Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says young people don't feel this year's minimum wage rise will make it harder for them to find work.
He faced a question in Tynwald from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about whether his department had carried out an impact assessment about the effect the rise would have on young people.
In response, he said an overall assessment had included younger workers.
And he told the court their views had been asked for during a consultation:
Hundreds of government staff finished carbon training
More than 400 government employees have completed their carbon literacy training.
Woman plans charity marathon after losing mum to cancer
A woman who lost her mum to cancer is tackling a marathon in Italy next year to raise money for Hospice Isle of Man.
Mountain Road closure affecting buses today
Bus Vannin's warning some of its services are running behind this morning.
Dangerous trees means road closure in the west
A road in the west of the Island will be closed today to allow for the removal of dangerous trees.
Joe Locke nominated for Emmy
Island actor Joe Locke is in the running for an award for his role in hit TV drama Heartstopper.
Winter vehicle checks - 5 arrested and 7 summonsed, say police
Police say half the cars they stopped in an operation to see how many were ready for winter had problems.
Ice weather warning remains in place
A yellow weather warning for ice remains in place today with sub-zero temperatures across much of the Island.
Snow and ice closes Mountain Road
Freezing conditions means the Mountain Road is currently closed.
