Government defends refurbishment work

Saturday, 30 November 2013 00:00

Refurbishing a government building is part of creating a more targeted approach to service delivery.

That’s according to the Department of Social Care which has reopened Markwell House in Douglas.

According to the department it is now a ‘one stop shop’ for all benefits related enquiries.

The costs of the refurbishment work – which saw staff move from the Hill Street office - have been met by the closure of that office which is now up for sale.

Minister Chris Robertshaw says it was an important investment:

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