Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says he doesn't know how many people who've lived here less than five years have been given social security payments.
He says he'd have to scour tens of thousands of files to find out how many people had been given money.
Dr Allinson faced a question for written answer from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
But he says the question is so broad it would take huge amounts of civil service time to answer.
Gas company claims Manx field worth £2.8 billion to taxpayer
A company which plans to drill for gas off the Island's coast says it could make £2.8 billion for the government and £2.5 billion for its shareholders.
New home for Silly Moos campsite?
Silly Moos campsite has revealed the potential new home it's moving to.
Men in court over drugs and weapons charges
A man from the UK and one from Ramsey have appeared in court accused of importing cannabis.
Civic site asks north and south residents to mind manners
A waste site in the west of the island is asking people from outside its area to remain civil with its staff.
Man admits failing to give b-test
A chef who'd denied failing to do a breath test has changed his plea.
'No risk to public' after armed police response in Ramsey
Police say an armed police deployment in Ramsey was an isolated incident.
West sees TT course closure for equipment removal
A section of the TT course is due to close today.
Appeal after chemist window smashed
Police are appealing for witnesses after vandals smashed a shop window in Laxey.
