Mixed bag of questions for first Tynwald sitting of 2024

It's a varied question paper for the first Tynwald sitting of 2024.

Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas has a raft of questions scheduled about the Steam Packet company, specifically how the Directors were appointed to the board, what the total cost of the Manxman is, how many local residents are employed by the company, and what is the group's annual contribution to the Island's economy.

He will also seek an update on the Liverpool ferry terminal, following reports in UK media that'll be ready for operation by the end of March.

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will be asked to update Tynwald on general attendance levels at the Island's schools, since the last figures were given in March 2020.

Off the back of the Systra railway review report the Minister for Infrastructure Tim Crookall will be asked if heritage and tourism stakeholders will be able to challenge its assumptions, findings and recommendations.

Elswhere questions will be asked on updates to speed limits on Island, when the tax strategy will be published and Isle of Man Energy disconnections.