The Department of Health and Social Care says it doesn't know how many people on the Island are obese or how much the problem costs each year.
A Freedom of Information request to the department asked about how many people were obese and whether the problem is growing.
The DHSC, in its response, says it doesn't collect figures on obesity here.
However, it said the Public Health or Manx Care might be able to supply the data.
Inflation steady at 3.3 per cent
The government says inflation remained level last month, at the same rate as December's 3.3 per cent figure.
Less than one percent of buildings on council blacklist
Only a quarter of one per cent of buildings in Douglas are on a council blacklist.
Senior Tynwald committee to look at healthcare funding
Senior figures in the Island's healthcare system will appear before a Tynwald committee looking into healthcare funding this week.
Government apologises after child benefit problems
The government's apologised after nearly 800 people didn't get their child benefits today.
Noel Edmunds gives more details on IOM wine
Noel Edmonds has released a second video featuring his new Isle of Man wine.
Consultation asks about protecting Douglas Head
Should Douglas Head be a conservation area?
DfE can't say how much it costs to insure the TT
The Department for Enterprise won't release the figures for how much it costs to insure the Island's motorcycle races, because it doesn't hold the policies.
How much would it cost to raise personal tax allowances?
An MHK will ask about the cost of raising personal income tax allowances.
