MHK to quiz Infrastructure Minister on rent hike

Tuesday, 6 December 2016 00:00

Rent increases for people living in public sector housing will be discussed in the House of Keys today.

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper will quiz the Infrastructure Minister - he'll ask how much his department will increase rent by.

His question comes despite an announcement from the Department of Infrastructure last week that it will be imposing a rent hike in April.

It's imposing a two per cent increase for people living in public sector housing - people on benefits will not be affected.

The department says an increase of any less would result in a budget shortfall.

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