It seems unlikely that any government money will be earmarked for the restoration of Queen's Pier in Ramsey in the near future.
A meeting of the Friends of the Pier was held last week to discuss the latest developments.
However Chief Minister Donald Gelling says whilst he would like to see the pier renovated, he doesn't believe now is the time:
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