DED chief says views of Committee were not rejected
The Economic Development Minister says the views of the Minimum Wage Committee were not rejected.
Laurence Skelly was speaking following criticism of government's move to introduce a minimum wage for over 25s of £7.50 per hour from 1 June.
The Minister says the recommendations of the committee were actually accepted - but a new band of pay has now been introduced.
Creamery working to solve the mystery of tight screw caps on cartons
Investigation is underway with supplier
Young people's bereavement drop in service coming to an end
Final session to take place this month
Pub's inclusive toilet signs vandalised
"Bigotry isn't cool", says The Original Quids Inn
£100K cash injection for energy efficiency scheme
4,500 homes benefit from cost-saving kit
Regulator investigates potential Manx Radio licence compliance issue
CURA concerned speech content falls below 40% following launch of Manx Radio Gold