The Local Government Minister says his department's unlikely to support Onchan Commissioners' calls for changes to public sector housing provision.

In a submission to the Municipal Association, the local authority suggested at the end of a five-year lease, tenants whose income had improved substantially should not have the lease renewed.

John Shimmin says he was disappointed by the commissioners' comments, but admitted he hadn't seen them in full.

He added he was aware some local authorities get frustrated by the current system (audio file attached):