MHK seeking further clarity over Sefton loan

Tuesday, 15 March 2016 at 00:00

Now is the time for government to "come clean" on the loan given to the Sefton Group:

Onchan MHK Peter Karran insists his questions on the handout in Tynwald this week aren't intended to discredit the current administration.

Several queries are being pitched at Treasury relating to the group's debt as a result of a government 'bailout' under the Enterprise Act 2008.

We asked Mr Karran if his interest in the matter has come to light to suit his party-political agenda:

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