Health overspend to be investigated by PAC

Overspending by the Department of Health and Social Care will be investigated by a Tynwald committee.

This week Tynwald agreed to provide an additional £11.1 million to keep health and care services running until March 31st. 

However the Public Accounts Committee will now investigate - particularly looking at the amount of money being spent at Noble's Hospital. 

Anyone who wants to share their views relating to the 'effectiveness and efficiency' of the services provided by the department is asked to get in touch by February 10th. 

Rushen MHK Juan Watterson will chair the committee - he says the inquiry will ensure 'no stone is left unturned' in the quest to ensure the NHS is as efficient and effective as it can be.