Should CoMIN be doing more to stimulate Manx economy?

Sat, 19 Mar 2016

The Council of Ministers should be doing more to stimulate the Manx economy.

That's the message from an Onchan MHK who this week voted against plans to spend £1 million refurbishing Douglas Railway Station.

David Quirk tried unsuccessfully to veto the Department of Infrastructure's plans saying it wasn't the right time to spend the money on the historic transport hub.

He says he feels there are other priorities, in that area, which would bring greater return:

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David Quirk MHK

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Should CoMIN be doing more to stimulate Manx economy?

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Work underway to stabilise area following landslip on Mountain Road

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