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2017/09/2020 Sep 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Hon Laurence Skelly MHK, Minister for Economic Development, and Mr Mark Lewin, Chief Executive Officer
2017/07/2020 Jul 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Mr David Cretney MLC
2017/07/1818 Jul 2017 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Evening sitting in full
- Leave of absence and procedural
- Procedural
- Bills for signature
- 1. Papers Laid
- Q1. Manx pensioners living overseas - Review of status
- Q2. Rates rebates - Policy
- Q3. Tax relief schemes - Introduction
- Q4. Beneficial Ownership Act 2017 - Letters to inform companies of consequences
- Q5. Manx minimum wage - Plans to increase above UK levels
- Q6. Work permits - Outcomes of review of need
- Q7. Special needs policy - Date of last update
- Q8. Education Bill - Plans for consultation
- Q9. Unqualified teachers - Number in each school; Number filling FTE posts
- Q10. Dental services - Provision in the North; Emergency services
- Q11. Oral health strategy - Number of priorities delivered
- Q12. Oral health strategy - Plans for updating
- Q13. Lord Street Police Station - Long term plan for use or disposal of building
- Q14. Police (Detention and Bail) Bill 2017 - Steps taken to ensure failings addressed
- Q15. Horse tram service - Clearing of horse excrement
- Q16. Tenders issued by Department of Infrastructure - Weighting on value to local economy
- Q17. Dredging of Peel Marina - Statement
- Q18. Area Plan for the East Site Assessment Framework - Distress caused to landowners
- Q19. Housing review for Castletown and Southern Plan - Statement
- Q20. Scottish Power report - Discussion with FSA; Laying before Tynwald
- Q21. Enterprise Development Scheme - Progress made
- Q22. Teacher training - Opportunities according to school type
- Q23. Patient Transfer Service - Completion of probation period; Patient feedback
- Q24. Orthodontics - Needs assessments; Input of providers
- Q25. Any Qualified Provider model - Suitability for Island's orthodontic provision
- Q26. Capacity of Island's nursing homes - Impact of closure of King's Reach Care Home
- Questions for Written Answer
- Procedural
- 3. Funding of Nursing and Residential Home Care - Statement
- 4. Report of an investigation, on behalf of Tynwald, into allegations relating to the management of case files and relationships with service users in the Department of Health and Social Care, Children and Family Services - Statement
- 5. Planning Policy - Statement by the Minister for Policy and Reform
- 6. Single Legal Entity - Statement by the Minister for Policy and Reform
- 7. Department of Health and Social Care Financial Sustainability - Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Care
- 8. Pension Freedoms - Statement by the Minister for the Treasury
- 9. Discount Rates for Personal Injury Claims - Statement by the Minister for the Treasury
- Procedural
- 20. Select Committee on the Functioning of Tynwald
- 10. Replacement of Eastcliffe Resource Centre and the Construction of a new Day Services Centre
- 11. Clagh Vane Redevelopment – Projects 7 and 8 – New Build
- 12. Douglas Promenade Refurbishment
- 13. Supplementary Capital Authorities for 2016-17
- 14. Council of Ministers Directive – Tynwald Policy Decisions Removal of Decisions
- 15. Isle of Man Government Procurement Policy
- 16. Joint National Development Strategy for Culture and the Arts
- 17. Chief Constable's Annual Report 2016-2017
- 18. The National Infrastructure Strategy
- 19. Strategic Sea Services
- 21. Isle of Man War Pensions Committee Regulations 2002 - Appointments
- 22. Gambling Supervision Act 2010 - Appointment
- 23. Terrorism and Other Crime (Financial Restrictions) Act 2014 - Terrorism and Other Crime (Financial Restrictions) Act 2014 (Designated Person) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 24. Petroleum Act 1986 - Petroleum (Revocation) Regulations 2017
- 25. Animal Health Act 1996 - Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (Amendment) Order 2017
- 26. Harbours Act 2010 - Registration of Pleasure Craft Regulations 2017
- 27. Harbours Act 2010 - Harbour (Dues and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
- 28. Local Government Act 1985 - Onchan General Byelaws 2017
- 29. Social Security Act 2000 - Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (No.4) Order 2017
- 30. Social Security Act 2000 - Jobseekers Act 1995 (Application) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 31., 32., 33. moved together
- 34. Social Security Act 2000 - Social Security Administration Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 35. Knottfield Children’s Home
- 36. Swearing-in ceremony of the Lieutenant Governor
- 37. Functioning of Tynwald (Bishop’s vote)
- 38. Functioning of Tynwald (Legislative Council voting for Chief Minster etc.)
- 39. Functioning of Tynwald (Members’ pay)
- 40. Protection of the historic built environment (Petition for Redress)
- Announcement of Royal Assent
- Supplementary Order Paper No. 1
2017/07/1414 Jul 2017 Committee : Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee
- Mr William Caley, Director of Isle of Man Seafood Products Ltd
- Mr Ian Davison, Chairman, Mr Alan Jones, Lead Member for Works, Mr Derek Swell, Town Clerk of Peel Town Commissioners, with Hon Ray Harmer MHK
2017/07/1414 Jul 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Mr Nick Black, CEO, Infrastructure; Dr Malcolm Couch, CEO, Health and Social Care; Mr Mark Kelly, CEO, Home Affairs; Mr Gary Roberts, Chief Constable
2017/07/0404 Jul 2017 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
- Hon Kate Beecroft MHK, Minister for Health and Social Care; and Dr Malcolm Couch, Chief Executive, Department of Health and Social Care
2017/06/3030 Jun 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Hon Alf Cannan MHK, Treasury Minister, and Mrs Sheila Lowe, Chief Financial Officer
2017/06/2929 Jun 2017 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
- Dr Andrew Kelsey and other Trustees of the Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Welfare Fund
- Mr Leonard Singer
2017/06/2727 Jun 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- 1. Casino (Amendment) Bill 2017 - First Reading
- 2. Report of the Select Committee on the Road Traffic Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2016
- Mr President's remarks on preceding debate
2017/06/2727 Jun 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Welcome to Ramsey Grammar School pupils
- Leave of absence granted
- 1.1. Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital transfer of endoscopies - Meetings with Trustees and League of Friends
- 1.2. Government consumption of natural gas - Price per unit
- 1.3. Belmont Hill - Repair work schedule
- 1.4. Bank holiday tax tariffs - Feedback received by the Road Transport Licensing Committee
- 1.5. Civic Amenity sites - Plans to standardize opening hours
- 1.6. Sponsorship and hospitality agreements - Checks carried out by Department of Economic Development
- 1.7. Green Business Loans - Installation of Energy Savings Solutions
- 1.8. Regeneration projects - Support for local businesses
- 1.9. Building regulations - Plans to review and update
- 1.10. Corporatization of the Post Office - Expected benefits
- 2. Bills for First Reading - Gambling (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Bill 2017; Police Detention and Bail Bill 2017; Road Transport, Licensing and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2017
- Suspension of Standing Orders
- Police Detention and Bail Bill 2017 - Second Reading
- Police Detention and Bail Bill 2017 - Consideration of Clauses
- Police Detention and Bail Bill 2017 - Third Reading
- Suspension of Standing Orders
- Gambling (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Bill 2017 - Second Reading
- 3.1 Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Second Reading
- 4.1 Dogs (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Third Reading
2017/06/2323 Jun 2017 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
- Ms Lorna Mackellar
- Michael Manning (Graih) and Mandy Davies (Vulnerable Adult Health visitor service)
- Dr Lynne Hulme (Chair of the Isle of Man Health and Care Association); Ms Dee Beldon (Trustee of the Isle of Man Health and Care Association)
- Chief Constable Gary Roberts, Chief Inspector Steve Maddocks (Isle of Man Constabulary); Ms Angela Murray (DHSC: Director of Mental Health), Mr Ross Bailey (DHSC: Community Mental Health Service for Adults Manager)
2017/06/2121 Jun 2017 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- 9. Equality Bill 2016
- 10. Gambling Supervision Act 2010 - Not moved
- 11. Summary Jurisdiction Act 1989 (Combined vote under Standing Order 3.19(1))
- 12. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 - European Union (North Korea Sanctions) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2017
- 13. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 - European Union (Information Accompanying Transfers of Funds) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 14. Freedom of Information Act 2015 - Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2017
- 15. Education Act 2001 - Education (Information and Reports to Parents) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
- 16. The Pedlars and Street Traders Act 1906; Local Government Act 1985 - Parish of Patrick Pedlars and Street Traders (Licence Fee) Byelaws 2017
- 17. Licensing and Registration of Vehicles Act 1985 - Vehicle Duty (No.3) Order 2017
- 18. Policing and Crime Act 2017 (of Parliament) - Order in Council
- 19. Customs and Excise Management Act 1986; Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1986 - Excise Duties (Amendment) Order 2017
- 20. Beneficial Ownership Act 2017 - Beneficial Ownership (Exemption) (Collective Investment Schemes) Order 2017
- 21. Beneficial Ownership Act 2017 - Beneficial Ownership (Nominated Officer Exemption) (Class 4 Regulated Activity) Order 2017
- 22. Tribunals Act 2006 - Financial Services Tribunal (Amendment) Rules
- 23., 24. Social Security Act 2000 - Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (No.2) Order 2017; Pension (Top-up) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 25. Social Security Act 2000 - Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (No.3) Order 2017; 26. Pension Schemes Act 1995 - Pension Schemes Legislation (Application) (No.2) Order 2017
- 27. Structural Review of Public Service
- 28. Public Libraries
2017/06/2020 Jun 2017 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Evening sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1. Statement by the President (Mr Ian Cannell CBE)
- Procedural
- 2. Papers laid before the Court
- Q1. Karran Inquiry Report - Date to be laid before Tynwald
- Q2. Disposal of Manx Gas plant sites - Policy and legislation
- Q3. Climate Challenge Mitigation Strategy - Progress made over last year
- Q4. Biomass communal heating system policy - Plans for review
- Q5. Relocation to new Royal Liverpool Hospital - Family accommodation
- Q6. Orthodontics for young children - Adequacy of provision; plans for improvement
- Q7. Production of ID at ports - UK authorities' vires
- Q8. Smoking in car with under 16s - Number of people stopped and cautioned
- Q9. Douglas Promenade - Cost of resurfacing broken down into materials and labour
- Q10. Taxi inspector - Working hours; Adequacy of provision
- Q11. Backlog at vehicle test centre - Reasons
- Q12. Pre-legislative scrutiny - Progress towards improvement
- Procedural - Clarification of term 'white paper'
- Q13. Escort agencies - Plans for regulation
- Q14. Introduction of domestic water meters - Assessment of implications
- Q15. Bus timetable changes - Consultation; public feedback
- Questions for Written Answer
- Welcome to Mrs Poole-Wilson MLC
- 4. Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Act 2011 (Appointed Day) Order 2017 - Statement by the Minister for Policy and Reform
- Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Care
- 5. Review of the Functioning of Tynwald - Debate commenced
- 5. Review of the Functioning of Tynwald - Debate continued
- 5. Review of the Functioning of Tynwald - Debate concluded
- 6. Tynwald Standards and Members’ Interests Committee
- 7. Tynwald Honours Committee
- 8. Select Committee on the Organization and Operation of the General Election
- Vote on whether to continue sitting until 9pm
2017/06/1616 Jun 2017 Committee : Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee
- Hon Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, with Mr Richard Lole, Chief Executive of the Department
2017/06/1313 Jun 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- 1. Police (Detention and Bail) Bill 2017 - For First Reading
- Suspension of Standing Orders to take remaining stages of Bill
- Police (Detention and Bail) Bill 2017 - For Second Reading
- Police (Detention and Bail) Bill 2017 - Consideration of Clauses
- Police (Detention and Bail) Bill 2017 - For Third Reading
- Congratulations to Mrs Poole-Wilson
2017/06/1313 Jun 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- 1.1. Mobile phone roaming charges - Powers of Communications Commission
- 1.2. Family and Mobile Library - Emergency funding
- 1.3. Cinematograph licences - Issuance to individuals and companies
- 1.4. Benefit claimants - Assessment of income from savings, investment, land and property
- 1.5. Homefield site - Plans
- 1.6. Local Authority Regional Management Housing Boards - Support of Minister for Infrastructure
- 1.7. Princes Half Tide Dock - Plans for floating landing stage; Cost assessments
- 1.8. Road markings - Plans to ensure maintenance
- 1.9. Public Sector Pensions Scheme - Progress made on implementing agreed changes
- 1.10. 300 new residents - Location and employment
- 1.11. Area Plan for the East - Site Assessment Framework Agreement
- 1.12. Licence to use term TT - Application process for commercial operators
- 1.13. TT logos trademarks - Position in Europe
- 1.14. Independent Planning Inspector's decisions - Number overturned
- 1.15. Planning application 16/00797/B - Reasons for overturning Planning Inspector's decision
- Discussion of planning applications - Referral to Standing Orders Committee
- 1.16 Deferred; 1.17. Answered in writing
- 1.18. Natural gas infrastructure - Ownership
- Suspension of Standing Orders to complete oral Questions
- 1.19. Manx Gas price increase - Statement from Chairman of the Office of Fair Trading
- 1.20. Manx Gas price increase - Regulatory agreement
- 1.21. Gas standing charges - Ensuring proportionality
- 1.22. Corporatization of the Post Office - Consultation with employees
- 1.23. Leaked information - Action taken
- 1.24. Maintenance payments - Plans to reduce processing time
- 1.25. 10% tax band - Extension to utilities companies
- 1.26. Airport lane closure - Achievement
- 1.27. Manx Gas - Efficacy of voluntary regulatory agreement
- 1.28. Manx Gas voluntary regulatory agreement - Regulatory adjustment
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Bill for First Reading - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2017
- 4. Bill for Third Reading - Casino (Amendment) Bill 2017
- 5. Consideration of Clauses - Dogs (Amendment) Bill 2016
2017/05/2323 May 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- 1. Swearing in of new Member
- 2. Election of Acting President under Standing Order 3.3
- Welcome to Mrs Poole-Wilson
- Moment of silence for the victims of the terrorist attack in Manchester
- 3. Statute Law Revision Bill 2017 - Consideration of Keys Amendments
2017/05/2323 May 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1.1. Fixed penalty notices - Reasons for successful appeal
- 1.2. Legal services - Plans to allow conditional fee arrangements
- 1.3. Outcome of 'Haveyoursay' surveys - Improvements; follow-up survey
- 1.4. TT brand - Maximising value; protecting against unauthorised usage
- 1.5. Road works - Economic impact assessments
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Bill for Second Reading - Customs and Excise Bill 2017
- 4. Consideration of Clauses - Casino (Amendment) Bill 2017
2017/05/1818 May 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Election of one person to serve as a Member of the Legislative Council
2017/05/1616 May 2017 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- 1. Papers Laid
- Q1. Judge of Appeal - Appointment from the Manx Bar
- Q2. Vickers Report - Impact assessment of ring-fencing recommendations
- Q3. Taxis - Expenses of Government Departments
- Q4. Groudle Glen - Plans for restoration
- Q5. New mental health facilities - Categories of inpatient; Repatriation from UK
- Q6. Road safety strategy - Progress made
- Q7., 8. Princes Half-Tide Dock - Impact on residential areas; Progress made
- Q9. Inspection of roads - Records; Date of most recent inspection
- Q10. Social media - Government communications stategy
- Q11. Falling population - Strategic plan
- Q12. Problem gambling - Progress made with on-Island funding
- Q13. Corporatization of the Post Office - Current position and timescale for implementation
- Q14. Roaming charges - Action taken
- Q15. Shared housing waiting list - Outcome of trial
- Q16. Re-painting road markings - Plans for publishing schedule of works
- Urgent Question - Endoscopies at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital
- Urgent Motion - Judge of Appeal
- 3. United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union: Implications for the Isle of Man - Debate commenced
- 3. United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union: Implications for the Isle of Man - Debate concluded
- 4. Select Committee on Free Train and Tram Travel (Petition for Redress)
- 5. Manx Museum and National Trust Act 1959
- 6., 7., 8., 9. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973
- 10. Airports and Civil Aviation Act 1987 - Civil Aviation (Dangerous Goods) (Application) Order 2017
- 11. Government Departments Act 1987 - Transfer of Functions (Sections 55 and 56 Housing Act 1955) Order
- 12. The Pedlars and Street Traders Act 1906 - Parish of Braddan Pedlars and Street Traders Licence Fee Bye-Laws
- 13. Harbours Act 2010 - Harbour (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bye-laws 2017
- 14. Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 - Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Fixed) (Amendment) Scheme 2017
- 15. Anti-Terrorism and Crime Act 2003 - Anti-Terrorism and Crime Act 2003 (Cash - Specified Monetary) Order 2017
- 16. Value Added Tax Act 1996 - Value Added Tax Act 1996 (Amendment) Order 2017
- 17. Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 - Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2017
- 18. Fees and Duties Act 1989 - Licencing Fees and Duties Order 2017
- 19. Fees and Duties Act 1989 - Music and Dancing Fees and Duties Order 2017
- 20. Cinematograph Act 1977 - Cinematograph (Licence Fees) Order 2017
- 21. Summary Jurisdiction Act 1989 - Fines etc. (Application for Benefit Deductions) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 22. Social Security Act 2000 - Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) Order 2017
- 23. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Social Security Benefits) (Exemption) (No.2) Order 2017
- Procedural - Item 21
- Items 24 and 25 - Not moved
- Procedural - Supplementary Order Paper No. 1
- SUPPLEMENTARY ORDER PAPER NO. 1 - 1. Suspension of Standing Orders
- SUPPLEMENTARY ORDER PAPER NO. 1 - 2. Papers laid
- SUPPLEMENTARY ORDER PAPER NO. 1 - 3. Police Powers and Procedures Act 1998
2017/05/0909 May 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- 1.1. Road closure in Foxdale - Predicted duration; Number of staff
- 1.2. Road works - Economic impact assessments
- 1.3. Training for public servants - Financial assistance
- 1.4. Meat Plant - Marketing strategy
- 1.5. Post Office - Banking licence
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Bill for First Reading - Customs and Excise Bill 2017
- 4. Bill for Third Reading - Statute Law Revision Bill 2016
2017/05/0808 May 2017 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
- Mrs Kate Beecroft, MHK, Minister of the Department of Health and Social Care, Dr Malcom Couch, Chief Officer
2017/05/0303 May 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Hon Laurence Skelly MHK, Mr David Cretney MLC, Mr Mark Lewin, Mr Paul Phillips, Mr Chris Corlett, Mr David Ronan
- Mr Trevor Hussey, Former Head of Motorsport, DED
2017/05/0202 May 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- Welcome to guests from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
- 1.1. Plastic bags - Environmental levy
- 1.2. Patient transfer contract - Public feedback
- 1.3. Patient transfer contract - Complaints received
- 1.4. Abandoned vehicles - Review of legislation
- 1.5. Department of Infrastructure - Allocation of rental income
- 1.6. Corporatization of the Post Office - Progress
- 1.7. Silverburn River - Dredging
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Bill for Second Reading - Casino (Amendment) Bill 2017
- 4. Consideration of Clauses - Statute Law Revision Bill 2017
- Hustings for Legislative Council election
2017/04/2626 Apr 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Mr Barrie Baxter
2017/04/2525 Apr 2017 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1. Papers Laid
- Announcement of Royal Assent
- Q1. Self-employment - Definition; arrangements to ensure correct application
- Q2. Patient transfer service - Feedback received
- Q3. Gun licences - Checks on expiration or non-renewal
- Q4. Non-emergency phone numbers - Plans for promotion
- Q5. Ramsey Courthouse - Timescale for decision regarding sale
- Q6. Air fares - Plans to ensure fairness
- Q7. Energy from Waste Plant - Use of bottom ash produced
- Q8. 2016 Census - Verification of data collected
- Q9. 2016 Earnings Survey - Gender pay inequality
- Q10. Parcel delivery - Regulation
- Q11. Minimum wage - Evidence for lower wage for under-25s
- Q12. Work permits - Plans to relax
- Q13. Relationship and sex education - Provision in primary and secondary schools
- Q14. Regulation of air fares - Powers of OFT
- Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Discount Rates - Personal Injury Compensation Payments
- 4. Amendments to the Programme for Government
- 5. Delivering the Programme for Government - Debate commenced
- 5. Delivering the Programme for Government - Debate completed
- 6. Post Office Act 1993 - Appointment of Vice Chair
- 7. Tynwald Advisory Council for Disabilities - Appointments
- 8. Civil Aviation Act 1982 - Civil Aviation (Charges) Scheme 2017
- 9. Education Act 2001 - Employment of Children (Amendment) Regulations 2017
- 10. Education Act 2001 - Education (Student Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
- 11. Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 - Housing (Standards) Regulations 2017
- 12. Road Traffic Act 1985 - Road Vehicles (Maintenance and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
- 13. Local Government Act 1985 - Braddan General Byelaws 2017
- Announcement of Royal Assent
- 14. Licensing and Registration of Vehicles Act 1985 - Vehicle Duty Order 2017
- 15. Harbours Act 2010 - Harbour (Dues and Charges) Regulations 2017
- 16. Customs and Excise Act 1993 - Export Control (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2017 (Application) Order
- 17. Customs and Excise Act 1993 - Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2017
- 18. Social Security Act 2000 - TV Licence Payment (Amendment) Order 2017
2017/04/1111 Apr 2017 Legislative Council
- 1. Income Tax Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2017
2017/04/1111 Apr 2017 House of Keys
- 1.1 Moneyval Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation Report – Proposals and timescale for compliance
- 1.2 Brexit - Debate in Tynwald
- 2.1 Casino (Amendment Bill)
- 1.3 Legal Costs Reserve Fund - Ability to meet the contingencies; long-term plan
- 3. Motion to Suspend Standing Orders - Standing Order 4.13 (2) to be suspended to permit Council Amendments of Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017
- 1.4. Forecast income – Decrease; extent of downgrading
- 4.1 Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017
- 1.5. Construction - Research and consultation prior to suspension of work permits
- 1.6 Pupils - Assessments of behaviour in school
- 1.7 Number Plate Recognition Technology - Plans to expand usage, particularly in equipping police patrol cars
- 1.8 Sea Service - Publicity of any future contracts
- 1.9 Manx Electric Railway Replacements - Purchase and retainment of tracks
- 1.10 Manx Utilities Authority - Estimates of purchasing and running costs over last financial year
2017/04/1010 Apr 2017 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
- Mr Graham Cregeen MHK, Minister of the Department of Education and Children, Prof Ronald Barr, Chief Officer
2017/04/0404 Apr 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- 1. Fraud Bill 2017 - Third Reading
- 2. Income Tax Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Second Reading and Clauses stage
2017/04/0404 Apr 2017 House of Keys
- 1.1. Manx Utilities Authority bond - Plans for repayment
- 1.2. Manx Utilities Authority - Water rate income
- 1.3. Dogs (Amendment) Bill - Clauses stage; DNA testing
- 1.4. Ramsey Courthouse - Negotiations; Social value
- 1.5. Disclosure and Barring Services - Agreements with other jurisdictions
- 1.6. Means testing for social housing - Vires for introduction
- 1.7. Energy efficiency - Airtightness testing in schools
- 1.8. Reduction of lighting costs - Plans to use technology
- 1.9. Regeneration of Douglas town centre - Plans and budgets
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3. House of Keys Standing Orders Committee - Elections to Legislative Council
- 4.1 Statute Law Revision Bill 2017 - Third Reading
- Statement by the Speaker - Notice of upcoming Legislative Council election
2017/03/3131 Mar 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Mr Edward Norman Bowers
- Mr Harvey Garton and Mr John McBride, Manx Motor Cycle Club Ltd
2017/03/2929 Mar 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Hon Howard Quayle MHK, Chief Minister; Hon Chris Thomas MHK, Minister for Policy and Reform; Mr Will Greenhow, Chief Secretary
2017/03/2828 Mar 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- 1. Questions for Written Answer
- 2. Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017 - Second Reading and Clauses
- Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017 - Third Reading
- 3. Equality Bill 2016 - Consideration of Keys Amendments
- 4. Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Third Reading
- 5. Fraud Bill 2017 - Second Reading and Clauses
- 6. Income Tax Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2017 - First Reading
2017/03/2828 Mar 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1.1. Whistleblowing – Utilisation of FD30 by Departments
- 1.2. National Insurance – Planned changes to Class 2 and Class 4 contributions
- 1.3. Albert Road school site – Details of sale; development undertaken
- 1.4. Procurement – Policy for advertising tenders and contracts
- 1.5. Socio-economic inequality – Policy on actively reducing disadvantages
- 1.6. Draft Area Plan for the East – Implications for community sporting facilities
- 1.7. Onchan primary schools – Plans for review of the catchment area
- 1.8. Macular Disease – Proportion of patients receiving treatment in the UK
- 1.9. Children’s social workers – Number; agency provision; vacancies; training
- 1.10. Patient Transfer Services – Annual savings expected; length of new contract
- 1.11. Patient Transfer Services - Impact of change of supplier; plans for monitoring
- 1.12. Virtual airlines - Plans to prevent operation
- 1.13. Local authorities - Powers to tender for commercial contracts
- 1.14. Condition rating of roads and pavements - Monitoring and grading
- 1.15. Onstreet parking of motorhomes - Plans for regulation
- 2. Question for Written Answer
- 3.1. Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - Consideration of Clauses
2017/03/2121 Mar 2017 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- Tribute to Sir Nigel Cecil, former Lieutenant Governor
- Congratulations to HM Attorney General
- Welcome to pupils from St Ninian's High School
- 1. Papers Laid
- Procedural
- Bill for signing - Legislative Council Elections Bill 2017
- Q1. Programme for Government - Compliance by Ministers
- Q2. Ramsey Courthouse - Valuation by Government Valuer
- Q3. Ramsey Courthouse - Criteria for assessing offers
- Q4. Former Albert Road school site - Question withdrawn
- Q5. European Bathing Water Standards 2006 - Consideration given to introducing
- Leave of absence - Clarification by the President
- Q6. Noble's Hospital catering service - Use of Island produce
- Q7. Centralised catering service - Consideration given to management by DEFA
- Q8. Organ donation - Consideration of an opt-out law
- Q9. Patient transfer taxi contract - Length, monitoring, and exit clauses
- Q10. Patient transfer taxi contract - Differences from previous contract
- Q11. Serious fraud - Responsibility for investigations
- Q12. Ramsey Courthouse - Amendment to particulars for sale
- Q13. Home Affairs - Properties to be sold
- Q14. St Peter's Church - New cemetery
- Q15. Northern housing waiting list - Inclusion of Maughold
- Q16. Baggage handling at airport - Consultation
- Q17. 2016 Census results - Plans to review pre-school credit and child benefit
- Q18. Retirement and rehiring of Public Servants - Policy
- Q19. 2016 Census results - Eastern Area Plan
- Q20. Ramsey Courthouse - Covenants
- Q21. Ramsey Courthouse - Public rights of way and access
- Q22. Work permits - Plans for relaxing criteria
- Q23. Online and distance learning courses - Consideration to increasing provision
- Q24. Students commencing study in the UK - Figures for 2014, 2015, 2016
- Q25. Water rate levy - Plans for Tynwald approval
- Q26. Freezing of electricity rates - Reasons for decision
- Q27. War Memorials - Protection; number on privately-owned land; responsibilities of landowner
- Q28. Sale of landmark buildings - Assesment of cultural, social, and community value
- Procedural
- Q29. Government bond - Consideration given to introduction
- Q30. Financial Directive 29 - Circumstances for waiving or superseding
- Q31. Taxi and patient transfer tender - Scoring matrix; weight placed on price
- Q32. Centralised catering service - Returning to individual schools; performance since centralisation
- 3. Review of the Functioning of Tynwald - Statement by the Minister for Policy and Reform
- 4. Tynwald Commissioner for Administration and the Safeguarding Children’s Board - Statement by the Minister for Policy and Reform
- 5. 2016 Census Report - Statement by the Minister for Policy and Reform
- Procedural
- Procedural
- 6. Manx Heritage Foundation Act 1982 - Not moved
- 7. Membership of the Public Accounts Committee - Report of the Tynwald Standing Orders Committee
- 8. Draft Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure - Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee of Tynwald
- 9. Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1996 - Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2017
- 10., 11. Minimum Wage Act 2001 - Minimum Wage (Young Workers) (No.2) Regulations 2017; Minimum Wage (Single Hourly Rate) (No.2) Regulations 2017
- 12. Electronic Transactions Act 2000 - Electronic Transactions (General) Regulations 2017
- 13. Social Services Act 2011 - Adult Social Care Services (Charges) Regulations
- 14. Custody Act 1995 - Custody (Amendment) Rules 2017
- 15., 16. Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 2016 - Criminal Procedure and Investigations (Code of Practice for Police Interviews of Witnesses) Order 2017; Criminal Procedure and Investigations (Code of Practice for Criminal Investigations) Order
- 17., 18., 19. Collective Investment Schemes (Fees) Order 2017; Financial Services (Fees) Order 2017; Registered Schemes Administrators (Fees) Order 2017
- 20. Customs and Excise Act 1993 - Export Control (North Korea Sanctions and Iran, Ivory Coast and Syria Amendment) Order 2017 (Application) Order 2017
- 21. Customs and Excise Act 1993 - Export Control (Amendment) Order 2017 (Application) Order 2017
- 22. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Country-by-Country Reporting) Regulations 2017
- 23. Industrial and Building Societies Act 1979 - Industrial and Building Societies (Amendment) (Increase in Shareholding Limit) Order 2017
- Announcement of Royal Assent - Legislative Council Elections Act 2017
- 24. Gaming Betting and Lotteries Act 1988 - Licensed Betting Offices (Opening Hours) Regulations 2017
- 25. Social Security Act 2000 - Pensions Act 2014 (Application) Order 2017
- 26., 27. Social Security Administration Act 1992 - Social Security Pensions (Low Earnings Threshold) Order 2017; Social Security Pensions (Flat Rate Accrual) Order 2017
- 28. Water Rate
- 29. Staffing Review
2017/03/1414 Mar 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty the Queen
- Tribute to Sir Nigel Cecil, former Lieutenant Governor
- 1. Questions for Written Answer
- 4. Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017 - For First Reading
- 2. Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 - For Second Reading and Clauses stage
- 3. Fraud Bill 2017 - For First Reading
2017/03/1414 Mar 2017 House of Keys
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- 1. Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty the Queen
- Question of Urgent Public Importance - Citywing airline closure
- 2.1. DBS checks for political Members - Introduction
- 2.2. Central guidelines on inflation measures - Progress made
- 2.3. Depositors Compensation Scheme Regulations - Plans for review
- 2.4. Scottish Power - Report
- 2.5. Daily Mile Strategy - Plans for introduction
- 2.6. Planning Committee meetings - Plans for introduction of verbatim records
- 2.7. Travel between UK airports and hospitals - Plans made
- 2.8. Answered in writing
- 2.9. Lord St site - Current situation
- 2.10. Plans for former Park Road School site - Progress made
- 2.11. Tynwald Commission for Administration - Plans for appointment
- 2.12. Card systems for public services - Number in place
- 2.13. FD30 payments - Budget allocation
- 3. Questions for Written Answer
- 4. Bills for Third Reading - Income Tax Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2016
- 5. Consideration of Clauses - Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - Not moved
- AFTERNOON SITTING - Leave of absence
- AFTERNOON SITTING - Welcome by the Speaker
- AFTERNOON SITTING - 1. Evidence from Dr Gawne - The Introduction of a Popularly Elected House of Keys in 1867
- AFTERNOON SITTING - 2. Motion
- AFTERNOON SITTING - Thanks and statement by the Speaker
2017/03/1010 Mar 2017 Committee : Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee
- Hon Ray Harmer MHK, Minister of the Department of Infrastructure, and Mr Nick Black, Chief Executive Officer
2017/03/0808 Mar 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- 1. Legislative Council Election Bill 2017 - For First Reading
- Motion to suspend Standing Orders
- Legislative Council Election Bill 2017 - For Second Reading and Clauses
- Legislative Council Election Bill 2017 - For Third Reading
2017/03/0808 Mar 2017 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
- Mr Nigel Brown
- Mr Kerry Boland
- Mr Mark Bradshaw and Mrs Lisa Bradshaw
2017/03/0707 Mar 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- 1. Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 - First Reading
- Procedural - Legislative Council Elections Bill 2017
2017/03/0707 Mar 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- 1.1. Ramsey Courthouse building – Sale on open market
- 1.2. Land and Property Acquisition Reserve – Additional funding in Budget
- 1.3. Energy from Waste Plant – Oil burnt in last three years
- 1.4. Shared Equity Purchase Assistance Scheme – Review of maximum purchase price
- 1.5. Bike to work scheme – Plans to introduce
- 1.6. Beamans Report 2014 – Senior management posts removed
- 1.7. Government employees – Policy on recommending companies and services
- 1.8. Power Station’s gas turbines – Life expectancy and maintenance
- 1.9. Water rate 2017-18 – Statement by the Chairman of the MUA
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3.1. House of Keys Standing Orders Committee – Code of Conduct for Journalists
- 4.1. Legislative Council Elections Bill – Second Reading
- Motion to suspend Standing Orders
- Legislative Council Elections Bill - Consideration of Clauses
- Legislative Council Elections Bill - Third Reading
- 5.1 Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017 - Third Reading
- 5.2 Equality Bill 2016 - Third Reading
- 5.3 Fraud Bill 2017 - Third Reading
- 6.1 Income Tax Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Consideration of Clauses
- 7. Motion - Sitting in the Old House of Keys
2017/03/0606 Mar 2017 Committee : Public Accounts Committee
- Hon Alfred Cannan MHK, Treasury Minister, and Mrs Sheila Lowe, Chief Financial Officer
2017/02/2828 Feb 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Thanks and good wishes to Mr Tony Wild MLC
- 1. Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Third Reading
2017/02/2828 Feb 2017 House of Keys
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- 1.1. Financial support for Syrian refugees – Impact on Overseas Aid budget
- 1.2. Brussels Office – Annual costs; future role
- 1.3. Confidentiality clauses in contracts – Removal
- 1.4. Local regeneration committees – Future plans
- 1.5. Apprenticeships - DED plans
- 1.6. Performances By Children Regulations 2004 - Advice given by Department
- 1.7. Provenance of red meat - Plans for traceability testing
- 1.8. Letting agents - Plans to cap fees and costs
- 1.9. Residential and nursing homes - Waiting lists
- 1.10. Catering services - Manx red meat
- 1.11. Deferred to next sitting
- 1.12. Housing reporting - Differences between government and local authorities
- 1.13. Housing pointing criteria - Plans for revision
- Motion to suspend Standing Orders
- 1.14. Passive house technology - Consideration by Department
- 2. Question for Written Answer
- 3. House of Keys Standing Orders Committee - Second Report of the Standing Orders Committee for the Session 2016-17: Elections to the Legislative Council
- 4.1 Legislative Council Elections Bill 2017 - First Reading
- 5.1 Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - Second Reading
- 6.1 Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Third Reading
- 7.1 Fraud Bill 2017 - Consideration of Clauses
- 7.2 Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017 - Consideration of Clauses
- 7.3 Equality Bill 2016 - Consideration of Clauses
- Birthday wishes to the Chief Minister
2017/02/2424 Feb 2017 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
- Dr Geoff Helliwell – Occupational Medicine Specialist
2017/02/2121 Feb 2017 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Evening sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- Retirement of Mr Wild MLC
- Procedural - Filming of Budget debate
- Procedural - Question 8 to be answered in writing
- Procedural - Order of business
- Papers laid
- Bill for signing - Treasure Bill 2016
- Personal statement by Chief Minister
- Order Paper No 2 - 2. Budget for the year 2017-18 - Debate commenced
- Order Paper No 2 - 2. Budget for the year 2017-18 - Debate concluded
- Order Paper No 2 - 3. General Revenue and Capital Payments 2017-18
- Order Paper No 2 - 4. Investments and Reserves
- Order Paper No 2 - 5. Income Tax Act 1970 - Personal allowance
- Order Paper No 2 - 6. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Rates of Income Tax) (Resident Non-Corporate Taxpayers) Order 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 7. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Deductions) (Prescribed Cases) (Amendment) Order 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 8. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Nursing Expenses) (Amendment) Order 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 9. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Benefits in Kind) (Exemptions) Order 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 10. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Resident Individuals) (Income Tax Cap) Order 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 11. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Personal Allowance Credit) (Temporary Taxation) Order 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 12. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Disclosure of Information) (Temporary Taxation) Order 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 13. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Common Reporting Standard) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 14. Social Security Administration Act 1992 as that Act of Parliament has effect in the Island - Social Security Legislation (Contributions) (Amendment) Order 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 15. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 as that Act of Parliament has effect in the Island - Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
- Order Paper No 2 - 16. Social Security Benefits Uprating Order 2017; 17. Pension Supplement (Amendment) Order 2017
- Q1. Decision to accept refugees - Whether subject of vote
- Q2. Former prison site - Plans
- Q3. Scottish Power's Cashback Scheme - Action taken
- Q4. Doctors and nurses on sick leave due to stress, anxiety or depression - Numbers in 2015/16; duration
- Q5. Extradition Act 2003 - Consideration given to extending provisions to IOM
- Q6. Stream trains - Journeys scheduled in 2016; price of season ticket
- Q7. New format of driving licence - Analysis regarding hiring a car abroad
- Q8 - Answered in writing
- Q9. Spouse's work permit - Qualifying criteria
- Q10. Energy efficiency standards - Introduction in new properties
- Q11. Petroleum fuels - Benefits of forward buying to consumer
- Q12. Petrol prices - Comparison with UK
- Q13. Manx Utilities Authority - Strategy for setting lower charges
- Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Tribunals Act 2006 - Appointment to the Appointments Commission
- 4. Road Transport Act 2001 - Appointments to the Road Transport Licensing Committee
- 5. Post Office Act 1993 - Appointment of members of the Isle of Man Post Office
- 6. Government Departments Act 1987 - Transfer of Functions (Part 2 of the Water Pollution Act 1993) Order 2017
- 7., 8., 9. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 - European Union (Syria Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2017; European Union (ISIL and Al-Qaeda Sanctions) Order 2017; European Communities (Terrorism Measures) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 10. Public Sector Pensions Act 2011 - Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme (Amendment) Scheme 2017
- Leave of absence
- 11. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 - Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect) Order 2017
- 12. Airports and Civil Aviation Act 1987 - Civil Aviation Acts (Application) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 13. Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 - Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 (Amendment) Order 2017
- 14. Fees and Duties 1989 - Road Transport (Fees) Order 2017
- 15. Highways Act 1986 - Highway Diversion (Public Right of Way No. 320, Meary Voar, Santon) Order 2017
- 16. Harbours Act 2010 - Harbour (Pleasure Craft Insurance) Bye-Laws 2017
- 17. The Pedlars and Street Traders Act 1906; Local Government Act 1985 - Parish of Marown Pedlars and Street Traders Licence Fee (No.2) Byelaws 2016
- 18. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Social Security Benefits) (Exemption) Order 2017
- 19. Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 - Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2017
- 20. Customs and Excise Act 1993 - Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 21., 22., 23. Employed Person's Allowance (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2017; Income Support (General) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Regulations 2017; Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) Order 2017
- 24. Pension Schemes Act 1995 - Pension Schemes Legislation (Application) Order 2017
2017/02/1515 Feb 2017 Committee : Select Committee on the Organization and Operation of the General Election
- Niall Carey, IOM Post Office
- Rob Callister MHK
- Winston Taylor, Returning Officer for Garff, and Peter Burgess, Deputy
- Jeremy Callin, Returning Officer for Onchan
2017/02/1414 Feb 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1. Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill 2016 - For Second Reading and Clauses stage
2017/02/1414 Feb 2017 House of Keys
- Morning sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1.1. School crossing patrols – Coverage shortages
- 1.2. Ramsey transport interchange – Update; future of existing bus station
- 1.3. Alternative fuel cars – Vehicle duty
- 1.4. Dilapidated and ruinous properties – Compulsory purchase powers for local authorities
- 1.5. Private sector housing – Plans to address rent levels
- 1.6. Frontline public sector roles – Proportion of workers paid over £50,000
- 1.7. King Scallop Consultation Board – Membership and meetings
- Leave of absence granted
- 2. Question for Written Answer
- 3.1 Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - For First Reading
- 4.1 Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017 - For Second Reading
- Procedural
- 4.2 Fraud Bill 2017 - For Second Reading
- 5.1 Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Consideration of Clauses
- 5.2 Equality Bill 2016 - Consideration of Clauses commenced
- 5.2 Equality Bill 2016 - Consideration of Clauses continued
2017/02/0909 Feb 2017 Committee : Select Committee of the Legislative Council on the Road Traffic Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2016
- Mr Stephen Broad, Ms Aileen Broad, and Mr Peter Howe, representatives of the Island Road Transport Association
- Mr Nick Black, Chief Executive of the Department of Infrastructure; Mr Chris Hannon, Strategy, Policy and Performance; Mr Jeff Robinson, Director of Highway Services; Mr Duane Allen, Attorney General’s Chambers
2017/02/0707 Feb 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- Welcome to visitors from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
- 1. Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill 2016 - For First Reading
2017/02/0707 Feb 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Welcome to Mr Akbar Khan, CPA Secretary-General, and guests from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
- Leave of absence granted
- 1.1. Greater pension freedoms - Plans to introduce
- 1.2. Mobile phone mast planning applications - Consideration of mast sharing
- 1.3. Mobile phone mast details - Responses to enquiries
- 1.4. Road Transport Act 2001 - Planned changes
- 1.5. Centralised services staff working in schools - Head Teachers' authority
- 1.6. Encouraging mast sharing - Action taken
- 1.7. Manx Utilities Authority electricity - Renewable energy
- Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Bills for First Reading - Fraud Bill 2017; Beneficial Ownership Bill 2017
- 4.1. Consideration of Clauses - Dogs (Amendment) Bill 2016
- 4.2. Consideration of Clauses - Equality Bill 2016
2017/01/3131 Jan 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1. Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - Third Reading
2017/01/3131 Jan 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Welcome to pupils from the Dhoon School
- Welcome to Mr Christopher Porter, guest of Mr Speaker
- Leave of absence
- 1.1. Bullying in schools - Assessment and action by DEC
- 1.2. to be for Written Answer
- 1.3. Code of Practice on Consultations - Adherence while consultation process under review
- 1.4. Manx Economic Development Forum - Membership and remit
- 1.5. Villa Marine and Gaiety Theatre - Plans for future
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- Procedural - Committee of the Whole House
- 3.1. Bills for Second Reading - Income Tax Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2017
- 3.2. Bills for Second Reading - Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017
- 4.1. Bills for Third Reading - Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill 2016
- 4.2. Bills for Third Reading - Treasure Bill 2016
- 5.1. Consideration of Clauses - Equality Bill 2016
2017/01/2626 Jan 2017 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
- Hon Alfred Cannan MHK, Treasury Minister, Mr Bill Henderson, Member with responsibility for Social Security, Mr John Lancaster, Consultant, Mr Ross Stephens, Director of Social Security, and Mrs Victoria McLauchlan, Deputy Director of Operations
2017/01/2525 Jan 2017 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee
- Geoff Karran MBE TH, Chairman, and Karen Badgerow, Chief Executive, Financial Services Authority
- Ron Spencer, Chairman and Steve Brennan, Chief Executive, Gambling Supervision Commission
2017/01/2424 Jan 2017 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- Congratulations to HM Attorney General
- 1. Select Committee on the Road Traffic Legislatation (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Statement by the Chair
- 2. Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - Second Reading and Clauses stage
2017/01/2424 Jan 2017 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1.1. Budget process - Public engagement
- 1.2. Disability Living Allowance - Differences from UK
- 1.3. Meat Plant - Long-term viability
- 1.4. Flexi-time policy - Impact on frontline service delivey
- 1.5. Recycling - Policy for Government waste
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Bills for First Reading - Income Tax (Legislation) Amendment Bill 2017; Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017
- 4. House of Keys Standing Orders Committee - Committee of the Whole House
- 5. Bill for Second Reading - Dogs (Amendment) Bill 2016
- 6.1. Consideration of Clauses - Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill 2016
- 6.2. Consideration of Clauses - Treasure Bill 2016
- 7. Private Member's Bill - Leave to introduce
2017/01/1717 Jan 2017 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Evening sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- Procedural - Order of business
- Procedural - Filming in Chamber
- Congratulations to HM Attorney-General
- 1. Papers laid
- Procedural - Bills for signing
- Q1. TV licences for over-75s – Progress
- Q2. Income Tax corporate rate increase – Extra revenue from land and property income
- Q3. Medium-term financial forecast – Intention to produce in Budget
- Q4. Special Constables – Liability insurance
- Q5. Port Erin Marine Biological Station – Update and plans
- Q6. Late arrivals at Ronaldsway Airport – Overtime costs
- Q7. Census 2016 – Delay in providing results
- Q8. TV licence fee – Agreement with BBC
- Q9. Government services and projects – Evaluation of value for money
- Q10. Land registry - Plans for digitization
- Q11. Villa and Gaiety complex - Plans for contracting out
- Q12. Isle of Man living wage - Analysis undertaken
- Q13., Q14. Levy on plastic bags - Plans for introduction
- Q15. Fixed penalty notices - Planning enforcement system
- Q16. Investigatory Powers Act 2016 - Plans to extend to Isle of Man
- Q17. TV licence for over-75s - Comparison with Jersey
- Supplementary Order Paper No. 1 - 3. Programme for Government - Debate commenced
- Procedural - Withdrawal of Supplementary Order Paper No. 2
- Supplementary Order Paper No. 1 - 3. Programme for Government - Debate concluded
- 3. Supplementary Vote
- 4. Rockmount and Peel Marina Plans
- 5. Douglas Promenade Options Review
- 6. Code of Conduct for Journalists
- 7. Public Appointment – Appointments Commission
- 8. Public Appointment – Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading
- 9., 10. Education Act 2001 - Student Attendance (Fixed Penalty) Order 2017; Student Attendance (Fixed Penalty Notice) Regulations 2017
- 11. Animal Health Act 1996 - Trade in Animal and Related Products Order 2016
- 12. Animal Health Act 1996 - Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals Order 2016
- 13. Animal Health Act 1996 - Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 2016
- 14. Consumer Protection Act 1991 - Consumer Protection (Cancellation of Relevant Contracts) Regulations
- 15., 16. Custody Act 1995 - Custody (Amendment) Rules 2016; Custody Regulations 2016
- 17. Shot Guns, Air Weapons and Cross-bows Act 1994 - Shot Guns, Air Weapons and Cross-bows (Amendment) Regulations; 18. Firearms Act 1947 - Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2016
- 19. Income Tax Act 1970 - Income Tax (Accounting Records) (Retention) Regulations 2016
- 20. Financial Services Act 2008 - Financial Services (Civil Penalties) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
- 21. Customs and Excise Act 1993 - Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Application) (Amendment) Order
- 22., 23., 24. Social Security Act 2000
- 25. Social Security Act 2000 - Social Security Act 2000 (Amendment) Order 2016
- 26. Nursery Place Provisions (Committee)
- 27. Catering Services
- 28. Living Wage
2017/01/1212 Jan 2017 Committee Select Committee on the Organization and Operation of the General Election
- Mr A G Cowie, Chairman, and Mr Peter Whiteway, Clerk, Ramsey Town Commissioners
- Mr Paul Cowin, Assistant Town Clerk, Douglas Borough Council
- The Speaker of the House of Keys, the Hon Juan Watterson SHK
- Hon Alfred Cannan MHK
- Ms Louise Whitelegg
- Mr Juan Moore, CEO, Isle of Man Law Society
- Mr Will Greenhow, Chief Secretary, Ms Della Fletcher, Director of External Relations and Ms Kirsty Hemsley, Senior External Relations Officer
2016/12/1313 Dec 2016 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Evening sitting in full
- Leaves of absence
- Procedural - Programme for Government
- Procedural - Filming in January
- 1. Papers Laid
- Q1. Living wage - Plans for introduction
- Q2. Media Development Fund - Plans
- Q3. Cohabiting couples - Joint tax assessment
- Q4. Local authorities - Plans for reduction in number
- Q5. Douglas Borough Council - Void properties
- Procedural - Supplementary information
- Q6. Local authorities housing - Rent increase in 2017/2018
- Q7. Display of form 1 yellow site form - Enforcement
- Q8. Douglas Borough Council - Housing staffing structure
- Q9. Local authority housing - Limit on housing deficiency
- Q10. Social housing rent increase - Impact on benefit payments
- Q11. Housing deficiency figure - Calculation of figure
- Q12. House tram services - Stabling and depot provisions
- Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Tynwald Commissioner for Administration - Statement by the Minister for Policy and Reform
- 4. Tynwald Standards and Members' Interests Committee - Statement by Mr Speaker
- 5. Sewerage Act 1999 - Sewerage rate from 1 April 2017
- 6. Single Resident Record
- 7. Strategic Sea Services Policy; 8. Strategic Sea Services Information - Debate commenced
- 7. Strategic Sea Services Policy; 8. Strategic Sea Services Information - Debate concluded
- 9. Douglas Promenade Options Review
- 10. The Operation of the Jury System (Combined vote under Standing Order 3.19(1))
- 11. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee: Progress with Inquiries
- 12. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee: Children and Families Social Services
- 13. Freedom of Information Act 2015 - Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order
- 14. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 - European Union (Information Accompanying Transfers of Funds) Order
- 15. Merchant Shipping Act 1985 - Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
- 16. Employment Act 2006 - Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) Order 2016
- 17. Single Legal Entity (Committee)
- 18. Sugar Tax
- Christmas Wishes
2016/12/0909 Dec 2016 Committee : Select Committee on the Organization and Operation of the General Election
- Mr Peter Kelly CP
- Mr Steve Crowther
- Mr Tim Baker MHK
- Mr Andrew Barton
2016/12/0606 Dec 2016 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1.1., 1.2. - Converted to Written Questions
- 1.3. Select Committee on the Road Traffic Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report date
- 2. Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - For First Reading
2016/12/0606 Dec 2016 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1.1. Tax cap electors - Number of employees
- 1.2. Tax cap electors - Average wage of employees
- 1.3. Annual inflationary increase - Government policy
- 1.4. Horse trams - Numbers alighting at Sea Terminal
- 1.5. Regional housing authorities - Progress made
- 1.6. Public sector housing - Recommended rent increase
- 1.7. Public consultation process - Intention to review
- 1.8. Minumum wage - 18-20 year olds
- 1.9. Castle Mona - Action taken by Environmental Health
- 1.10. Communications Commission - Performance and availability of broadband
- 1.11. MUA - Plans to address flooding in Onchan
- 1.12. Salary sacrifice schemes - Employee benefits
- 1.13. Rating system - Plans for reform
- Questions for Written Answer
- 3.1. Dogs (Amendment) Bill 2016 - For First Reading
- 4. House of Keys Management and Members' Standards Committee: Appointment of the Chaplain of the House
- 5.1. Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill 2016 - For Second Reading
- 5.2. Treasure Bill 2016 - For Second Reading
- Welcome to descendants of James Brown
2016/12/0101 Dec 2016 Committee : Select Committee on Free Train and Tram Travel (Petition for Redress)
- Ms Carol Quine and Ms Lynn Sirdefield, the petitioners
2016/11/2929 Nov 2016 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- 1.1. Biodiversity Strategy - Plans
- 1.2. Biodiversity - Monitoring undertaken by Department
- 1.3. Areas of Special Scientific Interest - Plans for further designation
- 1.4. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Targeted care plans for children
- 2. Question for Written Answer
- Statement by the President on Parliamentary Scrutiny
2016/11/2929 Nov 2016 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- Urgent Motion - Vision 9 Contract
- 1.1. Special constables - Numbers and plans to attract applicants
- 1.2. Parking time restrictions - Review
- 1.3. Waste Policy and Strategy 2012-2022 - Achievements to date; Plans to update
- 1.4. Public sector salaries - Increase in expenditure
- 1.5. Public sector salaries - Total spent in 2015/16; Changes in the last five years
- 1.6. Public sector pay awards - Government policy
- 1.7. Groudle Glen waterwheel - Upkeep and maintenance
- 1.8. Nursery places - Availability in last three years
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Bills for First Reading - Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill 2016; Treasure Bill 2016
- 4. Bill for Second Reading - Equality Bill 2016
2016/11/2222 Nov 2016 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- 1.1. Non-resident employees - Taxation
- 1.2. M.E. - Diagnosis and treatment
- 1.3. Cronkbourne Village - Protections; condition of buildings
- 1.4. Douglas Promenade - Temporary parking provision
- 1.5. Douglas Promenade Walkway - Parking for Christmas shopping
- 1.6. Energy efficiency improvements - Financial assistance
- 1.7. Gambling - Support and funding
- 1.8. Teachers - Retirement figures in next 10 years
- 1.9. Tuition fees - Tax relief system
- 1.10. Littering - Number of prosecutions and fines
- Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Bill for First Reading - Equality Bill 2016
- Procedural - Presentation for Mr Bob Allison, Manx Radio engineer
2016/11/1515 Nov 2016 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Evening sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- Welcome to Lieutenant Governor
- Welcome to guests from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
- Papers laid before the Court
- Q1. Programme for Government – Sufficient legislative drafting capacity
- Q2. Personal injury damages – Allowing periodic payments
- Q3. Manx Utilities Authority – Plans to freeze charges and review
- Q4. Capability Assessment review – Survey sample sizes
- Q5. Tidal technology – Creation of green technological hub
- Q6. Schools’ centralised catering service – Level of service
- Q7. University College Isle of Man – Cost for use of the Nunnery
- Q8. King Scallop industry – Statement and plans for best return
- Procedural
- Q9. Non-invasive prenatal testing - Department of Health and Social Care's plans
- Q10., Q18. Social workers and parents’ meetings – Guidance and procedures for
- Q11. Children and Families Social Services – Social workers employed
- Q12. Constabulary budgets - Minister's plans
- Q13. Public sector housing administration - Reform and timescale
- Q14. Douglas Promenade scheme - Total cost to date
- Q15. Road building – Cost and build time
- Q16. Schools’ catering service – Drop in 2015-16 income
- Q17. Accident and Emergency waiting times – Plans to reduce
- Q19. Pavement maintenance - Budget and expenditure
- Q20. Ballanard Road - Plans for future repair and reinstatement
- Q21. Horse trams - Performance in 2016; plans for 2017
- Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee Second Report for the Session 2015-2016 – Progress with Inquiries
- 4. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee Third Report for the Session 2015-2016 – Children and Families Social Services
- 5. Programme of Government - Debate commenced
- 5. Programme of Government - Debate concluded
- 6. Political Appointments to Statutory Boards and Bodies
- 7. Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee - Third Report of the Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee for the Session 2015-2016: Dredging of Peel Harbour and Disposal of Extracted Material
- 8. Funding of Nursing and Residential Care - Report of the Select Committee on the Funding of Nursing and Residential Care 2015-16
- 9. The Operation of the Jury System - Report of the Select Committee on the Operation of the Jury System
- 10. Election of Deputy President
- Procedural - Parliamentary Committees
- 11. Public Accounts Committee - Election of Chair
- 12. Economic Policy Review Committee - Election of Chair
- 13. Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee - Election of Chair
- 14. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee - Election of Chair
- 15. Public Accounts Committee - Election of Vice-Chair
- 16. Economic Policy Review Committee - Election of members
- 17. Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee - Election of members
- 18. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee - Election of members
- 19. Ecclesiastical Committee - Election of members
- 20. Standing Orders Committee of Tynwald Court: Keys Members
- 21. Standing Orders Committee of Tynwald Court: Council Members
- 22. Tynwald Honours Committee - Election of members
- 23. Tynwald Management Committee - Election of members
- Supplementary Order Paper No. 1 - 1. British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly - Election of members
- 24. Merchant Shipping Registration Act 1991 - Merchant Shipping (Limited Partnerships) (Relevant Countries) Regulations 2016
- 25., 26. Plant Varieties Act 1997 - Plant Breeders' Rights (Isle of Man) Regulations 2016; Plant Breeders' Rights (Naming and Fees) (Isle of Man) Regulations 2016
- 27. Animal Health Act 1996 - Bovine Identification and Traceability (Amendment) Order 2016
- 28. Telecommunications Act 1984 - Telecommunications Licence issued to Sure (IOM) Limited
- 29. The Pedlars and Street Traders Act 1906 and Local Government Act 1985 - Parish of Marown Pedlars and Street Traders Licence Fee Byelaws 2016
- 30. Financial Services Act 2008 - Financial Services Rule Book 2016
- 31. Income Tax Act 1970 - Taxes (Turks and Caicos Islands) Order 2016
- 32. Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 - Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2016
- 33. Customs and Excise Act 1993 - Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2016
- 34. Customs and Excise Management Act 1986 - Customs and Excise Management Act 1986 (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2016
- 35. Value Added Tax Act 1996 - Value Added Tax Act 1996 (Amendment) Order 2016
- 36. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 - Child Benefit (Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
- 37., 38. Social Security Act 2000 - Jobseekers Act 1995 (Application) (Amendment) Order 2016; Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) (No.4) Order 2016
- 39. Social Security Act 2000 - Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No.5) Order 2016
- 40. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 - Exceptional Needs Grants and Budgeting Loans (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2016
- 41. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 - Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
- 42. Social Security Act 2000 - TV Licence Payment Order 2016
2016/11/0808 Nov 2016 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Welcome to High Commissioner of Australia and Members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
- 1.1. Manx Accredited Construction Contractors Scheme - Tenders
- 1.2. Public transport in Onchan - Plans for improvement
- 1.3. Reform of and devolution to local authorities - Progress made
- 1.4. Tynwald Commission for Administration Act 2011 - Plans to bring into force
- 1.5. Tynwald Auditor General Act 2011 - Plans to bring into force
- 1.6. Work permits - Plans for relaxation
- Questions for Written Answer
- Procedural - Nominations for Chaplain
2016/11/0101 Nov 2016 Legislative Council
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- 1. Standing Orders Committee of the Legislative Council
- 2. Standing Committee of Tynwald on Emoluments
- 3. Tynwald Standards and Members’ Interests Committee
2016/11/0101 Nov 2016 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- 1.1. Telecommunications - Improvements in rural areas
- 1.2. Future budgets - Spending review
- 1.3. Land development tax holiday - Applications made
- 1.4. Income tax and NI raised - UK employment agency employees
- 1.5. Infrastructre Policy 3 of the Strategic Plan - Mobile telephone mast sharing
- 1.6. Public sector housing rents - Increases in April 2017
- 1.7. Policy - Use of UK employement agencues
- 1.8. Relocation packages - Manx nurses and teachers
- 2. Question for Written Answer
- Nomination of Chaplain - Requests for nominations
2016/10/2525 Oct 2016 House of Keys
- Sitting in full
- Leave of absence
- 1.1. Food bank dependence – Government’s strategy
- 1.2. Island’s older generation – Government responsibility
- 1.3. Tax cap – Review of effectiveness
- 1.4. Tax demand/rebate of less than £1 – Cost-effectiveness
- 1.5. Establishing businesses outside Douglas – Plans to encourage
- 1.6. Companies Registry – Improving online services
- 1.7. Manx Gas – Tariff reductions and adjustments
- 1.8. Fertility treatment – Adequate funding
- 2. Questions for Written Answer
- 3. Election of the Deputy Speaker of the House under Standing Order 9.2(1)
- 4. Management and Members’ Standards Committee
- 5. Chaplain of the House– Call for written nominations under Standing Order 9.4.1
- 6. Appointment to the Court of the University of Lancaster
2016/10/1818 Oct 2016 Tynwald
- Morning sitting in full [Please note there is a break in item 4, we apologise for any inconvenience]
- Afternoon sitting in full
- Leave of absence granted
- Welcome to new Chief Minister, Hon. R H Quayle
- Procedural
- 1. Papers Laid
- Announcement of Royal Assent
- Q1. HM Attorney General - Permanent appointment process
- Q2. Programme for Government - Timetable for Tynwald approval
- Q3&13. Preconditions for ministerial appointments - Collective responsibility rule changes
- Q4. Economic diversity - Development plans
- Q5. Agricultural, forestry and fishing - Addressing decline in national income
- Q6. Answered in writing
- Q7. Constabulary Level 1 meetings with community partners - Attendance, organisation and effectiveness
- Q8. UK-registered vehicles - Legality for Isle of Man residents to drive
- Q9. Douglas Promenade Scheme - Statement and plans to proceed
- Q10. BBC internet TV - Licensing requirements under Isle of Man legislation
- Q11. BBC - Legislative powers to enter onto a property
- Q12. Operation of the BBC in the Isle of Man - Legislative provisions
- 3. Government Responses to Select and Standing Committees - Statement by the Chief Minister
- 4. Appointments Commission - Major Charles Wilson appointed [Please note there is a break in this item, we apologise for any inconvenience]
- 5. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 – European Union (North Korea Sanctions) (Amendment) (No.4) Order 2016
- 6.-7. Misuse of Drugs Act 1976 – Misuse of Drugs (Miscellaneous Enactments) (Application) (Amendment) Order 2016; Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Application) Order 2016
- 8. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Application) Order 2016
- 9. Customs and Excise Act 1993 - Export Control (Libya Sanctions) Order 2016 (Application) Order 2016
- 10. Appointment of Legislative Council Members to Government
- 11. Television licences for those aged over 75
- 12. General Election 2016
- 13. Carol Quine, Lynn Sirdefield and Richard Halsall (Free Train and Tram Travel) (Petition for Redress) (Select Committee)
- Items 14 & 15 - Withdrawn
- Tribute to the Lord Bishop
2016/10/0404 Oct 2016 Tynwald
- Sitting in full
- 1. Papers Laid
- 2. Introduction of the Speaker to Tynwald
- Tribute to former Member for Middle Mr Martin Quayle
- Tribute to outgoing Chief Minister Mr Allan Bell
- Welcome to new Members
- Notice of filming in Tynwald Chamber
- 3. Announcement of Royal Assent - Custody (Amendment) Act 2016
- 4. Nomination of Chief Minister
2016/09/2727 Sep 2016 House of Keys
- Swearing-in of the newly elected Members of the House of Keys
- First sitting in full
- 1. Election of the Acting Speaker of the House (SO 9.1.1)
- 2. Election of the Speaker of the House (SO 9.1.1)
- 3. Signing of Standing Orders
- 4. Election of five Members to form the Standing Orders Committee of the House (SO 6.6)
- Tribute to former Member for Middle Mr Martin Quayle

Transcripts

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