The House of Keys will be broadcast live on video for the first time today, giving the public a new way to watch debates and follow decisions made by the island's elected representatives in real time.

Until now, the public could only follow sittings via an audio stream on the Tynwald website.

Speaker David Ashford confirmed the change before last week’s sitting.

Mr Ashford explained that the previous sitting had been recorded as part of testing.

The move follows a wider rollout of video streaming across Tynwald's three parliamentary chambers.

Parliamentary committees have been streamed since October 2024, and the Chief Minister election hustings in October attracted more than 4,000 viewers.

Tuesday's sitting features 11 questions for oral answer.

Stephen Broad (Ayre and Michael MHK) has tabled questions for Treasury Minister Robert Cowell, including plans to use additional VAT revenue from rising road fuel prices to support businesses, and the impact of fuel surcharges on road haulage and agriculture.

He will also ask what alternatives have been considered to using the Reserve Fund to address a projected £92m structural deficit in public sector spending.

Katryna Baptist, Glenfaba and Peel MHK, will ask Infrastructure Minister Jason Moorhouse about possible vehicle duty reductions for the road haulage industry.

Other questions concern outstanding matters between Isle of Man Airport and Loganair regarding its flight schedule beyond March 27, 2027, and preventing sewage discharges from Peel breakwater toilets.

Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher will seek figures on patients awaiting cataract surgery, including those waiting over 12 months, and whether external contractors could help address waiting times.

Housing, heating fuel costs and immigration checks are also on the agenda.