Employers should be paying "living wage"

Some people working on the Island are paid at a level which means they're also entitled to income support. 

 

In effect it means they're paid twice - by their employer and by government. 

 

South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft wants to know what's being done to protect the vulnerable saying things aren't good enough: 

 

 

Treasury Minister Eddie Teare says it would save government money if employers paid out more but admits it's a difficult position: