A bit of an anomaly.
That's how Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw has described the position over lone parent support.
His department wants to change the law so a single parent would only receive income support until their child reaches the age of 12, rather than 16 as is currently the case.
Whilst accepting the vast majority of the 500 plus sole parents are doing their best to work, he believes a change to the system would be beneficial for the parent.
Prison mental health services unsafe, review says
Investigators interviewed 22 members of staff and two prisoners at the Jurby facility
Bus price set to rise from next week
There's also a new timetable in place
Former Douglas nightclub to transform into 'multi-functional hub'
The club's been empty for four years
Apology for those facing 'challenges' with visa applications
Treasury says it's down to increased processing times
MHK hopes to secure provision of free period products
Joney Faragher to request leave to introduce Private Members Bill
Ballalockie should be complete by the end of Summer
It's in aid of Lockie Kirk who is undergoing treatment at Derby House in Liverpool
