Discrimination will not be tolerated within government.
That vow from the Chief Minister after he was challenged on the issue in the House of Keys.
Allan Bell says an Equalities Bill, due to go out for public consultation over the next few months, should reinforce government's recruitment policy.
But he insists it has to be based on merit and not connected to gender race, colour, sexuality or disability.
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Ministers 'must hold chief officers to account' over budgeting
Treasury minister faces questions about contingency funds and spending in Tynwald
Over 200 vehicles stopped during Operation Uplift
Five motorists were arrested for drink or drug driving
Tynwald backs first annual update on Autism Strategy
But concerns raised over funding, assessments and lived experience
Tynwald rejects call for new committee to review financial and eGaming regulation
Members instead back a government-framed statement emphasising confidence, stability and readiness for next year’s MONEYVAL assessment.
Hospital patients urged to pack photographic ID
Manx Care says it's due to border implementations if they need to be transferred to the UK