Discrimination will not be tolerated within government.
That vow from the Chief Minister after he was challenged on the issue in the House of Keys.
Allan Bell says an Equalities Bill, due to go out for public consultation over the next few months, should reinforce government's recruitment policy.
But he insists it has to be based on merit and not connected to gender race, colour, sexuality or disability.
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Parliament Street closed to vehicles due to suspected gas leak
Isle of Man Energy undertaking repair works in Ramsey
Amber weather warning in place tonight
Strong winds to combine with high tide
Swiss Chalet in Glen Helen set to get new lease of life as farm shop
Isle of Man Farm Shop Company to bring 'iconic building back to its former glory'
Ministers to face questions over Minimum Wage rise and VAT
Treasury and Enterprise the focus of several HoK questions following recently approved rate increase
