Cutting over 150 government jobs will help to protect frontline services.
That’s the message from the Treasury Minister, who unveiled this year’s Budget yesterday.
Eddie Teare says it is time to remove unnecessary expenditure and concentrate on areas that genuinely need the money.
The government wage bill will come in at £312 million for the year. Staff costs are said to be £3.6 million lower.
Mr Teare told us where savings will be found:
MHK wants to know how many children choose school meals over packed lunch
An MHK wants to know how many students are choosing school meals over packed lunches.
More people eligible for jury service under new rules
Vicars and priests would be allowed to do jury service in future, under new rules that'll be discussed by Tynwald this month.
House plans for former motor museum site
The site of a former motor museum on Glen Vine could become four new homes, if planners back new proposals.
No DEFA info on halal slaughtering
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it doesn't collect data on Halal slaughter at the Island's meat plant.
Port St Mary roadworks start next month
Initial work on rebuilding Port St Mary High Street will start next month.
American company plans three-wheeled Island tour
A group of American motorcyclists will be touring the Island next year.
Dominos advertises for staff to work in new Ramsey store
The Island's newest fast food outlet is advertising for staff as it prepares to open.
Cost of new patient transfer buses queried
How many patient transfer buses have been bought in the last three years?
