A Douglas West MHK is asking the Chief Minister why government departments need more than one Tynwald Member.
Chris Thomas says there are other roles in parliament that need the expertise but aren’t always filled because they're unpaid positions.
Some Members work within three or four departments in total and claim around £11,000 from the parliamentary budget.
Mr Thomas says that if this were to change the move would provide better equality for Members:
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First day of racing called off
TT organisers have announced the first day of racing has been called off.
Further delay to first day of racing
The clerk of the TT course has announced another one hour delay to today’s Superstock race.
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Local authority to investigate asbestos claims
Commissioners in Garff have asked the clerk to look into allegation asbestos is leaking into waterways in Laxey.
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Grandstand to close for major event this weekend
The Department of Infrastructure says one of the biggest public events of the TT festival will see part of the main road past the grandstand closed for two hours.
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