Politicians fact check enterprise minister's department plan

Johnston admits PR reach should have come with a caveat

Politicians have probed figures in the Department for Enterprise's annual plan, after a Manx Radio interview queried the accuracy of some of its claims.

Business Isle of Man claimed it had received 170,000 views on one of its videos; which Manx Radio has been unable to verify.

Minister Tim Johnston refuted suggestions the data was false and maintains every view can be proved, albeit not from the public's perspective.

But, he admitted Visit Isle of Man's PR reach of 5.8 billion, should've come with a caveat:

You can hear the full interview with the Enterprise Minister and Enterprise COO here.