The Treasury says charging rates on unhabitable buildings would encourage redevelopment.
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson faced a question for written answer about rates on neglected properties from Onchan MHK Rob Callister.
Dr Allinson was asked to make a statement about rates on abandoned buildings - currently, many local authorities do not levy rates on them.
In his response, he said he hopes to identify a fair and effective solution for charging rates on empty properties.
Island GPs have fewer patients than UK docs
The Island's health minister says the Island's GPs each have far fewer patients on average than their UK counterparty.
Award-winning pub reopens
An award-winning pub in the North has reopened.
Mountain Road closed until tomorrow lunchtime
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will remain closed for the rest of today.
Liverpool terminal work means more disruption to ferries
The Steam Packet Company says continuing work at Liverpool Ferry Terminal means its sailings will divert again this weekend.
676 on benefits get more than minimum wage workers
A government minister says more than 650 residents are getting more in benefits than they would on minimum wage.
DEFA rapped over racism FOI response
The Island's Information Commissioner has told a government department to review its decision on a Freedom of Information request about racist language.
Manxman sailing delayed this afternoon
The Steam Packet Company says a crossing will be half an hour late today as it catches up following two cancellations yesterday.
Sport award nominations open
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