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Where s the covid advisory group? asks Thomas Outsiders to support CoMin on virus policy decisions An MHK is calling for an update from the Council of Ministers on plans to set up a covid emergency advisory group . It was agreed by Tynwald in November, and Chris Thomas wants to see a report by February s sitting on how it s been progressed. The group is intended to support ministers to make decisions on virus policy in a collaborative and transparent manner . Mr Thomas says CoMin might benefit from independent and non-political advice from outsiders :
It s part of a five-part motion by the Douglas Central MHK, which commends ministers for using a public health framework, not emergency powers, to bring forward covid regulations. ....
Click to buy photos from our newspaper ➔ Printed and digital download photos available Data revealed in Tuesday’s House of Keys shows that there has been a decline in MiCard users collecting pensions and social security payments. Minister for Treasury Alf Cannan responded to Chris Thomas (Douglas Central) via written answer, stating that Isle of Man Post Office is contractually bound to provide MiCard services until December 2022. The trends of those using either BACS (Bankers’ Automated Clearing System) or MiCard collections showed that in September 2016, there were 7,079 (20.6%) using MiCards and 27,367 (79.4%) who received BACS payments. In September of this year, 31,927 (85.6%) had BACS transfers and 5,360 (14.4%) used MiCards. ....