Treasury minister 'confident' in making up budget deficit

But Allinson admits some 'difficult decisions' may have to be made

Government is on course to run a £30 million deficit.

Figures show the budget gap as of the end of September. 

The information was released as part of a written answer to a Tynwald question. 

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Despite the current cost-of-living crisis the treasury minister has told Manx Radio he's confident they can make up the shortfall by the end of the financial year.

But Alex Allinson admits it won't be easy to do so: