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Housing survey needed, says Thomas

Minister looking to carry out work in 2020

The policy and reform minister admits much more needs to be done by government to get a true picture of the state of housing in the Isle of Man.

Chris Thomas says that's with regard to both the quality and quantity of properties.

He heads up a committee which has produced a report on cold, hunger and homelessness, with the hope that will guide government policy on these issues and help to make a difference.

Mr Thomas says the plan is to do similar with housing: 

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