New election committee to 'strike whilst the iron is hot'

That's the view of MLC David Cretney who will chair a new committee looking at the organisation and operation of the election in September: 

 

 

The count in Ayre and Michael sparked controversy when it was revealed ballot papers had gone missing and the returning officer had committed an 'unlawful act' in the hunt to find them.  

 

Area MHK Alf Cannan says he wants that taken into consideration during the review process: 

 

 

Anyone who wants to submit evidence to the committee is asked to do so by November 18th - the committee will then report back to Tynwald in April next year.