Minister says money must be found to tackle fuel poverty

Fri, 15 Apr 2016

Fuel poverty will be tackled on the Isle of Man.

That's according to the Policy and Reform Minister - he told the House of Keys this week that funds will be found to face the matter head on.

The term is yet to be officially defined but figures in the 'Isle of Man in Numbers' report show an increase in people struggling to pay fuel bills.

It indicates up to 3,500 homes face difficulties - John Shimmin says a strategy will be in place as soon as possible: