Calls fo enterprise development to be Island wide

Friday, 15 January 2016 00:00

What is government doing to ensure areas like Peel, Ramsey and Castletown benefit from the Enterprise Development Fund?

That's the question being pitched at the Economic Development Minister by Peel MHK Ray Harmer in Tynwald next week:

It's being suggested that investors should be encouraged to base business outside the Douglas area to help nurture Island-wide regeneration.

Mr Harmer says it's an obvious move:

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