Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says bringing in a health surcharge for new Island residents has to be balanced against the need to bring workers here.
In Tynwald this week, he faced questions about the charge from Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh.
Dr Allinson said work was underway to introduce a charge, but there were a number of factors to consider as a system was designed.
He said it's important to protect sectors which need immigrant workers:
DOI minister quizzed about maintenance at Ramsey Cottage Hospital
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department's spent more than £1.5 million maintaining Ramsey Cottage Hospital over the last five years.
Wildlife Trust publishes butterfly-spotting guide
The Manx Wildlife Trust has released a guide to all the butterfly species found on the Island.
UK paper says Island chippy "one of Britain's best"
An Island chippy has been named one of the best in Britain by a UK newspaper.
Mountain Road faces evening closures for TT work
Last-minute work to get the Mountain Road ready for TT means evening closures this week.
Do schools have enough technology for students?
Computer equipment for the Island's schools will be raised by a Rushen MHK.
New policy on hospital visiting times, says minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's hospitals have opened up their visiting times.
Music service funding rises just 16% in 15 years
Education Minister Daphne Caine says funding for the Island's music service has risen by just 16 per cent in the last 15 years.
Keep drones away from racing, says government
The government's reminding people they can be fined for using drones to film the Southern 100 or TT.
