Chief minister quizzed on 'ethics and morals' of company's approach
Allowing the Steam Packet to operate at arm’s length is ‘vital’ – providing it’s operating within the law.
The chief minister has told Tynwald there is no reason at this stage to interfere in operations of the business amid an ongoing dispute with a trade union.
Eleven questions had been tabled for today’s sitting.
Alfred Cannan was quizzed by politicians about the involvement of the Council of Ministers in negotiations and claims of ‘fire and rehire’.
Southern MHK's Jason Moorhouse and Juan Watterson questioned the involvement of government so far:
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Steam Packet cancels Friday evening sailings
"Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital is not at risk of closure"