Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot says it's not the government's job to market the meat plant it owns.
In the House of Keys this week North Douglas MHK David Ashford asked what work was being done to produce a marketing plan.
Mr Boot said although the Department of Infrastructure owns the site, it leases it to a private operator - the Fatstock Marketing Association.
And he said as a private company, it was free to do as it pleased:
Snow warning issued
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow tonight.
Small rise in homeschooling, says department
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says the number of children registered as being homeschooled rose by just over three per cent last year.
Salt available for icy conditions, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says you can help prepare for cold weather this weekend.
See the first 2026 sunrise from Ramsey landmark
A Ramsey landmark will host a special event this morning.
Fell run to get underway in St Johns
Part of a road in St Johns will close today a hundreds of competitors take part in an annual fell race.
New Year dips today!
Revellers will be shaking off their hangovers in the sea this morning.
Over £46k spent on windfarm in past year
The Department of Infrastructure says it spent more than £46,000 on the Orsted offshore windfarm last year.
Library asks why you aren't a member
Why aren't you a member of the capital's library?
