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Gov't services 'may need to be scaled down' to meet budgets

Treasury Minister urges departments to find savings

Government departments may need to stop or scale down some of their services to ensure they meet their budgets.

That's from Treasury Minister Alex Allinson, who's been giving evidence on the Island's economic position to a Tynwald committee.

Dr Allinson says healthcare provider Manx Care is on track to make savings of around £10m this financial year.

He's urging other bodies to look for similar savings:

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