Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says three equality impact assessments have been done out of 277 policy papers in the past year.
This week in the House of Keys he was quizzed by Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper about the impact assessments done on government policy changes.
Dr Allinson said a variety of assessments were done, including equality - but he didn't accept doing so few was a failure.
He said the government was keen to cut red tape:
Isle of Man Foodbank needs volunteers to help struggling families
An Island charity is asking for volunteers this month to help struggling families.
Douglas Council applies to borrow £671k for housing project
Douglas Council has applied to borrow more than £670,000 for a housing project.
Manx Utilities carrying out planned network maintenance
Manx Utilities says you shouldn't worry if you seem to be having trouble topping up your smart meter today.
House of Keys returns for first full sitting since election
The House of Keys meets today, for its first full sitting since September's general election.
Northern bus services to be raised in Keys
Bus services in the north will be on the mind of an MHK this week.
Ben out of service for maintenance work this week
The Steam Packet says the Ben My Chree will be out of service tomorrow.
Richmond Hill closed again tonight for work
Part of the New Castletown Road will close again tonight as work continues on it.
October warmer and sunnier than usual, says Met Office
A single storm in October accounted for more than a fifth of the month's total rainfall.
