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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Calls for forensic Manx Care audit 'misguided'
Chief minister says sound evidence would be needed to justify process
Minimum Wage Committee agrees with rate change
They met urgently this week after political change of heart
Consultation to protect Manx charities from terrorist financing
It's open until 2 March
This morning's Heysham and Liverpool sailings cancelled
Manxman services called off due to poor weather
