Vaccines and renewable energy among Keys discussions

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 06:16

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

The latest sitting of the House of Keys is expected to get underway this morning.

Among the topics MHK's are expected to discuss are covid vaccines for those with learning disabilities, renewable energy and IT resources for pupils in Manx schools.

In total, there are 24 questions for oral response and 15 for written reply for members to consider, meanwhile Education Minister, Dr Alex Allinson MHK, is expected to give a statement on the 2020 Education Bill and a third reading of the Climate Change Bill will take place.

Proceedings are expected to start at 10am in Douglas.

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