Tynwald committee to hold hearing on gov't response to rising energy costs

Thursday, 1 September 2022 08:57

By Meg Walker

A Tynwald committee is holding a hearing on the government's response to the rise in energy costs later this month.

The latest support packages - which were announced on August 24 - will be discussed with the treasury minister as well as executives from Manx Utilities and its regulator.

The public are invited to submit any evidence, questions or concerns to committees@tynwald.org.im by September 8 for consideration ahead of the hearing.

Anyone is welcome to attend - it takes place on September 12 at 10:30am in the Legislative Council Chamber.

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