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Health minister disappointed by MHK's 'inflammatory and personal attacks'

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Claire Christian responds to Lawrie Hooper's comments on healthcare overspend

The health minister says 'inflammatory and personal attacks' made by her predecessor are really disappointing.

Claire Christian has been reacting to comments from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper, after he described government as 'fundamentally dishonest' and said he had no confidence in her as minister.

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It comes after Tynwald approved a £15.3 million supplementary budget for the health department to cover last year's healthcare overspend, which Mr Hooper voted against.

She told Manx Radio such remarks aren't helpful:

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