Spending on-Island needs to be prioritised, says former chief minister

Boost for heritage and tourist attractions needed claims Brown

An increase in on-Island spending needs to be prioritised if government is going to keep dipping into reserves for funding.

That's the view of former chief minister, and former Castletown MHK, Tony Brown.

He's told Manx Radio that money is rightfully being invested into projects elsewhere, such as the Liverpool Ferry Terminal and the construction of the Manxman.

But Mr Brown believes the Island's heritage and tourist attractions here need a boost too: