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Fit-for-work test firm loses contract

Teare confirms Dependability sacked

Dependability Ltd has had its contract terminated early by the Isle of Man Government.

Treasury Minister Eddie Teare confirmed the news when faced with a number of questions on the controversial work capability assessments in Tynwald.

Last month he apologised to the court after it emerged a member of the firm's staff was not fully qualified to carry out assessments.

Mr Teare said he'd been advised by the Attorney General to say no more - he's due to make a formal statement to the court on the matter later in the sitting.

However, the minister said all fit-for-work assessments carried out by the firm on Manx residents remain valid:

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