Minutes of meetings in relation to the Manxman

Summary

The requester asked for Treasury minutes regarding discussions on the MV Manxman and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company from the initial planning stages until the vessel's arrival in Douglas. The Treasury responded by releasing extracts of meeting minutes that met the specified criteria.

Key Facts

• The request was received by the Treasury on 27 August 2025.
• The response was issued on 23 September 2025.
• The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent.
• The disclosed documents consist of extracts from minutes of meetings.
• The scope covered discussions by staff or political members regarding the MV Manxman.

Data Disclosed

• 4897917
• 2025-08-27
• 2025-09-23
• 2
• 1
• 01624 685605
• IM1 3PU

Original Request

May I please request copies of all minutes held by treasury where either staff or political members discussed or considered anything to do with MV Manxman or the Isle of Man Steam Packet company in relation to the MV Manxman. The time period I'm looking at is from whatever date The subject of a new vessel was discussed up until the Manxman arrived here into Douglas including the time spent in Southampton on her delivery voyage.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information
Seyrsnys Fysseree

The Treasury Government Office,
Douglas Isle of Man, IM1 3PU

Telephone: (01624) 685605 Email: FOI.Treasury@gov.im

Government Website: www.gov.im

Our ref: 4897917 23 September 2025

Dear ###,

We write further to your request, received 27 August 2025, which states:

"May I please request copies of all minutes held by treasury where either staff or political members discussed or considered anything to do with MV Manxman or the Isle of Man Steam Packet company in relation to the MV Manxman. The time period I'm looking at is from whatever date The subject of a new vessel was discussed up until the Manxman arrived here into Douglas including the time spent in Southampton on her delivery voyage."

Our response to your request is as follows:

I have attached the information that is being released to you as an appendix. This information contains extracts of Minutes of Meetings which meet the criteria of your request.

Please quote the reference number 4897917 in any future communications.

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