Rates Bks
| Authority | Cabinet Office |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2019-10-15 |
| Outcome | Some information sent but not all held |
| Outcome date | 2019-10-24 |
| Case ID | 1004753 |
Summary
A request was made regarding the costs and ownership definition methods for BKS work on a new rating system. The Cabinet Office disclosed a partial cost figure but stated they do not hold information regarding how ownership would be defined.
Key Facts
- The Cabinet Office does not hold all information requested regarding the new rating system.
- A quoted cost of £74,5000 excluding VAT was provided for part of the work BKS will carry out.
- The request was received on 15 October 2019 and responded to on 24 October 2019.
- Information on how BKS will define property ownership was not provided as it is not held by the authority.
Data Disclosed
- £74,5000
- 15 October 2019
- 24 October 2019
- 1004753
Original Request
What will the cost of Bks carrying out the work required for the proposed new rating system How are bks going to define the ownership of individual properties
Data Tables (1)
Full Response Text
Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co
Our ref: 1004753 24 October 2019
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 15 October 2019 which states:
"What will the cost of Bks carrying out the work required for the proposed new rating system How are bks going to define the ownership of individual properties"
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold some of the information that you have requested. I have detailed below the information that is held. The quoted cost for part, but not all, of the work which BKS will need to carry out for the proposed new rating system was £74,5000 excluding VAT. Please quote the reference number 1004753 in any future communications.
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I will now close your request as of this date.
Yours sincerely