Members of the Manx hospitality sector have begged the government for help to survive.

Over a hundred were at a Licensed Victuallers gathering at the Manx Museum yesterday afternoon.

Government Ministers Dr Alex Allinson and Tim Johnston were present.

Some in the audience said they feared they wouldn't be able to carry on in business much longer.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston spoke live on Manx Radio's Breakfast programme this morning, giving his reaction to Sian Cowper: