The government’s urging people to fill in a survey being sent out to a thousand homes in the next week.
The questionnaire is designed to help the Island calculate how much VAT it should get under our agreement with the UK.
Those taking part have to be interviewed and keep a fortnight-long diary about their spending – the figures will then be used to figure out how much VAT cash we should get.
Government economist Stephen Carse says this way of calculating our VAT share is a new one.
Tynwald rejects proposed referendum on the Island’s net-zero policy after extensive debate
Island to maintain its current policy approach
Are Manx people happy?
Government publishes Social Attitudes Survey
Tonight's Heysham sailing cancelled
Overnight return service also called off due to forecast poor weather
Plans to progress waste disposal facility near Ronaldsway outlined
The proposals are currently on display at Malew Commissioners