A public consultation on banning disposable vapes is expected in the Spring.
That's according to Clare Barber, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, following a question by MHK Sarah Maltby.
She asked whether the vaping products would be added to the list of banned single-use plastics.
Mrs Barber says the department is aware of the environmental impact of disposable vapes, and subject to approval a consultation will be launched on draft regulations.
New gelato shop for Laxey!
An Island business says it's closing one shop - but opening another.
Firefighters tackle blaze at flour mill
Firefighters spent around an hour at Laxey Flour Mills this morning.
Report dog fouling instead of complaining on social media, say commissioners
Clean up after your dog - because the Dog Poo Fairy won't do it for you!
Will government do an assessment of the new TT schedule?
Is the government going to carry out an assessment of the revised TT schedule?
manx.net email problems today, says MT
Manx Telecom says it's aware of a problem with its manx.net email services.
Commissioners say they'll keep opposing broadband pole plans
Peel commissioners say they'll continue to oppose Manx Telecom's plans to put up telegraph poles after the company appealed against a planning refusal.
Minister says hundreds of homes yet to be built
Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford says the Island has more than 200 homes planned which have permission but which haven't been built yet.
TT marshal training courses to be held in the UK
A series of training courses for would-be TT marshals have been announced in the UK.
