Treasury and Enterprise the focus of several HoK questions following recently approved rate increase
The treasury and enterprise ministers will face questions in the House of Keys this week related to the recently approved increase in the Minimum Wage.
Last month Tynwald approved a rise in the hourly rate from £12.25 to £13.46 which will take effect from 1 April.
During Tuesday's question time (4 November) ministers Alex Allinson and Tim Johnston will be quizzed over matters such as the impact on those with worker visas and the number of businesses that have contacted government for support.
Onchan MHK Julie Edge has a question for The Treasury concerning a reduction in VAT in a specific sector:
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson has agreed to speak with Manx Radio and respond to the concerns raised by Ms Edge after answering the questions in the Keys chamber first.
The questions for answer in the House of Keys include:
The Hon. Member for Onchan, Ms Edge, to ask the Minister for the Treasury – What the impact on the Government's income would be of increasing the single person’s tax-free allowance i) by a) £250, b) £500, c) £750 and d) £1000; and ii) to £20,000.
The Hon. Member for Onchan, Ms Edge, to ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office – If he will publish the raw data and the exact calculation used to determine the median wage
The Hon. Member for Onchan, Ms Edge, to ask the Minister for the Treasury – What the process is for seeking a reduction in VAT in a specific sector.
The Hon. Member for Arbory, Castletown and Malew, Mr Moorhouse, to ask the Minister for Enterprise – How many businesses contacted a) the Minister and b) officers of his Department about the minimum wage in the seven days commencing Thursday 23rd October 2025
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