Alfred Cannan responds as Lawrie Hooper criticises health overspend and minimum wage decisions
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has hit back at comments made by an MHK who branded his administration 'dishonest and incompetent'.
Ramsey MHK and former health minister Lawrie Hooper has criticised a number of decisions made in Tynwald this week.
As well as criticising the health department's approach to a motion seeking an additional £15.3 million, the Liberal Vannin leader has hit out at the 18 MHKs and six MLCs who voted against an amendment that would have recognised the cost of living when setting a minimum wage.
Speaking to Manx Radio's Political Correspondent Phil Gawne, Mr Hooper says government has 'lost the plot' and he has 'zero confidence' in Health Minister Claire Christian's ability:
So, is this government fundamentally dishonest?
That's a question Manx Radio put to Chief Minister Alfred Cannan:
Health Minister Claire Christian has agreed to speak with Manx Radio and respond to Mr Hooper's comments.
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