 
                            The government's laboratory is fully capable of making sure our drinking water is safe.
That's the message from Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber - who faced a question for written answer on the subject.
Rushen MHK Juan Watterson asked if the lab could do all the testing required under UK and EU regulations about drinking water.
In her response, Mrs Barber said all lab staff were suitably trained and qualified carry out the checks.
 
                                         
                                         Society appeals for help about traditional gypsy caravans on the Island
            Society appeals for help about traditional gypsy caravans on the Island 
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            Government issues bird flu warning after infected buzzard found 
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            Will new UK law be brought in to protect Manx renters from mould? 
         Local Economy Forum launched to propose alternative to 'destructive' min wage increase
            Local Economy Forum launched to propose alternative to 'destructive' min wage increase  
         Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest
            Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest 
         Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
            Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
         MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports
            MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports
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            Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police
         
                             
                             
                            