Government will keep an 'open mind' regarding legislation which could see smacking banned on the Isle of Man.
It comes following Wales outlawing the physical punishment of children (in any form) by removing the 'reasonable punishment' legal defence, earlier this month.
Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson says currently the main focus is elsewhere, but she remains open-minded:
Local authority: don't suffer in silence at Xmas
Commissioners in the south of the Island say you needn't suffer in silence if you're struggling financially this Christmas.
Government reminder over salt bins
Have you passed the salt without noticing?
Weather warning in place for high tides
A yellow weather warning remains in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
White Boys touring Island today
One of the Island's festive traditions will be out and about around the Island today.
Road closed after crash
Police say a road in the west of the Island will be closed until this evening.
Worries about fire pollution in Glen Maye
Commissioners in the west of the Island says they'll look into the pollution from coal fires and log burners.
UK businessman wants to hear about mobile signal at sea
Can you pick up a mobile signal in the middle of the Irish Sea?
Minister quizzed over new Meat Plant director
Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says a former MHK was appointed to the board of the Island's meat plant because the company urgently needed two directors.
