Ministers to hold open meetings with the public

Thu, 08 Mar 2012

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK

The Chief Minister is planning a series of public meetings to give residents of the Isle of Man greater access to him and the other Government ministers.

Allan Bell revealed in the House of Keys this week that he'll be announcing the meetings shortly, which will aim to hold open discussions between members of the Council of Ministers and the public.

It comes following a question from Douglas South MHK Kate Beecroft, who wanted Mr Bell to put a suggestion box in the Sea Terminal to make it easier for members of the public to provide feedback to Government.

However, the Chief Minister says this would only provide an administrative burden, and that there are already a number of ways for the public to contact the Government.