Funding will be taken from Island's reserves
A review into government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic will cost up to £1.5m.
The recently-appointed chair of the Independent Review has carried out her initial assessment, including budgeting.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan says the funding for Kate Brunner KC's investigation will come from the Island's reserves.
A report is due by December next year.

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