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Minister to address fall in population

White paper to be introduced

A number of factors are to be examined by politicians as they try and arrest the decline in the Manx population.

The Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas is to introduce a white paper when Tynwald reconvenes in October.

The results of the 2016 census showed a drop of almost 2,000 residents.

Chris Thomas says they're working to identify the cause:

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