MHK queries government spending on IT

Monday, 17 August 2015 00:00

Why is government spending millions of pounds on new technology?

That's the question South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft wants the Policy and Reform Minister to answer over Tynwald's summer recess.

She's looking for a breakdown of almost £10 million spent on systems and infrastructure in 2012/13.

Mrs Beecroft says the volume of cash dished out on IT is concerning:

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