Housing and Communities Board chair David Ashford MHK says he doesn't know how many affordable homes planned by the government will be public sector housing.
He faced a question for written reply about the plan, announced in December, to provide 1,000 affordable homes over the next decade.
Mr Ashford said he doesn't know how many would be either general or sheltered public sector.
But he said he hoped to update Tynwald on the plans in April when the initiative begins.
Manx Music Festival kicks off today
Today's the first day of a key event in the Manx cultural calendar.
Local veteran aims to finish London Marathon in wheelchair
An army veteran says he plans to become the first person from the Island to complete the London Marathon in a wheelchair.
Scottish rowers undertaking Irish Sea challenge today
A Scottish rowing club is attempting a 52-mile round trip across the Irish Sea today.
Part of Mountain Road closed by crash
Police say a section of the Mountain Road is currently closed because of a crash.
Government welcomes Iran ceasefire while still monitoring events
The government says it welcomes news of an extended ceasefire in the Middle East, but will continue to monitor how international developments affect the Island.
Public invited to board Polish tall ship this weekend
The public are being invited to go aboard a tall ship which is visiting from Poland this weekend.
Police warning over students drinking on study leave
Police have issued a warning about students underage drinking as they go on study leave for their GSCEs.
Motion to start amendments to Assisted Dying Bill in Keys
A motion to draft amendments to the Island's Assisted Dying Bill to address concerns from the UK will be put forward in the House of Keys next week.
