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    No 'blank cheque' for Island health services

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    Treasury says it cannot write a "blank cheque" to fund the Isle of Man health service - but has upped its budget to nearly £200 million: 

     
    That's Minister Eddie Teare who this week revealed he's put an additional £17 million aside for the Department of Health and Social Care. 
     
    Its minister has welcomed the move but says there are still "significant fiscal challenges" and overspending is "largely beyond its control". 
     
    Howard Quayle says it's difficult to keep costs down: 
     

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