The Standing Committee of Tynwald on Economic Policy Review is investigating  the policy of the Department of Economic Development on the space industry; including how much the industry is worth to the Isle of Man economy and how the space industry operates with special reference to how slots for satellites are awarded and how many slots the Isle of Man controls.

The Committee intends to hear evidence from the persons listed below on Wednesday 28th March 2012 commencing at 2.30  pm in the Legislative Council Chamber, Legislative Buildings, Bucks Road, Douglas.

2.30 pm        The Hon J Shimmin, Minister – Department of Economic Development
                     Mr Colin Kniveton, Chief Executive Officer – Department of Economic Development
                     Mr Tim Craine, Director of Business Development Agency – Department of Economic Development

The evidence will be taken in public; members of the public are welcome to attend.

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For further information contact:
Clerk to the Committee
Telephone: 01624 685500
Email: committees@tynwald.org.im
Website: www.tynwald.org.im