DESC to appear before Tynwald Committee

Friday, 20 May 2022 08:06

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture will appear before a Tynwald Committee.

The Social Affairs Policy Review Committee, will be taking oral evidence next Monday (May 23) at Legislative Buildings, Douglas from 10.30am.

The annual evidence session is for the Department to discuss a range of topics with Minister Julie Edge and Chief Executive Officer, Graham Kinrade.

The Members of the Social Affairs Policy Review Committee appointed by Tynwald are Mrs Ann Corlett MHK (Chair), Mrs Daphne Caine MHK and Mr Tim Glover MHK.

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