The leader of Douglas Council has denied claims street cleaning equipment has been sold at a huge loss to the ratepayer.
A machine to rid pavements of chewing gum was purchased for £120,000 in 2011.
David Christian insists the device is still in use, despite parts being sold at a recent auction for £200:
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