Fisheries and Irish Sea wind farms discussed with UK politicians
Ongoing free trade negotiations, fisheries and Irish Sea wind farm developments were among the topic discussed with senior UK politicians and officials during a recent visit to London by Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan.
During his trip the Chief Minister also met officials from the City UK, the South African Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Deputy High Commissioner, Robert Fry.
The visit was primarily to discuss current political and economic issues facing the Isle of Man.
Mr Cannan met with Mike Freer MP, the Justice Minister with responsibility for the UK's relationship with the Crown Dependencies, and Stephen Doughty MP - Shadow Minister for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Speaking after his visit the Chief Minister said it was essential that the Island builds and maintains a network of contacts in Whitehall, Westminster and among the diplomatic and commercial communities to reinforce the message that the Isle of Man is an open and transparent jurisdiction. The opportunity was also taken to outline the ambitions behind the government's economic strategy, as contained within his 'Our Island Plan' document.
Mr. Cannan said everybody he met was open and receptive, and the plan was to build on this engagement in the coming weeks by returning to London for further meetings.
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