A Tynwald member's raised the issue of the government's buy local campaigns.
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has posed a question for written answer on the topic.
He's asked Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston when the last such campaign was held and how much it cost.
Mr Moorhouse also wants to know if the department has assessed its effectiveness.
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