More financial support needs to be available for new parents if the Isle of Man wants to tackle the falling birth rate.
That's the view of Garff MHK Daphne Caine - last week she called on the Policy and Reform Minister to review pre-school credit and child benefit.
She says she believes it costs £9,000 a year for childcare - the current pre-school credit is £1,700:
The 2016 Census shows births are at their lowest level since 1987 - the under 50 population has also fallen by eight per cent since 2011.
Minister Chris Thomas says he agrees a new pre-school education policy is needed:
Repairs on Peel Power Station to get underway
Manx Care doctor survey to be discussed by Tynwald
Weather warning for snow tonight
MHK queries safety at primary school in Ballabeg
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Should the Island throw a birthday party for Barry Gibb?
Warning issued over icy roads
High ground could see 4 inches of snow on Saturday night
