but the Treasury refused to disclose detailed data citing commercial interests exemptions, instead providing a high-level asset allocation breakdown.

The request covered both the National Insurance Investment Account and the Public Service Employees Pension Reserve.

Detailed holdings were withheld under section 30(2)(b) of the FOIA 2015 to protect the commercial interests of third-party investment managers.

The Treasury argued that disclosure could deter future investment managers from tendering and reduce the quality of fund management.

Broad asset allocation figures were released for the National Insurance Investment Account as of 31 March 2019.

The response highlighted that investment managers operate under discretionary mandates considering social, environmental, and ethical conduct.

Section 30(2)(b) of the FOIA 2015 (Prejudice to commercial interests)


Eagle Labs funding

Summary: The request sought details on government funding and loss underwriting for Eagle Labs. The response disclosed a joint financial guarantee agreement with Barclays Bank and the Chamber of Commerce, specifying the maximum cover amount and the actual sum paid to date.

The Department for Enterprise entered a joint agreement with Barclays Bank and the Chamber of Commerce to provide a financial guarantee for Eagle Labs.

The guarantee covers rent costs if quarterly income is insufficient.

The maximum guarantee amount over a 5-year period is £324,062.50.

The actual amount paid to date is £41,033.87.

The payment period covered is from 1 March 2018 to 1 June 2019.