Conclusion

There is no doubt that all parliamentary systems are continually evolving. The Manx system is no different. With the ever-growing role of Government, parliamentary scrutiny becomes more and more important. Consequently Tynwald will surely develop further means of scrutiny in the future as the need arises to ensure it maintains an effective means of checking Government without destabilising it. The parliament of the Isle of Man now enters its second millennium with structures and procedures of a modern parliament.