Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Rachel Glover will not be at Tynwald this coming week, for medical reasons.
She has taken to social media to explain her absence in advance.
Glover said: “On Wednesday night I needed some unexpected surgery.
“It’s all done, nothing to worry about, and I’m recovering well.”
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She added: “On medical advice, though, I won’t be back at work until Thursday (November 19).”
The Tynwald sitting starts on November 17 and the minister has been granted leave of absence by President of Tynwald Juan Watterson.
“Departmental business is being covered in the meantime,” she added.
She thanked the Emergency Department and staff at Noble’s Hospital for their “excellent care”.