The island is closer to balancing its books, in revenue terms, that originally suggested.
It should be possible by the February Budget to announce that the Island should no longer have to draw on reserves, according to the Chief Minister.
However, he warns, there still exists the need to plan ahead.
Balancing is fine, he says... .
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