Cost of rent at Hamilton House

Summary

A request was made for the total rent spent by the Isle of Man Government on Hamilton House, broken down by year, following the Department of Education's announcement to vacate. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Department of Infrastructure instead.

Key Facts

• The request was received by the Cabinet Office on 28 September 2021.
• The outcome was determined as 'Information not held' on 4 October 2021.
• The Department of Education, Sport and Culture announced on 3 August 2021 that it would leave Hamilton House.
• The Cabinet Office recommended contacting the Department of Infrastructure for the requested data.
• The request reference number is 2011093.

Data Disclosed

• 2021-09-28
• 2021-10-04
• 3 August
• 2011093
• IM1 3PN
• IM1 2RF
• 01624 686244
• 01624 850000

Original Request

Following the announcement on 3 August that the Department of Education, Sport and Culture is to leave its rented headquarters at Hamilton House on Peel Road in Douglas, please could you advise how much the Isle of Man Government has spent on rent for Hamilton House during its tenure in the building, broken down by year.

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: 2011093 4 October 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 28 September 2021 and which states:

"Following the announcement on 3 August that the Department of Education, Sport and Culture is to leave its rented headquarters at Hamilton House on Peel Road in Douglas, please could you advise how much the Isle of Man Government has spent on rent for Hamilton House during its tenure in the building, broken down by year."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold the information that you have requested.

However, you may wish to contact the Department of Infrastructure who may be able to help you. Department of Infrastructure Head Office Sea Terminal Douglas Isle of Man IM1 2RF Telephone: 01624 850000 Please quote the reference number 2011093 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely