Tynwald questions to continue despite summer recess

Wednesday, 24 June 2015 00:00

Tynwald questions will continue to be lodged over the summer for the first time.

Members will have the opportunity to submit written queries during August and September - when the court is in summer recess.

Answers will then be published on the third Tuesday of each month.

The Standing Orders Committee made the suggestion in December last year and the system has now been changed accordingly.

Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas explains why he believes it's a worthwhile move:

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