Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says three equality impact assessments have been done out of 277 policy papers in the past year.
This week in the House of Keys he was quizzed by Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper about the impact assessments done on government policy changes.
Dr Allinson said a variety of assessments were done, including equality - but he didn't accept doing so few was a failure.
He said the government was keen to cut red tape:
Second yellow weather warning issued
The Met Office has issued a second weather warning that comes into force this evening.
Robot coding workshop for girls taking place this month
A robot coding workshop for girls will take place this month, by Island Charity Love Tech.
Yellow weather warning issued for ice tomorrow
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for tomorrow.
Rescuers helped a poorly seal pup in Port Erin
Rescuers helped a poorly seal pup in Port Erin over the weekend.
Is this the way to Our Manx Villa?
A legendary crooner is bringing his final ever tour to the Isle of Man.
Tax havens like IOM have legitimate roles, says Tory MP
A Conservative MP has congratulated the Isle of Man on its moves towards financial transparency, adding "there is a legitimate role for tax havens".
Liberal Vannin party welcomes pension 'climb down'
One of the Island's political parties says it welcomes a government U-turn over pensions.
Pensions U-turn 'victory for fairness', says MHK
An Onchan MHK has welcomed a government U-turn on pensions policy.
