Former Education Minister to face land exchange questions

Friday, 1 June 2012 01:00

Eddie Teare will face questions on the Kirk Michael land exchange next week.

He’ll be giving evidence at an oral hearing into the contentious land exchange deal between Heritage Homes, Pinecrest Investestments Ltd and the Department of Education and Children.

A Committee appointed by Tynwald has been looking into the matter since earlier in the year.

They’re also be hearing evidence from the department’s chief executive, Stuart Dobson.

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