Poverty discussed at final Tynwald sitting of year
Tynwald has voted against the idea of a targeted national insurance rebate for people who recieve low incomes.
In the debate on a motion from deputy speaker Chris Robertshaw, Dr Alex Allinson spoke of the hardships faced by the low paid, saying it's important to understand what poverty is and how to deal with it.
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas referred to 'trickle up' economics:
Neonatal Care Leave 'would have been invaluable to us as a family'
Government is proposing legislation to allow up to 12 weeks of extra parental leave to those eligible
Chair of Castletown Commissioners says town needs to 'maximise' use of Market Square
Tony Brown says respondents had 'firm views' about the area
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners planning new family focussed leisure facility
Jane Glover says the new area will be 'valuable' for residents and visitors to the area
Ministers pressed on Covid review progress, strategic reserve rules, and offshore wind returns in House of Keys
Costs, conditions, and waiting lists are also under scrutiny as members table new legislative amendments
