Due Diligence report on the purchase of the Steam Packet boat the Manx

Summary

A request was made for the due diligence report regarding the purchase of the Steam Packet boat 'Manxman', but the Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold this information.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested due diligence report.
• The request was received and responded to on 21 August 2025.
• The applicant was advised to contact The Treasury for the information.
• The case reference number is 4888029.
• The applicant has the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 21 August 2025
• 4888029
• IM1 3PN
• IM1 3PZ
• 3rd Floor
• Freedom of Information Act 2015

Original Request

Due Diligence report on the purchase of the Steam Packet boat the Manxman. Thank you.

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: 4888029 21 August 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 21 August 2025, which states:

"Due Diligence report on the purchase of the Steam Packet boat the Manxman.

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 contact The Treasury who may be able to help you, or submit a Freedom of Information request directly to The Treasury here:
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/make-a-freedom- of-information-request/. The Treasury Head Office, 3rd Floor Government Offices, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PZ.

Please quote the reference number 4888029 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.

Yours faithfully