The chief minister has told Tynwald he was unware one of his most senior civil servants was being seconded to the Channel Islands, until it was a "done deal".
Economic Department Chief Executive Colin Kniveton is going to Sark in November to set up a civil service there.
Allan Bell said he knew about the post but not that Mr Kniveton had applied for and got the job.
He was asked by Middle MHK Howard Quayle whether he was in favour of the move:
Hospital bed occupancy exceeds 90% in multiple years as pressure builds at Noble's
Figures highlight sustained high occupancy across adult acute wards, and a recent rise in patients waiting in ED for beds
Police respond to social media concerns about 'suspicious' man
Constabulary says one report was received in February and urges the public to report any suspicious activity at the time it occurs
Douglas City Council proposes city centre initiatives including sculpture and markets
Funding bid submitted for projects aimed at boosting footfall and supporting local businesses
Cash boost for psycho-oncology service
Mind Matter given £55,000 by IOMACA
TT 2026: Datzer striving to make mountain course return
German rider missed last year's event due to injury
