Cost for hire of tankers

Summary

A request was made to the Cabinet Office for the cost of hiring Bridman tankers used by Manx Utilities for sewage transfer over the last four years. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold this information and advised the requester to contact Manx Utilities directly.

Key Facts

• The request concerned the hire costs of two Bridman tankers used for sewage transfer.
• The tankers were reportedly on hire to Manx Utilities (MUA) for approximately four years.
• The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the requested financial information.
• The requester was directed to submit a new FOI request to Manx Utilities.
• The case was closed on 15 April 2025.

Data Disclosed

• 4583629
• 2025-04-11
• 2025-04-15
• 4 yrs
• 2 tankers
• IM1 3PN
• IM2 2QZ

Original Request

Hi I'm just wondering how much was spent on the hire of the Bridman tankers that where on hire for at least the last 4 yrs  On 11 April 2025, we wrote to you as follows: We write further to your request, received 11 April 2025, which states: " Hi I'm just wondering how much was spent on the hire of the Bridman tankers that where on hire for at least the last 4 yrs" In order to identify and locate the information that you have asked for we need some further information from you. In particular, it would be helpful if you could provide some further detail as to what your request relates to, for instance are the tankers you refer to being hired in relation to a specific project or a specific area within Isle of Man Government? We will not be able to process your request until this information is received and you have 28 days from the date of this notice in which to respond. Should you respond after this time Cabinet Office can refuse to provide you with the information requested. Should you have any queries regarding this letter or your request, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi. On 11 April 2025 you replied: 'The  2 tankers have been on hire to the MUA for what I believe is about 4 yrs, these tankers would have been used to transfer sewage from around the island back to meary veg sewage treatment'

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Full Response Text

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

Our ref: 4583629 15 April 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 11 April 2025, which states:

"Hi I'm just wondering how much was spent on the hire of the Bridman tankers that where on hire for at least the last 4 yrs”

On 11 April 2025, we wrote to you to ask if you could provide some further detail as to what your request relates to, for instance are the tankers you refer to being hired in relation to a specific project or a specific area within Isle of Man Government. On 11 April 2025 you replied:

“The 2 tankers have been on hire to the MUA for what I believe is about 4 yrs, these tankers would have been used to transfer sewage from around the island back to meary veg sewage treatment”

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 Manx Utilities who may be able to help you.

You can submit a Freedom of Information request to Manx Utilities through the Freedom of Information portal here:
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/make-a-freedom- of-information-request/

Alternatively you may contact Manx Utilities directly using the following details:

Manx Utilities Isle of Man Business Park Cooil Road Braddan IM2 2QZ

Email: enquiries@manxutilities.im

Please quote the reference number 4583629 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.