The Chief Minister says the Manx government is on course to re-balance its budget.
However, Allan Bell admits there is pain to come as the Island continues to tackle the VAT bombshell which saw income cut by a third.
Speaking on Sunday Opinion on Manx Radio, Mr Bell says everyone has to be prepared to accelerate the rate of change in slimming down government.
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