Not the end for Steam Packet - Chief Minister
Publication Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:13
There have been calls for Manx owners to be found for the Steam Packet Company.
Michael MHK David Cannan believes off-Island owners have been largely responsible for the company operating at a loss.
The comments came after Chief Minister Tony Brown said it would be inappropriate to pay the Steam Packet a subsidy, adding that the Manx Government has no interest in buying the company.
The Steam Packet has indicated jobs could be at risk after rival firm Mezeron started a freight service from Douglas.
The Nautilus union organised a protest ahead of today's Tynwald.
The Chief Minister doesn't think this is the end for the Steam Packet [play clip]
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Chief Minister Tony Brown MHK
