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Treasury minister backs calls for review of benefits system

Poverty committee urged rethink of support

The treasury minister says he hopes to conduct a wide review of the Island's benefits system.

David Ashford was appointed to the post following Alfred Cannan's election as chief minister.

Earlier this year Tynwald's Select Committee on Poverty called for a full review into the financial support provided by the Isle of Man Government.

Mr Ashford says it's something he agrees with:

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