The Department of Health and Social Care says it doesn’t know how long it takes patients to get appointments with their GPs.
In Tynwald this week, Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper asked Health Minister David Ashford a question on the issue.
In a written reply, Mr Ashford said the department doesn’t collect or ask for the data from doctors’ surgeries.
He added there are too many variables – such as how urgent an appointment might be or whether a patient asks to see a specific doctor.
Four more ferry crossings affected by weather
The Steam Packet Company has rescheduled four sailings as bad weather continues to affect sailings.
Bottleneck car park closes in face of weather
Douglas Council says it's closing the Bottleneck car park on Douglas promenade in the face of bad weather.
Weather warning issued for high tides tomorrow
Ronaldsway Met Office says the Island should brace for another day of coastal overtopping tomorrow.
Two more ferry crossings called off
The Steam Packet company says two sailings tonight have been cancelled in the face of bad weather.
Plantation to close for tree felling work
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it'll close part of a popular plantation from next week as it carries out tree felling.
Thomas the Ramsey Cat supporting two charities this year
The most famous cat in Ramsey will fundraise for two charities this year.
Waves blast out Sea Terminal glass barriers
Coastal overtopping is bringing disruption to Douglas this lunchtime.
Southern local authority announces below-inflation rates rise
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners has announced a below-inflation rates rise for this year.
