The chief minister has insisted leadership roles within the Manx government's Cabinet Office are clearly defined.
In the House of Keys this morning Allan Bell quashed suggestions there was a discrepancy in answers previously given about the issue, in Keys and Tynwald.
North Douglas MHK John Houghton said at one point, members had been told the chief secretary led the newly-formed office, and on another occasion, that the chief minister was at the helm.
Mr Bell told him they are different roles:
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