The Island's new infrastructure minister says he'd welcome a reduction in the number of Douglas councillors.
Laurence Skelly admitted any move by the corporation to cut its members by a third - from 18 to 12 - would receive department support.
He was speaking in Tynwald, which approved a plan to reduce the number of Castletown commissioners from nine to seven from May 2016.
Three further weather warnings issued
Warnings for gales and overtopping on Monday
Witness appeal after 'serious assault'
The incident happened in Anagh Coar
Landmark hotel to close its doors
The George family has run the hotel for almost 50 years
Storm Boelo Sunday updates
Gusts of up to 70mph are expected today