Packed agenda for July Tynwald

Friday, 10 July 2015 00:00

Tynwald Members face a packed sitting this month as the race starts to tidy up "loose ends".

21 July will see the start of the last sitting before the summer recess - however for the first time written questions can still be submitted in August and September.

There are 48 items listed on the agenda including a proposal for social security and National Insurance reform.

Statements will also be made on the future of sea services and about a recent review of children's services.

Chief Minister Allan Bell says it's a notoriously busy time:

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