Health Minister Claire Christian says a new mandate for Manx Care has undergone significant consultation as it was put together.
She faced questions in Tynwald this week from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper - himself a former health minister - about the mandate.
He asked why there'd been no engagement with service users about the plan.
But Ms Christian said extensive consultation had taken place:
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