News on subject discussed in Tynwald
A major step forward for private medicinal cannabis prescriptions could be on the cards shortly on the Island.
The subject will be examined at a Departmental meeting at the end of the month.
Health Minister, David Ashford gave the news in the June sitting of Tynwald:
Government plans to withdraw interest from reserve fund no longer required
Higher than expected income tax receipts mean it's not necessary
Medical cannabis should be 'holistic', says pharmacistÂ
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Peel Commissioners not adding 'discretionary' one percent increase to social housing rents
It reviewed rent arrear levels and 'escalating' food costs when making the decision
New organ donation laws set to come into force in coming weeks
It follows Tynwald approval of new measures earlier this year