Minister says MHK's criticisms aren't valid

Tuesday, 30 June 2015 00:00

MHK David Quirk is criticising alterations to prom plans by government because he doesn't understand the planning process.

That's according to Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne - following remarks by the Onchan representative earlier this week:

Mr Quirk says the department has amended plans to revamp Douglas Promenade without informing the public.

Mr Gawne says that shows a real lack of research:

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