Island's ties with Scotland strengthen

Constitutional issues will be discussed when Scotland's First Minister visits the island this month, but there's no specific agenda.

That's the message from the Chief Minister ahead of Alex Salmond's two-day visit in a fortnight's time.

Allan Bell said the Scottish government had paid close attention to Manx political affairs over recent years and studied the island's tax laws closely.

The SNP leader will deliver a talk at the Chief Minister's lecture which is expected to cover a range of issues.

Mr Bell said Scotland's interest in the Isle of Man will only grow further:

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