Tynwald rejects refugee motion

Thu, 22 Nov 2018

Tynwald has rejected the possibility of accepting Syrian refugees on the Isle of Man by one vote.

The Tynwald motion was unanimously backed by the upper chamber, but was defeated in the House of Keys.

Daphne Caine MHK had called on politicians to investigate participating in the Syrian vulnerable persons resettlement scheme.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle said donating funds to the UN mission in the country was the "most effective and efficient way" to help.

Mrs Caine had asked members to set up a committee to look into the issue.