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Playing to the gallery?

by isleofman.com 1st February 2008
Would legislative sittings be shorter if House of Keys and Tynwald questions weren't broadcast on Manx Radio?

East Douglas MHK Phil Braidwood thinks so, pointing out that order papers for both sittings used to be far shorter before they were put live to air.

Mr Braidwood (pictured) understands some politicians feel they need to be heard asking questions on behalf of their constituents.

But he feels some of the issues raised could be dealt with in a much more low-key way:
Posted by isleofman.com
Friday 1st, February 2008 02:21pm.

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