Statistics on the amount of bikers killed on Manx roads since 2008

Summary: A request was made for statistics on motorcyclist fatalities on Manx roads since 2008, but the Isle of Man Constabulary could only provide data from 2012 due to system changes. The response disclosed 26 fatalities over the period, including a breakdown by location and country of residence.

Data prior to 2012 was unavailable because a different recording system was used that lacked details on vehicle types and rider residence.

The statistics cover fatal collisions on open roads only, excluding incidents on closed roads during races.

23 of the 25 identified incidents occurred during May, June, and August, coinciding with major motoring events.

The majority of fatalities (14) involved riders from England, followed by 8 from the Isle of Man.

One fatality was a pillion passenger, and one incident resulted in the deaths of two riders.

26 motorcyclists killed
25 relevant Road Traffic Collisions
2012 to 2018 (Jan-Jul)
14 fatalities from England
8 fatalities from Isle of Man
2 fatalities from Germany
1 fatality from France
1 fatality from Scotland
23 incidents in May, June, and August
Case ID 553233


Water loss

Summary: The requester asked for annual water loss figures due to leaks for Manx Utilities Authority. The authority disclosed that the known leakage level for 2015-16 was 6.99 Megalitres per day, explained the challenges in reducing it further, and noted that leakage has been halved since 1997.

Current known leakage level (2015-16) is 6.99 Megalitres per day.

Leakage equates to 164 litres per property per day or 6.04m3 per km per day.

Leakage levels have been halved from 1997 figures to a record low in 2005.

The theoretical policy minimum leakage level is 2.83 Ml/d, achievable only with infinite resources.

Significant leakage occurs on customer private properties, such as animal troughs.


Primary School assessment guides

Summary: The requester sought the latest assessment guidance documents for Literacy, Mathematics, and Science in Isle of Man primary schools. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that all requested information was provided via 7 attached documents totaling 108 pages.

The request was received on 2018-08-22 and concluded on 2018-09-17.

The response included 7 documents covering assessment guides for core subjects.

The total volume of information released was 108 pages.

The authority noted that assessment documents are revised strategically and remain in place for several years.

The request specifically targeted level descriptors for Literacy, Mathematics, and Science.


MVR4 Duplicate Registration Certificate missue

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on duplicate vehicle registration certificates issued to incorrect addresses or without signatures between 2016 and 2018 due to suspected fraud. The Department of Infrastructure refused the request, stating that manually compiling the data from 85,000 transactions would exceed the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The request concerned Vehicle Registration Certificates (logbooks) issued by the Department of Infrastructure and the Post Office.

The specified time period for the data request was from 01/01/2016 to 12/09/2018.

The Department of Infrastructure is not required to undertake substantial compilation or analysis of information under the Act.

The Post Office processed 85,000 transactions for the DOI during the requested period.

The data is stored in a format that does not allow for automated extraction, requiring manual cross-referencing.

Not required to undertake research into, or analysis of information

Not required to undertake substantial compilation or collation of information


Income received by IOM Government from Cruise Ships 1 Jan 2017-2018

Summary: A request was made for income received by the Isle of Man Government from cruise ships between January 2017 and January 2018. The Cabinet Office responded that the information is not held by them and suggested contacting other departments for assistance.

The request was received on 27 July 2018 and responded to on 14 August 2018.

The Cabinet Office stated it does not hold the requested information on cruise ship income.

Applicants were advised to contact the Tourism Division at the Department for Enterprise.

The Department for Infrastructure was also suggested as a potential source of information.

The request was closed with the reference number 554633.


A-Level results for each subject and secondary school for 2018

Summary: A request was made for 2018 A-Level grade distributions across six Isle of Man institutions, and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided all provisional results for the specified schools and subjects.

The request covered Ballakermeen High School, Castle Rushen High School, Queen Elizabeth II High School, Ramsey Grammar School, St Ninian's High School, and University College Isle of Man.

The authority responded with provisional A-Level results for August 2018, detailing grade counts from A* to U (Fail).

Some entries for Castle Rushen High School and Queen Elizabeth II High School were redacted or noted as having only one or two pupils to prevent identification.

The response included data for a wide range of subjects including Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, and Arts.

The outcome was classified as 'All information sent' on September 21, 2018.

2018
2018-08-23
2018-09-21
7 pages
2 documents
5 secondary schools
A*
A
B
C
D
E
U
Only 1 pupil result
Only 2 pupils with same grade


Communications

Summary: A request was made for the Department of Infrastructure's National Infrastructure Plan, and the authority disclosed the full 54-page National Infrastructure Strategy document dated May 2017.

The Department of Infrastructure released the National Infrastructure Strategy in response to the request.

The strategy aims to guide infrastructure providers on future investments up to the year 2050.

The document outlines two overarching principles: looking to the future and ensuring value for money.

The response included 2 documents totaling 54 pages.

The strategy was published in May 2017 following an audit of the Island's infrastructure condition.

2018-08-06
May 2017
54 pages
2 documents
£1 billion
15 years
2050
January 2017


Annual school budgets

Summary: A request was made for annual school budgets, student numbers, and full-time equivalent staff counts for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded by providing all requested information in an attached table.

The request covered data for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years.

Information requested included annual budgets, pupil numbers, and permanent full-time equivalent staff per school.

The authority confirmed that all information was sent via an attached table.

The request was received on 7 August 2018 and closed on 31 August 2018.

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


Operations

Summary: The request sought data on cancelled pre-arranged operations and unoccupied hospital beds over a three-month period in 2018. The Department of Health and Social Care provided the requested statistics, noting that bed occupancy data was reported at 8pm rather than the requested 10pm.

The request covered the period from 1st June 2018 to 31st August 2018.

99 waiting list entries were rescheduled more than once during the period.

These 99 entries accounted for a total of 221 rescheduled offer dates.

Bed occupancy data is captured by the system at 8pm, not 10pm as requested.

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


Sum total of approved re-claims for FIU from Seized Assets Fund

Summary: The request sought total re-claims from the Seized Assets Fund and details on illicit money recovery, but the Financial Intelligence Unit stated it does not hold this information as the Fund is managed by a separate Board. However, the FIU disclosed specific annual funding amounts received from the Fund for its running costs between 2016 and 2018.

The Financial Intelligence Unit does not hold information on the sum total of approved re-claims from the Seized Assets Fund as it is managed by the separate Financial Intelligence Unit Board.

Responsibility for the Seized Asset Fund transferred from the Isle of Man Treasury to the Financial Intelligence Unit Board on 1 November 2017.

The FIU was established as a separate legal entity on 22 April 2016.

In the 2016/2017 financial year, the total reclaim from the Seized Asset Fund for FIU running costs was £183,612.72.

In the 2017/2018 financial year, the total reclaim from the Seized Asset Fund for FIU running costs was £311,064.

222 ZA (2) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2008


Spending

Summary: A request was made for Manx National Heritage's spending on consultancy fees and training over the last five years, broken down annually. The authority disclosed all requested information, providing specific totals and year-by-year figures for both categories.

Manx National Heritage Properties Division spent a total of £354,505 on consultancy fees over the last 5 years.

The Public Services Division (PSD) spent a total of £66,240 on training over the last 5 years.

Consultancy fees peaked in the 2016-17 financial year at £100,036.

Training spending was highest in the 2013-14 financial year at £16,041.

The request was received on 2018-08-06 and fully answered on 2018-08-22.


Runaway tram accident investigation report

Summary: A request was made for the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate report into a runaway Snaefell Mountain Railway tramcar incident on August 4, 2017. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture upheld the refusal to release the full report, citing an absolute exemption under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, though the outcome was marked as 'partial' following an internal review.

The request concerned an investigation into a runaway tramcar incident on the Snaefell Mountain Railway.

The incident occurred on August 4, 2017, involving dozens of passengers with no injuries reported.

The authority initially refused the request based on Section 28 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

An internal review confirmed the authority responded within timescales and conducted a reasonable search.

The review noted similarities to a previous 2016 request where an exemption was wrongly applied, but maintained the refusal for this specific report.

Section 27 of the Freedom of Information Act (Absolute Exemption: Information the disclosure of which is restricted by law)

Section 28 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (Restrictions on disclosure of information)


payments of state pensions on behalf of IOM Government

Summary: The request sought information on the costs of issuing cheques for state pensions to Isle of Man residents living abroad. The Treasury disclosed that the annual cost is approximately £2,400 and noted that electronic payment options are being explored.

The total annual cost to the Isle of Man Treasury for issuing overseas pension cheques is approximately £2,400.

This cost includes cheque production, envelopment, and postage.

The Treasury is currently exploring replacing cheque payments with electronic payments for overseas pensioners.

The request was received on 29 August 2018 and responded to on 31 August 2018.

No information was withheld; all requested data was provided.


Government media relations

Summary: A request was made for the Corporate Communications Service's media policy and correspondence regarding journalists since October 2017. The Cabinet Office withheld the information citing Section 35 exemptions to protect the free and frank exchange of advice, a decision that was later partially upheld following a complaint.

The request was received on 16 August 2018 and addressed by the Cabinet Office on 3 September 2018.

The authority stated no information was held regarding the specific written policy for media inquiries.

Correspondence between the Head of Communications and Ministers was withheld to prevent inhibiting free and frank advice.

The Information Commissioner issued a Decision Notice on 5 November 2018 where the complaint was part upheld.

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

Section 35 of the Act (prejudice to the free and frank provision of advice or exchange of views)


Determination and appeal of immigration applications

Summary: The requester asked for monthly immigration statistics regarding applications, approvals, refusals, and appeals from February 2016 to September 2018. The Cabinet Office refused the request because the specific data is not collated in their database, though they noted that annual reports are published publicly.

The request was made to the Cabinet Office regarding the Isle of Man Immigration Service (IOMIS).

The authority cited section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for refusal.

The refusal was based on the fact that the IOMIS database does not collate the specific monthly statistics requested.

The authority stated that immigration data is published in the Passport, Immigration and Nationality Annual Report.

The outcome of the case was 'Not upheld' on 19 November 2018.

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


Mountain Road


What herbicides does the department use?

Summary: The requester asked if the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture uses glyphosate (Roundup) and requested usage volumes and locations. The department confirmed usage across Forestry, Inland Fisheries, and the Wildlife Park, providing specific quantities and sites for the period from July 2017 to September 2018.

The Forestry Directorate uses glyphosate minimally for weed control around St Johns depots and for diseased elm regrowth.

Inland Fisheries uses glyphosate at various government-owned locations including Glen Wyllin Campsite and Cringle Reservoir.

Curraghs Wildlife Park purchased and occasionally used Roundup in minimal amounts starting in July 2018.

Glyphosate is used in both liquid and Eco-plug (granular) forms.

All requested information was disclosed without exemptions.


Orthodontic Service at Nobles & National Clinical Assessment Service

Summary: The request sought details on the orthodontic budget and contracts for consultants at Nobles Hospital, resulting in the disclosure of total budget figures and contract types, while the specific annual cost of the consultant contract was withheld as it had not yet been calculated.

The annual budget for NHS Orthodontic Services covering both Primary Care and Consultant-led Services is £492,300.

Consultants Alan Gowan and Joanna Dance work under open-ended 'Bank' (zero-hour) contracts.

There is no specific budget allocated for the National Clinical Assessment Service.

The annual cost of the consultant contract is unknown because the arrangement has not run for a full year since April 2018.

Consultant working hours were reduced from 15 days per month to approximately one week in four to improve operational effectiveness.


Pupil Data Reported by Primary Schools to the DESC

Summary: The requester sought details on directives and data types regarding primary school pupil attainment and characteristics reported to the Isle of Man Department of Education, Sport and Culture. The authority disclosed specific submission requirements for Key Stage 1 and 2 attainment data and pupil characteristics, while confirming that Year 6 pupil characteristic information is not submitted as part of the attainment data.

Primary schools must publish KS1 and KS2 attainment data on their websites by a specified deadline.

Attainment data for Year 6 (Key Stage 2) includes level and sub-level breakdowns for Speaking and Listening, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science.

No Year 6 pupil characteristic information (e.g., SEN, FSM, EAL) is submitted as part of the Key Stage 2 attainment data collation.

Schools are required to annually report projected pupil numbers, SEN details, and English as an additional language data.

The response included an attached email directive regarding the publication of performance data.


Mountain Road

Summary: A request was made for Mountain Road closure data over the past 24 months, to which the Department of Infrastructure responded with a partial list of closures they recorded, noting that emergency closures by the Police were not held.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold records of emergency road closures managed by the Police.

The response covers the period from August 2016 to August 2018.

Major events causing closures include the TT Road Races, Festival of Motorcycling, and various cycling events.

Exact closure days for major racing events were not recorded in the provided appendices.

The authority suggested submitting a separate FOI request to the IOM Constabulary for police-enforced closures.


Gender demographic in LeAD

Summary: The requester asked for gender demographic data for the LeAD department over the last eight years, but the Cabinet Office only held and disclosed records for the past four years.

The request was received on 17 August 2018 and responded to on 3 September 2018.

The authority could not provide data for the full eight-year period as records only exist for the last four years.

The disclosed data covers the financial years ending 31 March 2015 through 31 March 2018.

The LeAD workforce is predominantly female, with percentages ranging from 90.7% to 95% in the reported period.

The response includes headcount, percentage of workforce, and full-time equivalent figures for both genders.

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps


Private street works - Maine Road, Port Erin

Summary: A request was made for details on resident surveys regarding the adoption of Maine Road in Port Erin over the last seven years. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that one survey occurred in July 2015 with 67% agreement, but withheld specific personal data regarding the number of residents under data protection exemptions.

One consultation regarding Maine Road adoption was carried out in July 2015.

The survey results showed 67% Yes, 8% No, and 25% Did not respond.

The Department confirmed that all residents on Maine Road were consulted.

Specific personal data regarding the number of residents was withheld as absolutely exempt.

The request was clarified to cover the period back to 11th October 2011.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018


Patient transport services

Summary: The requester asked why Bus Vannin was selected over the Red Cross for patient transport services and whether the Red Cross offered free services. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that the Red Cross bid exceeded the budget, leading to a cancelled tender and an agreement with Bus Vannin, while confirming the Red Cross did not provide free transport services.

The Red Cross bid for patient transport services was considerably higher than the department's budget.

The tender process was cancelled due to the Red Cross bid exceeding the budget.

An agreement was made between the DHSC and Department of Infrastructure for Bus Vannin to deliver the service.

The Red Cross did not provide any free transport services to the Department of Health and Social Care.

There is no partnership arrangement between the DHSC and the Red Cross.


Bus Vannin - patient transfer contract with DHSC

Summary: The requester asked for detailed capital and revenue costs associated with Bus Vannin's non-emergency patient transfer contract with the Department of Health and Social Security. The Department of Infrastructure responded that specific cost breakdowns were not held because no new capital expenditure was incurred and the service was in its early stages of operation.

No new capital expenditure was made on mini buses for the patient transfer contract.

The Government's mini bus fleet of 66 vehicles was transferred to Bus Vannin from various departments.

The current mini bus fleet stands at 64 vehicles subject to an annual renewal programme.

The service was operating from only 2 postcode areas at the time of the response.

Costs are limited to driver time, fuel, and mileage as the work fits into existing vehicle schedules.

66 vehicles
64 vehicles
£32 per passenger
£125,000 annual budget
2 postcode areas
31 August 2018
572537


Student Awards - Post-Graduate Study

Summary: The requester asked for the number of students funded for post-graduate qualifications in the last three years who had previously received similar funding. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that no such students received financial support during this period.

The request covered the last three academic years.

The inquiry focused on students funded for RQF level 7 or equivalent qualifications.

The condition was that students must have previously received funding for the same level of study.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that zero students met these criteria.

The response was issued on 19 September 2018.


Staff turnover at LeAD

Summary: A request was made for staff numbers and turnover data for the LeAD department over the last eight years, but the Cabinet Office only held and disclosed data for the four years ending March 2018.

The request was received on 17 August 2018 and responded to on 3 September 2018.

The authority stated it does not hold or could not find information for the full eight-year period requested.

Data was provided for the financial years ending 31 March 2015 through 31 March 2018.

The number of staff in the LeAD department decreased from 43 to 40 over the reported period.

The highest number of staff leavers in a single year was 6, occurring in the year ending March 2017.


Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding the use of glyphosate herbicides, but the information was refused because the department does not hold it.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold information on herbicide usage.

Grounds and garden maintenance for the department's properties is undertaken by another government department.

Responsibility for maintenance lies with the Public Estates and Housing Division of the Department of Infrastructure.

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

Applicants were advised to submit a new request to the Department of Infrastructure.


Ex Police Officers working for IOM Constabulary

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs for details on retired or resigned police officers currently employed by the Isle of Man Constabulary, including their roles, qualifications, and costs. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and advised the requester to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary directly as a separate FOI authority.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested information regarding ex-police officers working for the Constabulary.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is identified as a separate authority for Freedom of Information purposes.

The requester was advised to contact the Police directly for the information.

The request was received and closed on the same day, 12 September 2018.

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


Data breach in high schools

Summary: The requester asked for the number of student data breaches by Isle of Man high school staff over the last five years. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that there was exactly one such data breach during that period.

The request was received on 17 August 2018.

The response was issued on 14 September 2018.

There was one data breach involving student data in the last five years.

The breach involved data released to the public by high school staff.

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

17 August 2018
14 September 2018
one data breach
last five years
577533


Applications to Foster

Summary: The requester asked for the number of potential foster carers who voluntarily withdrew from the process between August 2015 and August 2018. The Department of Health and Social Care stated it does not hold this specific data because fostering services are delivered by a contracted provider, but provided alternative statistics on initial enquiries, visits, applications, training, and approvals for 2016-2018.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not directly deliver fostering services; they are contracted to a Service Provider organisation.

The authority does not hold specific data on whether prospective foster carers voluntarily withdrew or were rejected as unsuitable.

There is no agreed definition of 'voluntary' withdrawal, as some applicants may be counselled out of the process.

Data held for the year 2015 was incomplete and could not be compiled for comparison.

The response included a table of figures for initial enquiries, visits, applications, training, and approvals for 2016, 2017, and the first half of 2018.

Information not held by the public authority

Information cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


'Bed blocking' on Medical and Elderly Wards at Nobles

Summary: The requester asked about the extent and trends of 'bed blocking' on Medical and Elderly Wards at Noble's Hospital and any plans to address it. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that the rolling average of delayed discharge patients across Noble's and Ramsey Hospitals is 10, with no impact on elective admissions or emergency capacity.

The rolling average number of delayed discharge patients is 10 across both Noble's and Ramsey Hospitals.

No elective admissions have been cancelled as a consequence of these delays.

Medical capacity to meet daily emergency demand remains available.

A specific plan of action is agreed for each delayed patient.

Delayed cases are discussed daily by multi-disciplinary teams and at Tuesday and Thursday safety meetings.


Capacity of Victoria Road Primary School and Castle Rushen High School

Summary: A request was made for the current enrollment and full capacity figures for Victoria Road Primary School and Castle Rushen High School in Castletown. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the specific pupil numbers on roll for the 2018/19 academic year and the official capacity limits for both institutions.

Victoria Road Primary School had 261 pupils on roll at the start of the 2018/19 academic year.

The full capacity of Victoria Road Primary School is 300 students.

Castle Rushen High School had 765 pupils on roll at the start of the 2018/19 academic year.

The full capacity of Castle Rushen High School is 1040 students.

The request was received on 30 August 2018 and concluded on 21 September 2018.


Translation costs to the tax payer

Summary: The requester asked for the cost of EU translators to the Manx taxpayer and whether costs are clawed back from the EU. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold the requested information for all government departments and cannot find the specific annual costs for its own department from 2011.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding translation costs for all government departments.

The authority could not find the requested information on Cabinet Office translator costs annually from 2011 after taking reasonable steps.

The requester was advised to contact other departments for broader government data.

The request was closed on 13 September 2018.

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


Oil spill from Manx Radio land

Summary: A request was made for details regarding an oil spill from Manx Radio land in February 2018 affecting the applicant's property. The request was withdrawn and closed because the applicant noted an incorrect date and submitted a new request with the correct information.

The incident involved an oil leak from a tank on Manx Radio land in February 2018.

Contaminated material was removed from the adjoining Stanley House plot.

The original FOI request was withdrawn following a telephone conversation.

A new request with the correct date has been received and will be processed.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture handled the response.


Agricultural Holdings Act 1969

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on farm tenancies under the 1969 and 2008 Acts, young farmer support, and government land holdings. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed that it no longer holds data for most questions due to legislative changes and refused to compile financial data, but provided specific counts of government tenants and their lease terms.

The Department ceased recording information under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1969 upon the commencement of the Agricultural Tenancies Act 2008.

The Department is not involved in recording tenancies under the 2008 Act as the legislation allows flexibility between landlords and tenants.

The Department holds 13 individual tenants on government land, including leases, grazing licences, and farm business tenancies.

Nine of the government tenants hold agreements under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1969.

Three of the government tenants hold agreements under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 2008, with terms of 10 years (two tenants) and 21 years (one tenant).

Financial support data for Young Farmers over the last 10 years was refused as extracting it would require substantial compilation of information.

2 tenants under 2008 Act with 10 year terms

1 tenant under 2008 Act with 21 year term

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act (no requirement to create, derive, research, analyze, or substantially compile information)


Population growth and staffing in Isle of Man schools

Summary: A request was made for data on new Isle of Man residents employed in schools over the last seven years, but the Cabinet Office refused to provide it as they do not hold the information.

The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 3 September 2018.

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

The refusal reason is that the Cabinet Office does not hold or cannot find the requested information.

Applicants were advised to contact the Department of Education, Sport and Culture instead.

The request was formally closed on 20 September 2018.

3 September 2018
20 September 2018
7 years
587134
section 11(3)(a)


To Motorsport Department - Qualifications of drivers

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding driver qualifications, speed restrictions, and risk assessments for official vehicles used during the TT and Manx Grand Prix. The authority responded by disclosing the full 'Manx Grand Prix & Classic T.T. Road Races Authorisation 2018' document, which outlines the legal framework and regulations for the event.

The request concerned driving qualifications for Course Inspection Cars, Roads Opening Cars, and VIP Cars.

The response included the 'Manx Grand Prix & Classic T.T. Road Races Authorisation 2018'.

The authorisation was made by the Department of Infrastructure under the Road Races Act 2016.

The authorisation grants permission to Manx Motor Cycle Club Ltd to use specified roads for racing.

The document covers regulations on speed limits, prohibited areas, and ambulance access routes.


Tasers

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request regarding Taser usage statistics and public firearms training schedules. The authority disclosed that Tasers have been discharged 7 times total since their introduction, with specific details on dates, locations, and targets, while noting that records for public firearms training frequency are not kept.

Tasers have been discharged 5 times since 2011 and 2 times prior to 2011.

Only one Taser discharge was on an animal; all others were on people.

Discharges on people occurred in Douglas, while the discharge on an animal occurred in Onchan.

Taser devices have a fixed voltage set by the manufacturer with no option to adjust it.

The Constabulary does not keep a record of how often firearms training takes place in the public domain.

5 occasions since 2011
2 further discharges prior to 2011
January 2015
December 2017
July 2017
July 2018
August 2018
588334
2018-09-05
2018-09-10


Referral of applications by UKVI to the IOM Immigration Service

Summary: The requester sought statistics on UKVI's failure to refer Isle of Man visa applications to local officers and internal policies regarding these procedures. The Cabinet Office refused the request under a practical refusal exemption, stating they do not hold the specific statistics requested.

The request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office regarding the Immigration Service (IOMIS).

The authority cited section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical refusal reason.

The Passport, Immigration and Nationality Office confirmed they do not keep statistics for 'Leave to Enter the Isle of Man' granted or refused by UKVI.

The request covered the periods of 2016, 2017, and 2018.

The final outcome of the case was 'Not upheld'.

Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Practical refusal: information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Oversight of designated business

Summary: A request was made for statistical data regarding on-site inspections and reporting under the Designated Business (Registration and Oversight) Act 2015 for the periods of 2017 and 2018. The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority responded with a partial disclosure, stating that some information was sent but not all was held.

The request targeted the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (FSA) regarding oversight of designated business.

The FSA has been subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2015 since 1 July 2017.

The Designated Business (Registration and Oversight) Act 2015 came into force on 26 October 2015.

The request sought statistics on inspections under Section 14(1) and reports under Section 25(1) of the Act.

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


IOM Arts Council Funding Decisions

Summary: The request sought IOM Arts Council funding decisions for performing arts from 2015-2018, resulting in partial disclosure where some data was already public and individual names were redacted.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded to the request on 4 October 2018.

Information for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 was deemed already reasonably accessible via a previous FOI response (ref 366459).

Attached documents detail approved funding for the remainder of 2017/18 and 2018/19 up to the request date.

Names of individuals were redacted from the funding list to protect personal data.

The response cites Section 20 of the FOI Act for existing information and Section 25 for exempt personal data.

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

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


DHSC & stress leave

Summary: The requester asked for annual statistics on DHSC staff taking stress leave, broken down by profession, from the earliest available date to the present. The Department of Health and Social Care responded by providing the requested data in a table, noting that absences are recorded by start year and reasons are self-reported.

The request was received on 14 September 2018 and responded to on 21 September 2018.

The data covers stress leave for DHSC staff from the earliest available date to the present.

Absences are recorded for the year they commence, meaning one person may appear in multiple years if leave spans a year-end.

Reasons for absence are self-reported by staff.

Many stress-related absences involve multiple factors, though individuals may cite work as the deciding factor.

14 September 2018
21 September 2018
594935


Road closures: Abbeylands

Summary: The request sought dates and Road Closure Orders for Abbeylands crossroads closures due to rally events between August 2016 and September 2018. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed all requested information, providing the full text of the Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016.

The request covered the period from 31 August 2016 to 1 September 2018.

The authority responded with 63 pages across 2 documents.

The outcome was 'All information sent' on 17 September 2018.

The response included the 'Rally IOM Road Races Order 2016' (SD No.2016/0261).

The Order authorizes the promoter, Rally Isle of Man Limited, to use specified roads for motor car races.


Ex Police Officers employed by the Isle o Man Constabulary

Summary: The request sought details on retired or resigned police officers re-employed by the Isle of Man Constabulary, including their roles, qualifications, and total cost. The authority disclosed the number of staff, their job titles, and pay band distribution, but withheld specific names, individual qualifications, and salary figures due to data protection exemptions.

14 former police officers are currently employed by the Isle of Man Constabulary.

9 of these individuals were recruited through open advertising via the Office of Human Resources.

Roles include First Contact Officer, Investigator, IT Specialist, and Firearms Administration and Instructor.

Specific names, individual qualifications, and salary amounts were withheld to protect personal data.

The remaining 5 staff members possess specialist skills relevant to their specific roles.

3 members of staff paid at individual hourly rates

Section 25(b)(i) & (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolutely exempt personal information)

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

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


Recruiting

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a Freedom of Information request regarding recruitment statistics over the past five years and policies on personal use of police vehicles. The authority disclosed specific numbers of local and external recruits, their current employment status, and referenced the Police Code of Ethics regarding officer conduct.

71 local residents were recruited by the Isle of Man Constabulary in the past 5 years.

49 of the locally recruited residents are still in post.

29 officers from other police forces were recruited in the past 5 years.

27 of the officers recruited from other forces are still in post.

Officers on-call are permitted to use police vehicles, and all must abide by the Police Code of Ethics.


Number of search warrants issued inclusive of seizure value

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for data on drug-related search warrants issued between January and September 2018, disclosing details for 33 specific operations including forced entry, officer numbers, seizures, and arrests.

33 search warrants were issued for drug recovery from properties between 1 January 2018 and 17 September 2018.

Forced entry was required in 5 of the 33 searches.

Substances were seized in 24 of the searches, with Class A drugs found in several instances.

Arrests were made in 15 of the searches, though not all resulted in formal charges.

The total street value of recovered drugs included a significant seizure of £78,900.


Appendix C - Karran Enquiry on Parole Sysyem

Summary: A request was made for specific transcripts (pages 79-110) from the Karran Enquiry on the Parole System, but the Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the Karran report or the requested transcripts.

The request specifically targeted pages 79-110 regarding witness Gary Roberts from April 15th, 2016.

The authority suggested contacting the Cabinet Office as they may be able to assist.

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

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


Student Data breaches in IOM High Schools - further data required

Summary: The request sought details on student data breaches in Isle of Man high schools, specifically regarding Castle Rushen High School. The authority disclosed a single incident from the 2013/14 academic year involving lost meeting notes containing one pupil's name, noting that no disciplinary action was taken as the responsible staff member had already left.

The breach occurred at Castle Rushen High School during the 2013/14 academic year.

The nature of the breach was meeting notes found outside the school containing the name of one pupil.

An investigation determined the breach resulted from an error in the records management/destruction process.

No disciplinary action was taken against the staff member responsible because they were no longer employed by the school.

The parent of the affected pupil was informed after they alerted the school to the discovery of the notes.


Karran Report Appendix C

Summary: A request was made for specific transcript pages (79-110) from Appendix C of the Karran Report regarding the Isle of Man parole system inquiry. The Cabinet Office refused to disclose the information, citing an absolute exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 2015 because the documents were created for an official inquiry.

The request targeted pages 79-110 of Appendix C transcripts from the Independent Inquiry into the Isle of Man's Parole System.

The Cabinet Office refused the request on 24 September 2018.

The refusal was based on section 21(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The information is held by the authority solely because it is contained in a document created by a person conducting an inquiry.

The final outcome was a Decision Notice where the complaint was not upheld.

Section 21(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolute exemption for information held by virtue of being contained in a document created by a person conducting an inquiry or arbitration)


Out of catchment - child budget allocation

Summary: The requester asked how per-child budget allocations are handled when students are approved for out-of-catchment school transfers late in the year. The Department of Education clarified that no specific financial figure is allocated to each child, meaning no surrender or reallocation of funds occurs between schools during the year.

School budgets are reviewed annually based on multiple elements including pupil roll numbers, staffing levels, and special needs requirements.

Budget calculations use pupil roll numbers from the previous September.

A specific financial figure is not allocated to each individual child.

There is no surrender or reallocation of financial figures between schools when out-of-catchment requests are approved during the school year.

The request was received on 24 September 2018 and responded to on 18 October 2018.

24 September 2018
18 October 2018
607970
previous September's roll numbers


Vitamin d blood testing

Summary: The requester asked for the full criteria for authorizing vitamin D blood tests for patients and doctors. The Department of Health and Social Care responded by stating the information is already reasonably accessible and provided a direct link to the relevant PDF document.

The request was received on 26 September 2018 and responded to on 28 September 2018.

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

The requested criteria are contained in a document titled 'dhsc45-vitamin-d-supplementation-measurement-and-treatment-in-primary-c-v2.pdf'.

The response was issued by the Chief Executive, Malcolm Couch, of the Department of Health and Social Care.

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

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


Funding for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome treatment

Summary: The request sought information on funding decisions, available treatments, and waiting lists for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) in the Isle of Man. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that current treatments are based on 2007 NICE guidelines (CBT and GET), noted patient concerns about GET, and provided specific neurology referral waiting list statistics.

A review of CFS/ME treatment options was conducted in 2017 under the sponsorship of then Minister Kate Beecroft.

Current evidence supports Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) as the main interventions.

Patient advocates raised concerns that GET is not suitable for all patients and criticized the 'one size fits all' approach.

NICE is reviewing the evidence and plans to publish an updated guideline in 2020.

Neurologist referrals are prioritized based on urgency as determined by the referring healthcare professional.


Democratic representation

Summary: The requester asked about unspoken policies protecting government staff accused of criminality and the procedure for whistleblowing. The Department of Infrastructure stated it does not hold information on unspoken policies as they are not valid FOI requests, but provided a link to the official government whistleblowing policy.

The request was received on 2018-09-19 and responded to on 2018-09-20.

The authority stated it cannot provide written evidence of 'unspoken policies' as FOI applies to held information like documents and emails.

The government's official whistleblowing policy is available online at hr.gov.im.

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

Not a valid request for unspoken policies


Drink Spiking numbers

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for statistics on drink spiking reports over the last decade, disclosing data for the six-year period from April 2012 to April 2018 based on keyword searches.

Searches covered incidents reported since September 2012, focusing on keywords 'drink' combined with 'spike', 'spiking', 'lace', or 'lacing'.

No results were found containing the specific combination of 'lacing/laced' and 'drink(s)'.

False hits were manually removed where 'spike' referred to a hairstyle rather than drink tampering.

The highest number of reported cases occurred in the 2017-2018 period with 11 incidents.

The Constabulary provided safety advice for the public regarding drink spiking prevention and response.


Year 11 GCSE/iGCSE results 2017-18


End of 2017-18 Academic Year Pupil Numbers

Summary: The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided full disclosure of pupil numbers for all island primary schools at the end of the 2017-18 academic year, covering Reception, Year 2, and Year 6 cohorts.

The request sought pupil completion numbers for specific year groups across all island primary schools.

The authority responded with data for 32 distinct primary school institutions.

Bunscoill Rhumsaa had the highest Reception intake with 87 pupils.

Dhoon Primary School had the lowest Reception intake with only 2 pupils.

The response was completed within 27 days of the request being received.


ISLEXPO costs and revenue

Summary: The request sought a full breakdown of costs and revenue for the ISLEXPO event from 2016 to 2018, which the Department for Enterprise provided in aggregate form while noting that a granular breakdown for 2017 and 2018 would require substantial research not mandated by the FOI Act.

The Department for Enterprise spent a total of £382,000 across three years (2016-2018) to host ISLEXPO.

ISLEXPO attracted 4,000 delegates and consistently reached hundreds of thousands via social media.

The event generated total income of £138,850 in 2016, £214,510 in 2017, and £209,417.59 in 2018.

Since the event's launch, the Department has supported over 150 new businesses and helped over 550 existing businesses grow.

The event achieved a 90%+ positive 'attend again' rate and attracted 10% of attendees from off-island.

Substantial research exemption (Freedom of Information Act 2015)


Sick Leave, Early Retirement & Application Numbers - Teaching Staff

Summary: The request sought year-on-year data on teaching staff sick leave, early retirement, and recruitment applications for the Isle of Man Department of Education. The authority provided detailed statistics for sick leave days by reason, staff leavers by category, and recruitment figures, though some specific data points were withheld or aggregated.

Sick leave data covers the academic years 2011-12 to 2017-18, with stress, anxiety, and depression being a leading cause of absence.

The percentage of days lost to sickness ranged from 2.9% in 2011-12 to a peak of 3.5% in 2016-17.

Total teacher leavers decreased from 72 in 2011-12 to 32 in 2017-18, with resignation being the most common reason.

Recruitment data is only available from 2014 to 2018, showing a peak of 764 applicants in 2015.

The response notes that sickness days are calculated based on full-time equivalent (FTE) staff.

741 total full time equivalents in 2017-18


Time & Costing for MISPER's & Vulnerable Persons

Summary: The request sought statistics on police resource allocation, annual missing person incidents, location times, and telecommunications data costs for vulnerable missing persons in the Isle of Man. The Constabulary provided incident counts and time statistics but withheld data on officer numbers and telecom costs citing exemptions related to police tactics and crime prevention.

The Constabulary does not hold records of the number of officers engaged in an 'average' missing person case as each is dealt with on its merits.

Missing person incidents dropped from 742 in 2015-2016 to 421 in 2016-2017, rising slightly to 476 in 2017-2018.

The mode time missing was 2 hours, while the median was 2 hours and 16 minutes.

The mean time missing was 5 hours and 55 minutes, though this is distorted by a small number of lengthy incidents.

Information regarding costs for telecommunications data was withheld to prevent prejudice to crime prevention and police tactics.

Section 32(1) of the Act: Prejudice to prevention or detection of crime, apprehension or prosecution of offenders, administration of justice, and maintenance of security.

Section 32(2) of the Act: Prejudice to the exercise of public authority functions regarding ascertaining compliance with the law or improper conduct.


Waiting times

Summary: The request sought current waiting times for Capsule Endoscopies and MRI scans from the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority disclosed that the next available routine appointment for a Capsule Endoscopy is July 2019, while MRI waiting times range from 4-6 weeks for urgent cases to 5 months for routine referrals.

The next available appointment for a Capsule Endoscopy is 29th July 2019 if all current patients are booked.

Urgent patients for Capsule Endoscopy may be booked earlier depending on specific factors.

MRI waiting times for urgent referrals are 4 to 6 weeks.

MRI waiting times for routine referrals are 5 months.

The waiting time data for MRI scans was current as of 11th October 2018.

29th July 2019
11th October 2018
4 – 6 Weeks
5 Months
610671


TT 2018 figures

Summary: A request for detailed figures regarding the 2018 Isle of Man TT was partially fulfilled, with the Department for Enterprise providing survey reports and economic assessments for some questions but confirming they do not hold data on the percentage of visitor income spent off-island.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold exact visitor figures because airport and harbour data mixes residents and visitors.

Questions regarding first-time visitors, exchequer benefit, and survey percentages were answered via the TT 2018 Visitor Survey report.

The overall cost of the event is detailed in a separate Economic Impact Assessment published by the Cabinet Office.

The authority confirmed it does not hold information on the percentage of the estimated £26M spent off-island.

A second Economic Impact Assessment examining the wider economy was scheduled for publication by January 2019.


Neurology waiting list

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the current waiting times for neurology appointments. The authority disclosed that urgent referrals are seen within 6 weeks, while routine referrals face a wait of up to 10 months.

The request was received on 4th October 2018 and responded to on 24th October 2018.

Patients referred on an urgent basis are seen within 6 weeks.

Patients referred on a routine basis face a wait of 10 months.

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

6 weeks
10 months
4th October 2018
24th October 2018
614966


Parking Permits at Airport

Summary: A request was made for details on Isle of Man Airport staff parking permits, including breakdowns by employer type, usage policies, and lease costs. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total number of permits, the split between government and contractor staff, the lack of a written policy for off-hours use, and the specific annual charges for leasing bays.

A total of 478 staff parking permits are currently issued at the Isle of Man Airport.

176 permits are issued to staff directly employed by the Isle of Man Government.

302 permits are issued to staff employed by contractors or third parties.

There is no written policy regarding the use of permits outside of working hours, though use is expected for government business.

Annual charges for leasing a contract bay range from £600 to £750 depending on the number of spaces.


Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS) - remaining funds

Summary: The requester asked for detailed payment lists, company status, and bonus information regarding the Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS). The Department for Enterprise disclosed the total number of payments and companies but withheld specific amounts and dates under a public interest test citing economic prejudice.

19 separate payments have been made from the EDS totaling £3.3 million.

The payments consisted of 12 equity investments and 7 loans.

10 companies have received assistance from the Scheme.

Specific payment amounts and dates were withheld to protect the economic interests of the island.

The Department determined that the public interest in protecting commercial negotiations outweighed the interest in disclosure.

£3.3 million
19 separate payments
12 equity investments
7 loans
10 companies
2018-09-26
2018-10-23
2018-10-17
section 30
Enterprise Development Scheme 2015

Section 30 of the Act (prejudice to economic interests)


The Prom

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding the disposal location and transport route for bulk excavation from 'The Prom' project. The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent to the applicant on the same day the request was received.

The request concerned the destination and route for bulk excavation from The Prom.

The Department of Infrastructure responded on the same day the request was received.

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

The response included an attachment labeled Appendix 1 containing the details.

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


Enterprise Development Scheme 2015 and Spark Impact

Summary: The request sought the total payment to Spark Impact and the number of jobs created under the Enterprise Development Scheme 2015. The authority disclosed that 16 jobs were created as of June 2018 but stated it could not provide the final contract payment amount because negotiations were ongoing and fees depend on future application approvals.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold the final payment amount for Spark Impact as negotiations are ongoing.

Spark Impact's fees are partially based on the value of financial assistance provided to applicants.

The contract with Spark Impact was terminated within normal contractual arrangements.

A total of 16 new jobs were created as of the June 2018 survey.

No additional payments outside the contract structure have been made or proposed.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Disposal of General Waste Tels

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture regarding waste disposal practices by Tels Ltd, including shredding and landfill procedures. The authority refused to fulfill the request, stating it sought explanatory answers and analysis rather than existing recorded information.

The request was received on 1st October 2018 and responded to on 26th October 2018.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined the request required creating or deriving information.

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

The request concerned waste treatment methods involving plasterboard, asbestos, and soil mixing.

The applicant was advised to contact Frank Harrison to reformulate the request.

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (request requires creation or derivation of information)


Items seized as weapons by the police

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for data on weapons seized since 2013, providing a breakdown of recorded crimes and specific weapon types by year. The authority disclosed that a total of 95 weapons were seized across the period, with knives and blades being the most common category.

The request covered weapon seizures from 2013 through September 2018.

Crime reports were used as the primary source to collate the number and type of weapons seized.

Knives and blades accounted for the highest number of seizures, totaling 58 items over the period.

Blunt instruments were the second most common category with 29 items seized.

Firearms, including imitations and stun guns, totaled 8 items seized.


Party Conferences

Summary: The request sought the taxpayer costs for Isle of Man ministers attending the 2018 Labour and Conservative party conferences, as well as the cost of sponsoring a reception for the Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth. The Cabinet Office disclosed full cost breakdowns for travel, accommodation, food, and passes for both conferences, along with the sponsorship fee.

The total cost for attending the 2018 Labour Party Conference was £2,861.44.

The total cost for attending the 2018 Conservative Party Conference was £7,645.33.

The sponsorship cost for the Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth reception was £400.

The Chief Minister and Minister Skelly attended the Labour Conference in Liverpool for one day.

The Chief Minister, Minister Cannan, and Minister Ashford attended the Conservative Conference for three days.


DoI procurement policy

Summary: The requester asked for documentation regarding a mandatory MACCS accreditation agreement for Department of Infrastructure contractors. The authority responded by providing the 'Procedure Notes for Management of Construction Projects' (April 2012) but stated that not all requested information was held.

The Department of Infrastructure issued a response stating some information was sent but not all was held.

The disclosed document is the 'Procedure Notes for Management of Construction Projects' issued by the Treasury in April 2012.

The procedure notes form part of the Financial Regulations under Section 3 of the Treasury Act 1985.

The document outlines a project lifecycle with automatic 'gate' stops requiring written Client approval.

Appendix 21 of the notes includes a Form of Tender with modifications for the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Breakdown of Gambling Commission Disputes

Summary: A requester asked the Gambling Supervision Commission for statistical summaries of disputes regarding fairness, protecting the young, and excluding crime for the last twelve months. The Commission responded by confirming receipt and stating that all requested information was sent.

The request was made to the Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) in the Isle of Man.

The request covered dispute statistics for fairness in gaming, protecting the young and vulnerable, and excluding crime.

The GSC received the request on 16 October 2018.

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


Number of callouts to a particular area of Douglas

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for police callout statistics in Tynwald Street and Fairfield Terrace, Douglas, from April 2017 to October 2018. The authority disclosed detailed monthly breakdowns of total incidents, 999 calls, and search warrants executed for both locations.

The request covered police activity in Tynwald Street and Fairfield Terrace, Douglas.

Data was provided for the period from 01/04/2017 to 08/10/2018.

Statistics included total incidents, 999 emergency calls, and PPP8 search warrants.

The highest number of incidents for Tynwald Street occurred in July 2017 with 11 calls.

One search warrant was executed in Fairfield Terrace in July 2018.

12 incidents (Fairfield Terrace, July 2018)

1 search warrant (Fairfield Terrace, July 2018)


Mental Health waiting list

Summary: The requester asked for the number and reasons for cancelled mental health Step 1 and 2 appointments between January and October 2018. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that 2,496 appointments were cancelled but refused to provide reasons for 1,040 of them due to practical refusal grounds.

2,496 health appointments were cancelled by Health Care Practitioners between 1 January 2018 and 12 October 2018.

Reasons for cancellation were not recorded in an easily reportable format for 1,040 of the cancelled appointments.

The Department refused to provide the missing reasons under Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The refusal was based on the practical reason that complying would require creating, deriving, or substantially compiling information.

Recorded reasons for the remaining cancellations included 'Rescheduled Appointment' (1,113) and 'Clinic Cancelled' (133).

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

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Refusal on grounds of creating or deriving information)


Downgrading of Qualifications Required for IOM Civil Service Posts

Summary: The requester asked for a business case paper regarding the downgrading of GCSE requirements for civil service roles and details on remuneration and specific grade thresholds. The Cabinet Office provided the requested paper but did not include the specific remuneration ranges or GCSE grade details in this response.

The Chief Officer Group considered a proposal to make GCSE qualifications desirable rather than essential for AO, EO, and secretarial roles.

The Group approved Option 4 as set out in the paper 'Proposed amendment to the GCSE Qualification requirements for specific roles'.

The requested paper was submitted by the Executive Director, OHR.

The response did not explicitly state the minimum-maximum remuneration ranges for new starters in AO and EO grades.

The response did not specify the exact GCSE grades (e.g., A*-C) previously required as essential requisites.

24th July 2018
8 October 2018
30 October 2018
624965
Option 4
AO
EO
GCSE
A* - C


sayle gallery

Summary: The requester asked for details on how government funds invested in the closed Sayle Gallery were spent. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that it does not hold this information because the gallery is a separate legal entity, though it provided links to Arts Council award data.

The Sayle Gallery is a Limited Company and a legal entity separate from the Government.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold records on how the gallery used financial support.

Financial support was provided by the Isle of Man Arts Council, not directly by the Department.

The Department provided three web links containing information on Arts Council awards to the gallery.

The request was closed on 14 November 2018.

Subject is a separate legal entity (Limited Company)


The funding to the meat plant in relation to animal numbers

Summary: The requester asked for monthly government funding per livestock unit for the Isle of Man meat plant from September 2013 to August 2018. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused the request, stating that compiling the data would constitute substantial work not required under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The request was received on 26 October 2018 and closed on 7 November 2018.

The Department holds animal numbers for traceability and disease control but does not analyze them in the requested format.

Calculating the funding per livestock unit over the five-year period was deemed 'substantial compilation or collation'.

The Department directed the requester to existing published annual figures and previous FOI responses regarding meat plant finances.

The request was refused under Section 8(3) and Section 20(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

September 2013
August 2018
26 October 2018
7 November 2018
2006-2016
Section 8(3)
Section 20(2)
Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 8(3) - Substantial compilation or collation

Section 20(2) - Information reasonably accessible


Information relating to payments of EPA in relation to childcare

Summary: The request sought total EPA payments for nursery care, fraud statistics, and validation steps for the 2017-18 financial year. The Treasury refused to provide total payment figures due to the substantial compilation required but confirmed no fraudulent claims were identified and detailed the signature-based validation process.

Total payments for nursery care could not be provided as the database does not separate component parts of applicable amounts.

Retrieving payment data would require a physical examination of over 1,000 case files.

The Treasury is not aware of any fraudulent claims for nursery care allowances in the 2017-18 financial year.

Validation of claims requires the child care provider or nursery manager to sign the claim form.

No allowance is made if the relevant claim form is not signed by the provider.

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

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


Peel marina


Key Stage 1&2 Attainment Averages 2018

Summary: The requester asked for exact Island-wide average attainment figures for Key Stage 1 and 2 students in 2017-18 across five subjects. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed all requested data, providing specific percentages for Level 2+ and Level 3+ (KS1) and Level 4+ and Level 5+ (KS2) achievements.

The request was received on 2018-10-18 and responded to on 2018-11-12.

All information requested was sent with no exemptions applied.

Data covers the 2017-18 academic year for Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science.

Key Stage 2 Science L4+ attainment was the highest recorded at 93.8%.

Key Stage 1 Science L2+ attainment was the highest recorded at 96.5%.


House purchase scheme

Summary: A request was made for statistics on businesses operating from properties under the House Purchase Assistance Scheme, including permission status and registration details. The Department of Infrastructure responded that it does not hold the specific data requested and cannot compile it without creating new information.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold data on the number of properties running businesses with or without permission.

The authority cannot provide figures for unregistered businesses or those registered for the Homestay Scheme.

Compliance with the request would require creating or deriving information, which is not required under the Act.

The Department relies on information from other parties to enforce scheme terms regarding unauthorized businesses.

The response provided a list of factors considered when granting or refusing permission to run a business.

Requirement to create or derive information from existing data

Substantial compilation or collation of information


Self-harm incidents at Isle of Man Prison

Summary: A request was made for annual figures of self-harm incidents at Isle of Man Prison since 2011, and the Department of Home Affairs provided the available data covering the period from mid-2013 to early 2017.

The request was received on 2018-10-25 and responded to on 2018-11-06.

The authority handling the request was the Department of Home Affairs.

Data was provided for the period June to December 2013, and full years 2014, 2015, 2016, and January to March 2017.

No data was provided for the years 2011, 2012, or the remainder of 2017.

The response included information on the requester's right to an internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Road Traffic Offences Connected with the Riding of Pedal Cycles

Summary: The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for statistics on road traffic offences involving pedal cycles from 2015 to October 2018, disclosing that no Fixed Penalty Notices were issued while providing a breakdown of 11 individuals summonsed or cautioned for various offences.

No Fixed Penalty Notices were issued for road traffic offences connected with pedal cycles between 2015 and October 2018.

A total of 11 individuals were summonsed or received cautions for pedal cycle offences during the requested period.

The most common offence was 'Drive without due care and attention', accounting for 3 cases.

Data collection excluded offences where the cyclist was not at fault.

The response covered the years 2015, 2016, 2017, and January to October 2018.


Vitamin D Test Results

Summary: The Department of Health and Social Care provided a comprehensive summary of Vitamin D test results from Noble's Hospital for the period January 2013 to September 2018, categorized by both the requester's specified ranges and the hospital's standard British Endocrinology Society ranges.

The data covers Vitamin D tests performed at Noble's Hospital from January 2013 to September 2018.

Results are presented quarterly, showing both raw counts and percentages for different deficiency levels.

The authority provided data using two different classification systems to ensure comprehensiveness.

The total number of tests reported varied significantly by quarter, ranging from 781 to 1751.

The request was received on 26 October 2018 and fully answered on 2 November 2018.


SAVE Programme

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for plans of projects identified through the SAVE programme, but the Department of Infrastructure refused to provide them, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via public links.

The request was received on 31 October 2018 and closed on 7 December 2018.

The SAVE programme is a Treasury-led initiative, not managed by the Department of Infrastructure.

The authority provided links to a 467-page SAVE Report and other public documents instead of sending the requested plans.

The response was issued under section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

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

31 October 2018
7 December 2018
19th June 2018
467 page
642165
section 20
Freedom of Information Act 2015

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


Council of Minister Report re: Planning Application

Summary: A request was made for a Council of Ministers report from Independent Planning Advisor Mr. M. Ash regarding Planning Application 15/00124/B. The Cabinet Office released a redacted copy of the report, withholding specific sections under legal professional privilege.

The request was received on 2 November 2018 and responded to on 12 November 2018.

The authority handling the request was the Cabinet Office of the Isle of Man.

A redacted copy of the report was provided to the requester.

Information was withheld under Section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining legal professional privilege outweighed the interest in disclosure.

Section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Legal Professional Privilege)


Incident December 2017

Summary: A request was made for the incident report, costs, and invoicing details regarding the accidental pumping of seawater into freshwater pipes in Douglas in December 2017. The authority provided the report with redactions for personal data and legal privilege, disclosed costs of £14,723.83, and confirmed the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company was invoiced.

The incident involved accidental pumping of harbour sea water into freshwater pipes around North Quay, Douglas on 07 December 2017.

Parts of the incident report were withheld due to personal data exemptions and legal professional privilege.

The total costs incurred by Manx Utilities to date are £14,723.83 inclusive of VAT.

The invoice for these costs was forwarded to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

Final costs may increase upon job completion and comparison.

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

Section 40 of the Act (Legal professions privilege)


Lord Street

Summary: A request was made for data on residents, maintenance costs, complaints, and future plans for the Lord Street flats, resulting in a partial disclosure containing correspondence about new social housing developments rather than the specific statistics requested.

The Department of Infrastructure responded with a partial exemption, providing documents instead of direct answers to the specific questions.

Douglas Borough Council sought expressions of interest for new social housing units in Douglas Town Centre.

Three responses were received to the Council's expression of interest notice.

The Department of Infrastructure indicated that government-owned sites in Douglas are not viable for new social housing.

Communication between the Council and the Department highlighted the 'imminent problem' of the Lord Street flats.


Lease of the Swiss House - Glen Helen

Summary: The requester asked for the head lease and sub-leases of the Swiss House at Glen Helen, specifically seeking renewal, extension, break, and re-tendering clauses. The Department of Infrastructure provided the main lease, confirmed no sub-leases exist, and stated that only a break clause was present while other requested terms were absent.

The building known as the Swiss House at Glen Helen is owned by DEFA.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed there are no sub-leases or additional agreements.

The lease does not contain renewal terms, lease extension terms, or re-tendering clauses.

The lease does contain a break clause, which was provided in the response.

The request was processed and closed on 29 November 2018.


GCSE attainment at KS4 - 2017/28

Summary: The requester asked for detailed GCSE attainment statistics for 2017-18 across Isle of Man secondary schools, specifically excluding half-GCSEs and breaking down results by the number of passes (5 to 11+). The Department of Education provided aggregate Level 2 qualification data (including GCSEs) for 5 passes but refused the request for specific breakdowns of 6 to 11+ passes, citing that the information does not exist and creating it would require substantial analysis.

The Department does not separate GCSE results from other Level 2 qualifications (SQA, BTEC, NVQ) in its analysis.

Data for pupils achieving 6 to 11 or more GCSEs is not held by the Department or the schools.

The request for specific GCSE counts was partially refused under Section 11(3)(b) of the FoI Act as it would require creating or deriving information.

The Department committed to publishing the analysis of 2017/18 Level 2 results by the end of the school term.

The case outcome was 'Upheld - partial' following an appeal process.

Section 8(3) of the FoI Act (creation or derivation of information, research, analysis, substantial compilation)


MACCS registration

Summary: The requester asked for formal documentation outlining an agreement between the Treasury and MACCS regarding accreditation requirements for non-construction works. The Treasury responded that it does not hold any such agreement or formal documentation, citing a practical refusal under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The Treasury does not hold any agreement or formal documentation between itself and MACCS establishing the scope of works requiring accreditation.

Requirements for construction works are set out in the Financial Regulations, specifically Financial Practice Note C.02.

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

The requester cited a clause in 'Procedure Notes For Management of Construction Projects' (page 125) as evidence of a potential agreement.

The response was issued on 5 December 2018 regarding a request received on 8 November 2018.

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


Care of the elderly

Summary: The requester asked who is responsible for ensuring elderly patients at Noble's Hospital are safely put to bed in the evenings and if this is a designated duty in job descriptions. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that while it is not a specific line in job descriptions, it is a collective responsibility of the multidisciplinary team, with Registered Nurses delegating tasks to Healthcare Assistants under the supervision of the Senior Sister.

Assisting patients into bed is not a specific part of any nursing or Health Care Assistant job description.

The Senior Sister holds 24-hour responsibility for managing all aspects of patient care delivery on the ward.

Registered Nurses are responsible for assessing care needs and delegating tasks to Healthcare Assistants and Student Nurses.

Patient care is provided by a multidisciplinary team including Allied Health Professionals like Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Patients are assessed individually on admission to determine their moving and handling needs.


Complaints Request

Summary: A request was made for the total number of complaints against Nobles Hospital from January 2015 to October 2018, and the Department of Health and Social Care provided a full breakdown of formal complaints and patient contacts for that period.

The data covers the period from January 2015 to October 2018.

From January 2018 onwards, the data includes Ambulance Services and Ramsey District Cottage Hospital due to restructuring.

A total of 838 formal complaints were recorded across the specified timeframe.

The total number of approximate patient contacts was 689,024.

0.12% of all patient contacts resulted in a complaint.


Bus Stops - The Parade / Market Square Castletown

Summary: The requester asked for details on bus stop injury incidents in Castletown and internal correspondence regarding proposed stop amendments. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that two injuries occurred in 2017 but withheld internal policy correspondence under a qualified exemption.

Two incidents resulting in injury to the public occurred at Castletown bus stops in 2017.

No specific highway schemes were implemented as a direct result of these incidents.

Internal correspondence regarding proposed amendments to bus stops on The Parade was withheld.

The withholding was based on the formulation or development of policy exemption (Section 34).

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

Section 34 (formulation or development of policy)


Waste Charges

Summary: The requester asked for the value of outstanding waste charges for the main incinerator at the Energy from Waste Plant as of November 1st. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the outstanding amount as of October 31st was £432,859.72, noting this figure includes payments due 31 days or more.

The request specifically targeted unpaid invoices for the main incinerator, excluding the secondary incinerator.

The Department uses month-end figures for financial reporting purposes.

The outstanding waste charges as of 31 October 2018 were £432,859.72.

The Isle of Man Government allows a 30-day payment period.

The disclosed figure refers only to payments that are 31 days or more overdue.


Tax Arrears

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Treasury for tax and National Insurance arrears figures as of November 2018. The authority disclosed the total outstanding debt amounts for income tax and NI contributions that were older than six months.

The request was received on 19 November 2018 and responded to on 27 November 2018.

Arrears are defined as debt outstanding for six months or longer.

Total income tax arrears as of 1 November 2018 were £14,767,948.

Total National Insurance arrears as of 19 November 2018 were £4,093,046.

The response included a breakdown of tax arrears by resident, company, and non-resident categories.


Subsidies for IoM Dairy industry

Summary: A request for data on dairy subsidies, industry income, pollution cleanup costs, and cow numbers was partially fulfilled, with specific grant figures provided for IOM Creameries while other data was withheld as not held or publicly available.

The Department does not provide direct subsidies to IOM Creameries but has issued grants for business efficiency and benchmarking.

Gross income and GDP contribution data for the dairy industry is not held by the Department.

The Department does not clean up dairy-related pollution, as this is the responsibility of the farmer.

Dairy cow numbers are publicly available via the annual agricultural census and were exempt from release under the FOI Act.

The Food Matters Strategy published in 2015 contains some details on the dairy industry.

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps

Information reasonably accessible to the applicant (absolute exemption)


DoI fuel pump(s)


Deaths before discharge

Summary: A request was made for data on deaths before discharge and injuries extending discharge dates at Nobles Hospital over five years. The authority disclosed the number of deaths with expected discharge dates but stated it does not hold data on injuries extending discharge dates or ward-specific breakdowns.

The request covered a 5-year period at Nobles Hospital.

There were 1,739 total deaths in the last 5 years.

238 of those deaths occurred after an expected discharge date was given.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not collate data on discharge extensions due to non-admission-related injuries.

The authority does not hold information differentiating between admission injuries and injuries sustained during hospital stays by ward.

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


MS patients

Summary: A request for comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis statistics in the Isle of Man since 1990 was partially fulfilled, with the Department of Health and Social Care providing data from 2007 onwards based on hospital records while refusing pre-2007 data and specific village-level breakdowns.

There are 146 unique live patients with an MS diagnosis recorded in Nobles Hospital data since 2007.

The gender split among these patients is 113 females and 33 males.

The average age at the first recorded hospital episode for MS is 52 years, ranging from 18 to 82.

Geographic data is provided for broad regions (e.g., Douglas and Onchan) but not individual towns due to privacy exemptions.

Data prior to 2007 is not held in an easily-reportable format and was refused.

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

Exemption 9.5 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information (information not held in easily-reportable format)

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information due to low figures)


Chief Secretary

Summary: A request was made for the full employment contract of the Chief Secretary, including salary and severance details. The Cabinet Office released a redacted version of the contract, withholding personal information under data protection exemptions.

The request was received on 26 November 2018 and responded to on 18 December 2018.

The authority handling the request was the Cabinet Office of the Isle of Man.

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

Personal data was withheld because disclosure would contravene data protection principles.

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

26 November 2018
18 December 2018
661665
2 pages
1 document
s25 (2)(b)(i)&(ii)
Article 5
Article 6

Section 25(2)(b)(i) & (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolute exempt personal information)

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

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


Chief Executive Contract

Summary: A request was made for the employment contract of the Department for Enterprise's Chief Executive, resulting in the disclosure of a 2012 Statement of Written Particulars for an Interim Director role, though the response was partially exempt.

The disclosed document is a Statement of Written Particulars for David Mark Lewin.

The role described is Interim Director of Information Services Division within the Department of Economic Development.

The appointment was for a limited term of 12 months starting in 2012.

The position included a 20% personal allowance on top of the base salary.

The salary scale for the role ranged from £61,062 to £76,231 per annum.


Plastic Water Bottles

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding single-use plastic policies and water bottle usage across five secondary schools. The authority disclosed that no specific departmental policy exists but provided detailed statistics on bottle sales, tap water availability, drinking fountain counts, and reusable bottle promotion for each school.

The Department does not have a separate single-use plastics policy but follows the Isle of Man Government's reduction plan.

Ballakermeen High School sells approximately 3,400 plastic water bottles per week.

Queen Elizabeth II High School currently has zero drinking fountains but plans to install one in the sports area.

Ramsey Grammar School does not promote reusable water bottles due to a lack of suitable refilling points.

All five secondary schools surveyed have tap water available in their canteens.


Vacancy and resignation numbers

Summary: The request sought resignation statistics and reasons for Noble's Hospital since 2013, but the authority only provided a partial list of job advertisements for 2018, citing exemptions for the remaining data.

The request covered resignation numbers, reasons, and advertisement counts for Noble's Hospital since 2013.

The response was partially exempt, providing only advertisement data for the year 2018.

Information regarding resignation reasons and historical data prior to 2018 was withheld.

The disclosed data lists specific job titles, divisions, and advertisement counts for 2018.

The Department of Health and Social Care issued the response on December 24, 2018.

2018
2013
16 pages
2 documents
25
6
9
18.5 hours
3 months
12 months
20 hours
32 Hours
Band 6
Band 7
ST3/4
Ward 8
Ward 9
Ward 7
Ward 6


Department expenditure on coal

Summary: The request sought annual expenditure and quantity data for coal and peat since 2011, but the Department of Infrastructure could only provide cost figures as volume records were not maintained. The response disclosed financial spending for the Isle of Man steam railway and specific purchase details for coke used by the Blacksmiths Section.

The Department does not record coal quantities by volume, only by cost.

Coal is primarily used for operating the Isle of Man steam railway.

The Ports Division does not use coal or peat, but the Blacksmiths Section uses coke.

Only two specific quantities of coke were purchased since 2011.

The request was received on 2018-11-27 and closed on 2018-12-13.


volume of water for agriculture

Summary: The requester asked for Manx Utilities' policy on monitoring agricultural water usage, the number of agricultural customers, and specific annual water volumes for dairy, beef, and arable farming since 2011. The authority responded that it does not hold this specific data because it does not categorize non-domestic customers by business sector and some are billed by rateable value rather than metered consumption.

Manx Utilities does not hold information on individual business sectors for non-domestic customers.

Some customers are charged based on rateable value rather than metered water supplies.

The authority directed the requester to the 2017 Manx Agricultural Census for livestock numbers.

There are 33 registered dairy producers on the Isle of Man.

Estimated maximum daily water consumption for dairy cattle is 600,000 litres and for beef cattle is 1,100,000 litres.

42,000 domestic and non-domestic customers

600,000 litres per day (Dairy Cattle total)

1,100,000 litres per day (Beef Cattle total)


Cabinet Syrian Paper

Summary: The requester sought the Cabinet Office paper regarding International Aid submitted in August 2018, and the authority disclosed the full document detailing a budget increase allocation.

The Isle of Man Budget for 2018/19 included an additional £100,000 for International Development Funding.

The total annual budget for International Development was raised from £2.4 million to £2.5 million.

The Cabinet Office recommended allocating the increase to existing funding streams, excluding Small Grants and International Development Partnerships due to funding cycles.

The proposal aligns with the Government Strategic Objective of an 'Inclusive, Caring Society'.

The paper was submitted to the Council of Ministers on 30 August 2018.


MRSA

Summary: A request was made for MRSA incident records at Noble's Hospital over the past three years, specifically including maternity and infant wards. The Department of Health and Social Care disclosed that there were five bloodstream infections in that period, none of which occurred in maternity or neonatal services.

There were five MRSA bloodstream infections recorded at Noble's Hospital in the last three financial years.

None of the recorded infections were attributed to maternity services or the neonatal unit.

MRSA bloodstream infections are reported monthly in the Isle of Man, aligning with Public Health England standards.

There is currently no reporting system in place for MRSA colonisation.

The request was received on 30 November 2018 and responded to on 14 December 2018.


Information required

Summary: A request was made for lesson timetables and a list of teachers for class 1AP at Castle Rushen High School from September 1974. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that the information is not held as records were disposed of under retention policy and the class no longer exists.

The requested information concerns class 1AP at Castle Rushen High School from September 1974.

The Department does not hold the requested timetables or teacher lists.

Records were disposed of under the Department's records retention policy.

Class 1AP no longer exists at the school.

The Freedom of Information Act 2015 only covers information created on or after 11 October 2011.

September 1974
3 December 2018
28 December 2018
11 October 2011
670981

Records disposed of under retention policy

Information created before the Act's commencement date (11 October 2011)


Failure of mail and parcel delivery

Summary: The request sought a breakdown of failed mail and parcel deliveries on the Isle of Man over the previous 12 months. The authority disclosed that no delivery duties failed entirely, but listed 10 instances of partial failures caused by staff sickness, representing 0.03% of total deliveries.

No delivery duties failed in their entirety over the last 12 months.

All recorded partial delivery failures were attributed to staff sickness.

Special delivery priority items were sorted and delivered on every occasion of failure.

The Mails division recorded 3,880 sick days during the 12-month period.

Failures only occurred when available staff could not cover the duties of absent colleagues.


Runaway tram accident investigation report

Summary: The requester asked for the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate (HSWI) investigation report into the August 2017 Snaefell Mountain Railway runaway tram incident, noting that legal proceedings had concluded. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed all requested information, providing a 53-page report containing the executive summary, technical findings, and recommendations.

The request concerned the runaway Snaefell Mountain Railway tram incident that occurred in August 2017.

The Department of Infrastructure (DoI) pleaded guilty to five charges and was fined £18,000 in a related court case.

The authority released the full HSWI accident investigation report, which spans 53 pages and includes 4 documents.

The report details technical failures including the pressure gauge, low pressure alarm, and Fell brake systems.

The response was issued on 2019-03-19, confirming that the conclusion of legal proceedings removed previous disclosure exemptions.


Financial Intelligence / Crime

Summary: A request for financial crime statistics, budget allocations, and staff numbers was partially fulfilled by the Isle of Man Financial Intelligence Unit, which provided detailed Suspicious Activity Report data for late 2018 but withheld current asset values and 2019 budget figures.

The FIU does not hold data on the value of suspected criminal assets linked to civil forfeiture cases, referring the requester to the International Co-operation and Asset Recovery Team.

Budget allocation for 2019/20 was withheld under section 41 of the Act as it was scheduled for future publication on 19th February 2019.

Detailed statistics for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) were provided for Q2, Q3, and Q4 of 2018, totaling 1,391 reports.

The majority of SARs in Q3 2018 originated from Virtual Currency Services (189 reports) and Banks/Building Societies (166 reports).

Links to 'Pink Books' containing budget breakdowns for 2017/18 and 2018/19 were provided.

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


Glenfaba House Building Survey

Summary: A request was made for the detailed results of a building survey on Glenfaba House, but the Manx Utilities Authority responded that the information is not held as the survey report is still pending.

The Manx Utilities Authority does not currently hold the requested building survey results.

A contractor was appointed to undertake the survey according to Manx National Heritage requirements.

The completed report will be lodged with Manx National Heritage as part of the site development process.

The report is expected to be publicly available once completed.

The request was formally closed on 20 December 2018.


VAT refunds on imported aircraft

Summary: The Treasury disclosed quarterly data on VAT refunds for aircraft imported into the EU via the Isle of Man from April 2016 to December 2018, after the requester agreed to accept quarterly instead of monthly figures. The response confirmed that all 68 aircraft with refund claims received a 100% VAT refund, totaling over £253 million.

The request originally asked for monthly data but was fulfilled with quarterly data from April 2016 to December 2018.

A total of 68 aircraft import claims were processed during the specified period.

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

The total amount of VAT refunded was £253,582,075.70.

The highest quarterly refund amount occurred in Q3 2016 at £47,199,725.12.


Potential Changes to GCSE Maths Exam Board & iGCSE Maths Results

Summary: The requester sought documentation regarding concerns over iGCSE mathematics and data supporting a Minister's statement on exam results. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released some information after a final decision on the exam board was made, but redacted personal names under FOI exemptions.

A final decision on the future Mathematics examination board has been made.

Some information within the released documents was redacted to protect personal data.

The request covered documentation from 1 January 2015 to the date of the request.

The initial response was issued on 11 January 2019, with a follow-up letter dated 28 February 2019.

The request was prompted by a Minister's statement in the House of Keys on 27 November 2018.

1 January 2015
27 November 2018
12 December 2018
11 January 2019
28 February 2019
Page 241
680967
section 25

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


Information on the sums of monies paid out in lieu of legal action

Summary: The requester asked for annual financial settlement data for Noble's Hospital between 2012 and 2016 regarding legal actions taken by patients in lieu of court proceedings. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating the specific information is not held and would require substantial collation to create.

The request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care on 27 December 2018.

The scope was clarified to cover only Noble's Hospital, not the entire department.

The authority determined that providing the data would require creating information through substantial collation.

The request was refused under Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (b) of the Act.

The authority provided a link to a previous FOI response (IM89-818I) regarding medical negligence costs as assistance.

Section 11(3) practical refusal reason (b) of the Act referencing Section 8(3)