Department expenditure on coal
| Authority | Department of Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2018-11-27 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2018-12-13 |
| Case ID | 664065 |
Summary
The request sought annual expenditure and quantity data for coal and peat since 2011, but the Department of Infrastructure could only provide cost figures as volume records were not maintained. The response disclosed financial spending for the Isle of Man steam railway and specific purchase details for coke used by the Blacksmiths Section.
Key Facts
- The Department does not record coal quantities by volume, only by cost.
- Coal is primarily used for operating the Isle of Man steam railway.
- The Ports Division does not use coal or peat, but the Blacksmiths Section uses coke.
- Only two specific quantities of coke were purchased since 2011.
- The request was received on 2018-11-27 and closed on 2018-12-13.
Data Disclosed
- 2011/12: £93,026.19
- 2012/13: £58,616.96
- 2013/14: £80,789.05
- 2014/15: £69,898.71
- 2015/16: £61,241.35
- 2016/17: £57,896.24
- 2017/18: £54,152.06
- 2018/19: £59,989.80
- 2015 Coke: £576.00, 25kg
- 2016 Coke: £640.86, 1000kg
Original Request
Can you advise of the total expenditure on coal and peat , per annum since 2011, broken down by amount in kilograms and by the material's specific usage. Regards
Data Tables (2)
| 2011/12 | £93,026.19 |
|---|---|
| 2012/13 | £58,616.96 |
| 2013/14 | £80,789.05 |
| 2014/15 | £69,898.71 |
| 2015/16 | £61,241.35 |
| 2016/17 | £57,896.24 |
| 2017/18 | £54,152.06 |
| 2018/19 | £59,989.80 |
| 2015 | £576.00 | 25kg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £640.86 | 1000kg |
Full Response Text
Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF
Contact: Maggie Farmer Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im
Our ref: 664065 13 December 2018
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 27 November 2018 and which states:
"Can you advise of the total expenditure on coal and peat , per annum since 2011, broken down by amount in kilograms and by the material's specific usage. Regards"
Our response to your request is as follows: The Department does not record the quantity of coal bought each year in a way that allows us to show this information by volume, only by cost. We are therefore happy to supply the following information by financial year. The coal is used for operating the Isle of Man steam railway. 2011/12 £93,026.19 2012/13 £58,616.96 2013/14 £80,789.05 2014/15 £69,898.71 2015/16 £61,241.35 2016/17 £57,896.24 2017/18 £54,152.06 2018/19 £59,989.80 In addition, while the Ports Division does not use coal or peat specifically, the Blacksmiths Section, who carry out work in respect of the harbours infrastructure, use coke (a coal derivative) to heat the forge. Because they do not use a large quantity, the only two quantities purchased since 2011 were 2015 £576.00 25kg 2016 £640.86 1000kg Please quote the reference number 664065 in any future communications.
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