Explanatory Memorandum to Members

Issued by the Cabinet Office

To the Hon. , President of Tynwald and the Hon. Council and Keys in Tynwald assembled Tynwald – October 2020 1. Title of measure

Programme for Government 2020/21, GD 2020/0058

2. Changes in policy

In March 2020, at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic the Council of Ministers suspended the Programme for Government, and any work within it.

Over the past 2 months the Council of Ministers and Departments have reviewed the Actions within the Programme for Government through the refined lens of COVID and the action plan, presented at Appendix A, is now proposed as the Programme for Government 2020/21.

3. Effects of the measure

 Where actions have been completed and are identified to be withdrawn, they will be removed from the Programme for Government – These are attached as an appendix to this memo and are available online @gov.im.

 Where the need for new, or follow on actions have been identified, they are proposed for inclusion and have been added to the Programme for Government.

 Where existing actions require changes to define more clearly what is to be achieved, to reflect changing priorities, to ensure a realistic delivery date is set, or to ensure that political sponsors are assigned, changes to wording, dates or political sponsor are proposed. These changes have been made to the Programme for Government 2020/21.

 It is to note that the performance year for the Programme for Government 2020/21 will be October 2020 to July 2021.

4. Reasons for the measure

When originally approved in 2017, the Programme for Government was described as a ‘living’ document, each year since the Programme for Government has been reviewed and amended to ensure the document and the actions contained therein are current.

The review of the Programme for Government for 2020/21 was being prepared for April Tynwald, when in March the Government response to COVID-19 saw the suspension of the Programme for Government. The Programme for Government 2020/21 has now been prepared.

5. Resource implications

None

6. Tynwald procedure

That Tynwald receives the ‘Programme for 2020/21’ [GD 2020/0058]

PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

Programme for Government – Year 4 (October 2020 – July 2021) Actions to be removed

We have an economy where local entrepreneurship is supported and thriving and more new businesses are choosing to call the home

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Form local development partnerships and produce local Replaced with 1.11 CABO * Dec 2019 development plans 1.13

Secure a viable proposal for the redevelopment of the Replaced with 1.12 DOI Marlene Maska* April 2021 Summerland Site 1.13

We have a diverse economy where people choose to work and invest We have Island transport that meets our social and economic needs

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

We have Island transport that meets our social and economic needs

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

We have an education system which matches our skills requirements now and in the future

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

4.01 Introduce a regulatory framework for pre-school services Completed DESC Alex Allinson Dec 2021

4.02 Harmonise our further and higher education to ensure we Completed DESC Alex Allinson June 2018 achieve a more effective and value for money service

We have an infrastructure which supports social and economic wellbeing

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Develop brownfield sites at Airport Technology Gateway to create the infrastructure needed to improve social and Replaced with 5.06 DfE TBA March 2021 economic wellbeing and meet the future needs of the 1.13 community

We have utilities that support our Island, communities and business

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

We are financially responsible while providing services that meet the needs of our community

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Review strategies to address budget savings 7.09 Completed TSY Alf Cannan* May 2020 target

We have public services which are fit for purpose, modern and provided in the right place

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Undertake an appraisal and develop strategy for Moved to 8.08 the funding requirements of DHSC for the TBA TBA TBA HCTP provision of Health and Social Care Services

Deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of the Year 8.11 Completed CABO Ray Harmer Sept 2019 1 actions set out in the People Strategy

We have more responsive legislation and regulation

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Embed a robust governance framework for Research and Development Activity, whilst 9.06 Removed CABO Jason Moorhouse* April 2020 improving the quality of research applications and associated outcomes

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

We engage, participate and are respected internationally

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Co-ordinating Departmental preparations to bring about the resulting necessary legislative change in 10.06 Completed CABO Mar 2019 collaboration with the Attorney General's Chambers

Lead and manage the implications for the Isle of Man arising from the UK's withdrawal from the EU, 10.07 co-ordinating and supporting work across Completed CABO Howard Quayle Mar 2020 Government and providing timely reports on progress

Assess the UK’s trading relationships with 10.08 countries outside the of the EU post exit, and the Completed CABO Howard Quayle Mar 2019 extent of the Isle of Man’s participation in these

Assess the UK’s trading relationships with 10.09 countries outside the of the EU post exit, and the Completed CABO Howard Quayle Mar 2021 extent of the Isle of Man’s participation in these

Complete a compliance enhancing procedures Removed - 10.11 CABO Howard Quayle July 2019 report on issues identified by MONEYVAL BAU

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

*Develop opportunities to promote the Isle of Man as a suitable location for developing and testing * new and emerging technologies Amended* 10.12 and Removed DFE Jul 2021 Launch the Isle of Man as a suitable location for - BAU developing and testing the technologies needed for autonomous vehicles

We are an Island where people choose to live and visit

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Invest in better design and layout for our Removed - 11.06 DOI Tim Baker Mar 2021 residential streets BAU

Visit Isle of Man Agency to devise and implement a plan for 2019 and 2020 which extends the visitor Replaced with 11.09 season and grows the visitor economy in numbers DFE Rob Callister* Dec 2020 11.10 and value in line with the original Destination Management Plan objectives

We have a planning system which supports sustainable growth

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

Bring into operation the Area Plan for the East by Removed - 12.01 the end of 2019 and set out a timetable for the CABO Ray Harmer Dec 2019 Area Plans for the North and West. BAU

12.06 Introduce an online Planning Application process Removed DEFA TBC Dec 2019

We have a natural and built environment which we conserve and cherish and which is adapted to cope with the threats from climate change

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Introduce a management plan for the 0-3nm 13.07 Existing Complete * Dec 2019 Marine Zone

Bring forward an action plan for CO2 emissions 13.08 Existing Complete Geoffrey Boot* Dec 2019 reduction

We have affordable and accessible housing which meets our social and economic needs

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Investigate how to ensure we have accommodation that can meet the needs of an Replaced - 14.02 DHSC * Dec 2018 ageing population including ‘care’ and ‘extra care’ 14.09 housing, and nursing and residential homes

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

Develop a rent deposit protection mechanism and associated tenancy arbitration process, together Replaced - 14.04 DOI * July 2019 with other necessary landlord and tenancy 14.09 arrangements

Bring forward a high level, all Island strategy for Replaced - 14.08 DOI TBC Dec 2019 *affordable* housing with a five year action plan 14.09

We have appropriate, flexible and equitable pensions for all

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Remove - 15.04 Finalise cost sharing arrangements PSPA Chris Thomas May 2018 deferred

Complete a full Cost Sharing valuation by the end Remove - 15.06 PSPA Chris Thomas Dec 2020 of 2020 deferred

We have open and transparent Government which engages effectively with Tynwald and the public

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

To review and implement changes to the way we Remove – 16.05 CABO Ray Harmer April 2019 collect, analyse and report national statistics BAU

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

We are tackling the inequalities in our Island society

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

17.04 Implement the Equality Act Complete CABO Ray Harmer Jan 2020

We live longer, healthier lives

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

18.06 Reduce waiting times for operations Removed DHSC Clare Barber* May 2019

We have improved the quality of life for children, young people and families at risk

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20

We live our lives safe from crime and danger

REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE

Implement a new prevention and early intervention team which will work with young 20.03 Removed Home Affairs Graham Cregeen* Oct-19 people at risk of entering the Criminal Justice System

Reduce reoffending through community 20.04 Removed Home Affairs TBC Sep-19 rehabilitation and restorative justice programmes

Drive digital transformation of the criminal justice system, particularly in the Police and Courts, and 20.05 Removed Home Affairs Graham Cregeen* Dec-20 widen the scope in which evidence can be heard and cross-examined

Amend jury arrangements taking into account the 20.06 Removed Home Affairs Graham Cregeen* Mar-20 Tynwald resolution of November 2016

*Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress

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