Laurence Skelly MHK, the Minister for Economic Development, has today announced Alf Cannan is to join his department following the retirement of Alan Crowe as a Member of the Legislative Council.

Talking of the changes the Minister commented:
 
‘May I take this opportunity to thank Alan for his support. His extensive knowledge of financial services and political experience have proved very valuable. I wish him all the best for the future.
 
‘I am delighted that Alf Cannan is joining the team. He brings valuable business experience.
 
‘Leonard Singer takes over the responsibilities previously undertaken by Alan. I have also taken the opportunity to change some of the other delegations.
 
‘I look forward to working with this revised team to grow our economy.’
 
Full details of the members and their delegations are set out below:

Alf Cannan MHK

E-Business sector, including E-Gaming and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Manufacturing sector

The Department’s support schemes:
•         the Small Business Start Up Scheme
•         the Financial Assistance Scheme
•         the Business Support Scheme
•         the Investors in People programme
•         the STEP undergraduate placement Scheme
•         business incubation activities

Leonard Singer MHK

Financial and Professional Services industry

Country Strategy

High Net Worth Strategy

The Companies Registry

The functions of the General Registry that are transferring to DED with effect from 1/4/15

The Ship Registry

The Aircraft Registry

Space sector

Tony Wild MLC

Clean Technology sector

Construction sector

Retail and other supporting sectors

Mines and Minerals

The Department’s properties

Support for the built environment including the Town and Village Centre Regeneration Scheme

Graham Cregeen MHK     

Employment and Skills

Creative Industries (including Film and Media)

Political Liaison with the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading

Biomedical sector

David Cretney MLC    

Visitor Economy

Motorsport

The Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre

Trustee of the Manx Museum and National Trust