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Treasury 'always looking' at whether additional support packages are needed

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Treasury minister says any changes will be made based wholly on the situation in the Isle of Man

The treasury minister says whether additional support packages are needed over the winter months on the Isle of Man will be kept under review.

Michael Crowe has been reacting to the UK's Budget, which was announced yesterday.

Measures such as a VAT cut to electricity bills and fuel duty apply to the Island automatically, but many other announcements don't.

Mr Crowe says his department will be looking at the situation here:

Mr Crowe also discussed his priorities as treasury minister and his first couple of weeks in the role in a live appearance on Manx Radio Breakfast - you can hear the interview in full below:

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