Baker defends harbours strategy

Criticisms that wider options weren't considered

The government's new, multi-million pound harbours strategy is being defended.

The strategy goes before Tynwald next week.

Ayre and Michael MHk Tim Baker is the Department of Infrastructure's political member with responsibility for ports.

Earlier this week, East Douglas MHK Chris Robertshaw suggested the strategy had been advanced without full consultation with politicians and without assessing wider options.

Mr Baker doesn't think that is fair.