Parliamentary support for the Isle of Man in Westminster appears to be less than robust, despite the change of heart over the Reciprocal Health Agreement.
A written reply to a House of Keys question from Michael MHK David Cannan highlights the apparent indifference shown by many members of the British - Isle of Man All-Party Parliamentary Group to an early day motion which sought to have the agreement retained.
The group looks after the interests of the Island in the UK's parliament and normally consists of around 25 members.
However, only eight of them (including four Labour MPs and two Conservatives) signed the motion, in the name of Thurrock MP Andrew MacKinlay.
In his reply to Mr Cannan, Chief Minister Tony Brown confirms he has thanked those who supported the motion, whether members of the group or not, with a personal letter which also expressed gratitude on behalf of Tynwald and the people of the Isle of Man.
The Reciprocal Health Agreement was due to end yesterday (Wednesday), but has been extended by six months, and negotiations are continuing to try and achieve a permanent solution.
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