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Treasury to carry on without replacement

by isleofman.com 19th January 2013

The Treasury Minister says his department will carry on for now without a third political member, following yesterday's (Friday) sacking of Bill Henderson.

Eddie Teare told Manx Radio the North Douglas MHK had gone back on a guarantee he would vote in favour of the introduction of tuition fees, which represented a 'breach of trust'.

Mr Henderson says he offered support, not a guarantee, and maintains he ultimately had to go with his election pledge to oppose such a proposal.

Ed Oldham asked Mr Teare what impact this had had on Treasury, so close to next month's budget:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Saturday 19th, January 2013 05:32pm.

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