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Incentives for new businesses outside Douglas

Monday, 18 January 2016 00:00

Business opportunities are on the horizon for areas like Castletown, Ramsey and Peel:

That's the Chief Minister - who's puzzled by a question being pitched at the Economic Development Minister in Tynwald this week.

Peel MHK Ray Harmer wants to know if anywhere outside of Douglas will benefit from investment by Enterprise Development Fund applicants.

Allan Bell says that - ultimately - business owners will decide where to pitch up:

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