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Cancelling the Island's largest food and drink festival didn't cost the government anything except some time.
So says Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber, who faced a written question from Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh.
She said the only cost was some staff time - the department hadn't paid for anything and so wouldn't be out of pocket.
Mrs Barber added the department is pursuing other opportunities.