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"We're wasting time" talking about income thresholds for social housing, says MHK

Joney Faragher claims increasing thresholds won't fix problems

A Douglas East MHK says debate around adjusting the threshold of social housing is a waste of time.

Joney Faragher voted against an amended motion brought in Tynwald.

The motion - which was approved - asks the Department of Infrastructure to review maximum income thresholds for public sector housing - which would in turn enable those on higher incomes to apply.

But Ms Faragher says housing boards are already under enough pressure:

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