Financial support for university students for Keys discussion

An MHK wants to know more about possible further financial support for students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ramsey MHK, Lawrie Hooper, will quiz Education, Sport & Culture Minister, Dr Alex Allinson MHK, on the issue when the House of Keys convenes again tomorrow morning.

Mr Hooper will ask what plans the minister has to enhance financial support for Isle of Man students attending university following the crisis.

The pandemic has meant many Island-based students have had to return to Manx shores in recent months, but one issue has also been that their personal belongings have been stuck at accommodation in the UK.

Earlier this month, the government and several local firms began helping students retrieve their belongings which have been stuck off-Island.

Meanwhile, Mr Hooper's question will be heard when MHK's come together for the latest Keys session on Tuesday.

It'll get underway at Legislative Buildings in Douglas on the day from 10am.