Ramsey Bakery closure: 'Gov'ts shouldn't run bakeries' says Cannan

Chief minister appears to rule out nationalisation

The Manx Government shouldn't be in the business of running bakeries.

That's the message from the chief minister who's called for an urgent meeting with the directors of Ramsey Bakery.

It follows an announcement that the company is closing at the end of April.

Alfred Cannan says that decision, which wasn't communicated to government, could have 'significant implications' for the Island's supply chains.

But he appears to have ruled out any form of nationalisation: