MHK to quiz Infrastructure Minister on rent hike 

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.