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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