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'A good day for the Island' as committee set up to review Steam Packet

MHK pleased with bid to examine ferry operator's practices

An MHK says it's 'phenomenal' that his bid to review the Steam Packet has resulted in the setting up of a committee.

Jason Moorhouse wanted to assess the possibility of the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority regulating the ferry operator. 

But Tynwald opted instead to form a select committee to look into the Sea Services Agreement and the shareholder status of the Treasury - it will report back in September.

Mr Moorhouse told Manx Radio why he brought this matter to the Court's attention:

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