Child benefit under review following 'unfair' claims

Monday, 4 May 2015 00:00

Child benefit is currently under review after concerns were raised that the new system is unfair.

The Treasury Minister has committed to looking again at the legislation surrounding the money paid to parents.

Eddie Teare's promised to come back to Tynwald before the summer recess to amend any "inconsistencies":

South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft says her constituents have raised concerns - she wanted to know what will happen for people who have fallen foul of the system:

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