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Thomas: We 'plan, monitor and manage' social housing needs

Minister quizzed on demand for properties

There were around 750 people on the Island's social housing waiting list as of the end of June this year.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Thomas provided the figure whilst being quizzed on social housing need in the House of Keys.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse wondered if there were projections of what housing stock might be needed in future.

Mr Thomas says the Island doesn't 'predict' what is needed but instead will 'plan, monitor and manage':

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