Poverty discussed at final Tynwald sitting of year
Tynwald has voted against the idea of a targeted national insurance rebate for people who recieve low incomes.
In the debate on a motion from deputy speaker Chris Robertshaw, Dr Alex Allinson spoke of the hardships faced by the low paid, saying it's important to understand what poverty is and how to deal with it.
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas referred to 'trickle up' economics:
9.9% Minimum Wage increase approved
Hourly rate will rise to £13.46 from 1 April
Tynwald backs introduction of shared parental leave
Parents to be given flexibility to share up to fifty weeks of leave in a child’s first year
Select Committee formed to examine whistleblowing on the Island
Tynwald backs call for fresh look at the topic
Douglas gelato store announces relocation plans
Isle of Gelato to move to Laxey
