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T Y N W A L D C O U R T O F F I C I A L R E P O R T R E C O R T Y S O I K O I L Q U A I Y L T I N V A A L P R O C E E D I N G S D A A L T Y N HANSARD Douglas, Tuesday, 20th June 2017 All published Official Reports can be found on the Tynwald website: www.tynwald.org.im/business/hansard Supplementary material provided subsequent to a sitting is also published to the website as a Hansard Appendix. Reports, maps and other documents referred to in the course of debates may be consulted on application to the Tynwald Library or the Clerk of Tynwald’s Office. Volume 134, No. 10 ISSN 1742-2256 Published by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW. © High Court of Tynwald, 2017 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 20th JUNE 2017 Present: The President of Tynwald (Hon. S C Rodan) In the Council: The Attorney General (Mr J L M Quinn QC), Mr D M Anderson, Mr M R Coleman, Mr C G Corkish MBE, Mr D C Cretney, Mr T M Crookall, Mr R W Henderson, Mr J R Turner and Mrs J P Poole-Wilson with Mr J D C King, Deputy Clerk of Tynwald. In the Keys: The Speaker (Hon. J P Watterson) (Rushen); The Chief Minister (Hon. R H Quayle) (Middle); Mr J R Moorhouse and Hon. G D Cregeen (Arbory, Castletown and Malew); Hon. A L Cannan and Mr T S Baker (Ayre and Michael); Hon. C C Thomas and Mrs C A Corlett (Douglas Central); Miss C L Bettison and Mr C R Robertshaw (Douglas East); Mr D J Ashford and Mr G R Peake (Douglas North); Hon. K J Beecroft and Hon. W M Malarkey (Douglas South); Mr M J Perkins and Mrs D H P Caine (Garff); Hon. R K Harmer and Hon. G G Boot (Glenfaba and Peel); Mr W C Shimmins (Middle); Mr R E Callister and Ms J M Edge (Onchan); Dr A J Allinson and Mr L L Hooper (Ramsey); Hon. L D Skelly (Rushen); with Mr R I S Phillips, Clerk of Tynwald. ________________________________________________________________________ 1008 T134 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 20th JUNE 2017 Business transacted Leave of absence granted ........................................................................................................... 1011 Order of the Day .............................................................................................................. 1011 1. Mr Ian Cannell CBE – Tribute by the President ................................................................. 1011 2. Papers laid before the Court ............................................................................................. 1012 3. Questions for Oral Answer............................................................................................ 1015 1. Karran Inquiry report – Date to be laid before Tynwald ................................................... 1015 2. Disposal of Manx Gas plant sites – DEFA involvement re contaminated land; policy and legislation ............................................................................................................. 1015 3. Climate Challenge Mitigation Strategy – Progress ............................................................ 1016 4. Biomass for communal heating systems – Review of Government policy ....................... 1018 5. New Royal Liverpool Hospital – Family accommodation during relocation ..................... 1021 6. Orthodontic cover for young children – Adequacy; improvement ................................... 1022 7. Production of ID without notice at ports – UK vires over passengers to Isle of Man ....... 1024 8. Smoking in vehicles in presence of under-16s – Number of people stopped and cautioned ............................................................................................................................... 1025 9. Douglas promenade resurfacing – Total cost .................................................................... 1027 10. Taxi inspector – Hours worked per week ........................................................................ 1029 11. Vehicle test centre – Reason for backlog ........................................................................ 1030 12. Pre-legislative scrutiny – Progress towards improving ................................................... 1033 13. Escort agencies – Plans to regulate ................................................................................. 1035 14. Water meters for domestic customers – Assessment of implications............................ 1036 15. Bus timetable changes – Consultation and feedback ..................................................... 1037 Questions for Written Answer .......................................................................................... 1040 16. Private pension schemes without full funding – Support for pensioners, including Ronaldsway Shoe Company .................................................................................................. 1040 17. Company Income Tax – Total taxable income 2012 to 2016 .......................................... 1040 18. FSA licensed companies– Analysis of companies which surrender licences ................... 1042 19. Roadworthiness of HGVs – Evidence behind statistics ................................................... 1043 Order of the Day .............................................................................................................. 1044 Welcome to Mrs Poole-Wilson, MLC ......................................................................................... 1044 4. Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Act 2011 (Appointed Day) Order 2017 – Statement by the Minister for Policy and Reform ................................................................ 1044 Endoscopy service and Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital – Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Care ................................................................................................................ 1048 ________________________________________________________________________ 1009 T134 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 20th JUNE 2017 5. Review of the Functioning of Tynwald – Lord Lisvane’s recommendations – Debate commenced .............................................................................................................. 1054 The Court adjourned at 1.05 p.m. and resumed its sitting at 2.30 p.m. .................................... 1067 Review of the Functioning of Tynwald – Lord Lisvane’s recommendations – Debate continued ................................................................................................................. 1067 The Court adjourned at 5 p.m. and resumed its sitting at 5.35 p.m. ......................................... 1100 Review of the Functioning of Tynwald – Lord Lisvane’s recommendations – Debate concluded – Amended motion carried .................................................................... 1100 6. Tynwald Standards and Members’ Interests Committee – Members’ conduct – First Report 2016-17 and recommendations – Amended motion carried ........................... 1138 7. Tynwald Honours Committee – Inclusion of William Kennish in Manx Patriots' Roll of Honour – First Report 2016-17 received and recommendations approved ........................ 1149 8. Select Committee on the Organization and Operation of the General Election – Report and recommendations – Debate commenced ......................................................... 1150 Standing Order 1.2(2) suspended to continue Item 8 to completion and review at 9 p.m. ..... 1157 Select Committee on the Organization and Operation of the General Election – Debate continued – Amended motion carried ..................................................................... 1158 Suspension of Standing Order 1.2(2) to continue to 9 p.m. – Motion lost................................ 1168 The Court adjourned at 8.45 p.m. .............................................................................................. 1169 ________________________________________________________________________ 1010 T134 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 20th JUNE 2017 Tynwald The Court met at 10.30 a.m. [MR PRESIDENT in the Chair] The Deputy Clerk: Hon. Members, please rise for the President of Tynwald. The President: Moghrey mie, good morning, Hon. Members. 5 Members: Moghrey mie, Mr President. The President: The Chaplain of the House of Keys will lead us in prayer. PRAYERS The Chaplain of the House of Keys Leave of absence granted The President: Please be seated. Hon. Members, I have granted leave of absence to the Chief Minister for Wednesday evening 10 and Thursday, to the Hon. Member Mr Moorhouse for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, likewise to Mr Ashford for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, to Mr Speaker for Thursday and to Mrs Poole-Wilson also for Thursday. Order of the Day 1. Mr Ian Cannell CBE – Tribute by the President The President: Hon. Members, the annual Tynwald Day ceremony will soon be upon us. When, less than two weeks ago, I spoke to Ian Cannell to tell him it was my intention to mark his 15 official retirement as Tynwald Day commentator by thanking him publicly at the June sitting of Tynwald Court, he was very touched that his long service to us would be recognised in this way. Confined to his home in Peel by deteriorating health, he promised to listen to the tribute to him this morning on Manx Radio. This was not to be. It was with sorrow that we learned of Ian’s passing at the weekend. 20 As broadcaster and commentator, Ian Cannell’s was the fine speaking voice which was heard at the ceremony in St John’s and beyond every year for 52 years; 52 years, Hon. Members, of ________________________________________________________________________