Drafting a new education bill for the Island has cost nearly £16,000.
The figure was revealed in Tynwald this week by Education, Sport and Culture Minister Graham Cregeen.
He revealed drafting began in early 2017, followed by a consultation involving 535 individuals and organisations.
It came in response to a question from Garff MHK Daphe Caine.
Engine repairs slow Manannan sailings
The Steam Packet Company says the Manannan's sailings to Liverpool will take extra time as engineers repair one of its four engines.
Manx woman to mentor space students in Texas
A Manx woman who attended the United Space School in Houston, Texas in 2017 has been asked to return this summer.
New chairwoman appointed for crime-reporting charity
A local charity now has a new chair.
Mental heath workers complete CBT postgrad
Manx Care has announced the success of mental health workers studying cognitive behavioural therapy.
Crucial Crew Week starts next week
An initiative begins next week involving schools and the Island's emergency services.
TT food market plans 'announced tomorrow'
An organisation which hoped to host a TT food market in Douglas says it's hoping to make an announcement tomorrow.
'Inhumane' trap kills two birds
An animal charity is appealing to people to be more humane - after a glue trap killed two birds.
Dog fouling hotline launched!
A local authority has set up the Island's first dog fouling hotline.
