Is Douglas being held back or helped by national policy?
The matter was discussed at a public meeting last night at South Douglas Old Friends Club in the capital.
Featuring three Douglas MHKs, a Douglas councillor and two representatives of Douglas-based businesses, a panel faced questions from the public on topics such as the closure of Regent Street Post Office, regeneration of Strand Street and the future of the Castle Mona Hotel.
Panel member East Douglas MHK Chris Robertshaw says investment in the capital is essential for the whole Island (first voice in clip)
David Talbot of Patrick Commissioners, who was in the audience, says Douglas has a vital role to play in Island life: (second voice)
Laurie Hooper of Ramsey Commissioners, who was in the audience, says sometimes the emphasis on Douglas can exclude the rest of the Island: (third voice)Clip 1