New DHSC political delegations announced

Friday, 10 July 2015 00:00

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed two new political members.

MHK for Douglas North Ralph Peake and MLC Tony Wild joined last month.

Mr Peake has responsibility for Health Services and Mr Wild has Children and Families Social Care Services.

It follows the departure of Dudley Butt from the Legislative Council and Alfred Cannan - who has crossed to the Department of Economic Development.

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