Near £10million boost for Island services

Tuesday, 19 February 2019 12:53

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

Nearly £10million extra will be invested in policing, education and health on Island.

The move was announced in the 2019 budget by Treasury Minister, Alf Cannan MHK, in Tynwald today with the funds allowing departments to deliver a range of services.

He announced an additional £3million would go to Health and Social Care services with a further £3million to Home Affairs, mainly within policing.

Furthermore, Mr Cannan added £2.2million will be put towards infrastructure, and £1.5million for Education, Sport and Culture.

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