Warns of issues with electing politically inexperienced CM
Electing a politically inexperienced chief minister could cause problems for the Isle of Man in the years ahead.
That's the view of a man who used to hold the post.
Allan Bell says the introduction of 11 new MHKs – and the loss of many experienced members – means the administration has no 'corporate memory'.
He believes it could cause problems when a decision is taken next week on who should take the top job:
Tynwald approves changes to sitting schedule, including half-term breaks and revised start dates
Measures to avoid school break sittings backed, with earlier October and January starts agreed
Plea to Manx parents to check meningitis vaccination status
It follows the death of two young people in the UK
Bus dispute ‘a considerable way apart’ as talks continue, says infrastructure minister
Tim Crookall optimistic progress is possible despite ongoing strike action and disagreements over contracts and pay structure
Noble's bed capacity exceeding industry-recognised 'safe levels'
The health minister's been responding to an urgent Tynwald question