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This week we continue to share with you another extract from the June 2009 Isle of Man Guide produced by the Isle of Man Government.

Public Expenditure

“The Isle of Man is required by law to budget for a 
surplus in its annual spending from the proceeds of direct and indirect taxation.

• “Growth in the economy has been matched by investment in public services funded by taxation.

• “Government spending is £573 million for 2009-10. Over half of total government expenditure is on health, social services and education.

• “Significant investment has been made in new infrastructure over the past decade providing residents with first-rate public services. In the last five years, over half a billion pounds have been invested in a new acute care hospital, an energy from waste facility, improved schools and new water treatment plants.

•   “A high performing comprehensive school system with attainment equal to, and often better, than the UK equivalent at all ages from 5 to 18. A particular strength is our world leading work with Apple in Primary Schools. Our curriculum is focused on helping young people to become resourceful learners, excellent citizens and an asset to our dynamic economy.

• “The Island invests in the future of its young people by paying their tuition fees at UK universities and colleges.

From the office of the Speaker on 14 October 2011 and posted on the blog site http://yourparliamentyourvoice.blogspot.com