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Tynwald to sit this afternoon

No Keys or LegCo sitting

A further extraordinary sitting of Tynwald will be held this afternoon, starting at 2.30pm.

However, planned sittings of the House of Keys and Legislative Council to consider the Emergency Powers Amendment Bill have been called off.

Tynwald will consider eight sets of emergency regulations as part of the government's response to coronavirus.

There is one urgent question. Onchan member Julie Edge wants to know who are the members of the Government's national strategy group, and also the membership of what she terms the gold team and silver teams, and what happens should one of these key members get the virus.

Tynwald members will be spread around the chamber to adhere to the social separation rules.

An additional sitting of Tynwald to deal with further emergency measures and a fresh version of the Bill will take place on Friday, subject to the agreement of the presiding officers.

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