Chief Minister to take over as Health and Social Care Minister

Chief Minister Alf Cannan has announced he is taking over as The Health and Social Care Minister after Lawrie Hooper resigned. 

He says he will serve in this position for a limited time to provide stability while considering options for a full-time replacement. 

Mr Cannan also says that there has been significant difficulties with financial discipline in the Department and that will be a focus going forward. 

Mr Hooper resigned this afternoon during the first sitting in Tynwald after the summer break.