Tynwald tributes paid to retiring Bishop

Saturday, 22 October 2016 00:00

Tynwald would not function properly without the Legislative Council.

That was the parting message from the Isle of Man's Bishop at his last sitting of Tynwald on Tuesday:

Robert Paterson is retiring from his post which he's held since 2008.

He told the court people should judge Members not on the amount they say but what they say.

President Steve Rodan paid tribute to him saying his contribution has been welcome:

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