Figure revealed in the House of Keys
Seven hundred and seventy new public servants were appointed last year.
The Cabinet Office minister confirmed the figure in the House of Keys yesterday:
Kate Lord-Brennan was responding to questions posed by Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
He'd asked about pre-employment checks for prospective government staff during the application process or at a later date.
Inquest into death of MGP competitor reconvened
Louis O'Regan sustained fatal injuries in incident at Kate's Cottage
Chief minister calls extraordinary meeting to discuss impact of Middle East conflict
Economic National Strategy Board to assess potential inflationary pressures
Government responds to reports linking new Iranian leader to Island-registered company
"The Isle of Man takes matters relating to financial crime, sanctions compliance and the integrity of the international financial system extremely seriously"
Manx Care reviewing pathways and support for those with suspected Covid-19 vaccine injury
It follows a number of listening sessions last year
Hopes traffic will be improved around Douglas amid road closure
White Hoe closure caused significant delays for motorists on its first day