Cunningham's Holiday Camp site in Douglas

Summary

The requester asked for details on government involvement in the purchase of Cunningham's Holiday Camp and financial costs related to King Gaming and Jade Tree Limited. The Department for Enterprise responded that it holds no information on these matters as it was not involved in the acquisition nor did it provide any financial support or incur costs for the companies.

Key Facts

• The Department for Enterprise was not involved in the acquisition of Cunningham's Holiday Camp in Douglas.
• No financial expenditure or agreements were made by the government regarding the Cunningham's Holiday Camp site.
• No grants, subsidies, or financial incentives were provided to King Gaming or Jade Tree Limited.
• The Department incurred no costs in relation to King Gaming or Jade Tree Limited prior to the revocation of their licenses.
• The request was closed on 18 November 2024 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.

Data Disclosed

• 4215093
• 2024-10-24
• 2024-11-18
• 3
• 1

Original Request

I am seeking information related to the government's involvement with two matters: The Purchase of Cunningham's Holiday Camp in Douglas: - Could you please provide details of any involvement the Isle of Man Government had in relation to the purchase of the Cunningham's Holiday Camp site in Douglas? - Specifically, I would like to know whether the government facilitated, supported, or was otherwise involved in the acquisition of the site, and if so, in what capacity. - Additionally, I request information on any financial expenditure or agreements made by the government in relation to this site. King Gaming/Jade Tree Limited: Could you provide details on how much it has cost the Isle of Man Government to bring King Gaming and/or Jade Tree Limited to the Isle of Man? This should include any grants, subsidies, or other financial incentives provided by the government, directly or indirectly, to support their relocation or establishment on the island. Furthermore, I request information on any costs incurred by the government prior to the revocation of their licenses. If any part of this request is too broad or exceeds cost limits, please let me know so I can refine the request.

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Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator 1st Floor, St Georges Court Upper Church Street, Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EX

Telephone: (01624 686400) Website: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/

Our ref: 4215093 18 November 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 24 October 2024, which states:

"I am seeking information related to the government's involvement with two matters:

The Purchase of Cunningham's Holiday Camp in Douglas:

• Could you please provide details of any involvement the Isle of Man Government had in relation to the purchase of the Cunningham's Holiday Camp site in Douglas?

• Specifically, I would like to know whether the government facilitated, supported, or was otherwise involved in the acquisition of the site, and if so, in what capacity.

• Additionally, I request information on any financial expenditure or agreements made by the government in relation to this site.

King Gaming/Jade Tree Limited:

Could you provide details on how much it has cost the Isle of Man Government to bring King Gaming and/or Jade Tree Limited to the Isle of Man?

This should include any grants, subsidies, or other financial incentives provided by the government, directly or indirectly, to support their relocation or establishment on the island.

Furthermore, I request information on any costs incurred by the government prior to the revocation of their licenses.

If any part of this request is too broad or exceeds cost limits, please let me know so I can refine the request."

Whilst our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

No information is held in relation to the first request, the Department was not involved in the acquisition of the Cunningham's Holiday Camp, nor did the Department provide financial or other forms of support in relation to the acquisition.

In respect of the second request, no information is held as no grant, subsidy or financial incentive was provided to either of the companies listed, nor has the Department incurred any costs in relation to King Gaming or Jade Tree Limited prior to the revocation of their licences.

Please quote the reference number 4215093 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.