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.
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