Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says he doesn't know how many people who've lived here less than five years have been given social security payments.
He says he'd have to scour tens of thousands of files to find out how many people had been given money.
Dr Allinson faced a question for written answer from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
But he says the question is so broad it would take huge amounts of civil service time to answer.
Fuel firm says "fingers crossed" for calmer energy costs
An Island fuel company says it's hoping energy prices stabilise in the future, with its next shipment already planned.
Ring doorbells will need data protection registration - but shouldn't cost you money
The Island's Information Commissioner says you will have to register for data protection for your CCTV doorbell, but it should be free.
Hospice UK head calls Island cuts "cack-handed" ministerial muddle
The head of Hospice UK says cutbacks at the Island's Braddan facility have exposed what he calls a "cack-handed muddle from the Council of Ministers".
Bus drivers voting on "final offer" from government
A final, eighth offer has been made by the government to bus drivers in an attempt to resolve ongoing industrial action.
Vampire show featuring Manx ferry cancelled
Manx vampire fans will be disappointed this week - after a show featuring the Ben my Chree in its season-ending cliffhanger was cancelled.
Did chief minister's message spark fuel panic-buying?
An MHK has criticised the government's messaging over this week's fuel panic.
Joe Locke lands purr-fect new role!
Manx actor Joe Locke will be starring alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood in a new animated TV comedy.
Steam Packet fuel surcharge isn't about profit, says chief minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Steam Packet's fuel surcharges aren't designed to generate profits.
