Manx Utilities' hands aren't tied by debt, says chair

Tuesday, 14 May 2019 15:12

MU Chair Dr Alex Allinson (left) and Environment Minister Geoffrey Boot

Dr Allinson responds to renewables questioning

The chair of Manx Utilities says the burden of debt on the organisation doesn't mean his hands are tied.

Dr Alex Allinson MHK appeared on the panel of this week's Perspective programme.

His task is to balance the paying off of that debt with a transition to greener energy:

You can watch the Ramsey MHK respond to questioning from listeners, Archibald Elliott of the Isle of Man Student Climate Network and Devon Robert Watson of the Manx Labour Party below:

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Manx Utilities' hands aren't tied by debt, says chair

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