Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says an Island-wide housing shortage means difficulties for all would-be social tenants.
In the House of Keys this week, he faced questions from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse about the number of single people waiting to be housed by local authorities or the government.
He said in total around 700 single people are on waiting lists.
But he denied claims anyone was being misled about how long it might take to find them a home:
Power station chimney flue arrives this week
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Peel sewage works hits milestone
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MHK to query gas buying for power generation
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Yoga studio applies for sign permission
A yoga studio in Douglas has applied for retrospective planning permission for signs outside the building.
Yacht club worries over lifeboat retirement
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One nuisance cyclist ticketed in more than three years
Douglas Council says it's had 13 complaints about cyclists in almost four years.
New ministerial post created by chief minister
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Huge floating book fair to arrive in Douglas next month
The world's largest floating bookshop will be in Douglas for almost a fortnight next month.
