The Island's Treasury minister says he told the former Health and Social Care minister preparing a contingency plan for Manx Care was vitally important.
In a question in Tynwald's sitting this week Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked Dr Alex Allinson to publish the plans he asked Manx Care to put in place.
Dr Allinson said he wrote to Lawrie Hooper to discuss concerns about overspending.
He also says he told Mr Hooper how important a back-up plan was.
Road closures in Ramsey due to bad weather
Two roads in Ramsey have been closed because of flood warnings.
How do the police plan for a royal visit?
The police have said preparing for a royal visit is a real team effort.
More weather warnings over the weekend
The Met Office has issued more weather warnings over the next three days.
Arrival of Ashley could delay ferries
The Steam Packet Company says eight trips this weekend could be cancelled because of bad weather.
Harbours could face flooding tonight
The Island's Met Office has issued an amber weather warning about flooding and coastal overtopping today.
Castletown Square closed until March
Castletown commissioners have been given permission to close Market Square to traffic until next year.
New law could spell end for 1p, 2p and 5p coins
The government's introducing new laws that would let it get rid of low-denomination coins.
Future of Douglas lifeboat up for discussion
The RNLI says it's looking at what sort of lifeboat station Douglas will have in future.
