Affordable housing was the topic in question at Tynwald yesterday.
Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas quizzed the Housing and Communities Board Chair David Ashford about what the term affordable housing means.
Mr Ashford explained the term needs to be updated and is outdated when using the strict government terms.
He added other jurisdictions are using private sector partnerships with governments to be able to provide affordable housing.
Bus drivers voting on "final offer" from government
A final, eighth offer has been made by the government to bus drivers in an attempt to resolve ongoing industrial action.
Vampire show featuring Manx ferry cancelled
Manx vampire fans will be disappointed this week - after a show featuring the Ben my Chree in its season-ending cliffhanger was cancelled.
Did chief minister's message spark fuel panic-buying?
An MHK has criticised the government's messaging over this week's fuel panic.
Joe Locke lands purr-fect new role!
Manx actor Joe Locke will be starring alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood in a new animated TV comedy.
Steam Packet fuel surcharge isn't about profit, says chief minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Steam Packet's fuel surcharges aren't designed to generate profits.
Ferry crossing delayed by half an hour
The Steam Packet Company says one of its sailings will be delayed this morning.
Paw-some rescue effort after Milo gets trapped in ravine
Firefighters went to the rescue yesterday after a dog got trapped in a ravine.
New laws for young workers come into force today
New government regulations strengthening protections for children in part-time work have come into force today, Wednesday, April 1.
