There will be no public holiday for the Island's election day.
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas dismissed the suggestion in the House of Keys yesterday.
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper asked whether he'd considered giving Manx voters the day off work whilst elections took place.
However, the Minister said he believes the figure would be too high, it may cost up to £1 million for the day and the Island already has 10 public holidays.
Police and ambulance dealing with a crash in Peel
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Benefits questions raised in Keys
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UK couple on trial after police found £10,000 in Manx money
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One in eight go without heat, survey shows
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Horse tram services cut for TT 2025
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Ferries facing more disruption today
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Bid to reunite families with hand and paw prints
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Manx Utilities workers on their way home after Eowyn
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