Patient quiet room 'moving not closing' says minister

Tim Crookall says he has received confirmation from Liverpool team

The infrastructure minister says the patient quiet room at Liverpool John Lennon Airport will not be closing.

Tim Crookall confirmed the airport's position to Manx Radio in a short statement.

He said: "I’ve been copied into an email from [Island Airport Director] Gary Cobb at 15.39 today regarding the waiting room/lounge.

"He has spoken to Liverpool Airport today.

"They are not closing the patients quiet lounge but it will be moved at some stage.

"They say they understand the importance and value of the area to our travelling patients."

The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group previously said they had not been given details regarding the plans.

The last update they received was a promise of 'four seats in the corner' of a relocated lounge.

Charity Chair Julie Stokes said: "The charity who is the licensee of the quiet room has not had confirmation the quiet room is not closing.

"Due to pressure put on them Liverpool Airport are looking into finding another area. We look forward to hearing from them.

"Until this is confirmed we will continue our campaign for a dedicated patient quiet room."