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Mon, 15 Aug 2011
David Cretney MHK
The Community, Culture and Leisure Minister says housing remains the biggest issue within his constituency.
David Cretney believes the quality and affordability of homes in Douglas South remains a problem for some.
Mr Cretney says some homes were too cold for residents to sleep in when he first became a MHK, but that refurbishment and rebuilding schemes have gone a long way to solve that.
He's seeking re-election, having represented the constituency since 1985
Mr Cretney says he can help the situation as both a Member of the House of Keys and a Minister [play clip]
