Tynwald sitting today

Covid-19 financial support, gas regulation and the Island's red phone boxes will be covered by Tynwald this week.

The court is meeting for its monthly sitting this morning  with 31 questions for oral response and 31 for written reply to go before members.

Treasury Minister, Alf Cannan MHK, is expected to provide an update on the Island's Economic Recovery Programme and a motion will be put forward for the court to have a general debate about the illness M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis).

Meanwhile, there's also expected to be votes to appoint members of an Emergency Advisory Group as well as introducing a new food hygiene system for eateries.