Backbench MHK Chris Thomas says it’s imperative any legislation brought in to plan for future pandemics is flawless.
Government was pushed back as it tried to push through a bill ensuring measures put in place through emergency powers are made law.
Members refused to suspend standing orders and skip straight to the clauses stage, meaning amendments will now be made in a few weeks time.
Mr Thomas spoke to Local Democracy Reporter Chris Cave:
Over 100 claims for damage to government property
The Department of Infrastructure's claimed money for damage to government property a total of 112 times over the past five years.
MHK demands U-turn on MiCards
An MHK is demanding the government holds back plans to phase out MiCards for benefits and pensions payments.
No sailings to Liverpool this weekend due to terminal works
The Steam Packet Company says work on the new ferry terminal in Liverpool means vessels will instead sail to Heysham this weekend.
Passport and immigration public counters to be shut tomorrow
The government says its public passport, immigration and nationality counters will be shut tomorrow.
Police appealing to public after street fight
The police are appealing for witnesses after a fight which broke out in Douglas last week.
They say you want to Revolut shun...
The Island's Cyber Security Centre is warning people about phone calls from scammers pretending to be from the online bank Revolut.
Rachel Reeves to celebrate budget in IOM-owned pub, says MP
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Several pets missing after last night's fireworks
An Island charity's urging pet owners to get in touch if their furry friends went missing after being spooked by fireworks.
