Government lost public confidence, says MHK

Friday, 4 July 2014 00:00

The Liberal Vannin leader says she thinks the public has lost all confidence in the current government administration.

Her comments come after a damning report alleged that Ministers have played fast and loose with financial regulations when awarding a consultancy contract.

Minister's Teare and Robertshaw awarded £650,000 to a recently formed company to carry out a review of Social Security, with some doubt regarding the legal powers in awarding the contract.

Kate Beecroft MHK says she's not surprised this Government is losing all credibility and the confidence of the public:

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