Tourism Minister David Cretney says his department's presence at the Motorcycle Show in Birmingham is "vital" for the future of the T.T..
After yesterday's press launch of the event's new logo, a stand is advertising plans for next year's centenary celebrations.
And Mr Cretney is hitting back at some critics who think it's a government jolly ahead the election:-
You can hear the full interview with David Cretney in Friday Sport.
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