MHK claims Island's relationship with NHS may be damaged

Thursday, 6 August 2015 00:00

Not having an independent health regulator may damage the Island's relationship with the UK NHS and suppress economic development.

That's according to Liberal Vannin leader Kate Beecroft - it's not the first time she's advocated for the provision.

The matter was discussed in Tynwald last month.

The Douglas South MHK insists that questions still need answering:

She says people moving here won't understand it:

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