Few discussions between DEFA and Ramsey Bakery before announcement
The environment, food and agriculture minister says neither she, or her officers, had discussions with Ramsey Bakery since last year's General Election.
The firm is due to close its operations at the end of the month - citing a changing marketplace and challenges of sourcing adequate and affordable resources as reasons.
Clare Barber says, along with the chief minister, the announcement on Saturday came as a complete surprise:
Not quite the end of the T'Ale
Peel micropub to return five weeks after closure
'Check drains and gullies' urges Island's fire service
More rain is forecast overnight after flooding today
More coastal overtopping on the way with yellow warning issued
Warning in force from 8:30pm tonight until 1am on Thursday
Enterprise minister contacted by six businesses in week following minimum wage approval
Tim Johnston questioned over new rate impact in House of Keys