Cannan to address Tynwald on 18 July
The chief minister is set to make a statement in Tynwald later this month (18 July) ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Summerland Fire.
Fifty people were killed during the disaster on 2 August, 1973.
Alfred Cannan says: '[It] is a milestone that must be appropriately observed. We have a duty to acknowledge the events of that night and its enduring effects, and to provide younger generations with a meaningful perspective.'
A National Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday, 30 July at St George's Church in Douglas, and is billed as an opportunity for everyone to pay tribute to those who died, survived or responded to the fire.
Government says it is 'reaching out to survivors and victims' relatives who may wish to attend or be involved.'
You can get in touch via email at summerland50@gov.im or by calling 685 706.
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