Consultations and Calls for Evidence
Private Members' Bill Consultations
Private Member Bill consultations aim to engage the public, experts, and the community helping to shape the Bill to reflect the needs and concerns of society in the legislation
Current Private Members' Bill Consultations
There are no current Private Members' Bill Consultations.
Link to: Private Members' Bills before the Branches
Recent Private Members' Bill Consultations
Public Call for Evidence on the Safe Access Zones and Protected Public Places Bill 2024 (Hon Dr Michelle Haywood MHK). This consultation closed on 16th March 2025. | Summary Report (June 2025)
Please click here to view an online summary presentation about the Bill.
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About Private Members' Bills
Most Private Members’ Bills are public bills which are introduced by MHKs or MLCs acting in an individual capacity. They are not endorsed by the Government or Council of Ministers. Instead, MHKs and MLCs must gain leave to introduce the Bill from the House of Keys or Legislative Council as the case may be.
As is the case with other public bills, Private Members’ Bills seek to change the law as it applies to the general population. They can be about any topic, but they must not seek to change taxes or increase Government spending without seeking financial concurrence from the Treasury.
The expression “private Member’s Bill” should not be confused with the expression “private Bill”. A “private Bill” is one which does not change the law as it applies to the general population. Rather, it affects the legal interests of one or more private individuals or other legal entities. Some private Members’ Bills are also private Bills but these are very rare.
Committee Calls for Evidence
The work carried out by the Committees of Tynwald and its Branches, the House of Keys and the Legislative Council, is an important part of the work of the Legislature. These Committees consider policy issues, scrutinise the work and expenditure of the government and investigate matters referred to them. Much of the detailed work of parliament is done in Committee as matters before them can be explored to a level of detail which would not be possible during the normal business of a sitting.
These Committees often issue calls for written evidence during their inquries. This is an opportunity for anyone with interest or expertise in the topic to have their say.
Written evidence may be submitted by email or post. Committees may also issue a questionnaire or survey. These kinds of consultations are administered by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald.
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Current Calls for Evidence
There are currently no calls for evidence.
Submitting Evidence
A detailed guide to submitting evidence to a Committee can be found here.
Please be aware that Committees may choose to make public any information they receive. Personal contact details are routinely redacted in advance of such publication. If there is any other information in your submission that you do not wish the Committee to publish, or that you believe the Committee should not publish, please explain this in your submission. More information about how your information will be used can be found in our Privacy Policy.
For more information about how to submit evidence, please contact committees@tynwald.org.im or phone (01624) 685500.
Recent Calls for Evidence
| Committee | Inquiry | Date Closed |
| Select Committee of Tynwald on Whistleblowing Policy Implementation | Whistleblowing Policy Implementation | 18th November 2025 |
| Ecclesiastical Committee | Church Legislation Procedure | 31st October 2025 |
| Tynwald Management Committee | Public Consultation on the Tynwald Commissioner for Administration (Amendment) Bill | 16th September 2025 |
| Select Committee on the Role of the Legislature in the Budget Process | Role of the Legislature in the Budget Process | 30th May 2025 |
| Youth Select Committee | Support for Life after School | 30th May 2025 |
| Standing Committee of Tynwald on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice | Ministerial System of Government | 25th April 2025 |
| House of Keys Select Committee Generational Ban on Tobacco and Nicotine Products | Generational Ban on Tobacco and Nicotine Products | 26th March 2025 |
| Select Committee of Tynwald on Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia (Petition for Redress) | Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia (Petition for Redress) | 24th January 2025 |
| Economic Policy Review Committee | Economic Strategy | 8th July 2024 |
| Youth Select Committee | Housing and Young People | 1st March 2024 |