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 | | Mr Corkill and his wife Julie were interviewed by detectives from the serious crime unit as part of their inquiries into allegations over grants paid to the Corkills by the Department of Tourism and Leisure. |
 | | Mr Corkill stated today (Thursday): 'I am stepping down to safeguard the integrity of the office of chief minister of the Isle of Man. This has become necessary because of the fact that my wife and I were arrested yesterday in connection with allegations concerning our family business at Ballacain. |
 | | Mr Corkill said an important factor in his decision, which was taken with deep regret, was the prolonged public pressure that his family was enduring while the allegations were investigated. |
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