Gas and oil extraction 'has to be done properly'

MHK explains why he sought Crogga details

If the Island gives the go-ahead for gas and oil to be extracted from the seabed, the project has to be done properly.

That's the warning from the former infrastructure minister, who's recently been asking written Tynwald questions in relation to Crogga's application to vary its licence to explore for fossil fuel deposits off the Manx coast.

Chris Thomas recently requested the CVs of the company's directors and external consultants be published, as well as details of the company's equity.

He says it's vital it's handled correctly: