Health minister not aware of any planned cuts by Manx Care to fund doctors' pay deal

Christian also insists pay increase would not impact next year's budget

The health minister says she's not aware of any planned cuts by Manx Care to pay for a new deal with doctors.

It's after the British Medical Association deferred its plans to strike tomorrow (Wednesday 22 January) after reaching an agreement with the healthcare provider.

Members will now be asked to vote on the new deal.

But Claire Christian also insists any pay increases will not go over Manx Care's assigned budget for next year: