Claims that a closer look at figures is needed
Labelling the structure of government as 'top heavy' is premature according to the Chief Minister.
Staff numbers of each government department have revealed an average of just over five workers for every manager.
It comes after a question from Onchan MHK Peter Karran in Tynwald this week.
Allan Bell says a closer look at the figures is needed:
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