No independent panel for post office

Robertshaw's motion fails to carry

Politicians have voted down attempts to create a post office independent panel.

Members debated the issue for more than an hour and a half on day three of this month's Tynwald sitting.

Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw had brought the motion forward:

However members failed to agree on the matter, and the motion failed to carry in both the House of Keys and Legislative Council.

Members voted: 7 for, 16 against.

LegCo voted: 2 for, 6 against.