200 speak out on reform to pensions and benefits

Saturday, 7 March 2015 00:00

Over 200 people attended four public meetings to tackle the 'outdated' pensions and benefits system.

That was the contented message from Minister for Treasury Eddie Teare - who says the public made a valuable contribution to how government will frame the public consultation.

Last year, Ci65 Ltd. put forward a damning report on social security - calling for a "bold transformation" to meet the needs of Manx residents.

Meetings took place this week in Douglas, Ramsey, Port Erin and Peel - when attendees voiced their opinions.

Mr Teare tells us what kind of effect they have had:

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