The Minister without a Portfolio has asked for time in his new role before being criticised.
Tim Crookall MHK was removed from the role of Minister for Infrastructure last month in a cabinet reshuffle.
Onchan MHK Julie Edge questioned Mr Crookall in the House of Keys yesterday about his new role of assisting with the £10 million of efficiencies programme.
Mr Crookall replied that he wants time to get use to his new position before facing backlash:
Ferry sailings this evening delayed
Ferry sailings this evening and early tomorrow have been delayed due to bad weather.
Fewer people moving to the Island from Hong Kong
Statistics show the number of people moving to the Island from Hong Kong was at its peak three years ago, but has since dropped dramatically.
Airline offers free flight changes because of bad weather
An airline is offering free changes to flights to Island passengers as bad weather threatens travel disruptions.
Police warn over children's antisocial behaviour
Police are reminding parents to make sure they know where their children are, after a spate of antisocial behaviour.
Dog fouling "getting worse" in Port St Mary
A local authority in the south of the Island says dog fouling problems are getting worse as darker winter nights draw in.
The light time is the right night time, says council
Douglas Council says it’s ironed out problems with a popular lights display in one of its glens.
New government role for former health minister
A former health minister and member of the Department of Health and Social Care have both joined the Department of Infrastructure.
Civic Amenity Site access 'will be kept' during 5-week road closure
A busy road in the south of the Island will close for five weeks as roadworks take place.
