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:
Peel Road to close overnight for dangerous tree works
Work on dangerous trees will mean part of the TT course will be shut tonight.
Constituency meeting for Douglas Central tonight
A constituency meeting for voters in Douglas Central will take place this evening.
Flights to and from the UK may be disrupted today
Ronaldsway Airport says flights to and from the UK may face some disruption today.
Vehicle recovery closes road until this evening
Police say part of the TT course will remained closed until this evening.
Charlie takes top karting honours
A 10 year old from the Island has kept up the Manx motorsport reputation - taking top place in a national karting championship!
Manxman out of action until November, says Steam Packet company
The Steam Packet Company says its flagship ferry the Manxman won't be back in service until the end of November.
Today's planned Mountain Road closure called off
The Department of Infrastructure says a planned Mountain Road closure today has been called off.
Pope can park on Peel church double-yellows, confirms DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says the Pope can park his car outside a church in Peel - if he's got business inside.
