Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson says he remains unconvinced widespread CCTV coverage of the Island would be a worthwhile use of money.
He faced questions during this week’s House of Keys sitting from Bill Henderson MHK about whether such systems would help cut back on car vandalism and street crime.
Mr Watterson said although CCTV could help, it’s difficult to say spending large amounts of cash on cameras and monitors would be cost-effective.
After the sitting, he explained his concerns:
Garff Commissioners hosting offshore windfarm drop in session today
It has invited representatives from Orsted and campaign group Not4Iom to attend
No harbour basin work planned in Laxey this summer
Regular inspections will continue but re-grading work not necessary at this time
Public invited to suggest new brownfield site for potential re-development
A consultation has been launched by the Cabinet Office
Anthony Allen re-elected as chair at Onchan Commissioners
Commissioner says it's been an honour to serve in the role over the last 12 months