Pension cash payments secure for three years

Review will look at beyond 2022

Pensions will still be paid out at post office counters by MiCard and cash until at least the end of 2022.

That's the commitment from Treasury Minister Alf Cannan in reply to a House of Keys question from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper.

Mr Hooper and Douglas East member Chris Robertshaw were critical about uncertainty and asked what happens if a rural sub post office closes during the next three years.

Mr Cannan says there is a clear plan:-