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.
Panic over - Mcdonald's reopens at 11am tomorrow
After weeks of withdrawal symptoms, you can finally be reunited with McNuggets.
Police say beat it to cars illegally parked during MJ tribute act
Theatre-goers in Douglas were met with fines on their cars last night, following a show at the Villa Gaiety.
No dedicated prostate cancer screening programme, despite over 1,200 referrals
The Isle of Man doesn’t have a dedicated prostate cancer pathway.
Minister says GP waiting times have improved, but delays still impact A&E
The average wait to see your GP is 7.4 days according to the Health and Social Care Minister.
Crash closes section of the Mountain Road
Police have closed a section of the Mountain Road this morning due to a crash.
Island's prison nears full capacity
The Isle of Man Prison is operating close to full capacity, with almost 90% of available spaces currently occupied.
Beach hut owner praises youngsters for owning up to break-in
A Port Erin business owner has spoken out after one of her beach huts was broken into earlier this week.
Questions raised over Cair Vie Windfarm funding
Concerns over the financing of the proposed Cair Vie windfarm were raised yesterday in the House of Keys.
