Former health minister David Ashford has rejoined the DHSC, joining Chris Thomas as a departmental member.
They join Tanya August-Hanson MLC, who is an existing political member in the Department.
The appointments follow the Chief Minister’s appointment as DHSC Minister after Lawrie Hooper resigned earlier this week.
Mr Cannan is said to have held productive talks with officials at the DHSC and Manx Care today.
He said: “It is important that we work together to reset the relationship between Manx Care, the Department of Health and Social Care, and Tynwald. We must all work together to find solutions to ensure our Island has health and social care services that are fit for purpose and provide value for money.
“I am also pleased to announce that David Ashford and Chris Thomas have agreed to join the DHSC as political members for the foreseeable future.
“I will be having further conversations with political colleagues on the opportunity to review the Manx Care mandate and the role of the DHSC.
“All three political members have a wealth of experience, and I look forward to working with them to make rapid progress in reviewing the Manx Care mandate, alongside the associated budget requirements.”
Both Mr Ashford and Mr Thomas have previously served in the administration and ministers, with Mr Ashford resigned as treasury minister after the Dr Rosalind Ranson tribunal and Mr Thomas was sacked as DoI minister last year.
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