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'Foot Report a vital tool' - Brown

by isleofman.com 30th October 2009

The chief minister has greeted a report into the viability of the Isle of Man's economy long-term, as a vital tool in selling the Island's message around the world.

Michael Foot's review into the Crown Dependencies and Offshore Territories examined their ability to survive the global economic downturn.

It was commissioned by United Kingdom Chancellor Alistair Darling who once described the Isle of Man as 'an offshore tax haven sitting in the Irish Sea'.

Tony Brown says the Foot Review outlines the diversity of the Manx economy compared with the other jurisdictions.

He's confident it will carry a lot of clout on the international stage:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Friday 30th, October 2009 06:00pm.

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