Boot accused of 'box ticking' over food hygiene rating system

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:

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