Chief Minister to make statement in Tynwald

Extraordinary sitting takes place today

An extraordinary sitting of Tynwald will take place this afternoon.

The chief minister will make a statement about coronavirus, and move that Tynwald approves the continuance of a series of regulations.

The Treasury Minister will seek approval for the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance and the Covid-19 Salary support scheme.

The court will also be asked to back funding for response to coronavirus.

Following Tynwald, a short sitting of the House of Keys will take place.

You can listen to this afternoon’s proceedings via Manx Radio’s AM Network from 2.30pm.