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'More training needed for ministers' says HoK Speaker

Watterson weighs in on plans for culture reform

Politicians on the Island can't be expected to 'sink or swim' according to the Speaker of the House of Keys.

Juan Watterson says more training is needed when MHKs become ministers.

He’d like it addressed as part of efforts to reform culture within the Isle of Man Government.

The chief minister announced a review into the issue following evidence shared in a whistleblowing tribunal earlier this year.

Mr Watterson says they shouldn't be afraid to spend a bit of money to give politicians the 'tools to do the job properly':

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