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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Almost 3,000 take part in Pilates world record attempt at Knockaloe
Record for largest ever class remains unbroken, but crowds achieve separate accolade
Ben-my-Chree sailing cancelled due to 'technical issues'
All Manannan journeys are going ahead as planned
81 'unsafe squishy toys' seized
Parents urged to check for unsafe items
Manx Utilities open 'prior information notice' for Garff Sewage Treatment works
It says it's not a 'competitive tender process' at this stage