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Mr Ashford explained the term needs to be updated and is outdated when using the strict government terms.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.
Has anyone seen Dotty?
A cat owner has shared her distress that her family cat is still missing.
Windfarm plans can't be submitted until surveys finished
Plans for the Earystane and Scard windfarm cannot progress until environmental surveys have been completed.
Final price tag for Liverpool Ferry Terminal still being calculated
The government is still uncertain about what the final cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal will be.
Blooming lovely! Bride Sunflowers are on the way
The Summer holidays are nearly here - and so are the sunflowers!
Bus stop improvements planned for Woodbourne Road
The Department of Infrastructure will be carrying out work to improve the bus stop on Woodbourne Road next week.
M&S starts its store renovations
Marks and Spencer have started their store makeover today, by moving some departments around.
Festival Fancy dress parade for children
Castletown Festival organisers are inviting children to take part in its fancy dress parade, on its 'Sunshine Express' train!
Commissioners remind dog owners of summer restrictions
Garff Commissioners are reminding dog owners of summer restrictions on Laxey beach after one fouled a swimmer's bag.
