Justice Minister Jane Poole-Wilson says finding out how many times police were called to shops would involve manually reviewing thousands of case records.
She'd faced a question for written answer from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse on the topic.
He wanted to know how many callouts were for abusive customers or the actions of managers.
In her response, she said her department couldn't give the figures within the allowed timescale to answer.
Seagull terror forces cafe to remove outdoor seating
A café in Port Erin says it won't be offering outside seating as it tries to deal with a two-winged tearaway.
Steam Packet asks travellers to be patient
The Steam Packet company is asking travellers to be patient as it deals with a large number of inquiries.
Plans for new veterinary practice submitted
There are plans to convert a rural storage building into a new veterinary practice.
We'll go to police if vandals return, says nursery
A nursery is warning vandals it will go to the police if they return.
Manx Care says it only provides temporary housing
Manx Care says it doesn't provide any housing - except for its staff when they first move to the Isle of Man.
Church wants you to help decide its future
A church in Peel is asking the community for its feedback as it considers its future.
MHK wants info on complaining to regulator
An MHK from the west of the Island wants to know how people can complain to a regulator without involving its staff.
Third round of government support to regenerate brownfield sites
Developers can apply for a new round of support to bring the Island's brownfield sites back into use.
