The chief minister has branded the House of Keys' attitude towards scope of government 'schizophrenic', and 'disheartening'.
Allan Bell made the comments as he answered a Keys question from North Douglas MHK John Houghton about the Department of Social Care's review of sub-post office services.
Members such as Mr Houghton, Peter Karran and Brenda Cannell asked Mr Bell if he was aware the impact removing certain services would have on communities.
After a number of supplementary questions, the chief minister was critical of their approach:
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