Roberts Report

Summary: The requester sought the 'Roberts Report' and Dr. Roberts's commission documents regarding an investigation into a senior DEFA officer, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed it does not hold these records as they were commissioned by the Public Services Commission.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold the 'Roberts Report' or the commission for Dr. Roberts.

The report was commissioned by the Public Services Commission, not the Department.

The request was initially responded to on the 21st working day, missing the statutory deadline.

An internal review was conducted on 5th February 2022, resulting in a repeat search that found no records.

The final outcome of the review was 'Not upheld', confirming the information is not held.


GCSE and Other External Examination Attainment 2021

Summary: A request for detailed 2020-21 GCSE and external examination attainment data for Isle of Man state secondary schools was partially upheld, resulting in the disclosure of subject-specific grade breakdowns and Average Point Scores (APS).

The request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture on 2021-11-30.

The Information Commissioner upheld the request partially on 2022-03-04.

The response includes detailed grade distributions (A*-U) and APS for subjects like English Language, Mathematics, and Sciences.

Data covers Year 11 students across the Island's five state secondary schools.

Specific metrics requested included FSM and AEN (SEN) attainment percentages, though the provided text focuses on subject-level results.

2021-11-30
2022-03-04
2020-21
240 entries for English Language
239 entries for Mathematics
44.76 APS for English Language
41.97 APS for Mathematics
11 pages
4 documents


Covid statistics

Summary: A request for detailed statistics on Covid-19 deaths, vaccination status, and vaccine adverse effects in the Isle of Man was submitted to Manx Care. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information, citing the lack of death registration data and the use of the UK's Yellow Card scheme for adverse event reporting.

Manx Care does not hold death registration data, including cause of death, vaccination status, or underlying health issues.

The Isle of Man does not have a separate reporting system for vaccine adverse effects due to its small population.

Adverse effect data is reported through the UK's Yellow Card scheme instead.

The authority suggested the requester contact the Cabinet Office for death statistics.

The Weekly Surveillance Report published by Public Health was recommended as an alternative source.

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


Anaphylaxis

Summary: The requester asked for monthly figures on emergency department attendances and hospital admissions for anaphylaxis and allergic reactions from 2019 to December 2021. Manx Care disclosed total attendance statistics by diagnosis group and confirmed 15 inpatient admissions for specific allergic reactions, noting that broader 'allergic reaction' data was too general to capture for admissions.

The request covered the period from 01.01.2019 to 21.12.2021.

Manx Care split the response into AED Attendees and Inpatient Admissions.

There were 15 patients admitted to Nobles Hospital under specific allergic reaction diagnosis fields.

The authority stated that 'some form of allergic reaction' was too general to capture for admission data.

Total AED attendances for allergic reaction diagnosis groups were 853.

2019-2021
01.01.19 to 21.12.21
15 patients
853 total attendances
67 Anaphylaxis
22 Hayfever
69 Drug reaction
17 Allergic reaction Diagnosis Group
655 Other allergic reaction
23 ACEI related angioedema


employment law and interim relief to whistleblowers

Summary: The request sought information regarding the omission of interim relief provisions for whistleblowers in the Isle of Man's Employment Act 2006. The Department for Enterprise disclosed draft notes, correspondence, and emails explaining that the provision was not included because it was not raised as an issue at the time and would require a new bill to add.

Officers from the former Department of Trade and Industry drafted the Employment Act 2006 proposals without including interim relief.

The omission was not due to political constraints but because no one had raised the issue in the Island at the time.

Adding interim relief provisions now would require a new employment bill.

The UK's Employment Rights Act 1996 interim relief section was significantly amended by Blacklisting Regulations in 2010.

The authority initially missed sending some documents but provided them in a follow-up on 10 January 2022.


2123353 Stillbirths, miscarriages and preterm births

Summary: The requester asked for monthly figures on stillbirths, miscarriages, and preterm births at Noble's Hospital from 2019 to December 2021. Manx Care responded by providing the complete annual and monthly statistical data for all three categories as requested.

The request was received on 1 December 2021 and the response was issued on 31 December 2021.

Total births at Noble's Hospital were 696 in 2019, 648 in 2020, and 640 in 2021.

There were 46 preterm births (before 37 weeks) in 2019, 48 in 2020, and 44 in 2021.

Stillbirths recorded were 2 in 2019, 0 in 2020, and 3 in 2021.

Miscarriages totaled 172 in 2019, 158 in 2020, and 68 in 2021.


Cancer rates

Summary: A request for cancer admission, diagnosis, and breast clinic scan data was partially fulfilled by Manx Care, which provided revised admission figures and scan counts but refused to provide total diagnosis numbers as the data was not held.

Manx Care provided monthly hospital admission data for cancer from 2019 to 2021, excluding Oncology Day Unit and Endoscopy to ensure consistency.

The authority refused to provide total annual cancer diagnoses from 2017-2021 because they do not hold all the data and creating it would violate the Act.

Requesters were advised to contact the Cabinet Office for Cancer Incidence Reports which use 3-year rolling averages.

Breast clinic data provided represents US/MG exams performed rather than appointment numbers, covering the period from January 2019 to December 2021.

A significant increase in reported activity in April 2021 was attributed to changes in coding methodology.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (information not held)

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (requirement to create or derive information)


Vehicle Registration on Isle of Man

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of vehicles with valid road tax on the Isle of Man. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that there are currently 75,908 such vehicles, noting the figure changes daily.

The request was received on 2 December 2021.

The response was issued on 14 December 2021.

There are 75,908 vehicles with valid vehicle tax on the road.

The vehicle count is a constantly moving figure due to daily registrations and deregistrations.

The responding authority is the Department of Infrastructure.


Manx care employee travel costs

Summary: A request was made for the number of Manx Care staff with unlimited travel and total travel costs since inception, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding Manx Care travel costs.

The information is likely held by Manx Care, a separate entity from the Department.

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

The redesign separated policy setting from service delivery by Manx Care.

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

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


EU whistleblowing directive and Employment Act 2006

Summary: The requester asked for all documents regarding the EU Whistleblowing Directive and its relation to the Employment Act 2006, specifically citing a UK-EU trade agreement deadline. The Department for Enterprise responded by providing a summary of the directive's protections and an email detailing minor updates to a Tynwald Committee report regarding compliance timelines.

The EU Whistleblowing Directive (2019/1937/EU) establishes standards to protect whistleblowers in areas like public procurement, financial services, and data protection.

The directive prohibits reprisals and requires member states to provide free legal aid and psychological support to whistleblowers.

Member states were given until December 2021 to comply with the new rules.

A Tynwald Committee report (2020-PP-0199) included an annex on the directive with text revised in September 2020.

The UK All Party Parliamentary Group on Whistleblowing published a report in July 2020 supporting the case for a whistleblowing regulatory body.


professional body costs policy

Summary: The request sought details on professional body fees paid or reimbursed to employees and the existence of a related policy. The authority disclosed that no policy exists, no reimbursements were made, and listed specific subscriptions paid for officers between April 2018 and the date of response.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald does not have a professional costs policy.

No professional body fees have been reimbursed to any employee.

Subscriptions were paid for bodies including the Society of Clerks-at-the-Table, Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association, and Study of Parliament Group.

Financial records were searched from April 2018 to the date of the response.

Professional subscriptions necessary for duties are not considered a taxable benefit in kind.


EU Whistleblowing Directive

Summary: The requester sought all documents related to the EU Whistleblowing Directive and its potential extension to the Isle of Man, but the Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold such information.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the requested information regarding the EU Whistleblowing Directive.

The Office of Human Resources conducted a consultation on an updated Whistleblowing Policy between 7 July 2021 and 17 August 2021.

The authority stated there is no legal obligation for the UK or Isle of Man to implement the Directive following the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020.

Whistleblowing falls outside the scope of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

The request was initially broad and required clarification before the final search was conducted.


IOM Law Society compulsory PII scheme transactions

Summary: The requester asked for details on payments made by the Attorney General's Chambers regarding the IOM Law Society compulsory PII scheme for the 2020/21 financial year. The authority responded that no such payments were made because the insurance scheme applies only to members in private practice.

No payments relating to Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) were made by the Attorney General's Chambers to the Isle of Man Law Society.

The compulsory PII scheme applies exclusively to members in private practice.

The request was received on 6 December 2021 and closed on 22 December 2021.

The response covered the 2020/21 financial year.

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


professional body costs policy

Summary: The request sought the professional body costs policy and total expenditure for the Attorney General's Chambers. The authority disclosed that it follows Civil Service Regulation G16 for subscriptions and provided a breakdown of payments made in the 2021/2022 financial period.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not have a separate written policy but follows Civil Service Regulation G16.

Costs are met where membership is essential for a position or encouraged for professional development.

The total payment to the Isle of Man Law Society was £32,500 in 2021/2022.

No payments were made to the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development or the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy.

The request was received on 6 December 2021 and closed on 21 December 2021.


Provide a full list of all issues logged in respect of Garff


Conditions on Planning approval 17/01083/B

Summary: The requester asked if specific planning conditions for approval 17/01083/B regarding architectural details and roof slate samples had been met. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed that the conditions have not been met because no plans were submitted and no notification of work commencement was received.

Planning conditions for approval 17/01083/B have not been met.

The Department has not received the required plans, elevations, or sections for approval.

No notification of works commencement has been received by the Department.

The planning approval was valid for four years from the issue date.

The deadline for the planning approval expired on 30 November 2021.


Mrs K Malone Dir of Governance &Legislation &Dep CEO: Qualifications

Summary: A request for the qualifications, salary, and appointment details of Mrs Karen Malone, Deputy CEO of the Department of Health and Social Care, was partially upheld. Personal data was withheld under absolute exemption, while recruitment process details were refused on the grounds that the Department does not hold them.

The request concerned Mrs Karen Malone, Director of Governance and Legislation and Deputy CEO.

Information regarding qualifications, salary, appointment date, and previous positions was withheld as personal data.

Recruitment details such as the advertisement date, panel members, and applicant numbers were not held by the Department.

The Department advised the requester to contact the Cabinet Office regarding the recruitment information.

The case outcome was recorded as 'Upheld - partial' on 16 March 2022.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation

Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation

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


Mrs Kathryn Magson, Interim CEO DHSC, relevant experience etc

Summary: A request was made for personal details, salary, and employment history regarding Mrs Kathryn Magson, Interim CEO of the Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care. The authority refused to disclose the information, citing an absolute exemption for personal data under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The request covered 10 specific points including days spent on the island, qualifications, salary, benefits, and previous roles.

The Department of Health and Social Care determined the information constitutes personal data of a third party.

Disclosure was refused because it would contravene data protection principles under the GDPR as applied in the Isle of Man.

The authority provided a link to the original job advertisement and applicant pack as an alternative resource.

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

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

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

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


Proof of an actual HIV virus said to cause symptoms called 'AIDS'

Summary: A request was made for proof of an isolated HIV virus sample free from cellular debris and contaminants. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that they do not hold this information, suggesting it may be held by Manx Care.

The requestor demanded a fully purified and truly isolated virus sample from human or animal sources.

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

The authority suggested the information might be held by Manx Care due to a separation of policy and service delivery.

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

The request was closed on 21 December 2021.


Chief Minister's trip to London - December 2021

Summary: A request was made for details regarding Chief Minister Alfred Cannan's December 2021 trip to London, including costs, attendees, and return on investment. The Cabinet Office disclosed the itinerary, attendee positions, and partial cost breakdowns, but withheld final expense details and return on investment data as they were not held at the time.

The trip took place from 30 November to 2 December 2021 for Westminster engagement.

Two officers supported the Chief Minister: the Executive Director, Crown & External Relations, and the Head of External Relations.

Travel costs were £472.43 and accommodation costs were £678.00.

Final details for meals, events, gifts, and other expenses were not yet available.

The authority does not hold information regarding the expected return on investment.


2131314 Heart Attacks/problems 2015-2021

Summary: The requester asked for monthly totals of all cardiac events on the Isle of Man from 2015 to 2021, including community cases. Manx Care disclosed monthly discharge episode data with 'Cardiac Event' as the primary diagnosis for Noble's and Ramsey hospitals but withheld community data due to lack of collation and excessive compilation costs.

Community cardiac data is not currently collated by Manx Care.

The provided data covers discharge episodes with 'Cardiac Event' as the primary diagnosis only.

The data excludes archived patients and private patients.

There is a significant backlog of uncoded consultant episodes from 2020 affecting the accuracy of that year's figures.

Manx Care cited Section 8(3) and Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to refuse the full request.

Section 8(3) - Substantial compilation or collation of information


Proof of the 'HPV' human papilloma virus said to cause cervical cancer

Summary: A request was made for proof of a fully purified and isolated HPV virus sample free from cellular debris, but the Department of Health and Social Care stated they do not hold this information.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding isolated HPV virus samples.

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

The redesign separated policy setting from service delivery to Manx Care.

The request was closed on 15 December 2021.


2131713 Brain tumour admissions

Summary: The requester asked for monthly brain tumour admission data at Noble's Hospital from January 2016 to the present. Manx Care provided the data aggregated annually instead of monthly due to small numbers, covering specific malignant, benign, and uncertain behaviour diagnoses.

The request was received on 6 December 2021 and responded to on 1 February 2022.

The authority provided annual data rather than monthly data due to small numbers.

Data covers admissions for malignant, secondary malignant, benign, and unknown/uncertain behaviour brain tumours.

The response explicitly excludes spinal meninges and cranial nerves from the diagnosis criteria.

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

January 2016
6 December 2021
1 February 2022
2131713


Ramsey Harbour ASSI

Summary: The requester asked for full designation documents and maps for the de-notified Ramsey Harbour ASSI, and the authority confirmed that all information was sent while providing a detailed ministerial statement explaining the decision to de-notify the site.

The Ramsey Harbour Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) was de-notified by the Minister of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The Minister cited a lack of independent review and a confrontational process as reasons for the de-notification.

The original designation documents and reasons remain available on the Department's website.

The Minister proposed a more collaborative approach for future designations, citing the Ramsey Bay Marine Nature Reserve as a model.

The site was originally designated in March 2010 to protect estuarine habitats, including the island's second largest saltmarsh.


2132845 Dexamethasone usage 2015-2021

Summary: The requester asked for monthly dosage and volume data for Dexamethasone usage between 2015 and 2021. Manx Care provided monthly issue volumes for Nobles Hospital but noted that specific dose sizes for Primary Care were unavailable.

The request was received on 7 December 2021 and responded to on 6 January 2022.

Data was provided for Dexamethasone issues by Nobles Hospital from 2015 to 2021.

Primary Care data was limited to issue counts as the size of doses was not available.

The response included a table with monthly figures for each year requested.


2132846 Organ failures 2015-2021

Summary: The requester asked for monthly organ failure statistics from 2015-2021 cross-referenced with COVID-19 status and specific medications, but Manx Care only provided annual admission totals by organ type for Nobles Hospital, stating they could not derive the requested medication links.

Manx Care could not provide data linking organ failures to Remdesivir or Midazolam administration as it would require creating new information.

The provided data covers annual admissions to Nobles Hospital for respiratory, hepatic, renal, and multi-organ failures between 2015 and 2021.

A significant backlog of uncoded clinical episodes from 2020 may have resulted in lower reported numbers for that year.

No records were found for 'Multisystem Inflammatory syndrome linked to cov-2' in the search.

The request was partially fulfilled with an outcome of 'Some information sent but not all held'.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (creating or deriving information)

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


Number of electric cars registered

Summary: The requester asked for annual electric car registration figures for the Isle of Man between 2016 and 2021, but the Department of Infrastructure could not provide data in that specific format due to recording limitations. Instead, the authority disclosed the total number of registered electric vehicles as of December 2021 and provided a link to a graph showing data from July 2019 onwards.

The Vehicle Test Centre does not hold data allowing for monthly or annual reporting of electric vehicle registrations.

Electric vehicle registration numbers were only recorded from July 2019 onwards.

The total number of registered electric vehicles as of 14 December 2021 is 738.

A graph containing registration data from July 2019 was provided via a government link.

The request was received on 7 December 2021 and responded to on 14 December 2021.

738
14 December 2021
7 December 2021
July 2019
1 December 2020
30 November 2021
1 December 2019
30 November 2020
1 December 2018
30 November 2019
1 December 2017
30 November 2018
1 December 2016
30 November 2017
2135046


2135047 Elective surgery cancellations


Staff grades/salaries etc

Summary: The requester asked for staff grades, salary ranges, and details on salary enhancements like private healthcare and cars at the Manx Utilities Authority. The authority disclosed that salary scales are publicly available and explained that private healthcare is a legacy contractual benefit rather than an enhancement, while vehicle allocation is based on role necessity.

Staff are employed under both new and old Terms and Conditions, including legacy ungraded contracts from the former Manx Electricity Authority.

Salary scales for all grades are publicly available on the Isle of Man government HR website.

Private healthcare is provided to former MEA staff as a contractual entitlement, not as a salary enhancement.

Corporate vehicles are allocated based on role necessity and on-call requirements, not as a standard enhancement.

Limited salary data is published in Annual Reports showing the number of employees earning over £50,000 per annum.


Cabinet Office and UK ministry of Justice relationship during Covid19

Summary: The requester asked for evidence of UK Ministry of Justice instructions to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office regarding COVID-19 measures and details of a 2020 meeting with British military officials. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Constabulary or Department of Home Affairs for the meeting details.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold evidence of recommendations or formal instructions from the UK Ministry of Justice regarding mask mandates, border restrictions, lockdowns, or emergency powers.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding the purpose or outcomes of the March/April 2020 meeting between senior IOM officials and British military officials.

The authority suggested the requester contact the Isle of Man Constabulary or the Department of Home Affairs for information about the military meeting.

The request was received on 8 December 2021 and the response was issued on 20 December 2021.

The case outcome was recorded as 'Not upheld' on 13 June 2022.


Princes Dock Liverpool

Summary: The request sought details on the Isle of Man government's lease terms for the Princes Dock river berth and adjoining land. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that two separate leases exist with specific start dates, durations, and no provisions for renewal.

The Department holds two leases for the site: one with Peel Land and Property (Ports) Limited and one with the Duchy of Lancaster.

The Peel Lease runs from 8 November 2019 until 28 April 2252.

The Duchy Lease runs from 1 November 2019 for a term of 50 years.

Neither lease contains a provision for renewal or extension.

The Duchy Lease specifically relates to the pile in the river bed for the mooring dolphin.


Have Your Say - Leadership

Summary: The requester asked for detailed results of the 'Have Your Say Pulse Survey 5: Leadership' for the Department of Education, Sport and Culture, broken down by individual schools and services, and inquired about a publication delay. The Cabinet Office provided available data but stated it did not hold the specific breakdowns for individual schools, noting that publication of such detailed results is at the discretion of Chief Officers.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested data broken down by individual primary schools, secondary schools, and specific support services.

Publication of divisional and service area results is left to the discretion of Chief Officers for their respective Departments.

The survey results were not published on the advertised date of November 24th because the full dataset was not received from the survey provider until the week ending December 3rd, 2021.

A table containing available data regarding the Leadership Pulse Survey and average scores per question was attached to the response.

The requester was advised to contact Chief Officers directly or submit a new FOI request for further information.


Studies and papers to support Isle of Man policies.

Summary: The requester asked for studies, papers, and benefit vs harm analyses supporting Isle of Man COVID policies, specifically regarding masks and child vaccinations. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating they do not hold the information, which may be held by Public Health, though they provided external links to JCVI advice and MHRA approvals.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested papers or analyses.

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

The Department follows advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

The response included links to JCVI statements and MHRA approvals for Comirnaty in children.

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


2138109 Cancer Statistics 2010-2019

Summary: The requester asked for annual cancer incidence, mortality, prevalence, and survival statistics for the Isle of Man from 2010 to 2019, split by gender. The authority responded that the specific incidence data requested is not held, though they provided a mortality report containing total death figures and cancer-related statistics for 2018 and 2019.

The requested cancer incidence data has not been released since 2005.

The authority provided mortality statistics for 2018 and 2019 instead of the full 2010-2019 range.

In 2018, there were 919 registered deaths, with 457 males and 462 females.

In 2019, there were 840 registered deaths, with 419 males and 421 females.

Cancer and circulatory diseases combined accounted for 55% of all deaths in both 2018 and 2019.


Head of Communications for Manx Care

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the recruitment process for the Head of Communications at Manx Care, but the Cabinet Office responded that the information is not held because the post was not advertised.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding the recruitment of the Head of Communications for Manx Care.

The post of Head of Communications in Manx Care was not advertised.

An exception was approved for direct appointment under Public Service Commission Recruitment Principles and Policy.

The requester was advised to contact Manx Care directly for further information.

The request was received on 9 December 2021 and closed on 20 December 2021.


Number of officers leaving IOM Constabulary.

Summary: The request sought the total number of police officers leaving the IOM Constabulary between 2016 and 2020. The Cabinet Office provided figures for all requested years but noted that data for 2016 and 2017 may be inaccurate due to a system migration.

The request was received on 2021-12-09 and responded to on 2022-01-14.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it holds the data via the HR People Information System.

Figures for 2016 and 2017 are included but flagged as potentially inaccurate due to system migration.

Figures for 2018, 2019, and 2020 were analyzed to remove duplicates and special constables.

The request was previously referred from the IOM Constabulary to the Cabinet Office.


2138709 Covid & Still births after the DNA altering mrna gene threapy

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for statistics on stillbirths, deaths under anesthesia, ICU deaths, and immunocompromised patients, alongside questions about mRNA clinical trials. Manx Care provided stillbirth and miscarriage data for 2017-2021 but refused requests for earlier years and specific mortality/clinical trial data citing that the information was not held.

Manx Care provided stillbirth statistics for the years 2017 through 2021.

Information regarding deaths under general anesthesia and ICU ventilator deaths was refused as it is not held.

The authority stated it does not hold information regarding mRNA clinical trials or consent forms for such trials.

Data on immunocompromised patients or those taking immunosuppressive medicines was refused as not held.

The response included detailed monthly breakdowns of births and stillbirths for 2019, 2020, and 2021.

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


2139942 Covid vaccine adverse events

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care about data collection on COVID-19 vaccine adverse events, staff awareness of side effects, and public reporting mechanisms. Manx Care disclosed that they rely on UK MHRA data, provide staff with updated Patient Group Directions and the Green Book, and clarified that 111 does not handle vaccination consent.

Manx Care requests breakdowns of adverse drug reactions from the UK MHRA but cannot obtain specific details on individual cases.

Medical staff are informed of side effects through manufacturer leaflets, Patient Group Directions (PGDs), and the Green Book Chapter 14a.

The 111 service does not gain consent for vaccination and therefore does not provide updates on adverse events for that purpose.

Healthcare professionals must read and sign PGDs or PSDs before administering vaccines.

Information on adverse events is considered an indication of possible reactions rather than medically verified clinical data.

882 adverse events
5th November 2021
10 December 2021
1 February 2022
Chapter 14a


2140041 Cardiology dept appointments and admissions

Summary: The request sought monthly data on cardiology appointments, admissions, and emergency presentations for heart-related issues and strokes between 2017 and 2021. Manx Care provided detailed monthly statistics for Nobles and Ramsey hospitals, noting that data for 'elsewhere on the Island' was unavailable and emergency coding only commenced in 2018.

Data covers attended outpatient appointments and admissions for Cardiology at Nobles and Ramsey Hospitals from 2017 to 2021.

Manx Care does not hold data for cardiology services 'elsewhere on Island' outside of Nobles and Ramsey.

Emergency department coding for cardiac and stroke episodes only commenced in April 2018, meaning no data is available for 2017.

The response includes specific monthly breakdowns for cardiac attendances, cardiac electric attendances, and stroke attendances from 2018 to 2021.

Paramedic call-out data for heart-related issues was not included in the provided response text.

333 attended appointments in January 2017

464 attended appointments in February 2021

126 Cardiac ED attendances in April 2018


MU Funded - Health Care

Summary: The requester asked for the cost of private healthcare for 27 former MEA staff and their job specifications, but the Manx Utilities Authority refused to provide this data.

The authority stated that extracting specific cost figures for the 27 staff members would require creating new information, which is not required under the Act.

Private healthcare costs are managed under an annual corporate policy that does not allow for a breakdown of costs for specific individuals.

The authority does not hold a specific job specification dataset for the 27 members of staff requested.

The response included a warning that multiple parallel requests may be considered frivolous or harassing under section 11(3)(d)&(e) of the Act.

The outcome of the request was recorded as 'Not upheld' on 2022-03-04.

Requirement to create or derive information (not required under the Act)

Section 11(3)(d) & (e) - Practical refusal due to multiple requests, duplication, or potential harassment


MU Funded - Private Health Care

Summary: The requester asked for the names and job titles of 27 Manx Utilities Authority staff members receiving funded private health care. The authority refused to disclose this information, citing exemptions for personal data and data protection principles.

The request sought names and job titles of 27 staff members funded for private health care.

The Manx Utilities Authority refused to provide the specific names and titles.

The authority provided a breakdown of the 27 staff by role category instead.

The refusal was based on the information being absolutely exempt personal data.

The outcome of the request was 'Not upheld' on 2022-02-07.

Section 25(2)(a)&(b) 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)


Locomotive No.16 'Mannin'

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the location, removal reasons, and procurement documents for steam locomotive No.16 'Mannin'. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the locomotive's current status and removal reason but withheld correspondence and quotes citing commercial confidentiality and excessive cost.

Locomotive No.16 'Mannin' is currently dismantled with components located within the Isle of Man and UK.

The locomotive was removed from the Port Erin Train Museum to undertake asbestos removal.

Over 1000 emails of correspondence exist, but they were withheld due to the significant work required to redact personal data.

Quotes for work on the locomotive were withheld under section 30 of the Act for reasons of commercial confidentiality.

The dismantling work tender in June 2020 received seven bidders, while the asbestos removal tender in December 2020 received only one.

Section 30 of the Act (Commercial Confidentiality)

Excessive cost (significant number of hours work to sort and redact emails)


Steam Locomotive Boilers

Summary: A request was made for details on steam locomotive boiler orders and repairs from 2016 to present, to which the Department of Infrastructure responded by providing technical drawings and specifications for Isle of Man Railway locomotives.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that all requested information was sent.

The response included technical drawings for boilers used on Isle of Man Railway locomotives Nos 10, 11, 12, and 13.

Graham Morris Engineering Ltd is identified as the contractor associated with the boiler specifications.

The provided documents consist of 8 pages and 7 documents containing detailed engineering dimensions.

The request covered the period from February 1, 2016, to the date of the response.


2147501 Miscarriages and stillbirths

Summary: The requester asked for monthly figures on miscarriages and stillbirths in the Isle of Man from 2017 to 2021, and Manx Care provided the complete data in a table format.

Manx Care responded to the request on 2022-02-02, providing all requested information.

The data covers monthly statistics for births, preterm births, stillbirths, and miscarriages from 2017 through 2021.

The authority noted that the miscarriage count may include the same patient scanned more than once.

Stillbirths were recorded in specific months in 2017, 2019, and 2021, with zero occurrences in 2018 and 2020.

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

2017-2021
2021-12-15
2022-02-02
2147501
4 pages
2 documents
62 births (Jan 2017)
0 stillborn (Jan 2017)
4 miscarriages (Jan 2017)
2 stillborn (Sep 2019)
1 stillborn (Jan 2021)
1 stillborn (Feb 2021)
1 stillborn (Oct 2021)


Conflict of interest

Summary: The request sought details on conflicts of interest regarding COVID-19 vaccine decision-making for MHKs, Dr Ewart, and the Emergency Advisory Group. The Cabinet Office confirmed Dr Ewart has no conflict, directed the requester to Tynwald for MHK registers, and provided links to public EAG minutes containing declarations.

The Cabinet Office does not hold conflict of interest information for MHKs, as they must register interests with Tynwald.

Dr Ewart has no conflict of interest and holds no shares in companies related to COVID-19 testing or vaccine manufacturing.

The Emergency Advisory Group includes a standing item for conflict of interest declarations at the start of every meeting.

Declarations of interest for the Emergency Advisory Group are recorded in minutes and made publicly available online.

The request was received on 15 December 2021 and the response was issued on 1 March 2022.

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (information not held by the authority)


covid-19 media buying services

Summary: The requester asked for details regarding a UK government media buying contract for COVID-19 advertising services involving the Isle of Man. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and advised contacting the UK Government, while also warning that the requester's volume of submissions may be considered vexatious.

The Isle of Man Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding the UK government contract.

The requester submitted six separate FOI requests on the same day, including this one.

The authority warned that future numerous and overlapping requests may be deemed vexatious under section 11(3)(d) of the Act.

The requester was directed to contact the UK Government's FOI Team or Government Communication Service for the information.

Section 11(3)(d) of the Act (vexatious, malicious, frivolous, misconceived or lacking in substance)


2147702 Covid hospital numbers update

Summary: The request sought updated weekly COVID-19 admissions, monthly total hospital admissions, and stroke statistics for the Isle of Man. Manx Care provided the requested data covering periods from March 2020 through December 2021, with some figures extending into January 2022.

Weekly COVID-19 admissions data was provided for the period between 17 October 2021 and 2 January 2022.

Total hospital admissions for any reason were disclosed monthly from July 2021 to December 2021.

There were 67 stroke-related admissions to Noble's Hospital between August and December 2021.

Monthly data for stroke patients attending the Emergency Department but not being admitted was provided for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.

The response was issued on 3 February 2022 following a request received on 15 December 2021.

67 stroke admissions August-December 2021

90 heart attack/high blood pressure admissions August-December 2021

28 admitted stroke patients in January 2019

13 not admitted stroke patients in January 2019

30 not admitted stroke patients in June 2021


Money towards Covid-19

Summary: The requester asked for details on money received by the Isle of Man government for COVID-19 and payments made to Manx media services. The Cabinet Office disclosed a spreadsheet of Public Health media payments but stated it did not hold information on funds received for vaccines or testing, while citing that some advertising data was already publicly accessible.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding money paid to the IOM government for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, or media advertising.

A spreadsheet detailing Public Health media service payments relating to COVID-19 was attached to the response.

Some requested information on advertising costs was deemed reasonably accessible via a previous FOI response (case 2018990).

Additional spending on COVID-19 campaigns may be held by the Department for Enterprise.

Further information on health-related spending may be held by the Department of Health and Social Care or Manx Care.

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


Money paid per covid-19 vaccine

Summary: The requester asked the Cabinet Office about per-vaccine payments and funding for COVID-19 treatments in the Isle of Man. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and directed the requester to the Department of Health and Social Care or Manx Care.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding COVID-19 vaccine payments or treatment funding.

The requester was advised to contact the Department of Health and Social Care or Manx Care for the information.

The request was received on 15 December 2021 and the response was issued on 13 January 2022.

The requester has the right to request an internal review if dissatisfied with the response.

Further appeals can be made to the Information Commissioner under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


2147901 Money paid per covid-19 vaccine

Summary: The requester asked if the Isle of Man provides extra payments per COVID-19 vaccine to medical staff or GPs, similar to the UK system. Manx Care confirmed that participating GP practices receive enhanced service payments per vaccine, detailing the specific amounts and dates of rate changes.

Payments are made to participating GP Practices under an enhanced service specification for the Covid Booster programme.

The payment rate was £12.58 per vaccine from the commencement of the service until 1st December 2021.

The rate increased to £15.00 per vaccine from 1st December 2021 to 31st January 2022.

After 31st January 2022, the payment rate reverted to £12.58 per vaccine.

There are no differences in payment amounts based on the age group of the recipient.


Covid numbers

Summary: The requester asked for monthly Covid-19 mortality and positive test figures for 2020-2021, including symptom status. The Cabinet Office stated it does not hold the test data and referred the requester to Manx Care, while providing a link to existing online data for mortality figures.

The Cabinet Office does not hold monthly positive test figures for 2020-2021.

Mortality data is already available online via a previous FOI response (ref 2099101).

The requester was advised to contact Manx Care for testing statistics.

The request was formally closed on 13 January 2022.

The response cited Section 20 of the Act regarding information already reasonably accessible.

Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Community deaths and abbotswood

Summary: The request sought monthly data on community deaths, paramedic callouts, and Abbotswood nursing home statistics from 2017-2021. The Cabinet Office provided links to existing mortality reports but withheld specific monthly breakdowns due to the cost of compilation and stated it does not hold paramedic or nursing home data.

Mortality reports covering 2017-2019 are available online via the Cabinet Office website.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding paramedic callouts or Abbotswood nursing home resident data.

Monthly figures for community deaths were not provided because compiling them would require substantial collation contrary to section 8(3) of the Act.

Requesters were directed to contact Manx Care for paramedic and nursing home information.

The next set of mortality reports was scheduled for publication in March 2022.

Section 20: Information already reasonably accessible

Section 8(3): Substantial compilation or collation of information


Community deaths and abbotswood

Summary: A request for monthly statistics on community deaths, paramedic callouts, and Abbotswood nursing home data from 2017 to 2021 was made to the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority refused to provide the information, stating it is not held by them and suggesting the requester contact the General Registry or Manx Care instead.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on community deaths, paramedic callouts, or Abbotswood nursing home statistics.

Information on community deaths and Abbotswood resident deaths is likely held by the General Registry.

Information on paramedic callouts and Covid-19 positive cases is likely held by Manx Care.

The requester cited an IOM Today article claiming over 40 Covid-19 positive cases and 22 resident deaths at Abbotswood.

The response was issued on 6 January 2022 regarding a request received on 15 December 2021.

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


2148102 Pneumonia

Summary: The requester asked for an update on influenza and pneumonia hospitalization and death statistics for Q1 and Q2 2021 following a previous FOI request. Manx Care disclosed that between July and December 2021, there was one influenza admission with zero deaths, and 393 pneumonia admissions with 60 deaths recorded as the discharge reason.

The request sought updated statistics for influenza and pneumonia hospitalizations and deaths.

Data covers the period from 1st July 2021 to 31st December 2021.

There was one influenza admission and zero deaths during the specified period.

There were 393 pneumonia admissions, though pneumonia may not have been the primary reason for admission.

60 of the pneumonia admissions resulted in death as the discharge reason, though this may not be the official cause of death.

1 admission
0 deaths
393 patient admissions
60 patients
1st July 2021
31st December 2021
19th July 2021
15 December 2021
1 February 2022
2010
FOI 1861725
FOI 1861715
2148102


2152199 ambulance call outs

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for an update on ambulance call-out statistics following a previous FOI request. Manx Care disclosed a detailed table of daily emergency, routine, and urgent ambulance dispatches for the period from September 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.

The request was received on 20 December 2021 and responded to on 31 January 2022.

The data covers ambulance call-outs from 01/09/2021 to 31/12/2021.

Information was categorized into Emergency, Routine, and Urgent dispatches.

The response included 5 pages of data across 2 documents.

No information was withheld; the outcome was 'All information sent'.


Changed Answers

Summary: The requester asked for records of all written answers to Tynwald questions that were amended after publication since 2011. The authority disclosed two documents containing a specific instance from October 2014 where a written answer regarding ministerial delegations was corrected to remove a reference to Housing Services.

The request covered written answers changed after publication from 2011 onwards.

The authority provided 33 pages across 2 documents.

The disclosed record details an amendment to a written answer from October 28, 2014.

The amendment corrected a mistake regarding the Department of Health and Social Care.

The specific error involved removing 'Housing Services' from the functions delegated to Mr A Cannan MHK.

2011
2021-12-20
2022-01-19
28 October 2014
33 pages
2 documents
Government Departments Act 1987
Section 3 (2)
Section 3 (4)


Chief Secretary's Xmas Drinks Invitees and Attendees

Summary: A request was made for the number of invitees and attendees, along with their names and job titles, for a Christmas drinks event hosted by the Chief Secretary on 17 December 2021. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The request concerned a drinks gathering hosted by the Chief Secretary in his office.

The event took place on Friday, 17 December 2021.

The Cabinet Office stated they do not hold the information regarding invitees or attendees.

The response cited Section 15 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 and Decision Notice 2021/003.

The authority confirmed no restrictions were in place for gatherings on the date of the event.


2156225 Covid and the mrna damage being done.

Summary: A request for hospital capacity, staffing, vaccination status of patients, virus isolation details, malpractice investigations, and anaphylaxis ambulance callouts was submitted to Manx Care. The authority provided full capacity data and anaphylaxis statistics, but withheld staffing numbers due to data structure, redirected vaccination queries to a public dashboard, and referred virus isolation questions to the Cabinet Office.

Noble's Hospital has a total bed capacity of 136 adult admitting beds, 6 intensive care beds, and 15 designated Covid beds.

Ramsey Hospital's Martin Ward (Rehab) has a capacity of 31 beds.

No staff are currently under internal investigation for malpractice at Noble's Hospital.

Staffing numbers for specific hospital locations could not be provided because Manx Care operates on integrated Care Groups rather than location-specific posts.

Information regarding SARS-CoV-2 isolation was not held by Manx Care and the requester was advised to contact the Cabinet Office.

Section 8(3) / Section 11(3)(b): Information would require creation or derivation of data not held in the requested format.

Section 20: Information is already reasonably accessible via the IoM Government Covid dashboard.

Section 11(3)(a): The public authority does not hold the information requested.


Isle of Man Fitness Day

Summary: A request was made for records regarding the selection and communication with Nedgroup Investments as a sponsor for the Isle of Man Fitness Day. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released some information but withheld personal data under an absolute exemption.

The request targeted records on how Nedgroup Investments was chosen to sponsor the event.

The request also sought all communications between the authority and Nedgroup Investments.

The authority determined that some requested information constituted personal data.

Disclosure of the personal data was deemed to contravene data protection principles.

The request was formally closed on 11 January 2022.

Section 25(b)(i) and (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act (Absolute exemption for personal information)

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


Statistics on Parking Fines In Coach Bays Out Of Season

Summary: The requester sought detailed statistics on parking fines in coach bays and restricted areas, including appeal success rates, to assess the viability of a court hearing. The Department of Infrastructure provided aggregate financial year data for total offences and specific 'reserved parking' codes but clarified that data is not broken down by town, month, or specific appeal outcomes.

Data is collated by financial year, not by calendar year, month, or region/town.

The Department does not record the number of appeals received as they are only retained for three months.

Coach bay offences fall under code 4.4, which also includes other reserved vehicle bays like electric vehicle spots.

Enforcement patrols are focused on busier areas but can occur on any road on the island.

Some cancelled tickets may result from successful appeals, but this is not explicitly tracked.

2018-19 Total Offences: 7767
2019-20 Total Offences: 6574
2020-21 Total Offences: 5766
2018-19 Code 4.4 Offences: 311
2019-20 Code 4.4 Offences: 273
2020-21 Code 4.4 Offences: 433
Request received: 2021-12-22
Response date: 2022-01-14
Case ID: 2158857


Public Health

Summary: A request was made for information on current or planned public health campaigns to combat stress in the Isle of Man. The Cabinet Office responded that no specific documents were released because the information is already reasonably accessible online via the 'Are you OK' website and other Public Health resources.

The request was received on 22 December 2021 and responded to on 14 January 2022.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to withhold documents.

The exemption applies because the requested information is already reasonably accessible to the public.

The response directs the requester to the 'Are you OK' website for mental health tools and resources.

Additional resources on domestic abuse and workplace wellbeing were provided via the Public Health website.

22 December 2021
14 January 2022
2159357
Section 20
Freedom of Information Act 2015


Solar Panel

Summary: The requester asked for details on the solar panels for the Carnane telecoms mast, but the Department of Home Affairs disclosed only mounting system information because the procurement process is incomplete and planning permission has not yet been granted.

The Department does not hold information on the exact model, manufacturer, supplier, or retailer of the solar panels.

The procurement process was initiated last year with three local contractors, but only two quotes were received.

No order has been committed for the solar panels as planning permission has not been granted.

Product information for the proposed array mounting systems was submitted to planning and is attached to the response.

The planning application reference for the project is 21/01311/B.

three local renewable energy installation contractors


Omicron virus

Summary: A request was made for genomic data, isolation procedures, and evidence of Omicron contagion, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding the Omicron virus.

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

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


Delta virus

Summary: A request was made for genomic data, isolation procedures, and evidence regarding the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information, stating it is not held by them and may be held by Manx Care.

The request was received on 23 December 2021 and responded to on 21 January 2022.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on the Delta virus.

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

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


Kent virus

Summary: A request was made for genomic data, isolation methods, and evidence regarding the 'Kent strain' of SARS-CoV-2. 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 information on the Kent virus strain.

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

The request was received on 23 December 2021 and the response was issued on 19 January 2022.


responses to the whistleblowing policy public consultation

Summary: The request sought all public responses to the Cabinet Office's whistleblowing policy consultation and an indication of whether suggestions were accepted. The authority disclosed all information, providing a detailed table of comments from various respondents alongside the official responses and policy amendments made.

The Cabinet Office received responses from Government employees, organizations, and individuals regarding the 2021 Whistleblowing Policy.

One specific suggestion to broaden the definition of protected disclosures to include 'vulnerable children and adults in care, including day care' was accepted and the policy was amended.

A respondent requested the removal of their specific response (Response #7) from the consultation record, which was honored.

The authority clarified that inappropriate manager behavior causing stress is better handled via Fairness at Work or disciplinary procedures rather than the whistleblowing policy.

Concerns were raised about the fear of whistleblowing in a small island community and the lack of independent investigations.


c section rate

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for detailed statistics on births, caesarean sections, inductions, and maternal mortality from 2015 to 2021. The authority responded by providing a comprehensive table breaking down these figures by year and category, including elective versus emergency procedures.

Manx Care provided birth statistics for the years 2015 through 2021.

Caesarean sections were categorized into four types ranging from immediate life threats to elective procedures.

Data was supplied on the number of women induced who subsequently required emergency caesarean sections.

The response included specific counts for vaginal births, forceps, and ventouse assistance.

No information was withheld; all requested data was disclosed in the response.


Steam Locomotive Restoration Tenders

Summary: The requester asked for clarification on whether the restoration of steam locomotive 'Maitland' followed public tender rules under Isle of Man Financial Regulations. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that both chassis refurbishment and assembly works were tendered via official government channels with multiple bidders, and the contract was awarded based on best value.

All government projects fall under the Isle of Man Government Financial Regulations.

Chassis refurbishment was tendered in January 2017 via the Attorney General's Chambers Procurement Office.

Three valid quotations were received for the chassis refurbishment work.

Locomotive assembly was tendered in April 2020 via the Isle of Man Government Procurement portal.

Five valid quotations were received for the assembly work, and the contract was awarded based on best price and quality.


Statistics on Immigration/Settlement by Claiming Domestic Violence

Summary: A request was made for statistics on family visas, domestic violence complaints, and settlement applications based on domestic violence claims in the Isle of Man from 2016 to present. The Cabinet Office responded that some information was sent, but not all requested data was held by the authority.

The request covered data from 1 January 2016 to the present date.

The authority clarified that multiple immigration routes exist for spouses and partners.

The request specifically targeted spouse/partner visas rather than children.

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

The response was issued on 2 March 2022 following a clarification request on 18 January 2022.


NSC Flumes

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the number of injuries recorded at the new NSC flume slides since their opening. The authority responded by disclosing that 10 accidents have been recorded.

The request concerned injuries from the new NSC flume slides.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture handled the request.

The request was received on 30 December 2021.

The response was issued on 10 January 2022.


Correspondence about regional pools regarding budgets

Summary: The request sought correspondence regarding budget requirements for Isle of Man regional swimming pools, specifically focusing on utility costs and staffing. The response disclosed a letter from the Western Swimming Pool detailing significant financial pressures from rising gas and electricity tariffs, wage disparities with the National Sports Centre, and urgent maintenance funding needs.

Western Swimming Pool faces a 43.75% increase in commercial gas tariffs effective October 2021.

Staff wages at the Western Swimming Pool are significantly lower than those at the National Sports Centre, hindering recruitment.

The pool has incurred £25,000 in maintenance costs during the 2021-2022 financial year from its own funds.

Urgent repairs totaling approximately £37,000 are required for fire doors, air handling units, and pool filtration systems.

The pool management reported receiving little response or assistance from the Department of Education, Sport and Culture regarding these issues.


World Economic Forum correspondence

Summary: A request was made for all correspondence between Isle of Man Departments and the World Economic Forum from the previous two years. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The response was issued on 17 January 2022.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the requested correspondence.

The request covered a two-year period prior to the submission date.


HEPA Filters

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for data on HEPA filter installations in schools and classrooms with high CO2 levels. The authority responded by stating that all requested information was enclosed and sent to the requester.

The request was received on 4 January 2022.

The response was issued on 31 January 2022.

The authority confirmed that all information requested was sent.

The response included enclosed copies of the data regarding HEPA filters.

The request covered both total filters per school and filters in classrooms with high CO2 readings.


Abusive communications to MHK's and MLC's reported

Summary: A request was made for statistics on abusive communications reported by MHKs and MLCs and the procedures for handling such reports. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold the requested information.

The request was submitted on 2022-01-05 and responded to on 2022-01-18.

The authority handling the request was the Cabinet Office.

The request sought data on abusive emails, SMS texts, and phone calls between January 2021 and the latest available date.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the information requested.

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


2175541 Cost of Agency Bank Workers

Summary: The requester asked for the financial costs of agency and bank nurses and HCAs from 2015 to the present, and Manx Care provided total spending data for various staff categories across departments and Nobles Hospital, noting that nurses and HCAs could not be differentiated due to shared finance codes.

Manx Care could not separate costs for nurses and health care assistants as they share the same finance code.

Total agency spend for the Department decreased from £14.86 million in 2015-16 to a projected £11.48 million in 2019-20.

Total bank and relief spend for the Department increased from £9.56 million in 2015-16 to a projected £13.56 million in 2019-20.

Medical agency staff represented the largest single category of agency spend, totaling over £6 million annually in recent years.

The response covered financial years 2015-16 through a projection for 2019-20 for both the Department and Nobles Hospital.


Properties

Summary: The request sought a list of government-owned buildings sublet to businesses and their yearly income. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed a partial list of properties managed by its Commercial Team and the total annual rental income, noting that some requested information was not held.

The Department of Infrastructure manages most rental properties owned by the Department, plus some for the Department for Enterprise and Department of Environment Food and Agriculture.

The Commercial Team provided a list of buildings within its portfolio leased to businesses.

The total annual rental income from these specific buildings is £2,423,652.13.

The response explicitly states that the Department does not hold or could not find some of the information requested.

Properties listed span multiple locations including Ronaldsway Airport, Jurby Industrial Estate, Ramsey Shipyard, and Peel.


legal reserves fund drawdowns

Summary: A request was made to the Cabinet Office for detailed breakdowns of legal reserves fund drawdowns, including specific costs for employment disputes and payments to legal chambers. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Attorney General's Chambers or Finance Shared Services instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the information regarding legal reserves fund drawdowns.

The request was received on 6 January 2022 and the response was issued on 1 February 2022.

The authority suggested contacting Attorney General's Chambers or Finance Shared Services for the data.

The request specifically asked for itemised costs related to public sector employment disputes and payments to UK barristers and solicitors.


Peel Marina

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding expenditure from a £6.9m Tynwald-approved budget for dredging and silt removal at Peel Marina since January 2019. The authority disclosed that the total spend from this budget between January 2019 and December 31, 2021, was £2,971,790.

The request concerned the £6.9m budget approved by Tynwald for Peel Marina dredging.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed all information was sent.

The total spend from the approved budget since January 2019 to December 31, 2021, is £2,971,790.

The response was issued on January 12, 2022, following a request received on January 6, 2022.


Childhood Diabetes

Summary: A request was made for annual statistics on childhood type 1 and type 2 diabetes diagnoses over the last five years on the Isle of Man. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The request sought data on children under 18 diagnosed with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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

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.


Land Purchases

Summary: The request sought details on land purchases by Manx Utilities Authority since January 2018, including location, cost, and intended use. The authority disclosed six specific transactions, ranging from small substation sites to a major sewage treatment facility.

Manx Utilities completed six land purchases between April 2018 and November 2021.

The most significant purchase was the Glen Garwick site in Lonan for £2,200,000 to support the Regional Sewage Treatment Strategy.

Four substation sites were acquired in 2019 for nominal costs of £0.25 or £1.00.

Purchases were made across six parishes: Lezayre, Malew, Marown, and Lonan.

The intended usage for the majority of sites was to house electrical infrastructure or sewage treatment works.


invest to save funding re legal aid project

Summary: The requester asked for the approved business case regarding the 'Invest to Save' legal aid project, but the Attorney General's Chambers responded that the information is not held by them.

The requested information was not held by the Attorney General's Chambers.

The Invest to Save project was administered by the Treasury, not the AGC.

The Legal Aid Project was a suggestion made to the Treasury under the SAVE scheme.

Proof of concept work was published on the Tynwald website.

Policy determination for legal aid is the statutory role of the Legal Aid Committee.


legal costs reserve drawdowns

Summary: The requester sought clarification on legal costs reserve drawdowns in the Isle of Man national accounts amid allegations of unlawful legal support schemes. The Attorney General's Chambers disclosed that the expenditure was £118,000 for the year ended 31 March 2021, primarily for external counsel in criminal proceedings and statutory representation for children in family court.

The Attorney General's Chambers expenditure on extraordinary legal casework was £118,000 (rounded) for the year ended 31 March 2021.

£110,129 of the total was for unexpected expenditure on external Counsel for criminal proceedings requiring specialist support.

The remaining funds were used for the Attorney's statutory responsibility to ensure children are represented in Family Court and Care Proceedings.

No claims were made in relation to Employment Tribunals or other Civil Court proceedings.

The information was sourced from Table 8.14 on page 108 of the Isle of Man Government Detailed Accounts.


Suicide figures 2021

Summary: A request was made for the number of suicides and inquest verdicts recorded on the Isle of Man in 2021. The Cabinet Office disclosed that there were 11 registered deaths with a suicide verdict, all of which were subject to inquest.

There were 11 registered deaths with a verdict of suicide in 2021.

All 11 suicide deaths were subject to an inquest.

The figures represent deaths registered within the time period, not necessarily the date of death occurred.

The data includes deaths that occurred prior to 2021 but were registered in 2021.

The data excludes deaths that occurred in 2021 but had not yet received an inquest verdict by the registration date.


IRIS Sewage system running costs

Summary: The request sought total running costs for the IRIS sewage system for 2020/2021, including admin, wages, and maintenance. The authority disclosed energy consumption and costs for pumping stations and the Meary Veg site but refused to provide other cost breakdowns due to the substantial compilation required.

Energy costs for IRIS pumping stations and Meary Veg site were disclosed for the 2020/2021 financial year.

Information regarding admin, wages, maintenance, repairs, parts, and subcontractor fees was withheld.

The refusal was based on the practical reason that compiling the remaining data would require substantial effort.

The authority noted that demand and capacity charges were not included in the disclosed energy figures.

Applicants were directed to Annual Reports for broader sewerage financial data.

Substantial compilation or collation of information


Advocates Disciplinary Tribunals

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

Summary: The request sought total monetary costs for specific Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings and a historical range from 2000 to 2021. The Authority disclosed external legal costs for the 2020/07 reference but withheld pre-2011 data due to the temporal scope of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

External legal costs for Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal reference 2020/07 were £59,317.96 exclusive of VAT.

No internal monetary costs were incurred for reference 2020/07 beyond routine overheads.

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

Data requested for the period between September 2000 and October 2011 was not provided.

The costs for reference 2020/07 were incurred over a period of eight months.

Section 4(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (temporal scope limitation)


Injuries on NSC flumes

Summary: A request was made for injury statistics at the NSC flumes since their November 2021 reopening, and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed that 11 injuries occurred, all treated on-site with no ambulance calls.

11 swimmers sustained injuries since the flumes reopened in November 2021.

5 injuries occurred directly on the flume, while 6 were due to slips, trips, or falls on stairs and platforms.

All 11 injured individuals received first aid on-site at the NSC.

No ambulances were called, though one person was recommended to attend A&E.

Flume-related injuries occurred between 10 and 20 December 2021.


Size of Government

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of permanent, contract, and temporary employees across all Government Departments, Statutory Boards, and Public Authorities, including data on repeat contractors. The Cabinet Office provided a spreadsheet detailing indefinite and limited-term employees but stated it does not hold data on agency workers or specific entities like Manx Utilities and the Isle of Man Post Office.

The Cabinet Office provided a spreadsheet listing employees by department based on indefinite or limited term contracts.

Data on individuals engaged under contracts for services, such as temporary agency workers, is not held by the Office of Human Resources.

Employee numbers for Manx Utilities and the Isle of Man Post Office are not held by the Cabinet Office.

The requester was advised to contact Manx Utilities and the Isle of Man Post Office directly for their specific data.

The request was received on 10 January 2022 and the response was issued on 25 January 2022.


Impact of Covid on Pupil Attainment

Summary: The request sought data and analysis regarding the decline in primary school attainment levels in the Isle of Man during the 2020-21 academic year compared to pre-pandemic years due to Covid-19 lockdowns. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided detailed statistical tables for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) attainment across multiple years but withheld other requested reports and meeting minutes, resulting in a partial exemption outcome.

The request was made on 2022-01-10 and the outcome was issued on 2022-02-07.

The response included 121 pages and 34 documents containing EYFS attainment data.

Isle of Man EYFS pupils achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) dropped from 71.6% in 2018-19 to 41.0% in 2020-21.

No data was available for the 2019-20 Summer term due to school closures.

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


Manx Gas

Summary: The requester sought all written communications between Manx Gas and the Chief Minister since October 2021, but the Cabinet Office refused to disclose the information citing a breach of confidence exemption.

The request was received on 10 January 2022 and the outcome was determined on 9 March 2022.

The Cabinet Office withheld information under section 26 of the Freedom of Information Act.

The authority stated that disclosure would constitute an actionable breach of confidence.

The request specifically targeted communications between Manx Gas and Chief Minister Alfred Cannan.

The case outcome was recorded as 'Not upheld'.

Section 26 of the Act (Breach of confidence)


Messaging on Mountain Road Matrix signs

Summary: A request was made to identify the ownership, authorization, and operational procedures for non-traffic messaging on Mountain Road digital matrix signs. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed it owns the signs, grants permission, and handles input, noting that all government departments may use the signs with approval from senior officials.

The Department of Infrastructure owns the digital matrix signs.

The Department of Infrastructure grants permission for messaging on the signs.

Messages are physically input by the Department of Infrastructure / Ports (Airport) Division and Met Office staff.

All government departments are permitted to place messaging on the signs once permission or an agreement is reached.

Authorization requires approval from the Director of Highways or the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Infrastructure.


Information Required on Various Aspects of Highway Maintenance

Summary: The Department of Infrastructure responded to a request for data on highway maintenance, pothole statistics, and litigation for 2018, 2020, and 2021, disclosing that recycled asphalt is not used for bound materials and providing specific repair counts and costs.

Recycled material is not currently used for bound materials like asphalt, though it is used for unbound pavement construction.

The structural life of reconstructed carriageways is approximately 40 years, while resurfacing lasts 10-15 years.

Road conditions are monitored using automated SCANNER and SCRIM surveys every two years, alongside routine safety inspections.

The estimated cost for a single pothole repair is £62.00.

There are approximately 200 candidate resurfacing schemes, which would take around 10 years to complete at the current budget.

2018 Potholes Logged: 1,504
2020 Potholes Logged: 1,798
2021 Potholes Logged: 2,142
2018 Proactive Repairs: 151
2020 Proactive Repairs: 606
2021 Proactive Repairs: 480
2018 Reactive Repairs: 1,353
2020 Reactive Repairs: 1,192
2021 Reactive Repairs: 1,662
2020 Open Potholes: 12
2021 Open Potholes: 42
2021 Escalated Potholes: 208
Pothole repair cost: £62.00
Candidate schemes: 200
Scheme completion timeline: 10 years
Request date: 2022-01-10
Response date: 2022-01-27


2185601 Diabetes diagnosis in children

Summary: The requester asked for annual diabetes diagnosis statistics for children under 18 on the Isle of Man over the last five years. Manx Care provided complete data for children under 16 but could not supply reliable statistics for those aged 16-18 due to limitations in their legacy IT system.

Children under 16 are managed by the Paediatric Diabetes Service, while those aged 16-18 are managed by the Adult Diabetes Service.

The Adult Diabetes Service uses an older system that cannot extract reliable statistics for the 16-18 age group.

Type 2 diabetes diagnoses in children under 16 were zero from 2017 to 2019, with only one case recorded in both 2020 and 2021.

Type 1 diabetes diagnoses in children under 16 peaked at 8 in 2018 and dropped to 2 in both 2019 and 2020.

The response covers the period from January 2017 to January 13, 2022.


Health Services Independent Review Body  (IRB) Appointments Commission

Summary: The request sought background information and actions taken regarding the Health Services Independent Review Body (IRB) following a consultation query. The response disclosed DHSC officer feedback on alternative complaint investigation methods, the distinction between whistleblowing and complaints, and plans to implement a two-stage process with potential future oversight by the Tynwald Commissioner.

A simple two-stage complaints process will be implemented, rejecting a three-stage model as not aligning with best practice.

The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration may review complaints regarding maladministration by the IRB to address a current gap.

A new Government-wide whistleblowing policy is being created to clarify the distinction between protected disclosures and service user complaints.

Longer-term policy options include commissioning an external professional group or independent adjudicator for serious unresolved complaints.

Legislation is intended to be amended to allow the Tynwald Commissioner a role in reviewing IRB handling of complaints.


Summary: The request sought correspondence between the Appointments Commission and the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the Independent Review Bodies from January 2020 onwards. The authority disclosed email chains and a draft letter detailing recruitment difficulties and potential legislative changes, though the outcome was marked as partially exempt.

The Social Services Independent Review Body (SSIRB) was established under Section 26 of the Social Services Act 2011.

Appointments to the SSIRB made in 2014 expired in November 2019.

Recruitment for the SSIRB in August 2019 yielded only one application, requiring a second advertisement.

The Appointments Commission is responsible for appointing the SSIRB Chair and members, but not the Health Service Independent Review Body.

The Department of Health and Social Care is considering combining the Health and Social Services Independent Review Bodies, which would require new primary legislation.

25th February 2020
January 2020
2014
November 2019
August 2019
23 June 2020
22 July 2020
24 July 2020
Section 26
Social Services Act 2011
one application
2 panel members


No16 Mannin Steam Locomotive

Summary: A request was made for updates on the restoration of the No16 Mannin steam locomotive, specifically regarding asbestos removal, costs, and operational timelines. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed asbestos removal and provided partial cost data but withheld the total project budget citing commercial interests.

Asbestos has been successfully removed from the locomotive.

The locomotive requires a new boiler and extensive restoration of the pony truck, chassis, and running gear.

The Department of Infrastructure manages the project using government guidelines.

The total budget for the project was withheld to protect commercial interests during future tendering.

Operational status for the 2023 season cannot be confirmed due to external factors.

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


NHS Dentists

Summary: The requester asked for the number of people on the NHS Dentist waiting list and average wait times as of January 11, 2022. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating they do not hold the data, which is held by Manx Care, but provided a statistic for November 2021.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on the NHS Dentist waiting list.

The information is likely held by Manx Care following the 2021 restructuring of the health system.

The Department confirmed there were 1825 people waiting for a dentist appointment as of November 2021.

The request was received on 11 January 2022 and the response was issued on 7 February 2022.

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


NSC Flumes Sign Off

Summary: The request sought the sign-off date, responsible personnel, and documentation for the new NSC Flumes. The authority disclosed the sign-off date and a defects register but withheld personal details of the sign-off individual and specific commercial documents under exemptions.

The new NSC Flumes were signed off for public use on 26th November 2021.

The identity and job title of the person who signed off the flumes were withheld as personal data.

A Defects Register dated 25/11/2021 was provided showing outstanding cleaning work on flume columns and stairs.

Some requested documents were withheld to protect commercial interests and ongoing contractual relationships.

The request was handled by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC).

Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) - Absolutely exempt personal information

Section 30(2)(b) - Prejudice to commercial interests


Promenade closure 30/01/21

Summary: A request was made for details on legal claims and settlements regarding the promenade closure on 30 January 2021, but the Department of Infrastructure withheld all information citing an ongoing investigation.

The request concerned the promenade closure on 30 January 2021.

The Department of Infrastructure received the request on 12 January 2022.

The response was issued on 27 January 2022.

No information regarding claims or settlements was disclosed.

The exemption was applied because the information is required for an ongoing investigation.

Section 31(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (ongoing investigation/legal proceeding)


Island Plan

Summary: The request sought details on the Cabinet Office's consultation for the draft Island Plan, including respondent numbers, internal directives on consultation duration, local authority responses, and drop-in session attendance. The authority disclosed the total number of written respondents and detailed attendance figures for drop-in sessions but confirmed that no written direction regarding the consultation timeframe existed and no responses were attributed to local authorities.

There were 30 respondents to the written consultation on the draft Island Plan.

The Cabinet Office does not hold a written direction regarding the 2-week consultation timeframe as the agreement was not confirmed in writing.

No responses received during the consultation were attributed to a Local Authority.

Approximately 98 individuals attended the four drop-in sessions across the island.

Representations made at drop-in sessions were fed back to officers for recording.


Salary Support Scheme Beneficiaries

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: A request was made for records of beneficiaries and payment amounts for the Isle of Man Salary Support Scheme, but no information was disclosed as it was held for future publication or exempt under data protection and health and safety laws.

The Treasury received the request on 2022-01-21 and responded on 2022-04-29.

Most requested information is exempt under Section 41 as it is scheduled for public release on 4 May 2022.

Some information is absolutely exempt under Section 25(b) as it constitutes personal data.

Additional information is exempt under Section 36 due to potential risks to health and safety.

The request covered scheme iterations in both 2020 and 2021.

Section 41 (Information for future publication)

Section 25(b) (Absolutely exempt personal information)

Section 36(a) and (b) (Health and safety)


Isle of Man's Provision for Waste Recycling

Summary: A request for detailed statistics on household and industrial waste recycling, incineration rates, costs, and logistics in the Isle of Man was partially fulfilled, with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture directing the requester to existing public reports for most data.

Household and industrial waste statistics are available in the Isle of Man Waste Statistics report and on the government recycling website.

The Department does not hold records of waste sent directly by companies to the UK for recovery under Annex VII green list waste.

No information is held by the Department regarding the specific breakdown of recycling carried out by the private sector versus the government.

Cost per tonne for recycling and incineration is not held by the Department as it is considered a commercial activity.

Products such as metals, cardboard, paper, plastics, and composite containers are sent off-island for recycling.

Section 20 of the Act (information already reasonably accessible)


Tree felling licences

Summary: A request was made for a list of tree felling licences granted in the last 10 years, including publication and objection statistics. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed a partial list of licences from 2017 to early 2019, primarily covering the Arbory and Rushen parishes, but did not provide the specific aggregate statistics requested regarding newspaper publications or written representations.

The request sought tree felling licence data for the last 10 years including location and publication details.

The response provided a list of licences granted between 2017 and January 2019.

Most licences listed were located in the parishes of Arbory and Rushen.

One licence (Ref 247/18) was explicitly refused, while the majority were approved.

The response did not include the specific counts of licences published in newspapers or those receiving written representations.


law students

Summary: The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded to a request for data on law students studying in the UK and Isle of Man by providing a detailed list of institutions, course titles, and study years for each student.

The request was received on 18 January 2022 and the response was issued on 14 February 2022.

All requested information regarding law students was disclosed without exemptions.

The data covers students studying at various UK universities including BPP Law School, Lancaster University, and the University of Liverpool.

Students studying in the Isle of Man are primarily enrolled with The Open University and University of Law campuses.

The response included 7 pages across 2 documents detailing individual student records.


mobile telephone data roaming costs

Summary: A request for the top 10 mobile telephone data roaming costs by department for financial years 2017/18 to 2019/20 was refused by the Cabinet Office. The authority stated that extracting this data would require substantial compilation of information, which is not required under the Freedom of Information Act.

The Cabinet Office refused the request because complying would require substantial compilation or collation of information.

Government Technology Services receives monthly PDF invoices containing 170 pages of mobile device usage data.

The Treasury accesses an electronic portal with spreadsheets containing approximately 200,000 rows of usage data.

The request covered financial years 2017/18, 2018/19, and 2019/20.

The applicant was advised to contact The Treasury as they may be able to assist with the data.


property price statistics

Summary: The request sought detailed methodology and specific transaction data regarding the Isle of Man's national property price calculations from the 2020 Economic Affairs housing review. The Cabinet Office disclosed the calculation formula, filtering criteria, and data sources, while providing a specific attachment for 2010 transaction details.

The national property price is calculated using a weighted average of house and flat prices based on the share of total transactions for each category.

Property transactions are filtered by acquisition date rather than completion date.

Calculations rely solely on Land Registry property transactions without leveraging census or local government rates data.

Transactions are excluded if the consideration price is less than market value, in addition to fixed low and variable high value limits.

In 2010, the lower price limit for flats was set at £60,000 instead of the standard £70,000.


Mountain Road Closure

Summary: The requester asked for all correspondence between the Cabinet Office and media outlets regarding the Mountain Road closure for TT 2022 preparations. The authority released a news release and a formal response letter but withheld some information citing an exemption for personal data.

Improvement works on the Mountain Road were scheduled to begin in February 2022 and run for six weeks.

The road closure was necessary to fully reconstruct the highway and footpath at Stella Maris below Ramsey Hairpin.

Full closure between Ramsey and the Bungalow was planned from Monday 28 February to no later than Friday 15 April.

Daytime closures between the Bungalow and Creg-ny-Baa were scheduled from Monday 4 April to Friday 15 April.

Some requested correspondence was withheld because it contained personal data of individuals other than the requester.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)


Roberts Report

Summary: A request was made for the 'Roberts Report' and related correspondence regarding an Employment and Equality Tribunal case, but the Department of Home Affairs confirmed it does not hold the information.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested 'Roberts Report' or related correspondence.

The report was originally delivered to the Chief Secretary of the Cabinet Office in March 2019.

The request references Employment and Equality Tribunal Case Number 20/32.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is identified as a separate Public Authority that may hold the information.

The request was closed on 27 January 2022.


Mountain Road Closure

Summary: A request was made for all correspondence between Department of Infrastructure staff and media outlets regarding the Mountain Road closure. The authority responded that the information is not held, as relevant officers confirmed no such correspondence took place.

The request was received on 2022-01-20 and responded to on 2022-02-03.

The Department of Infrastructure stated it does not hold the requested information.

The Highways Liaison Officer and Regulations and Events Officer confirmed no media correspondence occurred regarding the closure.

The request covered various electronic messaging services including WhatsApp, Signal, and SMS.

The closure was intended to enable improvements ahead of TT 2022.


Raw Sewage at Peel and Laxey

Summary: A request was made to Manx Utilities Authority for data on raw sewage discharge volumes in Peel and Laxey bays and sea water testing frequency. The authority disclosed estimated daily sewage volumes, clarified that discharges include significant groundwater infiltration, and stated that sea water quality testing is the responsibility of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

Peel outfall discharges approximately 2,900m3 of liquid daily during dry weather, containing an estimated 975m3 of actual sewage.

Laxey outfall discharges between 1,500m3 and 4,000m3 of liquid daily during dry weather, containing an estimated 335m3 of actual sewage.

Discharge volumes can vary significantly due to groundwater infiltration, which can reach up to 90% during winter or wetter months.

Manx Utilities Authority does not conduct sea water quality testing; this is the remit of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The response was issued on 8 February 2022 following a request received on 21 January 2022.


CAMHS

Summary: A request was made for CAMHS waiting list figures broken down by specific time durations, but Manx Care refused to provide the data because their clinical record system cannot generate the information in the requested format without creating new data.

The request was received on 2022-01-21 and responded to on 2022-02-10.

Manx Care stated that complying would require creating or deriving information, which is not required under the Act.

The current clinical record system does not allow waiting lists to be broken down by the specific time periods requested.

A service improvement project using a RAG-rating system (Red-Amber-Green) began in November 2021 to audit caseloads.

The audit aims to prioritize at-risk young people and offer rapid response or signposting to tier-2 partners.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015

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


Mountain Road Work 2022

Summary: A request was made for details and costs of road works on the A18 Mountain Road between February and April 2022, specifically those required for the TT 2022 event. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the scope of works, including highway reconstruction and maintenance, along with estimated costs, while clarifying that the ACU supported but did not specifically request the major reconstruction.

Works on the A18 include excavation, reconstruction, new kerbing, and resurfacing from Lheaney Road to Ramsey Hairpin.

Highway maintenance activities include ditching, line recovery, and Cat's Eye replacement.

The estimated cost for the Lheaney Road reconstruction is £200,000.

The estimated ongoing cost for highway maintenance is £81,864.36.

The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) supported the works but did not specifically request them.


Strategic Capacity Scheme Rounds 1 - 8

Summary: The requester asked for total payout amounts and per-claim breakdowns for Strategic Capacity Scheme Rounds 1-8. The Department for Enterprise confirmed that all requested information was sent to the requester.

The request was received by the Department for Enterprise on 2022-01-21.

The response was issued on 2022-02-02 with the outcome 'All information sent'.

The request covered financial data for Strategic Capacity Scheme Rounds 1 through 8.

The response included copies of the information enclosed with the letter.

The case reference number for this request is 2207457.


Primary School Sub Level (Levels 2 c-a  and 4 c-a) Attainment 2015-19

Summary: The requester sought primary school attainment data for sub-levels 2 and 4 for the academic years 2015-2019, and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that all requested information was released.

The request was received on 2022-01-21 and the outcome was determined on 2022-02-16.

The authority responded that all information was sent, comprising 12 pages across 3 documents.

The data covers pupil attainment percentages in core subjects including Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science.

The response includes specific summary data for Key Stage 1 for the period 2017-2021.

The request references a previous FOI (2102697) submitted in November 2020 regarding 2020-21 data.


Information Commissioner's Decision 2022/0001

Summary: The requester asked the Department for Enterprise how many times it had failed to consider FOI requests on their own merits following a specific Information Commissioner's decision. The authority responded that it does not hold this information, stating that all requests are processed individually and only one ICO review has occurred in the last three years.

The Department for Enterprise stated it does not hold the requested information regarding the number of times it failed to consider requests on their own merits.

The authority confirmed it wrote to the Information Commissioner on 07 February 2022 to deny applying a 'blasé approach' to FOI processing.

The Department reported having only one request for ICO review within the last three years.

The request was received on 24 January 2022 and the response was issued on 16 February 2022.

24 January 2022
16 February 2022
07 February 2022
2207789
one request
last three years
paragraph 34
section 3
section 11
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