The Chief Minister says he will investigate why the RNLI has been made to pay to use the TT initials.
It follows a row between supporters of the lifesaving charity and the Department of Economic Development which broke out on Facebook.
The DED has charged the institution, which was founded on the Isle of Man, £250 to use the lettering on its fundraising badges - saying it has to protect the trademark.
Howard Quayle says he understands the issue to a point:
However he says he will investigate it further:
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