Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says scrapping the cash benefits payments system will save money paid to the Post Office but cost government more in bank charges.
In the House of Keys today he faced questions about the end of the MiCard scheme which is used by 3,000 people.
From the end of December next year, they'll need a bank account to receive benefits payments.
But he told MHKs the Treasury had spoken to banks about worries people can't open accounts:
Tonight's sailing has been called off
This evening's ferry sailing has been cancelled.
Two more sailings today cancelled
The Steam Packet Company has announced more ferry trips have been cancelled because of strong winds.
Final sailing today and a trip tomorrow called off
The Steam Packet Company has confirmed that the final sailing today and one tomorrow have been cancelled.
Flooding causes more road closures
The police has announced more road closures due to extensive flooding.
Part of the Mountain Road to close in December
Part of the Mountain Road will close for four days in December while surveying work is carried out.
DoI can't reveal how much money it's been paid for offshore wind farm seabed
The Department of Infrastructure says it can't reveal how much money it's been paid for a seabed lease on an offshore wind farm because it's commercially sensitive and could damage investor confidence in the Island.
The Roundhouse is looking for Santa Clause
Do you know Father Christmas?
Moorhouse wants to know when Ballacriy Park resurfacing work will be complete
When will resurfacing work be completed on the Ballacriy Park Estate?
