Ministers to be questioned on bus strikes and population growth

Tynwald question time will follow annual Budget debate

Bus strike action, due to start at the weekend, will be discussed in Tynwald today (17 February).

It's the subject of an emergency question from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse -  so will be the next item after the Budget debate.

Next, in a 15 question paper, are three priority starred questions, including another from Mr Moorhouse.

The effect of population growth on schools and the health service is the subject of that first starred question.

Following will be inquiries about Manx workers with a single state pension and, from Mr Speaker, one on the British Medical Association Pulse Survey.

Other questions range from ferry travel emissions taxes, the tax treatment of cohabiting couples and the latest on the MiCard controversy.

Also; on safety for children arriving and leaving Arbory School, on aspects of the Meat Plant and whether a Manx Care employee can apply for a place on the Manx Care Board.

Finally, a question about the long term sustainability of the sub post office network.

You can listen to today's Tynwald session live via Manx Radio AM1368, DAB, online and via smartphone apps.