Work permit figures revealed after training concerns

There are more than 3,500 people in employment on the Isle of Man who have a work permit: 

That's according to the Economic Development Minister who revealed the numbers in Tynwald this week. 

It was also confirmed there are a wide range of exemptions in place for temporary, intermittent and permanent posts - meaning people working under a permit in some areas don't have to report it. 

Laurence Skelly also responded to concerns that local businesses aren't investing in training for on-Island staff because of the ease of securing a permit for an employee from elsewhere: