DEFA minister's intentions scrutinised at committee hearing
The environment minister has been accused of 'box ticking' over plans to introduce a food hygiene rating system.
It would see cafes, bars, takeaways and restaurants on the Island display scores out of five on their shopfronts.
At a Tynwald committee hearing this morning, MHK Chris Robertshaw questioned Geoffrey Boot's timing on the proposals:
Former DOI minister informed via a 'two-minute whatsapp call'
Michelle Haywood described government as 'weak and unstable'
MHK criticises language used by chief minister during reshuffle
Tim Glover says Alf Cannan has 'a lot of questions to answer'
Chief Minister: I hope that cabinet reshuffle can 'stop the fighting'
20mph, Local Government (Amendment) Bill and minimum wage all represent 'ongoing clashes'
MNFU implores Tynwald to 'include the industry in its considerations regarding employment'
'It would appear that agriculture or agricultural related business have not been considered - again'
Afternoon sailings cancelled due to adverse weather
It's as forecasters warn a 'southeast wind will strengthen this evening'