Home Affairs has 'no wriggle room'

Minister Malarkey granted extra funds for budget

Minister Bill Malarkey says his department has no “wriggle room” in its budget, as it asks Tynwald for a sum to cover an overspend last year.

He said 665 people are employed at home affairs, with most on the front line, and 91% of the costs are fixed.

For example 78% is staff expenses.

As was the case with a request for extra funds for the health department, the vote was unanimously in favour: 20-0 in the House of Keys and 9-0 in the Legislative Council.