Keys to discuss bus strike, days after industrial action begins

The House of Keys will hear about the Island's bus strike next week after an MHK was given permission to ask an urgent question.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse will ask Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall about the industrial action after being given leave by Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson.

Mr Moorhouse will ask what negotiations to end the drivers' strike are taking place and how effective backup plans have been.

Drivers will begin a 10-day walkout tomorrow, Saturday, February 21 - the House of Keys is due to sit from 10am on Tuesday, February 24.