Decision on Crogga licence variation will be made in 'next month or two'

Chief minister insists government is not 'deliberately blocking' application

The chief minister insists government is not 'deliberately blocking' a licence variation application from a gas exploration company.

If approved Crogga would be allowed to drill for gas in Manx waters before completing a 3D seismic survey.

Last month the Department of Infrastructure said it was continuing to assess the application after a three-month extension was granted.

But Alfred Cannan told Manx Radio a decision will be made soon: