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Ramsey MHK sees Island as future hemp cultivation 'centre'

Government launches consultation on cannabis export industry

A Ramsey MHK has welcomed the prospect of the Island becoming a centre for hemp cultivation.

Lawrie Hooper, who is also a member of the Department for Enterprise, has made the comments after government has launched a new consultation on the subject.

It's looking to businesses and investors to take part, to gauge interest on developing a cannabis export industry here.

Mr Hooper says the Island has a lot of potential:

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