Job titles

Summary: The request sought a list of job titles and salary maxima for all staff at the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. The authority provided the salary bands for most roles but withheld specific maxima for unique positions and the Chief Executive to prevent individual identification.

The response lists maximum salary bands for roles such as Head of Division (£121,000) and Senior Manager (£82,000).

Salary maxima for approximately 5% of roles were withheld because only one individual holds those specific titles.

The Chief Executive's salary information was omitted as it is a discrete figure without a specified maximum.

Specific technical roles like Actuary and Legal Counsel were exempted due to being held by single individuals.

The authority directed the requester to the 2021 annual report for total salary expenditure and staff band statistics.

Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (prevention of identification of individuals)


Job Titles etc

Summary: A request for job titles and salary maxima for all staff at the Attorney General's Chambers was partially fulfilled, disclosing a comprehensive list of roles and pay bands while withholding specific salary figures for certain positions.

The response lists job titles ranging from Administrative Officers to Directors of Litigation.

Salary maxima are provided for Crown appointments, specifically £178,228 for the H.M. Attorney General and H.M. Solicitor General.

Market-rated legal roles receive additional percentages on top of their base grade salary.

Pay bands range from Band 5 (Secretary) to Band 37 (Director/Lead Practitioner).

The data reflects pay scales as of 1 April 2021, including a 2021/22 pay award.


Information surrounding surveys conducted for The Green Living Grant

Summary: A request was made for statistics regarding the Isle of Man's Green Living Grant, including applicant numbers, survey counts, and staffing details. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that while over 1,500 applications were received, no grant funding had been issued yet, and surveys are conducted by external contractors rather than direct staff.

The Green Living Grant Scheme opened in October 2021.

No applicants have yet reached the grant funding stage as of March 2022.

Property surveys (MHEAs) are conducted by external companies, not direct Department staff.

Contracts for survey companies were awarded on 16th February 2022.

The number of qualified assessors is expected to increase during the scheme.

1 qualified domestic energy assessor per company


NSC Accounts / Financial Statements

Summary: The requester asked for the most recent financial statements for the National Sports Centre, and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided a detailed budget and actual expenditure report for February 2022.

The request was received on 10 March 2022 and responded to on 6 April 2022.

All requested information regarding the National Sports Centre accounts was released.

The financial data covers income, staff costs, maintenance, and infrastructure for February 2022 and year-to-date.

The report includes breakdowns for specific activities like swimming lessons, exercise classes, and satellite areas in Ramsey, Peel, and Castletown.

The Grand Total variance for February 2022 was £10,000, while the Year-to-Date variance was £12,000.


Island Global Research

Summary: The request sought the Terms of Reference, total costs, and tender details for climate change research conducted by Island Global Research in December 2021. The Cabinet Office disclosed the full Terms of Reference document, which outlines the research objectives, methodology, and target audience for segmenting Isle of Man residents regarding climate change perceptions.

The research was commissioned to segment Isle of Man residents based on their values, behavior, and perception towards climate change.

The project aims to engage the 'middle ground' of residents who have concerns but do not consider climate change relevant to their daily lives.

The research methodology includes a quantitative survey sent to a representative sample of the population.

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

The research is intended to be run annually to measure the success of stakeholder engagement.

85,500 residents on the Isle of Man
December 2021
May 2019
January 2020
2050
6 pages
2 documents


Emoluments MHK's resettlement grant.

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for emails and correspondence regarding the Members' resettlement grant sent to the Cochrane and Emoluments committees. The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald refused to disclose any information, citing an absolute exemption to protect the privileges of Tynwald and the privacy of committee correspondence.

The request was received on 2022-03-11 and responded to on 2022-03-25.

The authority handling the request is the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald.

All requested information was withheld under an absolute exemption.

The exemption is based on section 22(1)(a)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

A signed certificate by The Hon Laurence Skelly was enclosed to confirm the exemption.

Section 22(1)(a)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Privileges of Tynwald)


Administration of Midazolam within health care settings

Summary: The requester asked for data on Midazolam administration to deceased COVID-19 patients and any payments received for listing such deaths. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding Midazolam usage or payments for death listings.

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

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

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

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


Staff absences due to mental ill health

Summary: A request for annual staff absence days due to mental ill health among front-line health workers from 2019 to 2022 was partially fulfilled, with data provided for 2019-2021 but 2022 figures withheld due to system issues.

2022 data is unavailable due to system issues.

The provided figures cover all staff in Health Medical, Dental, and Manx Pay Terms groups, not just front-line workers.

It is not possible to determine the proportion of staff who are primarily patient-facing.

Pandemic redeployment caused flexibility in staff deployment, affecting data specificity.

Absence figures at the end of 2021 may be artificially inflated due to delayed closure of open absences.


Secrecy Agreements

Summary: The requester asked the Department for Enterprise for all agreements and secrecy records regarding Loganair since January 2022. The Department responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Department of Infrastructure instead.

The request was received on 15 March 2022.

The Department for Enterprise confirmed it does not hold the information.

The requester was advised to contact the Department of Infrastructure.

The response was issued on 8 April 2022.


Jobs at Ramsey Grammar School

Summary: The requester asked how and by whom the 'Literacy Coordinator' and 'Assistant Headteacher' roles at Ramsey Grammar School were approved. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the five-step approval process and confirmed that the Deputy Chief Executive Officer authorized the vacancies.

The vacancies were identified within the service area of Ramsey Grammar School.

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the Department of Education, Sport and Culture approved the vacancies.

Adverts were uploaded to Jobtrain by the service area.

A Human Resources Advisor checked for re-deployment candidates and a Sourcing Team representative reviewed documents for errors.

The vacancies were advertised on the Jobtrain website.


MiQuando

Summary: The request sought the contract and payment details between the Department for Enterprise and MiQuando regarding Homestay services. The authority provided the contract and a full breakdown of payments made in 2020 and 2021, noting that some information was part exempt.

The contract between the Department and MiQuando relating to Homestay was provided as an attachment.

Total payments to MiQuando in 2020 amounted to £40,246.88.

Total payments to MiQuando in 2021 amounted to £23,278.00.

MiQuando provided refunds to Homestay hosts totaling £4,471.25 for the years 2020 and 2021.

Payments were made under various schemes including Online Business Incentive, CBSS, and Circuit Breaker Lockdown.


Incidence of Myocarditis, Pericarditis and Cardiac Arrests on island

Summary: A request was made for the number of confirmed diagnoses of myocarditis, pericarditis, and cardiac arrest on the Isle of Man between 2017 and 2021. Manx Care disclosed the total number of hospital admissions for these conditions combined but withheld a breakdown by specific condition to protect patient anonymity.

Data was provided as total hospital admissions rather than specific diagnoses due to small numbers risking patient identification.

A significant backlog of uncoded consultant episodes in 2020 likely resulted in lower reported numbers for that year.

The request was received on 16 March 2022 and the response was issued on 13 April 2022.

Manx Care clarified that they do not hold data on cardiac arrests occurring outside of hospitals.

The response included a list of ICD10 codes used to identify the relevant conditions.

2017: 47 admissions
2018: 47 admissions
2019: 28 admissions
2020: 2 admissions
2021: 40 admissions
Total: 164 admissions
2017-2021
16 March 2022
13 April 2022
Reference 2333246

Patient anonymity and risk of identifying individual patients due to small numbers in categories


Cost of Remdesivir

Summary: The requester asked for the cost of Remdesivir prescriptions between November 2020 and December 2021. Manx Care disclosed that there were no direct charges for the drug during this period but could not isolate internal costs for dispensing and administration.

There were no charges for Remdesivir for the period from November 2020 to December 2021.

Internal costs exist for dispensing, administration, and clinical input.

Manx Care stated they cannot isolate the specific internal costs associated with Remdesivir.

The request was received on 17 March 2022 and responded to on 29 April 2022.

The response references a previous FOI request number 2298237.


Illegal access to DEFA managed land

Summary: The requester asked for a list of illegal access incidents to DEFA managed land, including dates, locations, and actions taken. The authority disclosed five specific incidents resulting in successful prosecutions and directed the requester to a public database for further exempt information.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) holds records of illegal access to plantations, forests, glens, and headlands.

Five specific incidents of illegal access were disclosed, all resulting in successful prosecutions.

Incidents involved activities such as ground damage, unauthorized motorcycle use, unauthorized vehicle use, and unlicensed heath burning.

Some information was withheld under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act as it is accessible via public means.

The response provided a link to the Isle of Man judgments database for additional relevant information.

22nd January 2019
18th February 2019
15th June 2019
23rd June 2020
10th February 2021
Ayres NNR
Kings Forest
Slieau Freoghane
Dalby Mountain
2335777
Section 20

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


Patient Group Direction

Summary: The requester asked for a signed copy of the Patient Group Direction (PGD) for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations on the Isle of Man. Manx Care disclosed the full information, including the PGD for the AstraZeneca vaccine and a covering letter confirming its endorsement and legal status under Isle of Man legislation.

The Patient Group Direction (PGD) was developed by Public Health England for the UK vaccination programme but endorsed by the Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care.

The specific PGD provided covers the administration of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant]).

Registered practitioners must individually sign section 7 of the PGD, and an authorising manager must counter-sign to administer the vaccine.

Isle of Man legislation (Medicines for Human Use (Amendment) Regulations 2020) provides immunity from civil liability for practitioners using the vaccine in accordance with MHRA conditions.

The PGD version v01.00 was valid from 06 January 2021 with an expiry date of 05 January 2022.


Considerations of provision of PrEP at GUM clinic

Summary: The requester asked for details on the review of PrEP provision policy for the Manx community following a 2018 document and recent studies in the UK. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that the information is not held by them as it may be held by Manx Care, citing a separation of policy and service delivery.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding PrEP policy reviews.

The information may be held by Manx Care, which is responsible for service delivery.

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

The redesign ensures a separation between policy setting (Department) and service delivery (Manx Care).

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

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


IoM Schools' Pupil Data (Academic Year 2021-22)

Summary: A request was made for detailed pupil data including roll numbers, FSM, EAL, and AEN/SEN breakdowns for all Isle of Man schools for the 2021-22 academic year. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded by sending all requested information, providing specific statistics on primary school pupils with various learning difficulties and needs.

The request covered the academic year 2021-22 for all Island Primary and Secondary schools.

The authority responded with 21 pages across 9 documents.

The outcome was 'All information sent' on 2022-04-13.

Data provided includes breakdowns of pupils by gender, year group, and specific AEN/SEN categories.

Specific statistics were released for Mainstream Primary schools regarding difficulties such as Emotional Health, Literacy, and Speech & Communication.


Connect Villages Scheme

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding the procurement process and fees for Grant Thornton's consultancy on the Connect Villages Scheme. The department responded that it does not hold the requested information, as the contract procurement was conducted by the Office of Fair Trading.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the information requested.

The procurement of the Grant Thornton contract was conducted by the Office of Fair Trading.

The request concerned the 'Connect Villages Scheme' and a minibus service inquiry.

The request was received on 17 March 2022 and responded to on 18 March 2022.

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


Grant Thornton Report

Summary: The request sought confirmation on whether Grant Thornton was appointed via competitive tender for a DfT inquiry and details on the process and cost. The Office of Fair Trading confirmed Grant Thornton won a 'quick tender' as the sole bidder and disclosed the total payment amount.

Grant Thornton submitted a successful tender bid to conduct the investigation and produce a report.

The contract was advertised through the Isle of Man Government's 'Quick Quote' online procurement portal.

There were no other bids submitted for the contract.

The decision to engage an independent consultant was influenced by the complexity of the investigation and the need to expedite it.

The final report produced by Grant Thornton was approved by the board of the Office of Fair Trading.


Curraghs Wildlife Park

Summary: The request sought annual wallaby population data and details of animal escapes at Curraghs Wildlife Park from 2011 to 2022, along with the park's escape prevention plan. The authority provided a partial inventory report for wallabies and the full Animal Escape Policy document, but the outcome was recorded as 'part exempt' regarding the escape history data.

The request covered the period from 2011 to 2022 for wallaby numbers and escape incidents.

A Species360 inventory report was provided covering Red-necked wallabies from January 1, 2019, to March 29, 2022.

The park's Animal Escape Policy and Procedure was released, last reviewed on January 13, 2022.

The policy cites the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and BIAZA guidelines as the legal framework for containment.

The response outcome indicates that some information regarding animal escapes was withheld under exemption.


Result of safety survey on Douglas Promenade

Summary: A request was made for the results of a safety survey on the Douglas Promenade, but the Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because the audit has not yet been conducted.

The requested safety survey results are not held by the authority.

The Douglas Promenade safety audit is scheduled to be carried out in April 2022.

The request was received and responded to on the same day, 22 March 2022.

The case reference number for this request is 2340505.

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


Covid

Summary: The requester asked for the percentage of the Isle of Man population that tested positive for Covid-19 exactly once. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on single positive Covid-19 tests.

The information may be held by Manx Care, which handles care service delivery.

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

The requester was directed to the public COVID-19 dashboard for available data.

From 14 January 2022, the daily dashboard only shows a summary of active cases.


Surgery data

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for the number of full-time equivalent GPs and registered patients at each surgery on the Isle of Man. The authority responded by providing a complete list of FTE GP partners as of March 2022 and patient registration numbers as of January 2022 for all listed practices.

Manx Care provided data for 11 GP practices across the Isle of Man.

The total number of registered patients across all practices was 88,076 as of 01/01/2022.

Ramsey Group Practice had the highest number of registered patients at 14,689.

Ramsey Group Practice also had the highest number of FTE GP partners at 7.1.

The request was received on 22 March 2022 and fully answered on 8 April 2022.


Summary: The requester asked for information on the publication of summarised employment rights under Section 172 of the Employment Act 2006 for the most recent three years. The authority disclosed that the section was repealed in 2017 and provided a 2014 document detailing the proposal to repeal it due to high costs, while noting that summaries are now distributed via booklets and the website.

Section 172 of the Employment Act 2006 was repealed by the Equality Act 2017 in June 2017.

The repealed section required annual publication of employment rights notices in two newspapers.

The Department proposed repeal in April 2014 because newspaper adverts were expensive and they preferred distributing booklets and online guides.

The Department last produced a summary of employment rights in March 2022.

No information was found regarding the publication of notices between 2014 and 2017 other than the repeal proposal.


Power generation figures and power station active hours

Summary: The request sought electricity generation figures and operational schedules for the Pulrose power station over a 60-day period. The Manx Utilities Authority disclosed that the CCGT station ran continuously while the Diesel station operated on 13 specific days, providing total output figures and a detailed start/stop schedule.

The data covers the 60-day period from 22 January 2022 to 22 March 2022.

The Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) station operated continuously throughout the period.

The Diesel power station operated on a total of 13 days during the period.

Total generation from the CCGT station was 97,461 MWh with an average output of approximately 68MW.

Total generation from the Diesel station was 1,645 MWh with an average output of approximately 15MW.


Provision of Electricity to the Manx Electric Railway

Summary: The request sought electricity costs and usage for the Manx Electric Railway from 2016 to 2021, along with details on the charging agreement with Manx Utilities Authority. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed data only from August 2018 to March 2022, noting that records for 2016 and 2017 were not held, and confirmed the railway pays standard industrial tariffs.

Information regarding electricity costs and amounts was not held for the 2016 and 2017 financial years.

Disclosed data covers the period from August 2018 to March 2022.

The provided figures may include electricity purchased for the Snaefell Mountain Railway as they cannot be separated.

The Manx Electric Railway pays the same electricity tariffs as every other industrial customer.

All payments for electricity were made to the Manx Utilities Authority.


Surgery data 2

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for prescription data broken down by surgery and pharmacy for the past three years. The authority disclosed all requested information, providing detailed statistics for 13 surgeries and 23 pharmacies covering the periods from 2018/19 to 2021/22.

Manx Care provided prescription issuance data for 13 surgeries and dispensing data for 23 pharmacies.

The data covers the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, and the first 10 months of 2021/22.

Ramsey Group Practice issued the highest number of prescriptions among surgeries, totaling 126,181 in 2018/19.

Boots pharmacy dispensed the highest number of prescriptions, totaling 80,115 in 2018/19.

The response noted that community pharmacies also dispense prescriptions for outpatient clinics, nursing, dental, and mental health services.


Request for figures for resignations

Summary: The request sought resignation figures for staff at Isle of Man secondary schools leaving at Easter and Summer 2022. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed total and specific departure numbers for five schools, noting that some staff transferred internally rather than leaving the department.

The data covers all staff types including teachers, support staff, cleaners, caretakers, and administrators.

Information was recorded as of 25 March 2022.

Ballakermeen High School reported the highest number of resignations with 14 total.

Some leavers obtained other positions within Isle of Man schools rather than leaving the department.

The request was processed and closed on 28 March 2022.


Public Register of Government Committees and Quasi-Autonomous Entities

Summary: The requester asked for the Public Register of Government Committees, details on corporate governance reviews including the Independent Review Body for Health Complaints, and assurance certification processes. The Cabinet Office provided information on existing governance frameworks and regulations but stated it does not hold data on assurance certifications, noting that pandemic delays affected previous review timelines.

A 2019 review established the corporate governance arrangements for committees and Quangos.

The Government Code outlines the status, function, and duties of statutory board members.

The Independent Review Body for Health Complaints operates under the National Health Service (Complaints) Regulations 2004.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding the Assurance Certification process for each Quango or Committee.

Governance assurance and audit are the responsibility of the sponsoring department rather than the Cabinet Office.


List of DEA Assessors

Summary: The request sought a list of Domestic Energy Assessors on the Green Living Grant Scheme framework, including their names, addresses, qualifications, and employment status. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the names of three businesses and their assessors, confirmed the required qualification, but could not provide specific employment arrangements between companies and individuals.

Three businesses successfully joined the GLGS DEA select list: Smart Energy Solutions Limited, Infrared Isle of Man limited, and 3Co Limited.

The named assessors are Jonathan Gower-Jackson, Wayne Tomlinson, and Julia Erskine respectively.

All assessors hold the Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment qualification.

Business addresses are available via the public Companies Registry website.

The Department does not know the specific employment arrangements (employed vs self-employed) between the contracted companies and individual assessors.


Lateral  Flow Tests.

Summary: The requester asked about spending on Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs) and limits on test kit requests, including potential retrospective charges. Manx Care disclosed the total cost of LFTs but refused to provide specific details on request limits or stockpiling charges, citing that the information was not held.

Total cost of LFTs including distribution was £6,068,579 (ex VAT) between 01.10.21 and 31.03.22.

Manx Care does not hold information regarding formal limits on requesting test kits or retrospective charges for stockpiling.

Lateral flow tests are available to order online or collect from pharmacies without personal identification or proof of address.

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


Agriculture environment scheme

Summary: The requester asked when the application forms for the Agriculture environment scheme were released. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed that the forms were released on 1st April 2021.

The request concerned the release date of application forms for the Agriculture environment scheme.

The application forms were released on 1st April 2021.

The release date aligned with the start of the scheme year.

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

The request was closed on 31st March 2022.

1st April 2021
24th March 2022
31st March 2022
2350065
Freedom of Information Act 2015


Mutual Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS)

Summary: The request sought MARS resignation statistics by sorting office and age range for the last five years; the authority provided total and office-specific counts for the available three-year period but withheld age data due to privacy exemptions.

MARS was introduced by the Isle of Man Post Office in January 2019, limiting available data to three years.

A total of 20 employees took MARS across the four sorting offices during the available period.

Douglas Sorting Office accounted for 14 of the MARS resignations.

Northern, Peel, and South Delivery Offices each had 2 MARS resignations.

Age range breakdowns were refused as they constitute exempt personal information.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

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

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


Management Disciplinary's

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Post Office for data on manager disciplinary actions, bullying reports, and nepotism across four sorting offices over the last five years. The authority disclosed that no managers received disciplinary action or were moved due to behavior, three bullying reports resulted in no case to answer, and information regarding family members in management was not held.

No managers across the four sorting offices received disciplinary action in the last 5 years.

Three managers were reported for bullying, but all investigations concluded with no case to answer.

No managers were reported for reasons other than bullying.

No managers were moved to another position following staff reports about their behavior.

The Post Office does not hold information regarding how many managers' family members are in management positions.


Government Levy

Summary: The requester asked for confirmation regarding the link between the removal of a government levy and recent Post Office profits, as well as the cost of a new parcel sorting machine. The Isle of Man Post Office refused to provide the information, citing that it is already publicly available in statutory accounts and that disclosure would breach confidence.

The request was received on 2022-03-29 and responded to on 2022-03-30.

The authority stated the requested information is available in published statutory accounts.

The authority claimed the information is exempt under section 26 of the Act due to breach of confidence.

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

The requester can appeal to the Information Commissioner if dissatisfied with the internal review.

Section 20: Information already reasonably accessible

Section 26: Actionable breach of confidence


Vehicles


Offences

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Post Office for statistics on staff criminal offences and cautions over the past five years. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information.

The Isle of Man Post Office stated it does not hold the information regarding staff criminal offences.

The request covered offences committed both outside of work and while on duty.

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


Cringle Great Park

Summary: The requester sought information regarding mountain bike trail usage and planning applications for Cringle Great Park since January 2012. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed no specific contracts or applications exist for the trail, though they listed historical planning applications for the wider area and directed the user to the public planning portal.

The Department confirmed consideration was given to making a track from Sloc Road into Earystane Plantation a permissive mountain bike route.

There are no outstanding applications, minutes, correspondence, or contracts specifically for using the land as a mountain bike trail.

The Department cited Section 20 of the Act to withhold information on planning applications already reasonably accessible via the government website.

A list of 13 historical planning applications related to Cringle Quarry and surrounding areas was provided.

The request was received on 29 March 2022 and the response was issued on 4 May 2022.

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


Airport Passes

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Post Office for data on lost airport passes, associated fines, and security procedures over the last five years. The authority disclosed that only one pass was lost in 2021 with a £40 fine, noting that records prior to 2020 were not held by the airport.

Only one airport pass was reported lost by the Isle of Man Post Office in 2021.

A £40 charge was paid to the Department of Infrastructure/Ronaldsway airport for the lost pass in 2021.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for reporting lost passes to the airport authority.

Operational information regarding lost passes is not reported to the Board of the Isle of Man Post Office.

Airport record logs only date back to 2020, limiting the availability of historical data.

Information not held due to record retention policies starting in 2020


MHK, MLC, Minister Expenses

Summary: The request sought expense figures for current MHKs and MLCs between the last general election and December 2021, broken down by category. The Treasury disclosed two specific departmental travel claims but refused to provide parliamentary travel data (already public) or a list of members with no claims (information not held).

Parliamentary travel expense claims are already publicly available on the Tynwald website.

Two specific departmental travel claims were disclosed for Hon J P Poole-Wilson and Hon A L Cannan.

The Treasury does not collate or hold data on members who have made 'nil' expense returns.

The request covered the period from the most recent general election to 31 December 2021.

Both disclosed trips involved off-island travel to Cardiff and London.

Section 20 of the Act (Information accessible to the applicant by other means)

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


Legislation and Meeting Minutes regarding Medicinal Cannabis Pharmacy

Summary: The request sought legislation and meeting minutes regarding a planned Medicinal Cannabis Pharmacy in the Isle of Man. The authority disclosed extracts from Department of Health and Social Care meetings from 2020 and 2021 discussing import licensing, resource implications, and clinical risks, while noting the response was partially exempt.

The Isle of Man requires import licences for controlled drugs despite sharing a customs area with the UK.

Discussions highlighted significant resource demands for training medics and managing customs enforcement.

Clinicians expressed concerns about prescribing unlicensed cannabis products and potential drug interactions.

It was agreed to conduct a health impact assessment and refer the matter to the substance misuse steering group.

Four companies based in the Netherlands were identified as current producers of these medicinal products.

July 2022
13 November 2020
12 February 2021
4 companies
15 pages
2 documents


Vehicles

Summary: The Isle of Man Post Office disclosed the total size of its vehicle fleet and the number of electric vehicles, providing a breakdown of vehicle counts across its four delivery offices.

The IOMPO fleet consists of 109 vehicles in total.

There are 7 electric vehicles in the fleet.

Electric vehicles are distributed as 3 in Douglas, 3 in South, and 1 in North.

Total vehicle counts by office are 55 in Douglas, 23 in South, 24 in North, and 7 in Peel.

The request was received on 29 March 2022 and responded to on 7 April 2022.


Walk Duties

Summary: The requester asked for the number of walk duties across four island offices and confirmation regarding parcel deliveries in those areas. The Isle of Man Post Office disclosed that there are 29 walk duties, all located in Douglas, and confirmed that parcel duties cover the same geographies.

There are a total of 29 walk duties across the island offices.

All 29 walk duties are located in the Douglas office.

Parcel duties cover the same geographical areas where walk duties operate.

The request was received on 29 March 2022 and responded to on 1 April 2022.

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


Impact of illness

Summary: The request sought data on the number of days students at Isle of Man state high schools were required to work from home due to staff absences between September 2021 and March 2022. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the full breakdown of remote learning days per year group for five high schools.

Ballakermeen High School recorded the highest total remote learning days, with Year 9 students affected for 10 days.

Queen Elizabeth II High School reported zero days of remote learning for any year group during the specified period.

Castle Rushen High School noted that some remote sessions were for non-academic enrichment only, allowing students to remain in school for private study.

The data covers the period from 8th September 2021 to 29th March 2022.

Year 7 and Year 8 students across all listed schools had zero days of remote learning due to staff absence.


Review

Summary: The requester sought the internal review of the Department of Home Affairs referenced in a February 2022 press release. The authority disclosed the 'Blue Light Service' review document, originally commissioned in 2018 and updated in 2021, along with a link to a related parliamentary response.

The Department of Home Affairs released the 'Blue Light Service' review document.

The review was originally commissioned by Chief Minister Howard Quayle in July 2018.

The document was revisited and updated in 2021 by the Cabinet Office.

The review proposes creating an integrated Blue Light Service as an arm's length body.

The response included a link to a parliamentary question answer from March 2022.


Manx Gas - retail margin percentage

Summary: The request sought details on the retail margin percentage set by CURA for Manx Gas, including calculation methods, benchmarking parameters, and correspondence regarding potential windfalls. The authority responded by disclosing the margin rate and directing the requester to publicly available consultation documents that detail the methodology and considered parameters.

CURA set the retail margin percentage for Manx Gas at 2.1% for a 5-year regulatory period.

The authority conducted a benchmarking exercise to determine the appropriate margin.

Key documents referenced include the August 2021 Consultation and the March 2022 Consultation Response.

Reports from Frontier Economics, the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator, and New South Wales were considered during the process.

New South Wales was ultimately deemed unsuitable as a comparator for benchmarking purposes.


NSC Running costs and budget 2014-2022

Summary: The request sought annual running costs, budgets, and capital expenditure for the National Sports Centre (NSC) from 2014 to 2022, along with funding sources. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided budget and actual expenditure tables but confirmed it does not hold specific maintenance and refurbishment figures for 2014/15 and 2015/16 funded by the Department of Infrastructure.

The NSC annual budget is allocated from the Department budget, which is itself allocated by Treasury.

The provided expenditure figures exclude minor capital works such as replacement doors and windows.

The authority does not hold data on maintenance and refurbishment work for 2014/15 and 2015/16 funded by the Department of Infrastructure revenue budgets.

Total capital schemes and refurbishment work expenditure from 2014/15 to 2021/22 is listed as £5,797,424.

The request was received on 30 March 2022 and the outcome was communicated on 28 April 2022.

Total Capital/Refurbishment Expenditure: £5,797,424


Ramsey Grammar School Toilets

Summary: A request was made for records regarding signage and construction at Ramsey Grammar School toilets for the current calendar year. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The request was received on 30 March 2022.

The requester narrowed the scope to signage and associated installation/construction on 7 April 2022.

The authority concluded it does not hold the information after taking reasonable steps.

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


Costs of improvements to old railway line

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for cost details regarding the improvement of the old railway line between St Johns and Kirk Michael. The authority disclosed total spending to date, specific scaffold hire costs, design fees, and an updated projected final cost of the scheme.

Total spending on the St. John's to Kirk Michael section up to 31 March 2022 was £89,506.82.

Scaffold hire costs for Glen Wyllin and Glen Mooar Bridge Abuttments up to 31 March 2022 were £24,890.00.

Scaffolding was dismantled on 15 December 2021, resulting in no current weekly charges.

Project Design Team fees up to 31 March 2022 totaled £31,367.56.

The updated projected final capital cost for the project is £1,716,202.00, exceeding the original £1.3 million estimate.


Number and cost of IOM Government employees.

Summary: The request sought total government employee numbers, full-time/part-time breakdowns, historical data, and salary costs for the Isle of Man Government. The Cabinet Office disclosed current headcount and salary figures but withheld historical data for 2018-2020 as publicly available and confirmed they did not hold the specific monthly cost for the 770 new employees.

As of 31 March 2022, the total number of individuals employed by the IOM Government was 8,380.

The workforce consisted of 5,993 full-time and 2,387 part-time employees.

Total annual salary payments (gross) as of 31 March 2022 amounted to £344,046,937.21.

The figure of 770 new employees cited in the request was corrected to 756.

Historical headcount data for 2018, 2019, and 2020 was not provided directly as it is available via Tynwald Hansard.

Section 20 of the Act (information already reasonably accessible)


Details of Minister's off-Island trip

Summary: The request sought details regarding Minister Kate Lord-Brennan's off-Island trip, including duration, meetings, and costs. The authority disclosed the trip dates and meeting details but withheld cost information under a qualified exemption, noting it would be published online within 60 days.

The trip took place from 20 March 2022 to 22 March 2022.

The Minister attended the Annual General Meeting of the UK – Isle of Man All Party Parliamentary Group.

Additional meetings were held with political and diplomatic contacts in the UK.

Cost details for travel, accommodation, and expenses were withheld from immediate disclosure.

Full cost information is scheduled for publication on the gov.im website within 60 days of the trip.

20 March 2022
22 March 2022
30 March 2022
13 April 2022
60 days
15 November 2021
section 41

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


Budget for MHKs lunches

Summary: The requester asked for the budget and expenditure on lunches for Council of Ministers meetings organized by the Cabinet Office between March and April 2022. The Cabinet Office responded that no such information is held because there was no expenditure on catering for these specific meetings during the requested period.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding lunch expenditures for Council of Ministers meetings.

There was no expenditure on catering for lunchtime meetings organized by the Cabinet Office for the Council of Ministers between 01/03/2022 and 28/04/2022.

Lunchtime briefings for Tynwald members are typically hosted by individual Departments, not the Cabinet Office.

Catering for briefings hosted by Departments is funded by the host Department, not the Cabinet Office.

The request required multiple clarifications regarding the specific date range and the organizing body before a final response could be issued.


Full term stillbirths

Summary: A request for the total number of full-term stillbirths in the Isle of Man over the last 15 years was denied because the Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the data.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on full-term stillbirths.

The data may be held by Manx Care, which is responsible for service delivery.

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

The redesign separated policy setting from service delivery.

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


Summary: The requester asked for details regarding a specific agency added to the Temporary Administrative and Secretarial Staff Services Select List after the submission date. The Cabinet Office disclosed that the agency was added on 30 November 2021 because it was inadvertently missed from the tendering exercise, a decision sanctioned by the Office of Human Resources.

A further agency was added to the Select List on 30 November 2021.

The agency was added because it was inadvertently missed from the tendering exercise.

The Office of Human Resources within the Cabinet Office sanctioned the addition.

The authority issued a corrected response on 28 April 2022 to replace an incorrect version sent on 19 April 2022.


Nhs Dental Pay Rise

Summary: The requester sought detailed financial data on NHS dental contract uplifts, UDAS performance, and clawbacks, alongside current waiting list figures. The Department of Health and Social Care refused most requests citing that the information is held by Manx Care, but disclosed the dental waiting list count as of March 21, 2022.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested financial data on contract uplifts or UDAS performance.

The requested information regarding dental contracts is likely held by Manx Care following the April 2021 system redesign.

The Department provided the NHS dental waiting list figure for March 21, 2022, but not for the requested date of March 31, 2022.

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

The response was issued on April 8, 2022, regarding a request received on March 31, 2022.

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


Management

Summary: The Isle of Man Post Office responded to a request regarding internal promotions, management fast-track programs, and vacancy advertising practices over the last six years. The authority disclosed that all internal vacancies were advertised, no formal fast-track program exists, and provided specific annual promotion counts from 2016 to 2021.

The Isle of Man Post Office does not have a formal management fast track programme.

All internal vacancies have been advertised.

Internal promotions occurred in 5 out of the 6 years requested, with zero promotions in 2019.

The highest number of internal promotions in a single year was 6 in 2017.

The request was received on 1 April 2022 and concluded on 19 April 2022.


Claims

Summary: The request sought the number of Employment & Equality Tribunal claims against the Isle of Man Post Office over six years and a comparison with other government bodies. The authority disclosed the specific claim counts by year but stated it did not hold the comparative data requested.

The request was received on 1 April 2022 and responded to on 29 April 2022.

A total of four claims were made against the Isle of Man Post Office over the six-year period.

The Isle of Man Post Office does not hold information regarding claims against other Statutory Bodies or Government Departments.

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


PCR testing sequencing

Summary: A request was made for genomic sequencing data and variant percentages (BA1, BA2, XE) from PCR testing in the Isle of Man. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it may be held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

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

The information may be held by Manx Care, a separate entity responsible for service delivery.

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

The redesign was a result of Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review of the Isle of Manx Health and Care System.

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


Anti Virals

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for data on the number of individuals and categories receiving antiviral medications. The authority responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting Manx Care instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding antiviral dispensing.

The request was received on 5 April 2022 and responded to on 11 April 2022.

Applicants are advised to contact Manx Care or submit a direct FOI request to them.

The response outlines the right to an internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for data on Midazolam administration to Covid-19 deceased patients and any payments received for listing such deaths. Manx Care refused both requests under Section 11(3)(a) of the Act, stating they do not hold the information as death certificates are managed by the Central Registry.

Manx Care does not hold information on all Covid-19 deaths.

Cause of death is determined from death certificates held by the Central Registry.

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

The requester was advised to resubmit the request to the Central Registry.

The case outcome was upheld as partial by the Information Commissioner.

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


Sulby Claddaghs

Summary: The request sought financial data regarding third-party payments for management and maintenance, plus income from the permit system for Sulby Claddaghs over five years. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed the specific figures for 2017-2021 but noted that some costs were not itemized due to estate-wide contracts.

Management costs for Sulby Claddaghs rose significantly from £8,035 in 2017 to £56,055 in 2021.

Maintenance costs peaked at £17,681 in 2018 before declining to £6,490 in 2021.

Income from the permit system varied between £5,662 and £12,573 over the five-year period.

Some costs are not recorded individually because they are part of larger estate-wide contracts.

Toilet block cleaning is managed and financed by the Department of Infrastructure, not included in these figures.


Full term still births

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the total number of full-term stillbirths in the Isle of Man over the last 15 years. The authority responded by providing a complete annual breakdown of stillbirths with a gestation of 37 weeks or more from 2007 to 2021.

The request covered stillbirths with a gestation of 37 weeks or more.

Data was provided for the 15-year period from 2007 to 2021.

There were zero recorded full-term stillbirths in the years 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

The highest number of full-term stillbirths in the period was 3, recorded in 2015.

The total number of full-term stillbirths across the 15-year period is 16.


Interview process and procedure

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for details on interview panel decision-making procedures and marking criteria. The authority responded that they do not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Cabinet Office instead.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the information regarding interview panel procedures.

The request was received and answered on the same day, 6 April 2022.

Applicants are advised to contact the Cabinet Office for potential assistance.

The response outlines the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Duty of Candour reports - Nobles Hospital

Summary: A request was made for headline information regarding Duty of Candour incidents at Nobles Hospital since the regulations were introduced, including service areas, incident types, and follow-up actions. Manx Care disclosed that 20 incidents occurred, detailing their distribution across care groups and types, and confirmed that apologies were issued and one incident escalated to a formal complaint.

20 Duty of Candour incidents were reported at Nobles Hospital since the regulations were introduced.

12 incidents occurred in Medicine and Urgent Care, 7 in Surgery Anaesthetics and Critical Care, and 1 in Integrated Women's and Children's Services.

6 of the 20 incidents involved patients who died.

All incidents underwent root cause analysis with action plans signed off by the Manx Care Serious Incident review panel.

One incident was subsequently escalated to a formal complaint process.


Meetings

Summary: A request was made for the Chief Minister's diary from 14 to 31 January 2022, resulting in partial disclosure where some information was withheld due to exemptions regarding personal data, ongoing investigations, and health and safety risks.

The request targeted the diary of Alf Cannan, the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man.

The Cabinet Office responded on 10 May 2022, providing some information but redacting parts.

Personal data was withheld under an absolute exemption to comply with data protection principles.

Information related to confidential sources and ongoing legal proceedings was exempted after a public interest test.

Certain details were withheld to prevent endangering the safety of individuals.

S25(2)(b) Absolutely exempt personal information

31(2)(b) Investigations and Legal Proceedings


Financial information on the CPA

Summary: A request was made for a cost breakdown of the CPA British Islands Mediterranean Region Conference held in March 2022, but the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald refused to disclose the information.

The request concerned the CPA British Islands Mediterranean Region Conference held on 24/25 March 2022.

The authority determined that final costs were still being collated at the time of the response.

The information is intended to be published on the Tynwald website once finalized.

The public interest test concluded that withholding the information outweighed the factors for disclosure.

The request was closed on 25 April 2022 with no information sent.

24/25 March 2022
6th April 2022
25 April 2022
2373745
section 41
Freedom of Information Act 2015

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


Overflows from treatment works and Combined Sewage Overflows

Summary: A request was made to the Manx Utilities Authority regarding the number of sewage treatment works and combined sewage overflows equipped with UV disinfection and their discharge locations. The authority disclosed that zero facilities have operational UV disinfection and estimated that approximately 60 overflows exist, with one-third discharging into rivers.

Zero Regional Sewage Treatment Works are equipped with operational Ultra Violet disinfection.

Zero Combined Sewage Overflows are equipped with operational Ultra Violet disinfection.

There are an estimated 60 Combined Sewage Overflows on the Island.

It is estimated that one-third of all overflows discharge into rivers.

Manx Utilities is currently reviewing the public sewer network to determine the condition of existing overflows.


Staff and Salaries

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of permanent staff and salary spend at Manx Care, broken down by department. The authority responded with Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff numbers and salary costs for January to March 2022, categorized by terms and conditions rather than specific job roles, with some groups anonymized to protect individual identities.

Data provided covers the period of January, February, and March 2022.

Staff numbers are reported as Full Time Equivalent (FTE) as of 31 March 2022.

Breakdown is by terms and conditions (e.g., MPTC, Medical & Dental) instead of job roles due to system limitations.

Certain small groups (Therapeutic Earners, Individual Contracts, Teachers & Lecturers) were combined to anonymize data.

The total salary spend for Manx Care in March 2022 was £7,906,720.


legal aid review report

Summary: A request was made for a legal aid review report written by the late AG John Quinn, which was refused under a qualified exemption for information intended for future publication. The authority determined that premature disclosure would compromise the Legal Aid Committee's ability to formulate fair policy without external influence.

The requested document is a legal aid review report written by the late AG John Quinn.

The report was forwarded to the Legal Aid Committee in January 2022.

The Attorney General's Chambers refused disclosure citing Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The exemption was applied because the report is held with a view to future publication.

The Legal Aid Committee must issue a response to the report before it is submitted to the Treasury.

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


Aircraft deregistrations

Summary: The requester asked for records of all vehicles deregistered by the Isle of Man Aircraft and Ship Registries from 20 February 2022 onwards. The Department for Enterprise responded by providing full lists of deregistered aircraft registration marks and ship IMO/Official numbers in appendices.

The request was received on 8 April 2022 and responded to on 28 April 2022.

Information was released for both the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry and the Isle of Man Ship Registry.

The data covers deregistrations occurring from 20 February 2022 onwards.

The response included 43 specific aircraft registration marks in Appendix A.

The response included a list of IMO and Official numbers for ships in Appendix B.


Love IOM

Summary: The Department for Enterprise disclosed details regarding the 'Love IOM' initiative, confirming that KBH Limited was appointed to deliver gift card services and marketing, with all work completed to standard. The response provided a breakdown of payments made to the main supplier and other vendors between June 2021 and April 2022.

KBH Limited was appointed to deliver the LoveIOM Gift Card Services following an open procurement exercise.

All service requirements and contractor deliverables were met to the required standard with no work transferred to other companies.

KBH Limited is currently listed as 'Live' and continues to deliver project services under the agreement.

The supplier was required to deliver marketing services for a period of 6 months from launch.

The initiative was designed to encourage on-Island spend to support the Manx Economy.


Surgery catchment areas

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for details on the catchment areas of all GP surgeries on the Isle of Man, and the authority responded by providing specific geographic boundaries for each practice.

Manx Care provided catchment area details for 11 GP surgeries across the Isle of Man.

Kensington and Finch Hill surgeries cover areas within Douglas, with Finch Hill extending to Crosby and Santon.

The Southern practice covers Port Erin, Port St Mary, Rushen Parish, and Arbory Parish.

Ballasalla and Castletown surgeries share the same postcode catchment areas (IM9 1–IM9 6 & IM4 1).

Snaefell surgery is defined by a semi-circle of 4-5 mile radius from Douglas town centre.


NHS DENTAL CONTRACT


Meeting Room Bookings

Summary: The request sought records of meeting room bookings in the Legislative Building between January 14 and January 31, 2022. The authority disclosed a partial list of bookings but exempted information regarding private meetings of Tynwald Members to protect parliamentary privilege.

The request covered the period from January 14, 2022, to January 31, 2022.

Bookings for private meetings of Tynwald Members were withheld under Section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Excluded categories included presentations to Members, Committee Meetings, and Member Room Bookings.

Officer names were redacted from the disclosed records as they add no value to the request.

The response included bookings for tours, workshops, and sittings in the Chambers.

Section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Privileges of Tynwald)


Remdesivir

Summary: The requester asked for the number of patients prescribed Remdesivir and their mortality rates within six weeks of treatment. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on Remdesivir prescriptions or patient outcomes.

The information is believed to be held by Manx Care, the separate body responsible for care delivery.

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

The redesign separated policy setting (Department) from care delivery (Manx Care).

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

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


Remdesivir

Summary: The requester asked for the number of patients prescribed Remdesivir and their mortality rates within 6 weeks of treatment. Manx Care stated they do not hold patient-level prescription or death data, but provided aggregate drug issuance statistics for January to April 2022.

Manx Care does not hold data on Remdesivir prescriptions by individual patient, only by quantity issued to wards.

Manx Care does not hold information on patient deaths or causes of death, which are managed by the Central Registry.

The authority cited Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to refuse creating patient-level data.

The authority cited Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical refusal reason for death statistics.

Aggregate data for Remdesivir issuance was provided for the period January 2022 to April 2022.

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

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


Castletown Bus Interchange /One Way System Proposal

Summary: The request sought correspondence regarding a proposed Castletown mini bus service and risk assessments for a bus interchange, but the Department of Infrastructure withheld policy-related emails under Section 34 exemptions while confirming the scheme was signed off by the Chief Executive and Minister.

Email correspondence between Minister Tim Crookall and Director of Public Transport Ian Longworth was withheld.

Email correspondence between the Chief Secretary and Ian Longworth was withheld.

No specific risk assessments were held for the interchange proposal as they are conducted during bus stop installation.

The initial scheme for the bus interchange was signed off by the Chief Executive and the Minister.

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

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


Public Health

Summary: The requester asked for data analytics and decision-making grounds regarding the removal of COVID-19 restrictions and the shift to endemic status on the Isle of Man in 2022. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it may be held by Public Health within the Cabinet Office.

The request was received on 19 April 2022 and the response was issued on 16 May 2022.

The Department of Health and Social Care stated they do not hold the requested information.

The authority suggested the information may be held by Public Health, which is part of the Cabinet Office.

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to the Cabinet Office.

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


LoveIOM gift card recipients

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of LoveIOM gift cards purchased since their public launch in November 2021. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that 2,027 cards had been bought as of May 3, 2022, and explained the platform's purpose to support the local economy.

LoveIOM gift cards were first made available to the public on November 26, 2021.

The total number of cards purchased stood at 2,027 as of 9am on May 3, 2022.

The platform was developed by the Department for Enterprise to incentivize on-Island spending.

The project originated from the Economic Recovery Group in 2021.

Cards can be purchased at the Sea Terminal welcome centre or via the loveiom.com website.


Premature Births on the Isle of Man

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for statistics on premature births on the Isle of Man between 2016 and 2021, specifically for births before 37 weeks and before 32 weeks gestation. The authority responded by providing the complete dataset for all requested years and categories.

Manx Care provided data on premature births for the years 2016 through 2021.

The response included figures for births occurring before 37 weeks gestation.

The response included figures for births occurring before 32 weeks gestation.

The request was received on 19 April 2022 and concluded on 5 May 2022.

No information was withheld; all requested data was disclosed.

2016: 63 births before 37 weeks, 10 before 32 weeks

2017: 56 births before 37 weeks, 5 before 32 weeks

2018: 54 births before 37 weeks, 4 before 32 weeks

2019: 46 births before 37 weeks, 6 before 32 weeks

2020: 48 births before 37 weeks, 6 before 32 weeks

2021: 51 births before 37 weeks, 10 before 32 weeks


Registered Deaths

Summary: The requester asked for the number of registered deaths in the Isle of Man for December 2021 through April 2022. The Department for Enterprise provided figures for December 2021 to March 2022 but noted that April 2022 data would not be available until May 2022.

The request was received on 19 April 2022 and responded to on 27 April 2022.

Registered deaths for December 2021 were 80.

Registered deaths for January 2022 were 88.

Registered deaths for February 2022 were 81.

Registered deaths for March 2022 were 77.


First time buyer list

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure responded to a request regarding First Time Buyer lists, disclosing total registration numbers, purchase statistics for houses and bungalows since 2018, and data on applicants with children. The authority confirmed it does not hold specific data on how many applicants are waiting exclusively for houses.

There are 433 people currently registered on the first time buyer fixed register.

Since 2018, 43 houses or bungalows have been purchased under the Fixed Scheme.

Since 2018, 16 houses or bungalows have been purchased under the Choice Scheme.

There are 116 applications from individuals or couples with one or more children.

The Department does not hold information on how many buyers are waiting specifically for a house.


Numbers of IOM Post office employees

Summary: A request was made for employee numbers and salary data for the Isle of Man Post Office as of 31 March 2022. The authority disclosed the total headcount, the split between full-time and part-time staff, and the total annual salary expenditure.

As of 31 March 2022, there were 310 employees at IOM Post Office, excluding casual workers.

The workforce consisted of 242 full-time and 68 part-time employees.

Total annual salary payments were £9.765 million, which includes casual workers and board members.

The salary figure represents all gross payments rather than just basic salary.

The request was received on 20 April 2022 and fully answered by 12 May 2022.


Numbers employed by Manx Utilities

Summary: A request was made to Manx Utilities Authority for employment statistics and total salary expenditure as of 31 March 2022. The authority disclosed the total headcount, the split between full-time and part-time staff, and the total annual salary cost.

As of 31 March 2022, Manx Utilities employed a total of 395 people (headcount).

The workforce consisted of 381 full-time employees and 14 part-time employees.

The total annual amount paid in salaries was £14.9 million.

The response distinguishes between substantive (permanent) roles and non-substantive roles such as apprentices and interns.

The Full Time Equivalent (FTE) figure for the total workforce was 368.9.


Finance Isle of Man event sponsorship costs 2021

Summary: The request sought detailed cost breakdowns for Finance Isle of Man sponsored events in 2021, including sponsorship fees, travel, and accommodation. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that 11 events were sponsored with a total of £87,100 in fees and £24,497.97 in travel costs, providing specific details for several events.

Finance Isle of Man sponsored 11 events in 2021.

Total sponsorship fees paid were £87,100.00.

Total travel and ancillary costs amounted to £24,497.97.

Several events were virtual or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Specific associated costs were detailed for the London and Zurich Private Client Dining events.

11 events
£87,100.00
£24,497.97
20th – 21st APRIL 2021
20th MAY 2021
1ST SEPTEMBER 2021
£8729.59
5TH OCTOBER 2021
£2172.92
7th OCTOBER 2021
11TH OCTOBER 2021
14TH OCTOBER 2021
156 GUESTS
89 GUESTS
112 GUESTS


Climate Change Transformation Team

Summary: The requester asked for the names and salary maxima of all staff in the Climate Change Transformation Team, citing a recent transparency initiative regarding Covid grants. The Cabinet Office disclosed the names and job grades of seven team members but did not provide specific salary figures, instead linking to a public pay scale document.

The request was received on 2022-04-22 and the outcome was upheld partially on 2022-06-01.

Seven individuals were identified as members of the Climate Change Transformation Team.

Specific salary maxima were not listed in the response; a link to the general pay scales was provided instead.

One team member, Sean McLachlan, is seconded from Public Health for 1.5 days per week.

The authority responding to the request was the Cabinet Office.


Primary School Budgets FY 2021-22 & 2022-23

Summary: A request was made for detailed budget allocations, expenditure breakdowns, and funding formulas for eight specific primary schools in the Isle of Man for FY 2021-22 and 2022-23. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released partial financial data showing total costs and specific line items for several schools, but the response was marked as part exempt.

The request covered eight primary schools: Arbory, Ballacottier, Dhoon, Henry Bloom Noble, Laxey, Manor Park, Rushen, and Victoria Road.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded on 2022-05-20 with 17 pages and 5 documents.

Detailed budget breakdowns were provided for Arbory, Ballacottier, Dhoon, Henry Bloom Noble, Laxey, and Manor Park, including staffing, building, and SEN funding.

The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but part exempt', indicating not all requested data (such as specific formulas or monthly tracking for all schools) was disclosed.

Henry Bloom Noble had the highest total budget listed in the response at £1,712,765.


Annual total of public sector pension payments

Summary: The requester asked for the number of public sector pension recipients and total payment sums for the last financial year and 2016. The authority responded by directing the requester to published Operational Reports and Annual Accounts on their website, noting that audited figures for the most recent year were not yet available.

The Public Sector Pensions Authority directs users to quarterly Operational Reports for pension data.

Audited accounts for the last financial year have not yet commenced and are unavailable.

Historical data for 2016 is available via the PSPA website's pension scheme accounts section.

The request explicitly excluded state retirement pension information.

The case was closed on 2022-05-05 with all available information provided via links.


Number of Covid days off work by government employees

Summary: The requester sought data on the number of days, average absence, and salary costs related to COVID-19 and general sickness for Isle of Man government employees for the 2020-2022 period. The Cabinet Office confirmed that all requested information was sent, clarifying that records are held by diagnosis or general COVID absence rather than validated positive tests.

The total number of IOM Government employees was 8380 as at 31 March 2022.

The authority does not collect or validate specific positive test results but can provide figures for COVID-19 diagnosis or all COVID-related absences.

The requested data covers the financial years from 6 April 2020 to 5 April 2021 and 6 April 2021 to 5 April 2022.

The response explicitly excludes maternity, special leave, and annual leave from the total sickness absence figures.

The outcome of the request was 'All information sent' on 31 May 2022.


external auditor procurement

Summary: A request was made for external auditor procurement papers and the contract awarded to Grant Thornton, including specific details on the Audit Act 2006 and whistleblowing policies. The Treasury responded with 84 pages of documents, primarily the 2019 Invitation to Tender, but withheld some information citing commercial confidentiality.

The request was received by the Treasury on 2022-04-22 and the outcome was issued on 2022-06-01.

The response included 84 pages across 2 documents, featuring the April 2019 Invitation to Tender for auditing services.

The procurement exercise covered three lots: Central Government, Local Government Bodies, and Public Sector Pension Schemes.

The contract was awarded to Grant Thornton, though specific contract clauses were partially exempt.

The documents provided are marked as 'Commercial in Confidence' and copyrighted by the Attorney General's Chambers.


Costs of maintaining and servicing Laxey and Baldrine sewage system

Summary: The request sought property counts, population estimates, income, and cost breakdowns for the Laxey and Baldrine sewage networks, along with costs for a failed planning application. Manx Utilities provided property and population data based on census figures but refused to disclose specific income and cost breakdowns due to lack of granular data and the substantial compilation required.

Laxey drainage network connects 1,081 properties (1,007 domestic, 74 non-domestic).

Baldrine drainage network connects 383 properties (382 domestic, 1 non-domestic).

Estimated population for Laxey is 2,326 persons based on 2016 Census data.

Estimated population for Baldrine is 936 persons based on 2016 Census data.

Manx Utilities does not hold income data broken down by specific catchment areas as rates are collected in bulk by the Treasury.

1,081 properties
1,007 domestic properties
74 non-domestic properties
383 properties
2.31 persons per domestic property
2,326 persons
2.45 persons per domestic property
936 persons
2016 Census
2021 Census
2014/15 to 2020/21
Section 11(3)(b)
Section 8(3)(c)

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

Section 8(3)(c) of the Act (not required to create information)


Blue roll and nitrile gloves

Summary: The requester asked about upcoming tender reopenings for blue roll and disposable gloves for the Department of Infrastructure and other departments. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed its current contract for these items expires on 31 December 2022 but stated it does not hold information regarding other departments.

The Department of Infrastructure is currently under contract for cleaning consumables including blue roll and disposable gloves.

The renewal date for the Department of Infrastructure's contract is 31st December 2022.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information regarding tender reopenings for other departments.

The request was received on 26 April 2022 and responded to on 29 April 2022.


Medefer and Manx care privacy policy

Summary: The requester sought privacy policies and data storage details regarding the contract between Manx Care and Medefer Limited. Manx Care responded by providing Medefer's Records Management Policy, which outlines data handling procedures, though the response indicates some information was exempt.

Medefer stores patient medical records electronically on a secure server located within England.

The data is encrypted both at rest and in transit.

The server is hosted by CareLink, a provider on the UK's N3 network for the NHS.

Paper records received by Medefer are scanned and immediately shredded.

The maximum retention period for public records is normally 30 years.


UCM (University College Isle of Man) staff & students

Summary: A Freedom of Information request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding University College Isle of Man staff employment types, zero-hour contract costs, and student enrollment figures. The authority upheld the request in full, disclosing student enrollment statistics for five academic years and staffing breakdowns by department for December 2019, May 2020, and May 2021.

Student enrollment data was provided for academic years 2017/18 through 2021/22, with a note that 2017 figures may be inaccurate due to a system transition.

Staffing reports were released for December 2019, May 2020, and May 2021, detailing full-time, part-time, and sessional lecturers across various departments.

The response included specific counts of Further Education and Higher Education students, distinguishing between total enrollments and active students.

Sessional lecturers (zero-hour basis) were the largest category of staff in several departments, such as General Education and Adult Community Education.

The request outcome was 'Upheld - full' on 2022-10-05 following an internal review.

December 2019 Adult Community Education Sessional Lecturers: 41

May 2021 General Education Sessional Lecturers: 94

May 2021 Adult Community Education Sessional Lecturers: 89


UCM (University College Isle of Man) zero hours

Summary: The request sought pay periods for zero-hour lecturers at UCM and details on policies regarding the transition to employment and the 300-hour provision. The authority disclosed pay period dates for academic years 2018-2022 and excerpts from the Terms and Conditions of Service regarding teaching remission, but withheld information on specific transition policies and briefing papers.

Pay periods for sessional workers were provided for academic years 2018/19 through 2021/22.

Teaching classes were suspended from March 23, 2020, until September 2020 due to lockdown.

The response included a briefing on Higher Education remission rules, stating pedagogic work normally does not exceed 23 hours per week.

A developmental allowance multiplier of 2 hours applies for the first year a lecturer teaches a new subject, reducing to 1.5 hours in subsequent years.

Information regarding policies to support zero-hour lecturers transitioning to employment was not disclosed.


Tram Derailment

Summary: A request was made for reports regarding a tram derailment on July 16, 2021, but the Department of Infrastructure withheld all information citing an ongoing investigation.

The request concerned a MER tram derailment that occurred on July 16, 2021.

The Department of Infrastructure refused to release any reports or information.

The refusal was based on Section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

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

The request was formally closed on May 19, 2022.

Section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information required for ongoing investigation/legal proceeding)


Airport

Summary: A request was made for data on private jet cancellations in 2022, including dates and reasons. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held as it is managed by private companies.

The request was received on 2022-04-25 and responded to on 2022-04-28.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information on private jet cancellations.

The requested data is managed by private jet companies and ground handling private companies.

The authority stated they cannot find the information after taking reasonable steps.

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


Manx Gas

Summary: The request sought minutes of a Treasury meeting with Manx Gas and details of government support since September 2021; the response disclosed the full minutes of a February 2022 meeting regarding unpaid debts and regulatory pricing issues, though the outcome was noted as partially exempt.

The meeting on 3 February 2022 was convened to resolve Manx Gas's failure to pay sums owed to the Manx Utilities Authority.

Manx Gas has been supplying gas at a loss due to regulatory price structures preventing effective operation.

CURA approved a 2.1 pence price increase in August 2021, but cash flow delays meant the increase did not feed through until January 2022.

The UK Government announced a £200 loan and £150 Council Tax rebate to support consumers against rising energy costs.

Manx Gas is unable to set its own prices and is trapped by a regulatory framework that rejected their second request for a price increase.


Information accompanying primary school reports 2021

Summary: The requester sought letters accompanying 2021 primary school reports for Years R, 2, and 6, including contextual attainment data, but the authority disclosed only sample letters from specific schools while noting that not all requested information was held.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that some information was sent but not all was held.

Due to the pandemic and local lockdowns, end of Key Stage National Curriculum levels were excluded from 2021 reports for Years 2 and 6.

Reports instead used a simplified grading system indicating if a child was above (A), at (E), or working towards (W) the expected level.

Schools advised against comparing 2021 results with pre-Covid data due to significant learning disruption.

Sample letters from Arbory School and Ballaugh Primary School were included in the response.


PCR test protocol for babies in neonatal

Summary: The requester sought details on COVID-19 testing protocols, consent procedures, staff training, and benefit-harm analyses for babies in Manx Care neonatal units. Manx Care provided the testing protocol and details on consent and training but confirmed that no benefit vs harm analysis exists.

A copy of the 'Surveillance pathway swabbing COVID.pdf' protocol was provided to the requester.

Parents are advised on routine swabs upon admission, though consent may not be obtained in emergency situations.

Nurses performing PCR swabbing are trained by the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team.

Manx Care confirmed that no benefit vs harm analysis has been conducted for testing newborns and babies.

The request was partially refused under Section 11(3)a of the Act as the specific analysis was not held.

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


Forecast Losses

Summary: A request was made for 2022 forecast operating costs, revenues, and losses for the Isle of Man's railways and horse trams. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held because the budget apportionment to specific services is still ongoing due to rising fuel and electricity costs.

The request was received on 2022-04-27 and responded to on 2022-04-29.

The Department of Infrastructure stated it is not yet in a position to provide the requested figures.

The delay is attributed to ongoing work on budget apportionment to mitigate rising fuel and electricity costs.

The request covered the Manx Electric Railway, Isle of Man Steam Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, and Douglas Horse Trams.


Emergency Advisory Group

Summary: The request sought details on Emergency Advisory Group (EAG) meetings, discussions, membership, and the delay in publishing minutes since November 2021. The Cabinet Office disclosed that the group met three times, provided a link to the published minutes, explained the delay was due to staff changes, listed the members, and confirmed the group is now in abeyance following the end of the pandemic emergency response.

The EAG met on three occasions after November 4, 2021: November 29, December 20, and January 20.

Minutes for December 20 and January 20 were delayed due to a change in the EAG secretariat caused by staff changes in the Cabinet Office.

Dr Rachel Glover resigned from the group on December 20, 2021.

The Council of Ministers agreed on February 17, 2022, to place the EAG into abeyance as the pandemic transitioned to an endemic position.

No replacements were appointed for departing members as the group was stood down.

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Covid border costs

Summary: The request sought costs for Covid border infrastructure and staffing at Parade Street Car Park and Ronaldsway between June 2021 and April 2022. The Cabinet Office disclosed specific staffing and equipment costs but noted it did not hold infrastructure data for Ronaldsway, suggesting the Department of Infrastructure be contacted instead.

The Cabinet Office spent £8,036 on temporary shelters at Parade Street Car Park but incurred no infrastructure costs at Ronaldsway airport.

Total staffing costs for border checks from June 2021 to April 2022 amounted to £2,014,879.26 across three categories.

Public Services Commission staff accounted for the majority of staffing costs at £1,663,188.65.

Several items of equipment, including TETRA radios and Samsung phones, were returned or repurposed after travel restrictions were lifted on 1 April 2022.

The authority does not hold information regarding infrastructure setup costs at Ronaldsway, which may be held by the Department of Infrastructure.


CQC DPIA

Summary: The requester asked for the Care Quality Commission Data Protection Impact Assessment (CQC DPIA) in PDF format. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that the document is already publicly available on their website and provided the download link.

The request was received on 2022-04-27 and responded to on 2022-04-28.

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

The CQC DPIA is available as a downloadable PDF (Feb 2022 v3.1, Size 8MB) on the department's website.

The provided PDF contains minimal redactions to protect security requirements.

The Department commits to publishing all DPIAs once ratified to ensure transparency.

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


Data protection

Summary: A request was made for all Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data breach logs, and data protection team salary details from Manx Care. The authority partially upheld the request, disclosing a specific DPIA for the Public Access Defibrillator Scheme while withholding other requested documents.

Manx Care disclosed a DPIA for the Public Access Defibrillator Scheme.

The current defibrillator registration process is paper-based and prone to errors.

An online registration and mapping system is proposed to improve data accuracy.

The scheme involves collaboration between IMAS, Craig's Heartstrong Foundation, and other local organizations.

The request for the full Data Breach Log and team salary details was not fully satisfied in the provided text.


Communications regarding Loch Promenade Tramway Tracks

Summary: The requester asked for communications between the Department of Infrastructure and Sleepwell Hotels regarding the reinstatement of Horse Tramway tracks from 2016 to 2022. The authority responded that no specific communications on this topic exist, though they provided a newsletter update on the broader Douglas Promenade Refurbishment scheme.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed there has been no specific communication with Sleepwell Hotels regarding the Horse Tramway track reinstatement.

The request covered the period from 2016 to the date of the response in May 2022.

The response included a 'MyProm' newsletter detailing ongoing works on Loch, Harris, Central, and Queen's Promenades.

Auldyn Construction was identified as the contractor for the Douglas Promenade Refurbishment.

Local artist Anna Wilson won a competition to create artwork for gateway marker posts on the promenade.


dr tinwell bribery with NDA

Neither confirm or deny information held

Summary: The requester asked for settlement costs and details regarding 'without prejudice' negotiations in the Dr Tinwell employment tribunal, alleging unfair legal funding practices. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to confirm or deny holding the information, citing an absolute exemption for personal data.

The request was received on 3 May 2022 and responded to on 9 May 2022.

The authority is the Department of Health and Social Care on the Isle of Man.

The outcome was a 'neither confirm nor deny' refusal.

The refusal is based on Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 regarding personal data.

The request concerns an employment tribunal involving Dr Tinwell and settlement negotiations.

Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Neither confirm nor deny)

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


Covid 19 Vaccination - children

Summary: The requester asked for specific vaccination uptake numbers for children on the Isle of Man up to April 6, 2022, but the authority provided a general medical chapter on SARS-CoV-2 instead of the requested statistics.

The request was made to Manx Care regarding COVID-19 vaccination data for children.

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

The response document provided is a medical chapter dated February 28, 2022, describing the virus and its variants.

The response does not contain the specific vaccination numbers or percentages requested for the 5-11 age group.

The document mentions the Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2.


Covid Testing

Summary: The requester asked about genomic sequencing practices and variant percentages for SARS-CoV-2 in the Isle of Man. Manx Care confirmed they are not currently sequencing all PCR tests due to UKHSA prioritization and refused to provide variant percentages because no such data is held.

Genomic sequencing is not currently performed on all PCR tests in the Isle of Man.

UKHSA prioritizes sequencing for hospitalized cases, patients on specific antiviral therapy, and immunocompromised individuals.

Manx Care does not hold data on the percentages of variants BA1, BA2, XE, BA4, or BA5.

The refusal to provide variant statistics is based on the practical reason that no studies were conducted.

The authority indicated that sequencing practices may change as sub-variants increase in prevalence.

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


Raggat

Summary: The requester asked for the cost of demolishing Glenfaba House at The Raggat and whether the site remained empty due to objections from Knockaloe Beg. The authority disclosed the demolition cost but refused to answer the second part, citing it as a rhetorical question and noting that the reasons were already available in public press coverage.

The demolition of Glenfaba House occurred in March/April 2019.

The total cost for demolition and additional works was £31,900.

The authority declined to answer the question regarding Knockaloe Beg objections, labeling it rhetorical.

The authority stated that information regarding the demolition reasons was already reasonably accessible via press statements.

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

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


Open Skies

Summary: A request was made for the publication of a review into the Isle of Man's air services referenced by the Minister for Enterprise in November 2021. The Department for Enterprise refused to disclose the information, citing that it relates to the formulation of government policy and that releasing it would be contrary to the public interest.

The requested information is a review of the island's air services commissioned by the Department for Enterprise.

The policy regarding air services is currently in active development and has not yet been agreed by the Council of Ministers.

Disclosure is deemed potentially detrimental to the broader economic interests of the Isle of Man.

Releasing the review could allow dominant airlines to gain an unfair advantage over competitors in future market processes.

The Department stated the information will be made publicly available upon completion of policy development.

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


Licence Information in relation to Coach House Kennels and Cattery

Summary: The request sought licence details for Coach House Kennels and Cattery, including animal capacity and operational conditions. The authority disclosed the specific number of dogs and cats licensed for boarding, clarified that reptiles do not require a licence, and noted that dog daycare is unregulated.

Coach House Kennels is licensed to board 35 dogs and 16 cats following a recent re-application.

The Animal Boarding Establishments (Isle of Man) Act only applies to cats and dogs.

There is no legal requirement to licence the boarding of other animals such as reptiles.

A dog daycare unit exists at the site but is not currently required to be licensed.

Specific conditions for boarding licences are available via provided government links.


RTC Data

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Constabulary for road traffic collision data and metadata for the crime year April 2021 to May 2022. The authority responded by releasing all requested information in a single document containing two pages.

The request was received on 4 May 2022 and the response was issued on 17 May 2022.

The data covers the crime year from April 2021 to May 2022.

The requested metadata included location, time, age of driver, and speed limit.

The outcome was 'All information sent' with no redactions or refusals.

The response consisted of 1 document containing 2 pages.


RGS Board of Governors Minutes

Summary: The requester sought agendas, minutes, and records sent to the Ramsey Grammar School Board of Governors between January 2021 and May 2022. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided partial information, including specific meeting minutes from July 2021 and April 2022, while withholding other requested records.

The request covered Board of Governors meetings and distributed records from January 2021 to May 2022.

Minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting noted a finely balanced budget with high staffing costs.

The April 5, 2022 meeting included the appointment of a Chair and discussion of a Student Governor.

The Headteacher's report highlighted plans for swipe access on external doors to address public site access.

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

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Grants and Financial Assistance

Summary: The requester asked for details on grants and financial incentives provided to non-Isle of Man companies relocating to the island, but the Department for Enterprise refused to disclose specific information citing economic prejudice.

The Department for Enterprise administers a Financial Assistance Scheme for businesses relocating to the Isle of Man.

The Scheme supports export-focused sectors and can assist with capital expenditure, rent, marketing, and employee relocation.

Specific details on grants offered or declined were withheld to prevent competitor jurisdictions from gaining a commercial advantage.

The Department assesses applications based on business plans, financials, and potential job creation.

Some general information regarding the scheme is already published annually under the Enterprise Act 2008.

Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act (prejudice to economic interests of the Island)

Public interest test (disclosure would be contrary to the public interest)


Manx Care considerations of provision of PrEP at GUM clinic

Summary: The requester asked for an update on the review of PrEP provision policy in the Isle of Man following the conclusion of English and Welsh studies. Manx Care disclosed the original 2018 policy document stating that PrEP is not currently funded due to uncertainties regarding demand, cost, and real-world implementation, with a review pending the results of the IMPACT and PrEPared studies.

Manx Care decided not to fund PrEP at the present time due to uncertainties about demand, cost, and impact.

The policy states that funding decisions will be reviewed once results from the IMPACT and PrEPared in Wales studies are available.

Truvada was granted European marketing authorisation for HIV prophylaxis in 2016.

NICE concluded Truvada reduced the relative risk of acquiring HIV by between 44% and 86% in trial settings.

The Department noted it was not possible to model potential demand or resulting costs of PrEP in the Isle of Man.


Pharmacy services

Summary: The request sought a breakdown of pharmacy services, remuneration details, and payment data for the last three years from Manx Care. The authority disclosed service volume statistics for the period April 2018 to March 2021 and a service specification document, but withheld specific remuneration details and full payment records citing partial exemptions.

Manx Care contracts pharmacies to provide essential, advanced, and enhanced services.

Data provided covers service volumes from April 2018 to March 2021.

The response includes a detailed specification for the Emergency Hormonal Contraception service.

Pharmacists must complete specific training (Safeguarding, Consultation skills) to be accredited.

Remuneration details and specific payment amounts for the last three years were partially withheld.