DEFA Minister announces member responsibilities

Onchan MHK Zac Hall has taken up his first departmental position in government since being sacked from the Department of Education in 2012.

He's now responsible for  Forestry, Amenity and Lands, as well as the Wildlife Park, within the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

Along with his new duty for Planning and Building Control at the Department of Infrastructure, Chris Thomas is responsible for the Environment, Safety and Health Directorate .

First-time Minister Richard Ronan is retaining his role as an authority on agriculture and fisheries.