Are plans in place in event of a bus strike?

Is there a contingency plan in place if there's a national bus strike?

That's a question Middle MHK Howard Quayle wants answered.

It's understood bus drivers have been balloted today, after they overwhelmingly rejected a compromise deal put forward by the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure aimed at solving the controversial issue of the loss of paid lunch breaks.

In Tynwald next week Mr Quayle will ask Minister Graham Cregeen if a plan is in place