Sittings Sep 2021-Sep 2022

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<span>2022/09/22</span>22 Sep 2022 Tynwald Sitting in full Leave of absence and leave to attend remotely Suspension of Standing Order to take Questions before Item 1 1. Cost of Living – Mitigating inflationary pressures UQ. Industrial action in schools – Update 1. Additional small business support – Measures planned 2. Green Living Grant Scheme – Loans available and boosting energy production 3. Buses leaving Castletown Square for Douglas – Seat availability 5th to 9th September between 7 a.m. and 8.20 a.m. 4. MUA absorption of price increases – Cost between 31st March and 1st September 3. Suspension of Standing Orders to take Item 4 on the Order Paper 4. Chair of the Manx Utilities Authority - Appointment <span>2022/09/20</span>20 Sep 2022 Committee : Public Accounts Committee Hon. Alex Allinson MHK, Minister, and David Catlow, Interim Chief Financial Officer - Treasury Hon. Rob Callister MHK, Chair; Philip King, Chief Executive Officer; Simon Clague, Finance Director; and Andrea Littlejohns, Head of Customer Billing – Manx Utilities Authority Ivan Kiely, Chief Executive Officer, Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority <span>2022/09/06</span>06 Sep 2022 Committee : Select Committee on Population Rebalancing Hon. Alfred Cannan MHK, Chief Minister; and Mr Caldric Randall, Interim Chief Secretary <span>2022/09/06</span>06 Sep 2022 Committee : Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee Hon. Clare Barber MHK, Minister; and Steven Stanley, Interim Chief Executive – DEFA Daphne Caine MHK, Chair, Glen Geeves, Project Officer and Aly Lewin, Head of Programme Delivery, Climate Change Transformation Team; and Steven Stanley, Interim CEO, DEFA <span>2022/09/05</span>05 Sep 2022 Committee : Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee Gill Eaton JP, Deputy Chair, Isle of Man Bench and Vice Chair, Executive Committee of the Magistrates’ Association; Lisa Horton JP, Chair, Youth Panel; and Ruksana Kosser, Legal Officer/Clerk to the Justices <span>2022/07/26</span>26 Jul 2022 Committee : Select Committee of Tynwald on Population Rebalancing Hon. Kate Lord-Brennan MHK, Minister for the Cabinet Office; and Mr Caldric Randall, Interim Chief Secretary Mr Andrew Stewart, Head of Locate Isle of Man <span>2022/07/21</span>21 Jul 2022 Tynwald Sitting in full 45. Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Act 2020 – Elections (Local Authorities) Regulations 2022 46. Manx Care Act 2021 – Manx Care Act 2021 (Schedule 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 47-49. National Health Service Act 2001 – National Health Service (Complaints) Regulations; Social Services Act 2011 – Social Services (Complaints) Regulations; Children and Young Persons Act 2001 – Social Services for Children (Complaints) Regulations 50. Social Services Act 2011 – Health and Social Care Ombudsman Body (Constitution, etc.) Regulations 2022 51. Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine (Host Payment) Scheme 2022 SOP 1. Standing Orders suspended to allow Items 2 to 5 to be taken SOP 2. Papers laid before the Court SOP 3-5. Social Security Act 2000 – a Social Security Legislation Order; Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 – Employed Person’s Allowance Regulations; Income Support Regulations 26. Douglas Bay Horse Tramway – Track reinstallation progress; when operational 27. Bring banks for plastic bottle recycling – Policy 28. Airport parking – Charge and fine revenue since 17th May 2022 29. Contracting COVID-19 more than once – Data collected on numbers and impact 30. Leaving engines running unnecessarily – Progress in policy for Government 31. Deaths by dangerous driving – Maximum sentence and plans to review 32. Motorised vehicle use of public rights of way – Reviewing policy and legislation 33. Motorised vehicle use of greenways and upland public rights of way – Reviewing policy and legislation 34. Laxey flood defences – Work completed 35. Refused renewal of public sector housing tenancy in last five years – Number based on income levels exceeded and other factors 36. Proposed additional homes for Braddan – Traffic impact when Mountain Course closed; other times; additional access roads planned 37. Charges for driving licence renewals – Higher cost for 66-year-olds and over 38. Planned A5 work – Factors behind suspension 39. New A5 roundabout – Planned completion 40. Shoreline Management Plan – Completion date; differences regarding Kirk Michael erosion Message from the President <span>2022/07/20</span>20 Jul 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Evening sitting in full 12. Isle of Man Government Childcare Strategy 13. Department of Home Affairs Delivery Plan 14. Non-Executive Directors – Tynwald support for appointment 15. Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Act 2020 – Electoral Commission 16. Chair of the Post Office – Appointment 17. Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission – Appointment 18. Isle of Man War Pensions Committee – Appointments 19. Non-Executive Member of Manx Care – Appointment 20. Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Fifth Annual Report Procedural 21. Gas Extraction – Opposing in Manx territorial waters 22. Social tariffs for the internet – Treasury review of need 23. Length of time on Register of Business – Reducing the six-weeks requirement 24. Local Authority Reform – General Debate 26. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 – Exceptional Needs Grants and Budgeting Loans (Amendment) Regulations 2022 27. Beneficial Ownership Act 2017 – Beneficial Ownership (Civil Penalties) Regulations 2022 28. European Union and Trade Act 2019 – Russia Sanctions (Application) (No. 7) Regulations 2022 29. Bank (Recovery and Resolution) Act 2020 – Bank (Recovery and Resolution) Administrative Levy Order 2022 30. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2022 31. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Act 2018 (Application) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022 32. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Export Control (Amendment) Order 2022 (Application) Order 2022 33. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No.6) Order 2022 34. Coroners Act 1983 – Coroners Fees Order 2022 41. Climate Change Act 2021 – Climate Change (Public Bodies’ Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2022 42. Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Green Living Grant (Amendment) Scheme 2022 43. Customs and Excise Management Act 1986 & Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 – Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022 44. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 – Employed Person’s Allowance (General) (Amendment) Regulations Procedural – Motions to suspend Standing Orders to take remaining Questions to Written Answers and to complete the Order Paper and Supplementary Order Paper Apology received from Dr Michelle Haywood MHK for use of unparliamentary language <span>2022/07/19</span>19 Jul 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Evening sitting in full Procedural – Removal of jackets and ties Welcome to Mr Stephen Wooler CB Congratulations to Atlas Isle of Man Leave of absence granted Procedural – Business reordered Bill for signature 1. Papers laid before the Court 1. Endemic approach to COVID – Whether conditions for supporting are met 2. Climate Change Plan 2022-27 – Absence from Register of Business and July Order Paper 3. Maternity and child support payments – Review pre-2023 Budget 4. Flood Re Scheme – Progress extending to Island since March 2021 5. Laxey Glen Mills Ltd – Continuing Treasury support 6. Additional Educational Needs Code – Progress implementing 7. Swimming pool review – Appointment of off-Island consultants 8. School uniforms – Policy importance and cost impact Procedural – Mr Tim Johnston MHK to take Enterprise Questions and move Item 42 9. Laxey Wheel restoration – Progress 10. Green Living Grant Scheme assessment software – Fossil-fuel boiler removal and replacement support 11. DfE engagement with businesses – Access to and use of cash 12. Flour production – Securing on Island 13. Respite facilities – Plans to upgrade and expand 14. Doctors and nurses at Noble’s Hospital – Number of full-time equivalents; expected establishment level; planned improvements 15. Noble’s Hospital staffing levels – Occasions Nursing and Midwifery Council levels not met; plans to improve 16. Landlord Registration (Private Housing) Act 2021 – Implementation progress 17. Airport closure on 16th June 2022 – Statement 18. Bus Vannin minibus services – Policy on provision 19. Free school meal recipients – Support during the summer holidays 20. COVID-19 surveillance reports – How much longer to be produced; positive results and case numbers; current guidance 21. Community infrastructure levy – Progress 22. Asset value retainable when receiving financial support – Reassessment prior to 2023 Budget 23. Leaving engines running unnecessarily – Progress in policy for schools and where young people gather 24. Laptops and iPads in schools – Sufficient numbers; provision and renewal policy 25. West Atlantic Aviation Maintenance – Job losses Procedural – Questions to be completed after Business of the Day finished Announcement of Royal Assent – Income Tax Act 2022 Procedural – Item 4 not to be moved 3. Economic Strategy – Statement by the Chief Minister 4. Offshore Energy Strategy – Statement not made 5. Climate Change – Statement by the Chief Minister 6. Review of the harms caused by illicit drugs – Statement by the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs 7. The Built Environment Reform Programme – Statement by the Chief Minister 25. Local Government Act 1985 – Chester Street and Drumgold Street (Off-Street Car Park) (Revocation) Byelaws 2022 35. Harbours Act 2010 – Harbour (Dues and Charges) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2022 36.-37. Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 – Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Fixed) (Amendment) Scheme 2022; and Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Choice) (Amendment) Scheme 2022 38.-40. Local Government Act 1985 – Western Swimming Pool Board (Amendment) Order 2022; Northern Swimming Pool Board (Amendment) Order 2022; and Southern Swimming Pool Board (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2022 8. Manx Utilities Authority – Additional expenditure for Regional Sewage Treatment Strategy - Phase 2 – Debate commenced Manx Utilities Authority – Additional expenditure for Regional Sewage Treatment Strategy - Phase 2 – Debate concluded 9. and 52. Pre-School Credit Scheme – General Revenue expenditure application for £325,940; and Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Pre-School Credit Scheme 2022 10. Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Plan 2022 11. Anti-Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2022-2027 <span>2022/07/11</span>11 Jul 2022 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee Teresa Cope, Chief Executive Officer of Manx Care <span>2022/06/28</span>28 Jun 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence granted Congratulations to the Deputy Speaker Welcome to Speaker Cooper 1.1. Flags flown from Government buildings – Restrictions 1.2. Central project unit – Progress towards creation 1.3. Non-executive ministerial advisers – Appointment update 1.4. Interest-free cost of living loans – Consideration 1.5. Government support for individuals energy bills – Methods of payment 1.6. Financial support for charities during COVID – Amount from Treasury and dormant bank accounts 1.7. Tram rack warning signage – Douglas Promenade installation 1.8. Sea Terminal changing place – Consideration of installation 1.9. Bus and bus stop disability accessibility – Plans to increase 1.10. Ukrainian refugees – Accommodation offered and numbers placed 1.11. Supply register – When last updated 1.12. Revised Education Bill – Bringing before the Branches 1.13. Industrial hemp growing licences – Number issued and reviewing licensing regime 1.14. Green lanes, greenways and the uplands – Current DEFA policy; damage to ecosystems and habitats from motor vehicles Procedural motion – Questions to be completed after legislative business 2.1. Animal Welfare Bill 2022; 2.2. Energy Bill 2022; 2.3. Trust and Trustees Bill 2022 – First Reading 3.1. Capacity Bill – Third Reading 1.15. Registered foster carers – Number in last five years 1.16. Down Syndrome Act 2022 of the UK Parliament – Plans for similar legislation 1.17. National Health Service Independent Review Body – Changes 1.18. Financial statements of utility providers – Plans to require annual publication 1.19. Manx State Pension – Reviewing amounts paid and uprating 1.20. Johnny Watterson Lane pedestrian safety – Representations received regarding Ballanard Road-Tromode Road section 1.21. Tromode Road – Improving conditions; abandoning of previous scheme Questions 1.22.-1.24. deferred to Tynwald <span>2022/06/27</span>27 Jun 2022 Committee : Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee Hon. Lawrie Hooper MHK, Minister for Health and Social Care; Stuart Quayle, DHSC Interim CEO; Teresa Cope, Manx Care CEO; and Lesley Walker, Safeguarding Chair (part 1) Hon. Lawrie Hooper MHK, Minister for Health and Social Care; Stuart Quayle, DHSC Interim CEO; Teresa Cope, Manx Care CEO; and Lesley Walker, Safeguarding Chair (part 2) <span>2022/06/21</span>21 Jun 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Evening sitting in full Leave of absence Bill for signature 1. Papers laid before the Court 1. TT timetable 2023 – Consultation over changes 2. Equity release access – Impact of allowing for residential property owners 3. Oil and petrol price increases – Additional revenue for Government 4. A full financial statement – When to be made 5. TT Grandstand complimentary admissions – Number offered to MHKs, MLCs, civil servants and others 6. Green lanes and greenway road access – Deferred to House of Keys 7. Private patients unit – When operational 8. Long COVID – Believed sufferer numbers; awareness-raising 9. Jurby Health and Community Centre – Planned future healthcare use 10. Social housing tenancy reviews – Revising income thresholds 11. Green lanes and greenways – DoI road access policy; damage from motor vehicles 12. Infrastructure Policy 3 and strategic national need – Intention to review 13. Passport renewal delays – Conversations with UK 14. Disease transmission in schools – Modifications to reduce before autumn term 15. On-Island teacher training courses – Progress 16. Effects of COVID on education – Recovery steps for students 17. TT timetable 2023 – Reviewing public holiday dates 3. Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Plan 2022 – Item not moved 4. Employed Person’s Allowance – Not implementing May 2019 changes agreed 5. Gas extraction – Item not moved 6. Manx Care Mandate – General Debate – Debate commenced Manx Care Mandate – General Debate – Debate concluded 7.-8. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022 approved; Jobseekers Act 1995 (Application) (Amendment) Order 2022 9. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2022 10. Local Government Act 1985 – Parish of Marown (Feeding of Animals and Birds) Byelaws 2022 11. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2022 12. Value Added Tax Act 1996 – Value Added Tax Act 1996 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022 13. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Customs and Excise Act (Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes) (Application) (Amendment) Order 2022 14. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Customs and Excise (1979 Agreement) Order 2022 15.-16. European Union and Trade Act 2019 – Russia Sanctions (Application) (No. 5) Regulations 2022 approved; Russia Sanctions (Application) (No. 6) Regulations 2022 17.-18. Health and Safety at Work, Etc., Act 1977 – Control of Asbestos (Application) Order 2022; Health and Safety at Work (Managing and Working with Asbestos Code of Practice) (Application) Order 2022 19. Medicines Act 2003 – Medicines (Prescription and General Sale) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 20. Weights and Measures Act 1989 – Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Order 2022 21.-23. Harbours Act 2010 – Harbour (Dues and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2022; Harbour (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Bye-laws 2022; and Registration of Pleasure Craft (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 24.-25. Harbours Act 2010 – Harbour Limits Order 2022; and Harbour (Amendment) Bye-laws 2022 26. Misuse of Drugs Act 1976 – Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Licences) (Data Processing) Regulations 2022 SOP1 - 1. Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee – Election Announcement of Royal Assent – Manx Care (Amendment) Act 2022; Marriage Measure (Isle of Man); Safeguarding (Code of Practice) Measure (Isle of Man) SOP2 - 1. Standing Orders suspended to take Supplementary Order Paper No. 2 SOP2 - 2. Papers laid before the Court SOP2 - 3-5. Manx Care Act 2021 – National Health Service Act 2001 (Amendment) Regulations 2022; Social Services Act 2011 (Amendment) Regulations 2022; and Children and Young Persons Act 2001 (Amendment) Regulations 2022 <span>2022/06/20</span>20 Jun 2022 Committee : Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee Chrissie Hunt, Director of Prosecutions; Kathryn Clough, President of the Isle of Man Law Society; and Sarah-Jayne Dodge, Isle of Man Law Society <span>2022/06/16</span>16 Jun 2022 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee Hon. Lawrie Hooper MHK, Minister; Stuart Quayle, Interim Chief Executive; Julie King, Director of Quality, Safety and Engagement; and Phil Evans, Executive Director of Strategy and Commissioning – DHSC (part 1) Hon. Lawrie Hooper MHK, Minister; Stuart Quayle, Interim Chief Executive; Julie King, Director of Quality, Safety and Engagement; and Phil Evans, Executive Director of Strategy and Commissioning – DHSC (part 2) <span>2022/06/15</span>15 Jun 2022 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee John Peet, Head; Ian Mansell, Director of Regulation; and Zahed Miah, Economist, Competition and Markets – Office of Fair Trading Ivan Kiely, Chief Executive; and Sue Strang, Chief Operating Officer – Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority <span>2022/06/14</span>14 Jun 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence and leave to attend remotely granted Welcome to a delegation from the House of Assembly of the Turks and Caicos Islands 1.1. Flight cancellations – Impact on Island's reputation 1.2. Airport Technology Gateway – Progress and Responsibility for driving forward 1.3. CoMin committees and subcommittees – Number currently sitting 1.4. Hip operations – Waiting list; average referral to treatment time 1.5. Autism pathway – Development and implementation progress 1.6. Public transport services over TT – Planning adequacy; deviations; bus driver morale 1.7. Bus cancellations and delays – Policy on informing users 1.8. Non-contracted bus drivers – Services operated by in May 2022 1.9. Disease transmission reduction – Modifications in schools ahead of autumn term - Question not asked 1.10. Teaching staff resignations – Number in 2021-22 academic year 1.11. Building Control Act 1991 – Planned update 1.12. Mast sharing – Consideration in mobile phone mast application decisions 1.13. Incoming Airport Director – Resettlement allowance Procedural - Leave given for Ms Lord-Brennan to move Dr Haywood's amendments to the Capacity Bill 2022 2.1. Capacity Bill 2022 - Consideration of clauses <span>2022/06/13</span>13 Jun 2022 Committee : Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee Prof. Peter Edge and Dr Derek O'Brien <span>2022/05/24</span>24 May 2022 House of Keys Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Congratulations to the people of Douglas Congratulations to the Isle of Man Special Olympics team Personal statement by Mr Ashford MHK 1.1. Port entrances and exits – Improvements in last six months 1.2. Single-use plastic bags – Legality of charging; funds raised and monitoring 1.3. FFP3 standard face masks – Provision to health workers 1.4. Bus driver training – Cost; number trained in last five years 1.5. Meadow Campus Primary School – Safe crossing point needs analysis 1.6. Civica housing management system – Total cost 1.7. Manx Yellow Card information – Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency requests 1.8. School-age Ukrainian children – Number granted leave to move to Island 1.9. Land adjoining Arbory School – Purchase progress 1.10. Full-time higher education student awards levels – In-person attendees versus distance learners 1.11. Tourist infrastructure – Audit post-2019; TT 2022 preparation 1.12. Internet access – Consideration of a social tariff 1.13. Castletown and Douglas strategic route – Improvement work 1.14. Commercial vehicle assessments – Help for owners waiting for appointments Suspension of Standing Orders to take all further Questions 1.15. Bus services for cruise ship passengers – Guaranteed availability 1.16. Bus service cancellations – Number since 14th May; similar tram and train issues 1.17. Onchan 15 Year Road Map 2018-2033 – How much completed 1.18. Highway Maintenance Charter – Maintenance effect 2. Private Member’s Bill – Assisted suicide – Leave to introduce - Debate commenced Leave of Absence Statement by Ms Edge MHK Private Member’s Bill – Assisted suicide – Leave to introduce - Debate concluded <span>2022/05/23</span>23 May 2022 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee Hon. Julie Edge MHK, Minister; and Mr Graham Kinrade, CEO - Department of Education, Sport and Culture <span>2022/05/23</span>23 May 2022 Committee : Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee Hon. Jane Poole-Wilson MHK, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs; Mr Dan Davies, Department of Home Affairs CEO; and Mr Leroy Bonnick, Head of Probation <span>2022/05/17</span>17 May 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Evening sitting in full Welcome to visitors from Balochistan 1. Papers laid before the Court Employment Tribunal - Statement by the Chief Minister 1. Void and derelict properties – Rates escalator 2. Mental health and social security tribunals – Timescales for convening 3. Income tax assessment processing – Plans for more ambitious target 4. ME/CFS and Long COVID service – Progress 5. Post-viral recovery techniques – Increasing public awareness 6. Autism consultation – Events outside Douglas 7. E-scooters – Legality on roads and reviewing DoI policy 8. Airport charging – Options considered 9. Airport car park – Unsuitable barrier purchase 10. Assisting Ukrainians – Financial support and safeguarding measures 11. Reception children with additional educational needs – Assessment and support provided 12. Joint union health and safety committee – This year’s meetings 13. Willaston School mobile classroom – How long in place; plans; fitness for purpose 14. Castletown MNH attractions – Opening time factors 16. Builder customers – Complaints and cost recovery 17. Queen’s Pier restoration project – DoI assistance offered 18. Airport car parks – Free Wi-Fi provision 19. Bus Drivers’ Working Agreement 2019 version 9 – Implementation 3. Digital Strategy – Statement by the Minister for the Cabinet Office 4. Our Island, Our Future: Isle of Man Visitor Economy Strategy 2022-2032 5. Department for Enterprise Department Plan 2022-23 6. The Treasury Department Plan 2022-23 7. Housing and Communities Board Action Plan 2022/23 8. Public Appointments – Manx Museum and National Trust – Appointment of eight members 9. Sitting Dates – Changing April 2023 date; Standing Orders amendments 10.-12. Plant Varieties Act 1997 – 10. Plant Breeders’ Rights (Information Notices) Regulations 2022; 11.-12. Plant Breeders’ Rights (Farm Saved Seed) (Specification of Species and Groups) Order 2022; and (Specified Information) Regulations 2022 13.-16. European Union and Trade Act 2019 – Various Russia Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2022 17. Pension Schemes Act 1995 – Pension Schemes Legislation (Application) Order 2022 18. Payment of Members’ Expenses Act 1989 – Payment of Members’ Expenses (Travelling Allowances) Order 2022 <span>2022/05/10</span>10 May 2022 Legislative Council Sitting in full Leave of absence granted 1. Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 - Principles Stage Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 - Suspension of Standing Orders to take all remaining stages Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 - Consideration of clauses Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 - Final Stage 2. Income Tax Bill 2022 - Final Stage <span>2022/05/10</span>10 May 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full 1.1. Developments of national significance – Capacity outside planning system 1.2. FC Isle of Man – Recognising success 1.3. National Insurance Fund Investment Account – Market value 31st March 2011, 2016, 2021 and 2022 1.4. Reserve Fund – Market value 31st March 2011, 2016, 2021 and 2022 1.5. UK Government Actuary’s Department review of Manx NI – When requested, carried out, received and reviewed 1.6. Douglas Promenade junctions – Visibility and Highway Code recommendations 1.7. Douglas Promenade – Additional signage for 2022 TT 1.8. Arbory Parish Hall red line – Review 1.9. Residents with learning difficulties and physical disabilities – Number generally and in public sector on minimum wage 1.10. Ferry passenger information collection – Legal basis; verification, use and storage 1.11. Frozen Russian assets – Value 2.1. Capacity Bill 2022 – Second Reading 3. Chaplaincy and Prayers – House of Keys Management and Members’ Standards Committee Second Report for the Session 2021-22 <span>2022/05/03</span>03 May 2022 Legislative Council Sitting in full Leave of absence granted 1. Income Tax Bill 2022 - Clauses stage <span>2022/05/03</span>03 May 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full 1.1. MUA and General Reserve transfers – Sums since 2016-17; Electricity Act directions; departmental policy 1.2. MUA – measures and capital works; customer shielding effect 1.3. MUA Electricity Act powers – Treasury use considered to facilitate gas supply 1.4. UCM 14-16 Schools Link Programme – Home-educated young people 1.5. Ceiling hoists and adapted changing places – Government-owned attractions 1.6. Tynwald post office rent payment Resolution – Contact with post offices and commissioners 1.7. Airport parking – Risk assessment since 1st January; pay and display units 1.8. Cancelled bus services – Staff shortages and operational constraints April 2022 1.9. Localised service centres – New Public Service recommendations 1.10. Internet access charges – Last assessment 1.11. Climate Change duties of public bodies – Guidance issued; capital scheme development 1.12. MUA bond issues – Responsibilities for management; 1st April 2015 Treasury transfer Procedural – Questions extended under Standing Order 3.5.1(2) 1.13. Vehicle Duty – Six-monthly payment 2. Bills for First Reading - 2.1 Capacity Bill 2022; 2.2 Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 – Standing Orders suspended to take all remaining stages Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 - Second Reading Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 – Consideration of Clauses Manx Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 – Third Reading <span>2022/04/26</span>26 Apr 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Evening sitting in full Leave of absence and remote attendance granted Welcome to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Congratulations to FC Isle of Man Procedural 1. Papers laid before the Court 1. National Insurance Fund – Purpose; Social Security Acts’ review 2. People’s Forest – Evolving nature 3. Emergency road closures in last three years – Number caused by tree falls 4. Imported vehicles – Roadworthiness inspection waiting time 5. Horse tramway – Completion and operation dates 6. Financial settlements in last three years – Nondisclosure agreements; total value; transparency 7. Emotional wellbeing in schools – Teaching and measurement 8. Airport Technology Gateway – Progress 9. Horse tramway – Heritage and tourism value 10. Financial Assistance Scheme payments – Disclosing amounts paid April 2020 to March 2021 11. Diseased trees – Number identified 12. First time buyers’ schemes – Assessment and update 13. Key meter customers – Electricity price increase effect 14. Domestic MUA customers in welfare support categories – Tariff changes post-2018 Pricing Strategy 15. MUA’s industrial electricity customers – Proportion and consumption; tariff and gas price impact 16. Pavement parking – DoI policy following Constabulary announcement 17. St Mark’s traffic management – Progress 18. MHK COVID financial assistance FOIR – Terms; preparation basis; pre-issue sight of officers and politicians 19. Gas price hedging and forward purchasing – MUA policy 3. The financial situation – Statement by the Minister for the Treasury – Statement commenced The financial situation – Statement by the Minister for the Treasury – Statement concluded 4. Independent Review into the Government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic – Report terms of reference 5. Tynwald Policy Decisions Report – Noting and future provision 6. Bank charges for charities – Legislation to prohibit 7. Resettlement of displaced people – Taking refugees on Island; CoMin report 8. Built heritage – Conservation Select Committee debate commenced 8. Built heritage – Conservation Select Committee debate concluded 9. Road Traffic Act 1985 – Driving Licences and Tests (Amendment) Regulations 10. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) Order 2022 11. European Union and Trade Act 2019 – Afghanistan Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2022 12. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) Order 2022 13. Value Added Tax Act 1996 – Value Added Tax Act 1996 (Amendment) Order 2022 14. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Plastic Packaging Tax (Application) (Amendment) Order 2022 15. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Act 2018 (Application) (Amendment) Order 2022 16. Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 – Hydrocarbon Oils Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2022 17. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Customs (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (Application) Order 2022 18. Airports and Civil Aviation Act 1987 – Civil Aviation (Aircraft Registration and Marking) Order 2022 19. Airports and Civil Aviation Act 1987 – Civil Aviation (Aerodromes) Order 2022 20. Airports and Civil Aviation Act 1987 – Civil Aviation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2022 21. Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Douglas Promenade Support (No.2) (Amendment) Scheme 2022 22. Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Enterprise Development (Amendment) Scheme 2022 Birthday wishes <span>2022/04/12</span>12 Apr 2022 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee Mrs Jo Cox, Chief Executive, Islands Energy Group, and Mr Aidan Baglow, Managing Director, Manx Gas <span>2022/04/07</span>07 Apr 2022 Tynwald Sitting in full Leave of absence and leave to attend remotely granted 1. Standing Orders suspended to take the Order Paper 2. Paper laid before the Court 3. Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Easter Holiday Food Voucher Scheme 2022 <span>2022/04/07</span>07 Apr 2022 Committee : Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee Hon. Tim Crookall MHK, Minister; Mrs Emily Curphey, Interim CEO; and Mr Cameron Mitchell, Acting Deputy CEO, Department of Infrastructure <span>2022/04/05</span>05 Apr 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence granted Urgent motion to be taken after Questions Urgent Question – Ramsey Bakery closure – Safeguarding jobs and food security 1. Energy and inflation – Statement by the Chief Minister 2.1. Fuel duty reduction – Introduction time 2.2. Support for Ukrainians – What is available and enquiries for it 2.3. Primary school leavers’ literacy levels – Post-pandemic decline 2.4. Teaching staff – Procurement and retention 2.5. National Sports Centre – Capital schemes and refurbishment work 2.6. Energy efficiency measures – Installation support 2.7. Antiviral drugs – Supply issues 2.8. Fabric-first approach – Initiatives effecting; local authority housing stock 2.9. Public transport – Encouraging use; capping bus fares 2.10. Douglas Harbour hydrocarbon infrastructure – Fire safety systems Question 2.11. deferred 2.12. Postgraduate support – Assessment for students awarded 2:2 degrees Urgent motion – TT funfair – Tynwald invitation <span>2022/04/04</span>04 Apr 2022 Committee : Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee Stephen Taylor, Head of Children’s Services at St Christopher’s; and Caroline Coole, Manager of Cronk Sollysh Children’s Home <span>2022/03/29</span>29 Mar 2022 Legislative Council Sitting in full Leave to attend the sitting virtually granted 1. Income Tax Bill 2022 – Principles Stage <span>2022/03/29</span>29 Mar 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence granted Procedural – Questions reordered to take Question 1.11. first 1.11. Public sector housing tenants – Cash payments at post offices after 1st April 1.1. Steam Packet Company – Fire safety policies and procedures 1.2. Manx Utilities Authority – Treasury representation on the board and application of pricing principles 1.3. Family Library – Business case and funding 1.4. Menopause – Support for public sector staff and Government policy Questions 1.5.-1.7. deferred to next week 1.8. Ukraine crisis – Island’s food security 1.9. Increasing fertiliser prices – Effect on food producers 1.10. Wallabies – Wildlife Act 1990 protection 1.12. Electricity tariff – Reflection of delivery cost 1.13. Manx Utilities Authority – Review of tariffs and pricing 1.14. Manx Utilities Authority – Options and recommendations for electricity pricing 1.15. Energy supply – Improving security Question Time extended to take remaining Questions 1.16. MUA feed-in tariff – Importance 1.17. MUA Bond Repayment Fund – Transfer of £5 million to cash reserves 2. Private Member’s Bill – Tenant acquisition and retention of landlord interest – Leave to introduce <span>2022/03/25</span>25 Mar 2022 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee Hon. David Ashford MBE MHK, Minister for the Treasury; Caldric Randall, Chief Financial Officer for the Treasury Department; Victoria McLauchlan, Director of Social Security; and Audrey Christian, Deputy Assessor of Income Tax <span>2022/03/23</span>23 Mar 2022 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee Mr Barry Murphy, Campaigner and Administrator of the IOM Utility Customers Working Group <span>2022/03/22</span>22 Mar 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence granted UQ Gas price increase – CoMin and MUA mitigations of effects 1.1. Escalating price challenges for families and businesses – Mechanisms to ensure Treasury awareness 1.2. Government buildings – Standard heating setting 1.3. Secondary schools – Cover supervisor numbers 1.4. Southern Swimming Pool – Payment of invoices 1.5. National Sports Centre – Annual swimming pool running cost 1.6. Graduates – Actions to promote the Island 1.7. TT – Marshal numbers 1.8. TT – Hospital capacity 2.1. Income Tax Bill 2022 – Third Reading <span>2022/03/18</span>18 Mar 2022 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee Mr Chris Thomas MHK <span>2022/03/15</span>15 Mar 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Evening sitting in full Leave to attend the sitting virtually granted Procedural – Order of business 1. Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty the Queen 2. Papers laid before the Court Questions 1 and 2 converted to Written Answers 3. Investment manager procurement process – Consequence of Treasury Minister commentary 4. Government’s investment strategy – Change between 2015 and 2021 5. Manx Care Cost Improvement Programme – Application to other areas 6. Road patching work – Quality checks 7. Self-build sites – DoI land in Arbory, Castletown and Malew 8. Fossil fuel-heated public sector housing – Support to move away from 9. Community-owned renewable energy production and supply – Plans to enable 10. Renewable power solution planning permission – Changes to make easier 11. Public Services Commission and Office of Human Resources – KPIs 12. Legislative drafters – Numbers 13. Judicial conduct – Complaints in last three years 14. Secondary education support staff – On-Island teacher training 15. Estates shared service function – Success 16. Preschool provision – DESC sites and increasing capacity 17. Waiting times – Those considered acceptable 18. Home care assistants – Number and caseloads of 19. DoI property rental payments – Number by post office in last six months 20. Employee skills development – DfE work with DESC and employer consultation 21. Air connectivity – Travel review completion and publication; increasing air connections 22. IoM Airport – Staffing and leadership 23. Jurby airfield – Residential development plans Question 24 to be deferred UQ Southern Swimming Pool – Immediate future SOP - 1. Standing Orders suspended to take Supplementary Order Paper SOP - 2. Ukraine – Support for – Debate commenced SOP - Ukraine – Support for – Debate concluded 4. Childcare Strategy – Statement by the Minister for Enterprise 5. Supplementary Vote – Department of Health and Social Care 6. Ecclesiastical Committee of Tynwald – First Report for the Session 2021-22: Draft Marriage Measure (Isle of Man) and Draft Safeguarding (Code of Practice) Measure (Isle of Man) 7. Climate Change Act 2021 – Climate Change (Interim Target) Regulations 2022 – Debate commenced Climate Change Act 2021 – Climate Change (Interim Target) Regulations 2022 – Debate concluded 8. Inquiries (Evidence) Act 2003 – Inquiry into extending Ramsey town’s boundary 9. Population balancing – Establishment of a Select Committee 10. Payment of rent at a post office – Extending ability to; consultation; Tynwald update 11. Ukraine – Not moved 12. Tribunals Act 2006 – Financial Services Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2022 13. Local Government Act 1985 – Port Erin General Byelaws 2021 14. Local Government Act 1985 – Not moved 15. Income Tax Act 1970 – Taxes (Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2022 16.&18. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) Order 2022; and Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2022 17. Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1996 – Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2022 19. Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Manx Reskill Scheme 2022 20. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 – Income Support (General) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 21. Social Services Act 2011 – Adult Social Care Services (Charges) Regulations 2022 22. Gas Regulation Act 1995 – Gas (Tariff Fixing) (Parameters) Regulations 2022 Standing Orders suspended to complete the Order Paper 23.-24. Social Security Administration Act 1992 – State Pension Revaluation for Transitional Pensions Order 2022; and State Pension Debits and Credits (Revaluation) Order 2022 Birthday wishes to Dr Allinson <span>2022/03/11</span>11 Mar 2022 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee Hon. Alex Allinson MHK, Minister; and Mr Mark Lewin, CEO, Department for Enterprise <span>2022/03/10</span>10 Mar 2022 Committee : Select Committee of Tynwald on Poverty Helen Giddings, Head of Aftercare; and Richard Gilmour, Aftercare Manager, St Christopher’s Julie Marshall, Manager; and Katie Farrall, Deputy Manager, Housing Matters <span>2022/03/08</span>08 Mar 2022 Legislative Council Sitting in full 1. Leave to Introduce – Bill to amend Children and Young Persons and Civil Registration Acts <span>2022/03/08</span>08 Mar 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave to attend the sitting remotely granted 1.1. Investment managers – Discussions in 2020-21 1.2. Tackling silt and blockages – River management programme 1.3. Roads around Ballakermeen High School – Traffic calming and speed restrictions 1.4. The 2021 Census Report Part 1 – June publication of household and economic information 1.5. Personnel Control Mechanism removal – CoMin report 1.6. IOMG CEOs – Consideration of performance-related targets and pay 1.7. School learning environments – Assessment since March 2020 1.8. Castle Rushen High School – Ministerial visit 1.9. Secondary education facilities – Addressing capacity issues in the east 1.10. DHSC management payroll and budget – Post-Manx Care and Transformation programme 1.11. Domestic customer prepayments – Money held by Manx Gas and MUA 1st March 2022 1.12. School staffing – Issues Standing Orders suspended to extend Question Time 1.13. Supply teachers – Number registered on 1st March 2020, 2021, 2022 2.1. Income Tax Bill 2022 - Consideration of Clauses <span>2022/03/07</span>07 Mar 2022 Committee : Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee Mr Gary Roberts, Chief Constable <span>2022/03/01</span>01 Mar 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Deepest sympathy to the family of Rachel Brown Leave of absence granted Ukraine – Urgent Statement by the Chief Minister 1.1. Investor visas – UK closure impact 1.2. Credit cards for Manx residents – Challenge obtaining and retaining 1.3-1.4. Credit cards for Manx residents – Allowing access to all UK providers 1.5. Investment managers – Procurement 1.6. Benefit rates – Linking to inflation and living wage 1.7. Energy risks – Those monitored and response tools 1.8. Bank and relief staffing cost – In 2015-16, 2020-21 and April 2021 onwards; Noble’s Hospital 1.9. Tackling silt and blockages – Question held over to next week 1.10. Civica housing management system – Cost and allowance of cash payments 1.11. Rental payments at post offices – Post Office discussion with Housing Division 1.12. Speeding on country roads – Addressing of Procedural motion – Question Time extended 1.13. Teacher recruitment – Support of in last five years; exit interview information use 1.14. School mental wellbeing programmes – Help for delivery of 1.15. PSHE – Delivery by religious groups 1.16. Feature films and TV productions – Financial support for in last two years 1.17. Electricity tariffs – Future increases <span>2022/02/28</span>28 Feb 2022 Committee : Select Committee of Tynwald on Public Footpaths, Bridleways and Green Lanes (Petition for Redress) Ms Catriona Livingstone, owner, Manx Walks; Mr David Leiserach, Footpaths Officer, Manx Footpaths Conservation Group; Mr Phil Braidwood, Hiking Companions walking group Mr Phil Gawne, Clerk, Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners, and former Minister for Infrastructure <span>2022/02/25</span>25 Feb 2022 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee Mr Jon Allen, Chairman; and Mr Steve Brennan, Chief Executive, Gambling Supervision Commission <span>2022/02/22</span>22 Feb 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence granted Congratulations to Mr Quintin Gill, former Member of the House of Keys, on his engagement 1.1. RAF in Manx airspace – Government policy and influence 1.2. Public sector headcount and payroll – Plans to control 1.3. On-Island investment manager use – Advice received 2010-21 by Treasury on impact 1.4. Pool-based activities – DHSC prehabilitation and recuperation use 1.5. Class 2 mobility scooter users on bus services – Accessibility and approval needed from Bus Vannin 1.6. Castle Rushen High School new playing field – Pipework and associated technology 1.7. Competition Act 2021 – When operational and current legal framework 2.1. Income Tax Bill 2022 – Second Reading <span>2022/02/15</span>15 Feb 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Evening sitting in full Congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen on 70th Anniversary of Accession Leave of absence granted Procedural – Order of business Main Order Paper and Order Paper No. 2 – Papers laid before the Court Order Paper No. 2 - 2. Budget for the year 2022-23 – ‘Investing in Our Island’s Future’ – Debate commenced Order Paper No. 2 - 2. Budget for the year 2022-23 – ‘Investing in Our Island’s Future’ – Debate concluded Order Paper No. 2 - 3. General Revenue – Expenditure Order Paper No. 2 - 4. Capital Payments – Expenditure Order Paper No. 2 - 5. Investments and Reserves – Expenditure Order Paper No. 2 - 6. Income Tax Act 1970 – Motion Order Paper No. 2 - 7. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Administration Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) Order 2022 Order Paper No. 2 - 8. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 – Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 Order Paper No. 2 - 9. Social Security Administration Act 1992 – Social Security Legislation (Contributions) (Amendment) Order 2022 Order Paper No. 2 - 10. Income Tax Act 1970 – Income Tax (Allowance for Disabled Persons) (Temporary Taxation) Order 2022 Order Paper No. 2 - 11. Income Tax Act 1970 – Income Tax (T.T. Homestay Scheme Allowance) (Temporary Taxation) (No.2) Order 2022 Order Paper No. 2 - 12.-16. Social Security Administration Act 1992; Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; Pensions Act 2014; Social Security Act 2000 – Various Orders and Regulations Procedural UQ Rent payments through post offices – DoI tenants impacted 1. Rising energy bills – Assessment of assistance available 2. R-plate drivers – Accidents involving in last 12 months 3. Arbory School – Parking issues 4. New Castle Rushen school – Existence of design 5. Complaints modernisation consultation – Publishing response analysis 6. Road maintenance charter – Publishing date 7. Airport Director – Current appointment situation 8. Airport car park – Revenue from short and long stays in last five years 9. Empty domestic and dilapidated properties – Policy 10. Post Office board appointments – Consideration of community role of branch network 11. Smart meters – Number installed and option to retain a traditional meter 3. Public Appointment – Gambling Supervision Commission 4. Public Appointments – Isle of Man Post Office 5. Public Appointments – Road Transport Licensing Committee 6. Public Appointment – Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading 7. Tynwald Commissioner for Administration – Ms Angela Main Thompson OBE nomination 8. Minimum Wage Act 2001 – Minimum Wage (Young Workers Etc) Regulations 2022 9. Minimum Wage Act 2001 – Minimum Wage (Single Hourly Rate) Regulations 2022 10. Health and Safety at Work, Etc., Act 1977 – Gas Safety (Installation, Use and Management) (Application) Order 2021 11. Civil Aviation Act 1982 (of the UK Parliament) – Civil Aviation (Charges) Scheme 2022 1. Standing Orders suspended to take Supplementary Order Paper No. 1 2. Paper laid before the Court 3. Public Health Act 1990 – Public Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 23) Regulations 2022 <span>2022/02/14</span>14 Feb 2022 Committee : Economic Policy Review Committee Hon. Alf Cannan MHK, Chief Minister; Hon. Kate Lord-Brennan MHK, Minister; and Mr Will Greenhow, Chief Secretary, Cabinet Office <span>2022/02/08</span>08 Feb 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence granted 1.1. Quarries and mines – Reviewing rating basis and royalties system 1.2. Safe working conditions in educational settings – Arrangements ensuring and union consultation 1.3. TT homestay tax advantages – Extension to other events 1.4. April 2022 business cost increases – Discussion with Treasury and local businesses 1.5. Energy Efficiency Scheme 2018 – Applications for grants and suppliers under 1.6. Manx Highway Code – Publishing update 1.7.-8. Horse tramway – Reinstating from War Memorial to Sea Terminal; Horse trams – Termination location for 2022 season and subsequent years 1.9. Post-retirement or resignation public sector employees – Number returning to work in 2021 1.10. Census data – Statement 1.11. DESC Have Your Say Survey responses – Information given prior to FOI request 1.12. All-Island water and sewerage rate – Town and parish 1.13. Water and sewerage rates – Single occupancy discount consideration Procedural – Time for Questions extended to permit the remaining Questions 1.14. Loan adjustment rebate for gas customers – Manx Utilities Authority and the Treasury payments to Manx Gas 1.15. Aerial photography for rating reform – Use and cost 2.1. Income Tax Bill 2022 – First Reading 3. Chaplaincy and Prayers – House of Keys Management and Members’ Standards Committee First Report for the Session 2021-22 Procedural – Motion to complete Item 3 <span>2022/02/07</span>07 Feb 2022 Committee : Select Committee of Tynwald on Public Footpaths, Bridleways and Green Lanes (Petition for Redress) Angela Byrne, Head of Visit Isle of Man; Jade Foster, Business Development Executive, Visit Isle of Man Mr Andrew Lees, Director of Agriculture and Lands; Mr Jason Bolt, Head of Forestry, Amenity and Lands; Mr Graeme Wilson, Access and Recreation Officer; Mr Andrew Sidebottom, CEO, DEFA Mr Jeffrey Robinson, Director of Highways; Mr Ffinlo Williams, Highways and Public Rights of Way Officer; Mr Alan Hardinge, Civil Maintenance Manager, DoI <span>2022/02/03</span>03 Feb 2022 Committee : Select Committee of Tynwald on Public Footpaths, Bridleways and Green Lanes (Petition for Redress) Mr David Buttery - the petitioner <span>2022/02/02</span>02 Feb 2022 Committee : Social Affairs Policy Review Committee Hon. Jane Poole-Wilson MHK, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs; Mr Dan Davies, Chief Executive Officer – Department of Home Affairs <span>2022/02/01</span>01 Feb 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Procedural Welcome to HM Solicitor General, Mr Walter Wannenburgh 1. Standing Orders suspended to take Items 2 and 3 2. Paper laid before the Court 3. Public Health Act 1990 – Public Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 22) Regulations 2022 Procedural - Consent of the Court given to debate the Island Plan 4. Paper laid before the Court 5. Our Island Plan – Tynwald approval – Debate commenced Our Island Plan – Tynwald approval – Debate concluded Liverpool Ferry Terminal – Statement by the Minister for Infrastructure Happy Birthday to Mrs Christian <span>2022/02/01</span>01 Feb 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full 1. Underpayments of the Station Pension report – Highlighted problems occurring in the Island 2. Meet the Minister drop-in sessions – Attendee numbers 3. Homestay bookings – For 2022 and the past five years 4. Respite care provision – Statement 5. Turkeyland Quarry special waste and landfill facility – Completion date 6. Douglas Promenade uncontrolled pedestrian crossings – Advice provided 7. Elizabeth Rise in Castletown – Repair cost and time allocated in last five years <span>2022/01/25</span>25 Jan 2022 House of Keys Sitting in full Tribute to Mr Adrian Earnshaw, former Member of the House of Keys 1.1. September 2021 bond – Repayment sinking fund 1.2. Progressive taxation – Policy 1.3. Tree felling licences – Neighbour notification 1.4. Energy efficiency and insulation – Public information and training 1.5. Proposed Energy Bill – Purpose, scope and timetable; DEFA conflicts of interest 1.6. Public gas suppliers – Fair trading and competition 1.7. Bus fares – Raising threshold for adults to 18 1.8. Rates modernisation – Progress since October 2019 resolution 1.9. Prospective Government employees – Pre-employment checks 1.10. Green Living Grant – Progress and Home Energy Audit backlog 1.11. Banking services for charities – Isle of Man Bank discussions 1.12. New Manx Grand Prix programme – Consultation with stakeholders 1.13. First-time buyers – Improving support Standing Orders suspended to take the remaining Questions 1.14. Fuel cost increases – Per unit in the last 12 months 1.15. Gas Regulation Act 1995 – Regulations made 1.16. Space heating – Tynwald debate and preparation of report 1.17. Manx Grand Prix changes – Accommodation and visitor business engagement 1.18. Energy efficiency measures – Construction workforce upskilling <span>2022/01/18</span>18 Jan 2022 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Leave of absence granted Tribute to Mr Adrian Earnshaw, former Tynwald Member; and Mr John Quinn QC MLC 1. Papers laid before the Court Q1. Mask wearing on public transport for minors and in schools – Impact assessment Q2. UK Nationality and Borders Bill – Effect on travel to Island Q3. September 2021 bond – Launch cost and expected annual cost Q4. September 2021 bond – Amount and use of funds Q5. Existing and proposed conservation areas – Appraisement timescales; Resources and expertise; Douglas Head Q6. Mask wearing in schools – Dates of Public Health advice and reassessment Q7. CPI and RPI data for July 2020 to April 2021 – Issue and reissue Q8. University maintenance grant applications process – Plans and changes Q9. Mask wearing – Discussion with Public Health Director Q10. School staff morale – Feedback to DESC Q11. Returning to work post-viral infection – Support for private-sector employers Q12. Business COVID-19-related challenges – Discussion Q13. Long COVID – Sufferer numbers and treatment capacity Q14. Mental health services – Statistics for the last three years Q15. Lateral flow testing kits – Cost Q16. Heysham Port – Action to ensure Steam Packet accessibility Q17. Mask wearing on school buses – Rate of use since 4th January Q18. Mask wearing on school buses – Legal requirement Q19. Domestic Abuse, Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications, and Justice Reform Acts – Publication date of implementation plans Q20. Mask wearing in schools – Percentage Q21. Classroom temperatures – Monitoring Q22. Occupationally acquired infections in schools – Responsibility and measures for prevention Q23. Long COVID patients – Manx Care support Leave of absence granted Procedural Q24. The Sir Jonathan Michael Report – Delivery of recommendation 16 Q25. Educational psychologist caseloads – Teacher responsibility for prioritisation Q26. Castle Rushen new school FOI request – New pool cost retraction 3. The Regulation of the Safety and Quality of Cow’s Milk – Statement by the Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture 4. Legal Services – Statement by the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs 5. Appointments Commission – Mr Coppell appointed 6. Isle of Man Post Office – Mrs Kelsey appointed Vice Chair 7. Offshore Energy – Reviewing CoMin’s Strategy 8. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 – Employed Person’s Allowance (General) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2021 9. European Union and Trade Act 2019 – Republic of Belarus Sanctions (Revocation) Regulations 2021 10. Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 – Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2021 11. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Plastic Packaging Tax (Application) Order 2021 12. Customs and Excise Act 1993 – Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2021 SOP1 1. Standing Orders suspended to allow Items 2 and 3 to be taken SOP1 2. Paper laid before the Court SOP1 3. Public Health Act 1990 – Public Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 21) Regulations 2022 SOP1 4. Motion to suspend Standing Orders to allow Items 5 and 6 to be taken Happy birthday to Mrs Maltby <span>2022/01/04</span>04 Jan 2022 Tynwald Sitting in full Welcome to the Lieutenant Governor Procedural Leave of absence and leave to attend virtually granted Tribute to Mr John Quinn QC MLC, Her Majesty's Attorney General 1. Standing Orders suspended to take the business on the Order Paper 2. Paper laid before the Court Q1. Mask wearing – Increasing in schools and on school buses Q2. Peel Harbour silt – DoI disposal plans 4. Public Health Act 1990 – Public Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 20) Regulations 2021 <span>2021/12/14</span>14 Dec 2021 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Leave of absence and leave to attend the sitting virtually 1. Papers laid COVID-19 – Statement by the Chief Minister UQ. COVID-19 vaccine booster – Date all over-18s will receive offers 2.1.-2. Housing and Community Board – Climate Change Transformation Board – To be answered in writing 2.3. New Government plan – Cessation of activities 2.4. The Principles for Responsible Investment – Compliance and fossil fuel divestment 2.5. Steam Packet fares – Government influence; economic benefits of lowering 2.6. Animal Welfare Bill – Introduction 2.7. Medicinal cannabis prescriptions – Availability 2.8. Interim ME service – Creation and assessment 2.9. Negative PCR test results – Number following a positive LFT result 2.10. Douglas supermarket loss prevention – Police call out numbers in last 12 months 2.11. Clear fairways through passages of water – Notice to mariners 2.12. Reconnection of former steam railway line – Bridge construction progress 2.13. Provision of a strategic waste landfill facility – Progress 2.14. Omicron vs Delta COVID variants – Identification and publication of symptom differences 2.15. Omicron vs Delta COVID variants – Requirements of households 2.16. Tourist accommodation and infrastructure – Sufficiency for 500,000 annual visitors – Question deferred 2.17. TT-focused businesses – Available support 2.18. Post-viral infection employment issues – Support provided for private-sector employers 2.19. Mask-wearing among schoolchildren – Rates pre- and post-guidance; future steps 2.20. Viral infection support – DESC provision – Question commenced 2.21. School exclusions – Numbers and support provided – Question commenced 2.20. Viral infection support – DESC provision – Question concluded 2.21. School exclusions – Numbers and support provided – Question concluded 2.22. Douglas Promenade – Retention of 20-mph speed limit 2.23. St Mark’s traffic management – Statement on plans 2.24. Compulsory mask-wearing on buses – Statement 2.25. Education Bill – Introduction 3. Isle of Man Ferry Terminal, Liverpool – Expenditure – Debate commenced 3. Isle of Man Ferry Terminal, Liverpool – Expenditure – Debate concluded Congratulations – Maiden speeches Announcement of Royal Assent 4. Public Accounts Committee – Fourth Report 2020-21: Media Development Fund – Report and recommendation 5. Public Appointment – Appointments Commission 6. Licensing Act 1995 – Liquor Licensing (Occasional Licences) (Temporary Modification) Order 2021 7. Public Sector Pensions Act 2011 – Public Sector Pensions (Cost Sharing) (Amendment) Scheme 2021 8. Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Manx Restart (Amendment) Scheme 2021 9. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) (No. 9) Order 2021 10. Value Added Tax Act 1996 – Value Added Tax (Payments On Account) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2021 11. Pension Schemes Act 1995 – Pension Schemes Legislation (Application) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021 SuppOP1 – 1. Standing Orders suspended to take the business on the Supplementary Order Paper No. 1 SuppOP1 – 2. Papers laid SuppOP1 – 3. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) (No.10) Order 2021 SuppOP1 – 4. Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 – Christmas Holiday Food Voucher Scheme 2021 Procedural – Tynwald Carol Service, House of Keys <span>2021/12/07</span>07 Dec 2021 Tynwald Sitting in full Leave to attend the sitting virtually 1. Suspension of Standing Orders to take the business on the Order Paper 2. Paper laid 3. Public Health Act 1990 – Public Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No.19) Regulations 2021 Congratulations to Mrs Kelsey and Mr Craine Procedural – House of Keys <span>2021/12/07</span>07 Dec 2021 House of Keys Sitting in full 1.1. Flights to and from Ireland – Steps to ensure 1.2. Safe and dignified Ronaldsway embarkation and disembarkation – Independent checks 1.3. Summer 2022 bus timetables – Review and consultation plans 1.4. Holiday hunger – Mitigating over Christmas 1.5. Means testing – Use in services; aligning with Tynwald-approved principles 1.6. Balthane roundabout – Progress 1.7. Natural gas exploration and extraction – Licensing arrangements 1.8. South Quay – Traffic calming and 20-mph limit 1.9. Mask-wearing in schools – DESC policy 1.10. Balanced diets – DESC position and guidance 1.11. TT 2022 – Supporting TT zero race return; reducing carbon footprint Suspension of Standing Orders to take remaining Oral Questions 1.12. LoveIOM card scheme – Government involvement and support for competitors 1.13. PCR testing – Alternative premises 1.14. Sexual assault referral centre – When and where operating 1.15. Societal and Environment fairness, sustainability and inclusivity – Measuring delivery 1.16. Legislative programme – Bills in 2021-22 and publishing 2021-26 draft 1.17. Landlord registration – Voluntary uptake rate and timeline for mandating Procedural – Next sitting <span>2021/11/30</span>30 Nov 2021 Legislative Council Sitting in full – 1. Swearing-in of new Members <span>2021/11/30</span>30 Nov 2021 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave to attend the sitting virtually UQ. COVID-19 – Recent developments 1.1. Tynwald Member and Ministerial conduct standards – Application and addressing breaches 1.2. Treasury-Manx Utilities loan agreement – Summer 2020 modifications 1.3. Bus Vannin’s demand-responsive transport service – Publication of report 1.4. Natural gas extraction – Government policy 1.5. Defence and international relations – Contributions made to the UK 1.6. COVID-19 – Winter support packages 1.7. Retired people in the south – Isolation and loneliness prevention 1.8. Voter registration promotion – Online portal Procedural – Suspension of Standing Orders to take remaining Oral Question 1.9. COVID-19 economic impact – Engagement with customer-facing businesses Procedural – Next sitting <span>2021/11/23</span>23 Nov 2021 House of Keys Morning sitting - part 1 Morning sitting - part 2 Leave of absence and leave to attend the sitting virtually granted 1. Papers laid before the House 2. Election of two Members of the Legislative Council Procedural - Qs3.1, 3.5-6, 3.8-9 and 3.11 held over to following week's Keys; Q3.4 held over to December Tynwald; Qs3.3 and 3.7 converted to Written Answer 3.2. Port entry channels – Aesthetic assessments 3.10. netzero.im/cop26 – Traffic pre- and post-Courier advert <span>2021/11/16</span>16 Nov 2021 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Leave of absence 1. Papers laid 2.1. Douglas Promenade roundels – Constabulary advice issued 2.2. Negative impact of DoI drainage works – Procedure to minimise on private property 2.3. Vehicle Excise and fuel duties – Revenue versus road maintenance expenditure in last three years 2.4. Highway maintenance and railway bridge replacement – Cost-benefit analysis 2.5. Castletown Housing Land Review – Progress assessed 2.6. Free TV licences for over-75s – Support for 2.7. Southern Swimming Pool – Plan to meet board 2.8. Planned 20-mph restrictions – Implementation progress 3. Public Accounts Committee – Annual Report Covering Activity During the Session 2020-21 – Report and recommendations 4. Political Appointments 5. Deputy President – Election 6. Public Accounts Committee – Election of Chair 7. Economic Policy Review Committee – Election of Chair 8. Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee – Election of Chair 9. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee – Election of Chair 10. Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice – Election of Chair 11. Public Accounts Committee – Election of Vice-Chair 12. Economic Policy Review Committee – Election of two Members 13. Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee – Election of two Members 14. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee – Election of two Members 15. Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice – Election of two Members 16. Ecclesiastical Committee – Election of three Members 17. Tynwald Management Committee: Keys Members – Election of two Members 18. Tynwald Management Committee: Council Member – Election of one Member 19. British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly – Election of two Members 20. Poverty – Appointing a Select Committee – Debate commenced 20. Poverty – Appointing a Select Committee – Debate concluded 21. Protection of marine nature reserves – Ramsey Bay development; Harbours Strategy – Not moved 22. Government Programme – Publishing; reviewing and revising – Not moved 23. Petition of David Buttery – Select Committee on responsibility for public rights of way – Election of three Members SuppOP1 – 1. Standing Orders suspended to take the business on the Supplementary Order Paper No. 1 SuppOP1 – 2. Paper laid SuppOP1 – 3. Our Island Plan – Motion Procedural – House of Keys <span>2021/11/09</span>09 Nov 2021 House of Keys Sitting in full 1.1. UK air passenger duty cut – Impact on flights and visitor numbers 1.2. UK air passenger duty cut – Benefiting Island tourism 1.3. Airport technology gateway project – Plans; Statement 1.4. Food and Drink Festival – Success of; Marketing Partnership report 1.5. Red line outside Arbory Parish Hall – Plan to review <span>2021/11/02</span>02 Nov 2021 House of Keys Sitting in full 1.1. Gas price increase – Consumer support before January 1.2. New Castle Rushen High School – When plans to be submitted 1.3. Castletown Golf Links Hotel – Development plans and the Planning Committee 1.4. Castletown Golf Links Hotel – Demolition order applications 1.5. Manx Care’s Local Area Co-ordinators – Arbory’s non-inclusion in plan 1.6. People with diabetes – Three-year driving licence holders 1.7. First-time buyer housing – Consulting on increasing access <span>2021/10/26</span>26 Oct 2021 Legislative Council Sitting in full Message from the President Message from Mr Henderson 1. Standing Orders Committee of the Legislative Council – Election of one Member 2. Standing Committee of Tynwald on Emoluments – Election of three Members 3. Tynwald Standards and Members’ Interests Committee – Election of two Members <span>2021/10/26</span>26 Oct 2021 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence 1.1. Testing protocol – Reviewing for PCRs; LFD positives 1.2. COVID-19 – Winter mitigation 1.3.&8. Douglas South all-constituency voting – School Vallajeelt and Ballaughton Park Lheannag entrance – To be answered in writingconstituency voting – School Vallajeelt and Ballaughton Park Lheannag entrance – To be answered in writing 1.4. COVID dashboard – Including the 14-day case notification rate 1.5. COVID-19 in schools – Challenges faced and half term advice and updates 1.6. The mid-rent pilot – Results 1.7. Douglas Promenade works – Finishing date and standards <span>2021/10/19</span>19 Oct 2021 Tynwald Morning sitting in full Afternoon sitting in full Welcome to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor 1. & 15. Papers laid & Value Added Tax Act 1996 2.1. & 2.3.-5. Oral Questions to be answered in writing 2.2. Domestic Abuse, Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications, and Justice Reform Acts – Appointed Day Orders to bring into effect 3. Chief Executive Officers of public bodies – Introducing performance-related targets and payment – Motion 4.-5. Library provision – Registration of Unoccupied Urban Sites – Not moved 6. Tynwald Members’ enquiries – Guidance and recommendations for Departments, Boards and Offices – Motion 7. Appointment of a Children’s Commissioner – General Debate Announcement of Royal Assent 8. Accessibility to Bus Services – Statement from the Department of Infrastructure 9. Government Programme – To publish before the end of 2021 – Motion 10. Gas Regulation Act 1995 – Gas (Tariff Fixing) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 – Debate commenced 10. Gas Regulation Act 1995 – Gas (Tariff Fixing) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 – Debate concluded 11. Customs and Excise Management Act 1986 – Customs and Excise Management Act 1986 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021 12. Customs and Excise Acts 1993 – Customs and Excise (Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes) (Application) Order 2021 13. Customs and Excise Acts 1993 – Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021 14. Value Added Tax Act 1996 – Value Added Tax Act 1996 (Amendment) Order 2021 15. Value Added Tax Act 1996 – Not moved 16. European Union and Trade Act 2019 – Customs Safety and Security Procedures Regulations 2021 17. European Union and Trade Act 2019 – Burma and Misappropriation Sanctions (Revocation) (No.2) Regulations 2021 18. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) (No. 8) Order 2021 Procedural – House of Keys <span>2021/10/19</span>19 Oct 2021 Legislative Council Sitting in full – 1. Swearing in of the newly appointed Clerk to the Legislative Council <span>2021/10/12</span>12 Oct 2021 House of Keys Sitting in full Leave of absence 1. Papers laid Urgent Motion – Motion lost 2. Nomination of Chief Minister 3. Election of the Deputy Speaker 4.4.-5. Government and ministerial code cases – Ronaldsway runway works – Withdrawn 4.1. Occupational pension arrangements – Reforming in the coming five years 4.2. Rate modernisation – Plans to progress in the coming five years 4.3. Minimum wage and living wage – Transitioning within five years 5. Management and Members’ Standards Committee – Election under Standing Order 6.4 <span>2021/09/30</span>30 Sep 2021 Tynwald Sitting in full Leave of absence granted 1. Introduction of the Speaker to Tynwald Message from the President to the Members of the House of Keys Welcome to the new Lieutenant Governor from Mr President; address of the Lieutenant Governor to the Court Tribute by the President to Mr Noel Cringle OBE, former Speaker of the House of Keys and President of Tynwald 2. Papers laid before the Court 3. Public Health Act 1990 – Public Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No.18) Regulations 2021 Congratulations to the new Clerk and Deputy Clerk; best wishes to the Chief Minister <span>2021/09/28</span>28 Sep 2021 House of Keys Swearing-in of the newly elected Members of the House of Keys First sitting in full 1. Election of an Acting Speaker under Standing Order 9.1.1(1) 2. Election of the Speaker under Standing Order 9.1.1(5)–(8) Message from the newly elected Speaker 3-4. Signing of the Standing Orders of the House pursuant to Standing Order 11.2; Signing of the Members of Tynwald Required Standards of Conduct and the Code of Conduct for Tynwald Members 5. Election under Standing Order 6.6 of five Members to the Standing Orders Committee Tribute to Noel Cringle OBE, former President of Tynwald and Speaker of the House of Keys Procedural - Nominations for Chief Minister

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