No vote reassures Island business community

Saturday, 20 September 2014 00:00

Scotland's decision to reject independence and stay with the UK has provided reassurance for the Island's business community.

That's according to the Treasury Minister Eddie Teare who has welcomed the country's decision.

He says government will now watch carefully to see how things change - but admits we are already on a good footing;

Scotland has been promised more powers and is expected to gain more autonomy.

Eddie Teare says all we can do is wait to see what decisions are made before adapting accordingly:

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