MLC: 'Government must ensure today's policies don't create tomorrow's problems'

Paul Craine describes population imbalance as 'elephant' in the room

An MLC has called on government to ensure that ‘today’s policies don’t create tomorrow’s problems’.

Paul Craine says he’s concerned the population on the Isle of Man is ‘barely growing’.

It’s believed it’s only increased by 1.5 percent since 2021 with deaths still ‘substantially’ outweighing births.  

This week Treasury outlined increases to a range of benefits designed to support families - you can find out more HERE.

Mr Craine, who voted in favour of this year’s Budget, says there are still too many 'barriers':