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The Isle of Man Junior Chamber of Commerce will welcome Chief Minister Tony Brown at a special meeting next week to discuss the Island’s unprecedented financial crisis after its budget was slashed by 24 per cent by the UK  Chancellor Alistair Darling last month.

Darling has confirmed that the UK government is slashing £140 million off the Island’s £572 million annual budget by reducing a 400-year-old customs revenue-sharing agreement.

The Honourable Tony Brown MHK Chief Minister has agreed to provide insight into the situation and will be happy to answer questions from the floor.

Venue:  Shearwater 2 & 3, Hilton Hotel, Douglas
Date & Time:  Wednesday 11th November at 6pm
Food/Drink:  Buffet

The cost of this event is £10 for members and £12 to non-members. To book your seat contact rich.davies(at)RBSCoutts.com.

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