TT World Series progressing but few details available

Wednesday, 29 October 2014 00:00

The Isle of Man TT could "plateau" if plans aren't progressed for a World Series.

That's the opinion of the Economic Development Minister who is defending spending over £188,000 on a feasibility study.

However once again the department is citing "commercial confidentiality" for why it won't release the findings to the public.

It says doing so could adversely affect the procurement process for a commercial promoter which is due to take place next year.

Minister Laurence Skelly says the event would help to benefit the Island:

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