Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer says his department makes a million pounds profit a year from its public housing rents.
But that money's then ploughed into local authority housing to offset its four million a year costs.
Mr Harmer faced questions about public sector rents in the House of Keys this week from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper.
He told the House the department does make a surplus, but that extra money is spent on housing:
Port St Mary road closure extended
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to extend a road closure in the centre of Port St Mary.
Two Manxman sailings rescheduled tonight
The Steam Packet company says it's rescheduled two of its sailings over night for operational reasons.
Police issue reminder over firearm certificates
Police are reminding people with firearms certificates they'll need to renew them soon.
No housing plans approved on agricultural land, says minister
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says no housing estates have been given planning permission in agricultural-zoned land in the past 15 years.
Your chance to work for Island's first cannabis club
The Island's first cannabis social club says there's still time to work for it.
UK announces Irish Sea herring fishery deal
The UK says it's done a deal with Europe over the Irish Sea herring fishery for the next year.
MHKs to discuss threat of bus strike
The threat of a bus strike will be discussed by MHKs next week.
Firefighters remove debris from hotel roof
Fire crews dealt with dangerous debris on a hotel roof in Douglas yesterday evening, Thursday, December 11.
