Minister hopes to address "root cause" of issue
An action plan has been announced in this afternoon's sitting of Tynwald on how to better tackle the issue of homelessness across the Island.
The Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas made the statement on Cold, Hunger and Homelessness.
He's described the issue as 'perennial' and says the Programme for Government looks to "address the root cause".
Mr Thomas announced an action plan has been produced to identify gaps in both provision and data:
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