Budget to be revealed in Tynwald

The Treasury Minister will deliver the annual budget speech in Tynwald this morning.

Alfred Cannan will outline plans for Government spending for the next year.

A champion for older people, road safety and air quality will also be discussed in Tynwald.

MLC David Cretney is seeking the backing of Tynwald to introduce a member to champion the concerns of older people and the lonely.

Middle MHK Bill Shimmins wants to know what the Department of Home Affairs is doing to reduce the number of crashes on the Island's roads.

February's sitting of the Island's parliament gets underway at 10.30am.