Figure stands at £8.61
An Onchan MHK says government should be leading from the front in paying all of it's staff a living wage.
Several local authorities have committed to offering their workers the aspirational rate of £8.61, which is calculated on the cost of basic needs and 'decent' living standards for Island residents.
Julie Edge says government should be showing the way:
Government plans to withdraw interest from reserve fund no longer required
Higher than expected income tax receipts mean it's not necessary
Medical cannabis should be 'holistic', says pharmacist
Drug has 'useful benefits' but isn't 'the be-all and end-all'
Peel Commissioners not adding 'discretionary' one percent increase to social housing rents
It reviewed rent arrear levels and 'escalating' food costs when making the decision
New organ donation laws set to come into force in coming weeks
It follows Tynwald approval of new measures earlier this year