Minister heckled outside House of Keys

Publication Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011  15:12


The Health Minister has been confronted by protesters who're angry at changes being made to breast cancer services.

David Anderson was handed a petition before this morning's House of Keys sitting.

The Department of Health plans to replace a dedicated breast care surgeon with a consultant, who will also carry out other types of surgery.

Some people see it as a downgrading of the current services, but the health bosses say that's not the case.

Granada Reports was there as Mr Anderson was met by a crowd of people angry people, including East Douglas MHK Brenda Cannell.[Play audio file below]