Call for further talks to take place
The future of the Island's sea services will be debated in Tynwald next week.
Members will be asked to back a motion calling for further talks to take place and all options to be considered.
The government has rejected the Steam Packet's latest proposal, which was put forward in March.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle says there's still much to consider:
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