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Health minister apologises for confusion over ambulance centre funding

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Funds were withdrawn four months before minister told House of Keys they were available

The health minister has apologised after learning funds set aside to progress plans for a new ambulance facility had been withdrawn.

In June last year, Claire Christian told the House of Keys £125,000 was available to scope a make-ready ambulance centre.

She stated that the project was a top priority, and that the existing station on Ballakermeen Road no longer meets requirements.

However, at this week's sitting, Minister Christian revealed she's since been informed that funding isn't available:

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