Imported meat couldn't be guaranteed

Tue, 12 Oct 2010

The president of the Manx National Farmers Union says the Isle of Man could suffer a meat shortage if the Meat Plant can't be saved.

Howard Quayle says there could be difficulties importing meat, particularly when the weather is bad.

Yesterday, Energy FM News learnt that the Island's Meat Plant is in financial trouble.

Mr Quayle says the Island would be dependent on boats [play clip]