Laws in place to deal with 'escort agencies'

The government doesn't need to regulate escort agencies - because if they break the law, they'll end up in court.

So says Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas, after questions were raised on the issue in Tynwald this week.

Rushen MHK Juan Watterson asked whether the government was considering regulating the industry after it emerged an agency had been advertising women for hire during TT.

Mr Thomas said new rules weren't needed: