Keys tackle topical consumer concerns – Manx Radio

Posted: March 29, 2017 at 11:59 am

Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 6:17am

Patient transfers and virtual airlines on agenda

Today's House of Keys questions contain queries about two issues which have been very much in the spotlight recently.

Ayre and Michael MHK Tim Baker has two questions about the patient transfer contract, the award of which to a new companysparked a public outcry.

They are for the health and social care minister.

Following the collapse of Citywing, Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper wants to know if the infrastructure minister has plans to prevent so-called virtual airlines from continuing to operate in the Isle of Man.

Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson will ask the treasury minister when the former Albert Road school was put up for sale, to whom it was sold to and what development has taken place on the site.

Garff MHK Daphne Caine wants to know what plans the education minister has to urgently review the catchment areas for Onchan's primary schools.

Lawrie Hooper has a question for the policy and reform minister on what government's policy is to reduce disadvantages arising from socio-economic inequality.

And North Douglas MHK David Ashford will ask the infrastructure minister about what plans he has to bring in regulations for on-street parking of motorhomes and other large vehicles.

There's coverage of Keys questions on AM1368, online at manxradio.com and via our smartphone apps from 10am.

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