Syrian refugee questions for Keys

There are more questions about the Island's stance on accepting Syrian refugees in the House of Keys this morning.

Members have 14 questions for oral answer to discuss as well as another four for written reply.

MHKs will also debate new laws governing fraud, insurance, statue laws, beneficial ownership of companies, and more amendments to the Equality Bill.

There'll also be an attempt to change the way MHKs vote members onto the Legislative Council.

Leading the way during questions is North Douglas MHK David Ashford, who has six questions - dealing with topics such as public sector housing and licences for children performing onstage.

Garff MHK Daphne Caine wants to know how much of the red meat served by government caterers comes from the Isle of Man, and Onchan MHK Julie Edge wants to know if confidentiality clauses in government contracts can be scrapped in future.

MHKs will also debate another nine tabled amendments to the Equality Bill which aims to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of age, gender or race.
The House of Keys sits at 10am this morning.