Treasury quizzed on 2016 property tax breaks

Monday, 19 October 2015 00:00

The construction industry needs a government boost to encourage economic growth.

That's according to the Treasury Minister - who says any approach to aid the sector needs to be much more tightly focussed than in previous years:

Michael MHK Alf Cannan will ask why Treasury will implement property related tax breaks for the next Budget in Tynwald this month.

Eddie Teare says he's happy the subject was raised:

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