Amended by Chief Minister Alfred Cannan, it was changed from a public inquiry, as proposed by Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson, to an independent review.
He stressed that going through a public inquiry process could cost taxpayers several millions of pounds and take up to three years.
It was said that the review should be a public document and so Tynwald will waive all privilege that is held by the the Policy Review Committee and the Political Action Committee regarding the pandemic to provide information for the review if needed.
This comes after the Council of Ministers decided not to launch a public inquiry into the island’s handling of the pandemic.
The Public Accounts Committee did however recommend one in its annual report for 2020-21.
The report said: ’The Covid story did not end at the conclusion of the last lockdown.
’The impact on public finances, health and our resilience as an island will be themes that echo for a long time to come.
’We believe that a public inquiry is required to review the handling of the pandemic to ensure lessons are instilled into best practice.’
Mr Cannan suggested a review would be just as effective in assessing the previous administration’s choices.
In the discussion in Tynwald, Bill Henderson MLC backed the chief minister and said it was ’important to have a review that will offer a timely and fair assessment’. He added the government could have improved its communication.
Following a number of member’s arguments, Mr Watterson said a review would be sufficient and essential for creating a plan of action in the future.