Education chiefs to be questioned

Ronald Barr and Minister before committee

The chief executive of the Island’s education department will address a range of issues in public this afternoon (Thursday).

Professor Ronald Barr and Education and Children Minister Tim Crookall will appear before Tynwald’s social affairs policy review committee.

It was established four years ago with a wide scrutiny remit.

Tuition fees and the recent resignation of the principal of the Isle of Man College are expected to be among the topics raised.

The sitting takes place in the Legislative Council Chamber on Bucks Road in Douglas at two thirty and members of the public can attend.