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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Increase in air passengers during TT 2026
More than 56,000 people travelled via Ronaldsway
Ben-my-Chree to cover Manxman as 'repairs continue'
Technical issue on flagship vessel 'not yet resolved'
Power issue is affecting transmitter
Engineers are on site investigating
TT launches sustainability review into Sidecar class
Submissions from competitors and spectators to be considered
Manxman sailing cancelled following late arrival into Douglas
Vessel assisted by tug as she came into harbour