Politicians urged to support economy growth

Wed, 19 Mar 2014

Allan Bell MHK

The Chief Minister says there is an ‘urgent need’ for politicians to recognise the importance of growing the Island’s economy.

Last week Allan Bell led a delegation made up of government representatives and members of the business community to China.

The visit, which wasn't subsidised by the taxpayer, has already spawned 70 articles about the Island in the Chinese media.

Yesterday in Tynwald he was asked to justify the trip – he says the Isle of Man has to act now to beat the competition: