2. Pensions We need to increase the investment Live animal exports are inhumane and The government scheme needs to for regeneration and engage charities, is not necessary when we have an become fully funded. MHKs need to businesses and community groups. abattoir on the Isle of Man. take a lead and have contributory We need to have genuine grants that pensions. 6. Democracy and Freedom of support the environment and organic Information A simple and better paid state pension farming. Trust needs to be restored through a RAY HARMER could be made available to all who relevant and strong Freedom of Onshore wind farms are not viable. pass a 5 year residency test. All Isle of Information Bill. We need to devolve However, we need to encourage Man workers should have by default a more local matters. For example better use of energy, providing private, government or company YOUR CANDIDATE FOR PEEL planning needs to be independent incentives to reduce consumption. We pension. from the department of Infrastructure should allow households to supply the and should have local representatives national grid with their solar energy for 3. Education from each area. example and then allow them to be We need to ensure Education is paid based on the amount produced, supported. This starts from an early Accountability and trust are core to our rather than as a one-off payment. age when the government needs to democracy and are key issues for the support pre-school by assisting with election. A vote in Glenfaba should not We should provide incentives to I wish to be a paid nursery places for all. This count twice as much as a vote in reduce waste by offering water metres support should continue throughout Middle. There should not be disparities for householders to reduce bills. member of the school life including the continuation where some of the electorate, such as “ We should encourage recycling and of paid tuition fees for all degree in Onchan, have three votes, whereas reuse, for example couraging shops to courses; short term budget cuts others have one vote. House of Keys, affecting teaching staff and teaching charge a small levy for plastic bags. assistants need to be resisted. The p Longer term we need to keep a to see the resent system watching eye on wave technology as We need to create iequals cle sized single 4. Health arly w to whether this could become a viable seat constituencies basedro ngon Isle of Man It is vital to be more proactive in option for the Isle of Man. health care and support needs to be population, where each MHK is maintained for the most vulnerable. directly answerable to his electorate. 9. Roads & Infrastructure prosper under We can reduce waste, by implementing There can be better spending on drugs 7. Policing & Crime maintenance plans and improved project by creating an approved drugs list with We need to support Community management. We need to concentrate on wise financial the medical profession. Then policing and try to reduce small valuable improvements and avoid economies of scale can be achieved in bureaucracy, as we all appreciate, large more wasteful schemes such as stewardship purchasing. more time behind a desk is less time Richmond Hill. on the streets. We need a more The cost of long term care for the and for Peel to efficient system for dealing with Better management of the buses is elderly is far too high. We need to lesser offences such as dog fouling needed so they are more fully utilised. ensure private firms charge fairly and and litter. Small modifications could be made to have the are well managed. We should make them bike friendly. encourage more patient and carer It is important to shorten the time investment and support groups. cases take to get to trial. We must not 10. Housing be complacent with tackling drug We need to support social housing 5. Community & Regeneration abuse and homelessness. and tackle high rents in the private representation We need to encourage new schemes sector through an increased supply of in the community. For example, the The introduction of Sarah’s Law into rented property. Government could it needs. government provides a pot of money. the Isle of Man would help to protect purchase land and encourage small The different community groups children. builders through grant schemes. promote their particular project and then the whole community has an 8. Environment & Agriculture 11. UK Relationships ” opportunity to vote on which project We need to restore the coupling Relationships with the UK need to be is most deserving of the pot. This has arrangement for livestock, so it is improved, through increased promotion worked very successfully in based on production and supports the at political conferences as well as direct Fresh Scarborough. local meat plant. contacts with UK ministers. HOUSE OF KEYS GENERAL ELECTION Hope & THURSDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2011 Vision Representation of the People Act 1995 • Published by Ray Harmer, 6 Oak Road, Peel • Printed by The Copy Shop, Douglas Employment in Peel needs Following my election as a 1. Financial Stewardship Ef fective to grow, in particular Commissioner, I have been G We needG too vreducee the size of the government, row t rnmen Policies government offices could chairman of Peel National he eco t Spe Profile To fill the holeno mlefty by the partly by avoiding waste,n disuchng as in poorly for Peel move to Peel and the Commissioners from May Priorities VAT revenue loss we need to managed infrastructure projects and the industrial area near the 2010 to May 2011 and am grow the economy further. excessive use of consultants, and partly through harbour could be currently lead member for the privatisation of commercially failing areas, developed, with support of government grants. Finance as well as being on the committees for We need to provide grants and tax breaks for such as the MEA shops. We need better and Regeneration and Peel Heritage Trust. those wishing to set-up niche businesses. We independent scrutiny of financial expenditure. A Our sewage infrastructure requires immediate could offer sponsorships for those employed in management structure which empowers staff investment. It is unacceptable to pump raw After having completed an Engineering degree at these areas to become skilled. and the front-line would be a significant sewage into the sea. We need to see a blue flag Cambridge University, I later attained an MBA improvement. We need to remove the for our beach. It is important to partner with business to degree in Business with the Open University, expand further education and provide bureaucratic and hierarchical structure with a It is important to have stronger representation whilst working on the island. vocational training which will maintain a range flatter one which removes unnecessary areas of for Peel, where Peel has 2 MHKs to reflect Peel's of industries. middle management. We should maximise size and future growth. I started work in London with Ove Arup on rewards based on competency and performance various infrastructure projects both locally and Within the finance industry we need to develop rather than length of service. One of my aims would be to seek for investment abroad. mitigating strategies against the possible in services and amenities, such as a free nursery abolition of the 0/10 tax arrangements. A transition project needs to be employed to place for each child, a return of the chiropody Since 1994 I have been employed in the finance reduce government spending to a balanced service to Peel, as well as gym and recreation industry in the Isle of Man. My wife and I have budget over the next 5 to 7 years. Sudden and facilities for all ages. one son, Nathan. ill thought-through cuts will damage our economy and jeopardise growth. We need open Parking problems could be alleviated by adjusting Golf, squash, tennis, walking, cycling and and constructive dialogue with the unions. the existing roads, such as providing herringbone playing the saxophone are amongst my interests. parking spaces on the promenade. Longer stay parking could be situated in the industrial area near the harbour. A sensitively built multi-story car park may be another solution. Graph showing The regeneration of Peel needs to continue on deficit elimination various levels. One example is to see full over 7 years occupancy of the retail outlets and see Michael (assuming 3% growth Street regenerated. The area around Marine and 3% expenditure Parade could be developed and put to good reduction) use. Another example is to add an Arts festival and even a heritage trail (with signs More information can around Peel) to the existing be found at vibrancy of the historical and www.rayharmer.im cultural aspects of Peel. A Tax S trategy Tourist Information point VAT Agreement — We have been far too passive Negotiation is based on relationship and our would be a welcome asset to email at and obliging. The government needs to be much government needs to have better relationships show visitors the full range of [email protected] more vocal in the opposition to any change in with the corresponding ministers in the UK what Peel has to offer. the VAT, and we need to take the fight to the UK government. rather than wait for the next raid. Means testing has many pitfalls, such as high My aim is always to be open, write to administration costs. It tends to hit the middle transparent and ready to We need to create a dedicated team to tackle 6 Oak Road, Peel incomes the most, and can create poverty traps. listen through surgeries, this issue. We should base our negotiation on newsletters and the website the VAT the Isle of Man generates and the However, if removing benefits for very high and to see changes to this or phone service the Isle of Man gives to London’s earners can help the Island’s finances, it should effect in government 215577 financial sector. be considered. The tax cap for the very wealthy should be removed. Employment in Peel needs Following my election as a 1. Financial Stewardship Ef fective to grow, in particular Commissioner, I have been G We needG too vreducee the size of the government, row t rnmen Policies government offices could chairman of Peel National he eco t Spe Profile To fill the holeno mlefty by the partly by avoiding waste,n disuchng as in poorly for Peel move to Peel and the Commissioners from May Priorities VAT revenue loss we need to managed infrastructure projects and the industrial area near the 2010 to May 2011 and am grow the economy further. excessive use of consultants, and partly through harbour could be currently lead member for the privatisation of commercially failing areas, developed, with support of government grants. Finance as well as being on the committees for We need to provide grants and tax breaks for such as the MEA shops. We need better and Regeneration and Peel Heritage Trust. those wishing to set-up niche businesses. We independent scrutiny of financial expenditure. A Our sewage infrastructure requires immediate could offer sponsorships for those employed in management structure which empowers staff investment. It is unacceptable to pump raw After having completed an Engineering degree at these areas to become skilled. and the front-line would be a significant sewage into the sea. We need to see a blue flag Cambridge University, I later attained an MBA improvement. We need to remove the for our beach. It is important to partner with business to degree in Business with the Open University, expand further education and provide bureaucratic and hierarchical structure with a It is important to have stronger representation whilst working on the island. vocational training which will maintain a range flatter one which removes unnecessary areas of for Peel, where Peel has 2 MHKs to reflect Peel's of industries. middle management. We should maximise size and future growth. I started work in London with Ove Arup on rewards based on competency and performance various infrastructure projects both locally and Within the finance industry we need to develop rather than length of service. One of my aims would be to seek for investment abroad. mitigating strategies against the possible in services and amenities, such as a free nursery abolition of the 0/10 tax arrangements. A transition project needs to be employed to place for each child, a return of the chiropody Since 1994 I have been employed in the finance reduce government spending to a balanced service to Peel, as well as gym and recreation industry in the Isle of Man. My wife and I have budget over the next 5 to 7 years. Sudden and facilities for all ages. one son, Nathan. ill thought-through cuts will damage our economy and jeopardise growth. We need open Parking problems could be alleviated by adjusting Golf, squash, tennis, walking, cycling and and constructive dialogue with the unions. the existing roads, such as providing herringbone playing the saxophone are amongst my interests. parking spaces on the promenade. Longer stay parking could be situated in the industrial area near the harbour. A sensitively built multi-story car park may be another solution. Graph showing The regeneration of Peel needs to continue on deficit elimination various levels. One example is to see full over 7 years occupancy of the retail outlets and see Michael (assuming 3% growth Street regenerated. The area around Marine and 3% expenditure Parade could be developed and put to good reduction) use. Another example is to add an Arts festival and even a heritage trail (with signs More information can around Peel) to the existing be found at vibrancy of the historical and www.rayharmer.im cultural aspects of Peel. A Tax S trategy Tourist Information point VAT Agreement — We have been far too passive Negotiation is based on relationship and our would be a welcome asset to email at and obliging. The government needs to be much government needs to have better relationships show visitors the full range of [email protected] more vocal in the opposition to any change in with the corresponding ministers in the UK what Peel has to offer. the VAT, and we need to take the fight to the UK government. rather than wait for the next raid. Means testing has many pitfalls, such as high My aim is always to be open, write to administration costs. It tends to hit the middle transparent and ready to We need to create a dedicated team to tackle 6 Oak Road, Peel incomes the most, and can create poverty traps. listen through surgeries, this issue. We should base our negotiation on newsletters and the website the VAT the Isle of Man generates and the However, if removing benefits for very high and to see changes to this or phone service the Isle of Man gives to London’s earners can help the Island’s finances, it should effect in government 215577 financial sector. be considered. The tax cap for the very wealthy should be removed. 2. Pensions We need to increase the investment Live animal exports are inhumane and The government scheme needs to for regeneration and engage charities, is not necessary when we have an become fully funded. MHKs need to businesses and community groups. abattoir on the Isle of Man. take a lead and have contributory We need to have genuine grants that pensions. 6. Democracy and Freedom of support the environment and organic Information A simple and better paid state pension farming. Trust needs to be restored through a RAY HARMER could be made available to all who relevant and strong Freedom of Onshore wind farms are not viable. pass a 5 year residency test. All Isle of Information Bill. We need to devolve However, we need to encourage Man workers should have by default a more local matters. For example better use of energy, providing private, government or company YOUR CANDIDATE FOR PEEL planning needs to be independent incentives to reduce consumption. We pension. from the department of Infrastructure should allow households to supply the and should have local representatives national grid with their solar energy for 3. Education from each area. example and then allow them to be We need to ensure Education is paid based on the amount produced, supported. This starts from an early Accountability and trust are core to our rather than as a one-off payment. age when the government needs to democracy and are key issues for the support pre-school by assisting with election. A vote in Glenfaba should not We should provide incentives to I wish to be a paid nursery places for all. This count twice as much as a vote in reduce waste by offering water metres support should continue throughout Middle. There should not be disparities for householders to reduce bills. member of the school life including the continuation where some of the electorate, such as “ We should encourage recycling and of paid tuition fees for all degree in Onchan, have three votes, whereas reuse, for example couraging shops to courses; short term budget cuts others have one vote. House of Keys, affecting teaching staff and teaching charge a small levy for plastic bags. assistants need to be resisted. The p Longer term we need to keep a to see the resent system watching eye on wave technology as We need to create iequals cle sized single 4. Health arly w to whether this could become a viable seat constituencies basedro ngon Isle of Man It is vital to be more proactive in option for the Isle of Man. health care and support needs to be population, where each MHK is maintained for the most vulnerable. directly answerable to his electorate. 9. Roads & Infrastructure prosper under We can reduce waste, by implementing There can be better spending on drugs 7. Policing & Crime maintenance plans and improved project by creating an approved drugs list with We need to support Community management. We need to concentrate on wise financial the medical profession. Then policing and try to reduce small valuable improvements and avoid economies of scale can be achieved in bureaucracy, as we all appreciate, large more wasteful schemes such as stewardship purchasing. more time behind a desk is less time Richmond Hill. on the streets. We need a more The cost of long term care for the and for Peel to efficient system for dealing with Better management of the buses is elderly is far too high. We need to lesser offences such as dog fouling needed so they are more fully utilised. ensure private firms charge fairly and and litter. Small modifications could be made to have the are well managed. We should make them bike friendly. encourage more patient and carer It is important to shorten the time investment and support groups. cases take to get to trial. We must not 10. Housing be complacent with tackling drug We need to support social housing 5. Community & Regeneration abuse and homelessness. and tackle high rents in the private representation We need to encourage new schemes sector through an increased supply of in the community. For example, the The introduction of Sarah’s Law into rented property. Government could it needs. government provides a pot of money. the Isle of Man would help to protect purchase land and encourage small The different community groups children. builders through grant schemes. promote their particular project and then the whole community has an 8. Environment & Agriculture 11. UK Relationships ” opportunity to vote on which project We need to restore the coupling Relationships with the UK need to be is most deserving of the pot. This has arrangement for livestock, so it is improved, through increased promotion worked very successfully in based on production and supports the at political conferences as well as direct Fresh Scarborough. local meat plant. contacts with UK ministers. HOUSE OF KEYS GENERAL ELECTION Hope & THURSDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2011 Vision Representation of the People Act 1995 • Published by Ray Harmer, 6 Oak Road, Peel • Printed by The Copy Shop, Douglas