Tynwald given figure by health minister
Nearly ?10 million will be spent on consultants at Noble's Hospital this year.
The information was given to East Douglas MHK John Joughin in Tynwald this week - after he asked the Health Minister Howard Quayle to outline the expense to the public purse.
Forty-seven consultants will cost the department ?210,634 each, including allowances and 'on costs' like National Insurance.
Once filled, seven vacant posts will add approximately ?1.5 million to the overall figure.
