Howard Quayle says he has been assured there isn't a goods shortage
There is no shortage of goods on the Island, according to the Chief Minister.
Howard Quayle has been addressing the issue of panic buying, in relation to coronavirus scares, in today's sitting of Tynwald.
Posts on social media have shown empty shop shelves.
However, Mr Quayle says stockpiling is unnecessary:
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