Michael MHK Alf Cannan says it’s important for the government to shop local when it comes to capital projects.
In the House of Keys this week, he quizzed Treasury Minister Eddie Teare about the government’s policy on using local suppliers.
Mr Teare said it was sometimes difficult under the government’s purchasing rules – and recently at Bemahague School some local contractors weren’t interested in the work.
Mr Cannan says it’s still something that needs careful consideration:
Fundraiser to keep St John Ambulance emergency fleet on the road
Adopt an ambulance scheme launched
Ayre and Michael MHKs request meeting with commissioners over rates
Areas see the biggest jump in rates Island-wide
Data breach impact rises sharply as cyber incidents affect thousands on Isle of Man
Information Commissioner says fewer breaches were reported in the third quarter, but large-scale cyber incidents meant far more people were affected
Reassurance for local telecare users and community support offer
Adorn Carephone says it services remain fully operational
Mountain Road remains closed
Route due to be reassessed this morning
