Fire service pit lane duties

Summary

A request was made for details on the Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service's tendering and billing costs for pit lane coverage at the TT and MGP events over the past five years. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and directed the requester to the Department for Enterprise and the Department of Home Affairs.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding Fire & Rescue Service costs.
• The request covered both the TT and MGP events for the past 5 years.
• The requester was advised to submit a new FOI request to the Department for Enterprise.
• The requester was advised to submit a new FOI request to the Department of Home Affairs.
• The case reference number is 4081588.

Data Disclosed

• 2024-08-26
• 2024-08-27
• 4081588
• 5 years
• 01624 686244
• 01624 686400
• 01624 694300

Original Request

Hello I would like to know how the Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service tender for the pit lane cover for the TT and MGP. Do they put in a price? If so, how much? (both events for the past 5 years) Or Do they put in a bill after the event? Again, how much has this cost in the past 5 years (both events) Thank you

Data Tables (2)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244
Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 4081588 27 August 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 26 August 2024, which states:

"Hello

I would like to know how the Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service tender for the pit lane cover for the TT and MGP.

Do they put in a price? If so, how much? (both events for the past 5 years)
Or
Do they put in a bill after the event? Again, how much has this cost in the past 5 years (both events)

Thank you"

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 submit a Freedom of Information request to the Department for Enterprise and Department of Home Affairs who may be able to help you.

A Freedom of Information request can be submitted online by following this link: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/make-a-freedom-of- information-request/

Alternatively you may contact the Departments at the following addresses:

Department for Enterprise 1st Floor St George’s Court Upper Church Street Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EX

Telephone: 01624 686400 Email: DfE@gov.im

Department of Home Affairs Tromode Road Douglas Isle of Man IM2 5PA

Telephone: 01624 694300 Email: generalenquiries.dha@gov.im

Please quote the reference number 4081588 in any future communications.

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Yours faithfully

Freedom of Information Coordinator