MHK to quiz ministers over ferry prices

Douglas Central MHK Peter Shimmin has Steam Packet Company prices firmly on his mind - with three questions to ministers.

In a series of queries for written response, he'll ask Treasury Minister Michael Crowe how the ferries' affordability is measured.

He's also asked Infrastructure Minister Jason Moorhouse about his department's powers to control demand-based ticket pricing.

And Mr Shimmin will also quiz Enterprise Minister Robert Cowell about whether crossing prices affect tourism demand and spending.