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More could be done for businesses on prom says minister

Admission in Tynwald following statement on works

The infrastructure minister admits more could be done to help businesses on Douglas promenade, which have been affected by the ongoing refurbishment works there.

Ray Harmer says helping the firms based along the prom will be a cross-governmental priority as the scheme progresses.

The minister's comments came after Rob Callister MHK asked him to give a statement on the progress of the refurbishment scheme in Tynwald yesterday.

The minister giving evidence to a Tynwald committee on Friday, where he is likely to face further scrutiny on the issue.

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