§ 28. Mr. Grocottasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied with the present level of contribution to the common services of the United Kingdom by the Manx Government.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI am not satisfied with the present level of contribution and the Isle of Man authorities have been told that Her Majesty's Government do not think the reduction is justified. However, we recognise that Tynwald was acting within its legal rights in taking the decision.