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'VAT bombshell' to feature heavily in Keys

by isleofman.com 1st November 2009

Tuesday's sitting of the House of Keys will be dominated by questions on how the Isle of Man will cope with losing almost ?100 million from its budget next year.

A number of questions have been tabled on the loss of VAT revenue and the impact it will have.

The United Kingdom Government reduced the Island's share under what's known as the 'Common Purse' agreement.

Away from public finances, there are questions on tree clearing at Injebreck and the number of non-Island residents sentenced here for drugs offences.

Marian Kenny has been looking ahead to Tuesday's sitting (play audio file):

The Legislative Council also sits on Tuesday, from 10.30am.

There are only two questions, both from Eddie Lowey.

He wants to know how many consultants are used by govenrment and how much they cost.

Mr Lowey will also ask about the government's procurement policy.

Question time from the House of Keys will be broadcast live on Manx Radio's 1368 AM service, from 10am.




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Posted by isleofman.com
Sunday 1st, November 2009 03:12pm.

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