Move would cost in region of £800,000
The new Health Minister says introducing free prescriptions in the Island would cost his department approaching £800,000.
However, David Ashford admits health chiefs are assessing the possibility.
During a Tynwald debate into the future shape of the Health and Social Care Department, Mr Ashford ruled out 'knee jerk' decisions just eight days after he was appointed.
Business confidence cools as costs climb and demand outlook weakens, survey finds
Rising labour and energy expenses dominate concerns, while optimism around future demand and profitability remains muted
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Higher pay requirements and stricter dependant policies to be reviewed by Council of Ministers
MHKs challenge MiCard scrap after constitutent dissatisfaction
Claims of 'pressure selling' and a political 'scramble' emerge
Neonatal Care Leave 'would have been invaluable to us as a family'
Government is proposing legislation to allow up to 12 weeks of extra parental leave to those eligible
