PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT

ACTIONS Q1 Y2

Actions

The Programme for Government ‘Our Island - a special place to live and work’ was approved by in January 2017 and in April 2017 a performance framework, ‘Delivering a Programme for Government’, was also approved. The ‘Programme for Government 2016-21’ is a strategic plan that outlines measurable goals for Government. The Council of Ministers have committed to providing a public update against the performance framework on a quarterly basis.

In March 2018 Tynwald approved a revised and updated Programme for Government for year two; 2018-19.

The first quarter for year two 2018/19 ran April, May and June. Information has been provided from across Government Departments, Boards and Offices, and the Cabinet Office have collated these to provide this report on progress on actions.

KEY:

Green: Project progressing to plan

Amber: Project may need assistance in the future; currently handling within the project team but management team: be aware

Red: Escalation: project team need help to resolve a problem

Blue: Action is completed or superseded and has been closed

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Comm Dept Sponsor Date Promote and drive the Enterprise Development Fund , Mar- 1.1 and ensure it is delivering jobs and new businesses for AMBER AMBER NSG DfE MHK 21 our Island We have an economy Partner with business to offer skills, training and Lawrie Hooper, Dec- 1.2 GREEN GREEN NSG DESC where local accreditations MHK 21 entrepreneur ship is Increase the uptake of our new products, like the Lawrie Hooper, Mar- supported 1.3 AMBER GREEN NSG DfE alternative banking regime and crowdfunding MHK 21 and thriving and more Alex Allinson, Carry out the TT/MGP economic assessment report for June- new 1.4 NEW GREEN NSG CO MHK businesses Tynwald review 18 are choosing Chris Thomas, to call the Complete the Household Income and Expenditure June- 1.5 NEW GREEN NSG CO Minister Policy survey 19 home and Reform Review full range of financial assistance and enterprise Lawrie Hooper, Oct- 1.6 NEW GREEN NSG DfE support schemes and produce a new framework MHK 18

Howard Apr 1.7 Introduce new immigration rules by worker route NEW COMPLETE NSG CO Quayle, Chief 18 Minister We have a Review the effectiveness of the reformed work permit diverse system to ensure employers are able to access skilled , Oct- 2.3 NEW GREEN NSG DfE economy workers, where they are not readily available in the MLC 18 where residential market people

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Comm Dept Sponsor Date choose to Launch a comprehensive Locate strategy, targeting key , work and 2.4 NEW AMBER NSG DfE Jul-18 invest workers not available in the residential labour market MHK

Laurence Update Vision2020 and produce new 3-5 year economic Skelly, Minister Oct- 2.5 NEW GREEN NSG DfE plan. DfE 18

Laurence Implement new executive agency model to foster public Skelly, Minister 2.6 private partnership for Finance, Digital, Business & Visit NEW COMPLETE NSG DfE Jul-18 DfE by.

Secure the provision of a replacement landing stage in Tim Baker, Dec- We have 3.1 GREEN GREEN E&I DOI Island Liverpool MHK 19 transport Consider and report on options for securing our Tim Baker, that meets 3.2 COMPLETE COMPLETE E&I DOI tbc our social strategic air services MHK and Jason economic May- 3.4 Put a demand responsive transport service into place RED RED E&I DOI Moorhouse, needs 18 MHK We have an Graham education Introduce a regulatory framework for pre-school Dec- system which 4.1 GREEN AMBER SPCC DESC Cregeen, services 21 matches our Minister DESC skills

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Comm Dept Sponsor Date requirements Graham now and in Harmonise our further and higher education to ensure Jun- the future 4.2 we achieve a more effective and value for money GREEN AMBER SPCC DESC Cregeen, 18 service Minister DESC

Graham Update the 2001 Education Act to refresh existing Jun- 4.3 legislation and address gaps that exist in our current AMBER RED SPCC DESC Cregeen, 18 legislative framework Minister DESC

Lawrie Hooper, Dec- 4.4 Encourage and stimulate the return of our graduates GREEN GREEN SPCC DESC MHK 20

Explore the use of internships in developing the future Oct- 4.5 workforce, to work towards addressing the Island skills SPCC DfE/ TBC NEW RED 18 gap DESC

4.6 Develop a lifelong learning strategy SPCC DESC TBC Jul-18 NEW AMBER

We have an Kate Lord- Sep- infrastructur E&I DOI 5.3 Complete the substantial works to Douglas Promenade GREEN GREEN Brennan, MLC 21 e which supports

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Comm Dept Sponsor Date social and Alex Allinson, economic Complete the regional sewerage infrastructure by the E&I MUA Jul-21 5.4 GREEN GREEN MHK wellbeing end of this administration

Report on the review into Manx Gas by the CM’s Manx Chris Thomas, 6.4 NEW GREEN E&I CO Gas committee Minister Policy Dec- and Reform 18 We have utilities that Develop a pricing policy for water, sewerage and Alex Allinson, support our 6.5 E&I MUA TBC electricity NEW GREEN MHK Island, communities and business Laurence To lead the development of a new National Telecoms Oct- 6.6 E&I DfE Skelly, Minister Strategy NEW GREEN 18 DfE

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commi Dept Sponsor Date ttee Create a team to identify opportunities, efficiencies and

savings in public finance expenditure to meet the cost , Oct- 7.2 GREEN GREEN TSY reduction targets which will be identified in the 2017/18 NSG MHK 17

budget. Alf Cannan, Review and consider public/private approaches to 7.3 AMBER COMPLETE MHK Dec- financing capital and regeneration schemes NSG TSY Minister TSY 17 We are Alf Cannan, Set out a plan to improve the way debts are identified, financially 7.4 GREEN GREEN MHK Apr- collected and monitored NSG TSY responsible Minister TSY 18 while providing Chris Thomas, services that MHK meet the needs 7.5 Set out a full plan for rates modernisation AMBER AMBER CABO Minister Policy Oct- of our NSG and Reform 17 community

Provide an update to May Tynwald on the progress of May- 7.7 the Securing Added Value and Efficiency (SAVE) FOLLOW ON COMPLETE TSY 18 programme

Develop a five year strategy for the Isle of Man Post Oct- 7.8 NEW GREEN NSG IOMPO Office 18 We have public Chris Thomas, MHK, Minister Apr- services which 8.3 Extend the Isle of Man open government policy AMBER AMBER are fit for NSG CO Policy and 18 purpose, Reform Mar modern and TSY/ Alf Cannan 8.5 Continue to support and fund the digital strategy GREEN GREEN 2018 provided in the NSG CO Minister TSY right place

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commi Dept Sponsor Date ttee Undertake an appraisal and develop strategy for the Jan 8.8 funding requirements for DHSC for the provision of NEW GREEN NSG TSY TBC 19 Health and Social Care services Alex Allinson, MHK & Develop a detailed business case for the smart service Dec 8.9 FOLLOW ON GREEN CO Chris Thomas, framework’s smart services 18 Minister Policy & Reform Chris Thomas, Complete action plans for delivery of the People Dec 8.10 NEW GREEN CO Minister Policy Strategy 18 & Reform

9.1 Introduce a competition bill GREEN GREEN Martyn Perkins Dec NSG DEFA 18 CLOSED Chris Thomas

9.2 Review our approach to regulating monopolies GREEN (merged Minister Policy Dec NSG DEFA into 9.4) & Reform 17

Modernise the Telecommunications Act and work with We have more NSG Bill Malarkey 9.3 industry to review associated mechanisms so that GREEN GREEN COMMS May responsive Minister DHA legislation and consumers are better served 18 regulation Chris Thomas Dec- Produce a report on our regulatory framework which 9.4 AMBER GREEN Minister Policy 17 explores options for better regulation NSG CO & Reform

Chris Thomas Ensure the Island's legislative position is equivalent to 9.5 GREEN GREEN Minister Policy May the EU General Data Protection Regulation directive NSG CO & Reform 18

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commi Dept Sponsor Date ttee Embed a robust governance framework for Research Jason

9.6 and Development activity, whilst improving the quality NEW NSG DHSC Moorhouse, Apr- GREEN of research applications and associated outcomes MHK 20 Following the review of the electoral system, ensure Howard

9.7 revised legislation is in place for the 2021 General FOLLOW ON GREEN NSG Quayle CO tbc Election Chief Minister

Consider and respond to issues identified in the Howard NSG 10.1 international MONEYVAL report on the Isle of Man, GREEN GREEN Quayle Apr- CO prioritising and taking action as required Chief Minister 20 Howard Complete the second enhanced follow up report for 10.2 FOLLOW ON GREEN NSG Quayle Jan- MONEYVAL CO Chief Minister 19 Howard

10.3 Introduce new immigration rules for worker route NEW COMPLETE NSG Quayle Apr- CO We engage, Chief Minister 18 participate and Plan for the IOM to be able to continue to deliver Howard are respected 10.4 Passport, Immigration & Nationality Services when the NEW COMPLETE NSG Quayle Mar- internationally CO UK leaves the European Union Chief Minister 18

Co-ordinate and manage a full review and analysis of Howard

10.5 the impact on Isle of Man legislation from the UK’s NEW COMPLETE NSG Quayle Mar- CO withdrawal from the EU Chief Minister 18

Co-ordinate Departmental preparations to bring about Howard

10.6 the resulting necessary legislative changes in NEW NSG CO Quayle Mar GREEN collaboration with the Attorney General’s Chambers Chief Minister 19

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commi Dept Sponsor Date ttee Lead and manage the implications for the Isle of Man Howard arising from the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, co- 10.7 NEW GREEN NSG Quayle Mar coordinating and supporting work across Government CO Chief Minister 19 and providing timely reports on progress

Assess the potential for the Isle of Man to participate in Howard the UK’s new trading relationships with countries Mar 10.8 NEW GREEN NSG Quayle outside of the EU, and position the Island in order to CO 19 Chief Minister take advantage of opportunities which may arise

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commit Dept Sponsor Date tee

Chris Thomas Organise a Year celebrating our Island as a special place 11.3 GREEN GREEN CO Minister Policy Apr- to live and work in 2018 E&I & Reform 19

Target higher spending visitors and new markets as well We are an 11.4 GREEN GREEN DfE Rob Callister Dec- as getting more spend from existing visitors E&I Island where 20 people choose to live and

Work with the industry to improve and enhance our overall visit 11.5 GREEN GREEN DfE Rob Callister Dec- proposition for tourists E&I 20

Invest in better design and layout for our residential Kate Lord- Mar 11.6 GREEN GREEN DOI streets E&I Brennan 18

Bring into operation the Area Plan for the East by the end Chris Thomas Dec 12.1 of 2019 and set out a timetable for the Area Plans for the GREEN GREEN CO Minister Policy E&I 19 North and West. & Reform We have a planning system which Chris Thomas Provide an action plan for consultation and delivery of any Dec supports 12.3 GREEN GREEN CO Minister Policy agreed changes to the planning system by June 2017 E&I 19 sustainable & Reform growth Chris Thomas Implement improvements to the planning system by April 12.4 CLOSED CLOSED CO Minister Policy Apr 2018 (SUPERSEDED BY (SUPERSEDED BY E&I Y2 ACTION) Y2 ACTION) & Reform 18

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commit Dept Sponsor Date tee Chris Thomas Present a proposal for reform of the planning system to 12.5 COMPLETE E&I CO Minister Policy May Tynwald NEW & Reform 18 We have a Apr natural and 13.1 Revise our waste management strategy GREEN COMPLETE DOI E&I Minister DOI 18 built environment which we Implement an energy efficiency scheme by the end of Dec conserve and 13.2 GREEN COMPLETE DEFA 2017 E&I Minister DEFA 17 cherish and which is adapted to cope with the Chris Thomas Co-ordinate the development of a strategy to deal with threats from 13.3 NEW GREEN E&I DEFA Minister Policy May Government’s plastic waste climate & Reform 2018 change

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commit Dept Sponsor Date tee Work with housing providers to identify and develop , 14.1 suitable alternative types of housing to meet the Island’s GREEN GREEN DOI NA E&I MHK future needs Investigate and report on how to ensure we have

accommodation that can meet the needs of an ageing 14.2 REVISED GREEN Dec population including ‘care’ and ‘extra care’ housing, and E&I DHSC Minister DSHC 18 We have nursing and residential homes affordable Develop a rent deposit protection mechanism and and Julie Edge, 14.4 associated tenancy arbitration process , together with GREEN GREEN DOI TBC accessible E&I MHK housing other necessary landlord and tenancy arrangements which meets Modify the access and eligibility criteria for housing so that our social access is prioritised for those who are most in need, both Julie Edge, Mar 14.5 GREEN GREEN DOI and at first point of allocation and at any subsequent tenancy E&I MHK 18 economic review. needs Work in partnership with Local Authorities to establish Julie Edge, Dec 14.6 COMPLETE COMPLETE DOI shared public sector housing waiting lists E&I MHK 17

Develop a plan for key worker housing by December 2018, Dec 14.7 NEW GREEN E&I DOI TBC to support the growth in population 18

We have Bring forward proposals for flexible options for private NSG Alf Cannan Apr appropriate, 15.1 COMPLETE COMPLETE TSY pensions by the end of 2017 Minister TSY 18 flexible and equitable Explore options for contracting out and second tier Alf Cannan Nov pensions for 15.2 COMPLETE COMPLETE TSY all pensions NSG Minister TSY 18

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commit Dept Sponsor Date tee Alf Cannan Apr 15.3 Introduce a new Manx State Pension in 2019 COMPLETE COMPLETE TSY NSG Minister TSY 18

Oct 15.4 Finalise cost sharing arrangements NEW GREEN NSG PSPA TBC 18

Present to Tynwald a Public Service Pensions legacy 15.5 NEW GREEN NSG TBC May- funding report PSPA 19

Complete a full Cost Sharing evaluation by the end of 15.6 NEW GREEN NSG TBC Dec- 2020 PSPA 20

15.7 Consult on work based pensions NEW GREEN NSG TBC Dec TSY 19 Chris Thomas We have open 16.3 Complete a review of the pilot of the Tynwald FOLLOW ON GREEN CO Minister Policy Nov and Commissioner for Administration NSG & Reform 18 transparent Government Chris Thomas Complete the review of government bodies, QUANGOs and which 16.4 REVISED GREEN CO Minister Policy Oct committees, providing a report by October 2018 NSG engages & Reform 18 effectively Chris Thomas with Tynwald To review and implement changes to the way we collect, Apr 16.5 NEW GREEN NSG CO Minister Policy and the Public analyse and report national statistics 19 & Reform Chris Thomas We are 17.1 Finalise a high level policy for means testing REVISED GREEN NSG Minister Policy Dec tackling the CO & Reform 18 inequalities in

our Island Change the way we help people get back to work by Apr 17.2 AMBER AMBER NSG TSY society establishing clearer support pathways 18

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Commit Dept Sponsor Date tee Chris Thomas Jan 17.4 Implement the Equality Act GREEN GREEN NSG CO Minister Policy 20 & Reform Chris Thomas 17.5 Publish a white paper on intergenerational fairness NEW AMBER NSG CO Minister Policy Jul 18 & Reform

Chris Thomas Agree an action plan to tackle homelessness, hunger and End of 17.6 NEW GREEN NSG Minister Policy cold CO Aug & Reform 18 Chris Thomas

17.7 Finalise a high level policy for means testing REVISED GREEN NSG Minister Policy Dec CO & Reform 18 Amend public service pay scales for established Alex Allinson, 17.8 employment groups so that the minimum pay point is no FOLLOW ON GREEN NSG Jun CO MHK lower than the Living Wage 18

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Comm. Dept Sponsor Date End Continue the external peer review process of the hospital Clare Bettison, 18.1 GREEN GREEN March and implement the recommendations SPCC DHSC MHK 19 End Move more services from the hospital into the Ann Corlett, 18.2 GREEN GREEN March community so care is provided closer to peoples' homes SPCC DHSC MHK 19

Continue to digitally transform the hospital and health David Ashford 18.4 AMBER GREEN DHSC Mar- and care services more generally SPCC Minister DHSC 21 Jason Define the services which will be provided on-Island and 18.5 AMBER AMBER DHSC Moorhouse, Mar- those which will be provided off-Island SPCC MHK 21

Clare Bettison, 18.6 Reduce waiting times for operations RED RED DHSC Mar- We live SPCC MHK longer, 19 healthier Ann Corlett, 18.8 Implement the mental health and wellbeing strategy AMBER GREEN DHSC Dec- lives SPCC MHK 20 Chris Thomas Consider and recommend funding options for residential 18.9 GREEN CO Minister Policy Jul 18 and nursing care GREEN SPCC & Reform Jason Improve the way we communicate with the public about 18.10 AMBER RED DHSC Moorhouse, Mar- the way we provide healthcare SPCC MHK 19 Jason Improve governance and accountability in the way we 18.11 AMBER GREEN DHSC Moorhouse, Mar- provide health and care services SPCC MHK 19 David Ashford 18.12 Become an employer of choice in healthcare DHSC tbc RED RED SPCC Minister DHSC

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Comm. Dept Sponsor Date Address the long term funding issues posed by an aging Ralph Peake, Mar 18.13 GREEN GREEN population SPCC TSY MHK 19

Deliver clear legal frameworks for all essential Health and Jason Mar 18.14 NEW AMBER SPCC DHSC Social Care Services by March 2021 Moorhouse 21

Design and deliver a suite of care data sets to underpin David Ashford, 18.15 NEW GREEN SPCC Mar the core work streams by 2021 DHSC Minister DHSC 21

Ann Corlett, 18.16 Develop Integrated Care Strategy then implement NEW GREEN SPCC Mar DHSC MHK 21 Chris Thomas Minister Policy Update the ageing population research report from 2013, May 18.17 NEW GREEN SPCC CABO & Reform and and revisit the action plan 19 Alex Allinson, MHK

Implement the recommendations in the Care Chris Thomas Inspectorate 2014 report of an inspection of services for Ongoi 19.1 GREEN GREEN SPCC CABO Minister Policy We have children and young people, and respond to the comments ng & Reform improved the in the Care Inspectorate’s 2016 update report quality of life for children, Put the Safeguarding Children Board on a statutory May young people 19.2 footing through legislation, and consider putting in place GREEN COMPLETE SPCC DHSC Ann Corlett 18 and families a statutory board for safeguarding adults at risk Ensure that all Health and Social Care Services have the David Ashford, Mar 19.3 REVISED GREEN appropriate levels of regulation and inspection SPCC DHSC Minister DHSC 21

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Comm. Dept Sponsor Date Chris Thomas Minister Policy Establish the statutory safeguarding board and new 19.4 NEW GREEN SPCC & Reform and Dec safeguarding board support team in the Cabinet Office CABO Alex Allinson, 18 MHK Report annually, in July, on the progress against the Chris Thomas

19.6 combined children and family services action plan to NEW GREEN SPCC Minister Policy CABO Annual Tynwald & Reform Widen the scope of offences covered by cautions and Bill Malarkey Oct 20.1 GREEN GREEN DHA fixed penalty notices SPCC Minister DHA 19

Develop new guidelines for our sentencing, parole and Oct 20.2 GREEN GREEN DHA Bill Malarkey probation frameworks SPCC 19 Minister DHA Enhance early intervention; including extending our Oct 20.3 successful youth justice strategy to include those aged GREEN GREEN DHA Bill Malarkey SPCC 19 18-25. Minister DHA We live our 1st Reduce reoffending through community rehabilitation and Bill Malarkey lives safe 20.4 GREEN GREEN DHA review restorative justice programmes SPCC Minister DHA from crime 2018 and danger Drive digital transformation of the criminal justice system, Bill Malarkey 20.5 particularly in the Police and Courts, and widen the scope GREEN GREEN DHA tbc SPCC Minister DHA in which evidence can be heard and cross-examined

Amend jury arrangements in line with Tynwald resolution Bill Malarkey 20.6 GREEN GREEN DHA tbc in November 2016 SPCC Minister DHA

Develop a strategy to increase our ability to respond to Apr 20.7 COMPLETE COMPLETE CO Alex Allinson cyber attacks SPCC 2018

Sub Lead Political End Outcome Ref Action Y1 Q4 Y2 Q1 Comm. Dept Sponsor Date Chris Thomas Minister Policy Publish and being to implement a National Cyber Security 20.9 NEW GREEN SPCC CABO & Reform and Oct 18 Strategy Alex Allinson, MHK Develop a strategy to enhance early intervention through Bill Malarkey 20.10 multi agency working to prevent offending and NEW AMBER SPCC Sept DHA Minister DHA reoffending 18