Very alarming!
That’s how an MHK has described the rising cost of public sector pensions in the Island.
Michael member Alfred Cannan, who is vice-chairman of the Public Sector Pensions Authority, says the figures go way beyond what was predicted to Treasury and Tynwald members when the government unified scheme was first introduced.
Ard-Shirveishagh hopes he's given members enough time to consider 'Charter for Change'
Document only published a week before Tynwald
Live video streaming 'significant step' in making parliament more accessible
Public can now watch proceedings online
Treasury: 'Challenging to justify support for heating oil customers'
MHK says Island is 'dangerously close to a Dickens' novel'
Increase of more than 500 patients for mental health services over last 12 months
Waiting list has also climbed from 1,160 to 1,433