Programme for Government unveiled

Tuesday, 10 January 2017 17:00

The new Programme for Government has been unveiled by the Chief Minister.

The 24-page document, compiled by the Council of Ministers, will go before Tynwald for approval next week.

It sets out objectives, themes, outcomes and actions which will shape the work of government over the next five years.

It's been described as a 'living document' which will evolve over time.

You can find the document here.

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