ELECTION OF FOUR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Procedural

1. Election of four persons to serve as Members of the Legislative Council for a period expiring on 28th February 2018 in place of Mr David Callister; Mr Edmund Lowey; Mr Juan Turner; and Mr Tony Wild.

Nominees Proposers Mrs Linda Bowers-Kasch Mr MHK Mr Michael Coleman Hon. MHK Mr Hon. MHK Mr Peter Hill Mr Peter Karran MHK Mr Nigel Malpass Hon. MHK Mr Juan Turner Hon. MHK Mr Tony Wild Mr John Houghton MHK

The Speaker: Hon. Members, we turn to the single Item on our Order Paper and this is to elect a person to the Legislative Council for a term expiring on 28th February 2018. There are seven nominations on the Order Paper for the four places. The nominations were all accompanied by statements of qualification and reason and support as required and the papers were circulated to Hon. Members by the Secretary on 28th February. Under the Constitution (Elections to Council) Act 1971, as amended by the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2008, once the elections have begun, they must be completed, though they may be adjourned to the next day once only. Notwithstanding any other provisions of Standing Orders, I have discretion to determine the time at which a sitting of the to elect Members of the Legislative Council shall adjourn. Once the elections have been called, no other business may be taken by the House of Keys sitting alone, until the elections have been completed. However, if it appears to me that no progress can be made, I do have power to call for fresh nominations to be made in writing, which triggers a one-month delay and subsequent two-week period, as before. I also have power to suspend this sitting at any time, if this appears useful. I shall first call on each Member to propose the candidate whom that Member has nominated. I shall then call for a seconder to the nomination. Only the proposer and seconder may speak. Under Standing Order 8.3(5) each Member may vote for any one or more candidates up to the number of vacancies to be filled or vote for no candidates. All voting papers completed otherwise are invalid and no vote recorded on them will be counted. Voting is by placing an X in the box of the ballot paper, opposite the candidate you wish to vote for. Under the Act the successful candidate needs no fewer than 13 votes in his or her favour. If, when voting has been concluded, the vacancy remains, I shall call for fresh nominations. As before, we will proceed to a paper ballot in relation to the names on the Order Paper. If it is necessary, I shall then call for fresh nominations for a further round of elections.

Nomination of Mrs Linda Bowers-Kasch

The Speaker: I now call for nominations and I call on the Hon. Member for , Mr Karran.

Mr Karran: Vainstyr Loayreyder, we are here today to vote for individuals to become Members of our Island’s Legislative Council. In putting forward my nomination of Mrs Linda Bowers-Kasch, I have most carefully considered the primary aims and objectives of the Legislative Council, the skills and experience that, in my most firm opinion we need to vote on here today. To explain upon this statement, I have taken the opportunity to revisit the core functions of the Legislative Council, to give a great deal of thought to what type of skills and experience actually are needed to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the role required of the Council and its individual Members. You may think that this is a process we have already gone through prior to making the nomination. However, I respectfully ask you to stop and consider yourselves, if indeed, this is the reality. It is all too easy for familiarity to allow us to recite the core purpose and functions and over the passing of time the demarcation lines and the areas of remit to become blurred collectively. We now have the opportunity to refresh and realign, where necessary, to elect a Legislative Council incorporating fresh blood, experience in the relevant skills and disciplines. In the primary functions of a modern Legislative Council is to consider and advise on new legislation and to

House of Keys 18 Mar 2013 act as a revising Chamber for Bills. It is a prerogative that we have given us, that have significant experience in reviewing legislation with a proven ability to comment and advise upon. The world has changed and has become increasingly global in its outlook. Therefore, it is most important that the impact of legislation and the change be considered from an impact, not just from within the Isle of Man, but also the impact from extra- territorial perspective, believing we cannot ignore the external factors that can significantly influence the wellbeing of our Island and our people. I have known Linda Bowers-Kasch for some time and you may recall that she did stand as a candidate for Liberal Vannin in the constituency of Ramsey, where she lives. In my interactions with Linda I can count on her to provide honest, objective comment and opinion and in situations where that opinion may differ, she will listen to various opinions and provide a considered reason for her own opinion. The prevailing factor is that Linda has the same desire to see fairness and equality of treatment, and that the Island’s overall wellbeing is at the forefront of any decisions made. She is a champion of driving a culture of value for money. Linda has acted as a mentor to individuals and also devised and delivered workshops to motivate, inspire and encourage people that they are able to achieve and progress in life. She firmly believes that people should have the opportunity to achieve, irrespective of their background, financial circumstances and academic proficiency. That achievement should be supported and encouraged and should equip people to be able to do the best that they can. Her full CV is available and has been circulated, but I shall now highlight some of the skills and experiences she has acquired over a long and distinguished career in the finance sector, since commencing in 1973. Starting from the grassroots level with nearly 40 years in the sector, Linda worked her way up to vice president level in the finance world and although various roles and responsibilities, most of which have had an international remit, she is considered to be a subject matter expert in regulatory matters, governance and control. Linda’s overall passion and commitment has been undertaken across the globe in areas such as prevention of terrorism, financial crime, anti-bribery and corruption, and overall good governance is major driver to her, as she believes that these are important issues that impact on society, integrity and the safety of people. Latterly, Linda has successfully delivered a programme of review and change as a senior consultant within a US global financial firm, which she saw her advice and made recommendations upon regulations, legislative requirements, forthcoming changes in overall governance and control against the strategic corporate objectives. This was the consultancy she won with her own company, which gave her added opportunity to raise awareness of the Island and its remit in both the city and the US. Linda believes we should all be ambassadors for the Isle of Man, never missing a chance to promote the Island particularly on our business trips. Much of her career has involved the reviewing of legislation and also supporting the drive and the correct interpretation and implementation. Linda has been a key person in formulating and setting of global policy, capable for implementation across multi-jurisdictional and cultures. Linda is a member of the Institute of Directors and also a member of the Isle of Man Employment Tribunal. It is my firm opinion that within our legislative framework, we must acquire people with the skills that have a proven track record for relevant achievement. Linda clearly has such skills coupled with senior leadership experience. I believe she would be a huge asset to the overall government, via the Legislative Council, if elected. Her commitment to the Island should also be recognised, as she continues to maintain her home here, since 1988, although had many opportunities over the years that could have taken her away permanently. I hope Hon. Members will vote for fresh blood to support our journey through tough economic times and challenges. In conclusion, these are the reasons why I propose and nominate Mrs Linda Bowers-Kasch.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for , Mrs Beecroft.

Mrs Beecroft: Thank you, Mr Speaker, I beg to second.

Nomination of Mr Michael Coleman

The Speaker: I call the Hon. Mr Cretney, Member for Douglas South.

Mr Cretney: Thank you, Mr Speaker. All Members will have received the CV of Michael Coleman. For those who did not already know him, can I thank those Members who have taken one of the two opportunities to meet him, firstly face-to-face and secondly alongside the other six candidates for the election on Friday last. Can I take this opportunity to thank each of them for outlining their policies and answering Members’ questions. Stability is perhaps more important than ever at this time, so I do hope Hon. Members will feel able to support candidates in this election, whatever their views on the future of the Legislative Council. Can I say I

House of Keys 18 Mar 2013 welcome the optimism of tomorrow’s 9.30 a.m. ‘swearing-in of the new Members’ agenda for Legislative Council, which arrived this morning on our desks. We need team players committed to the future economic diversification and wellbeing of our Island. We need Members qualified in the primary purpose of Legislative Council, which are scrutiny of legislation and we need real-world experience. It is my contention that Michael Coleman possesses each of these qualities. His CV outlines his private business experience rising from humble routes to a senior position in bankers Coutts and Company with extensive experience in banking, trusts, investments and funds business. If Michael were to receive your support his first-class honours degree in law would surely benefit the Council in its primary role of legislative scrutiny and would certainly be a first in recent years. He is also a chartered engineer and chartered IT professional. In terms of his contribution to public life on the Isle of Man, Michael has served between 2000 and 2012, which is the maximum allowable to him as a member of the National Health Service Independent Review Body and as a member of the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority since January 2002, where he has been chairman of the investments subcommittee, which oversees the sinking fund, since its creation, and has been vice-chairman of the audit committee since its formation. He was the board member responsible for overseeing the major court action resulting from the Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander failure. He served on the Isle of Man Gambling Control Commission between 2002 and 2004 and as a member of the Data Protection Appeals Tribunal for five years. Michael has also served on the Manx Electricity Authority since 2012, where he has been appointed chairman of the audit committee. He has a lively interest in the political and public life of our Island, which we were fortunate to have been born in, but he has chosen to make his home and where he has spent more of his life than anywhere else. Members will be aware that he faced the electorate in North Douglas in the 2006 General Election, gaining a very credible 688 votes against the standing members as a candidate. They will also be aware that the Manx Labour Party position has long been to work with independent members and Michael is a team player with the best interests of our Island at heart and with your support, I believe he would make a valuable contribution at this most important time. Thank you, Mr Speaker.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Douglas East, Mr Robertshaw.

Mr Robertshaw: Mr Speaker, I beg to second.

Nomination of Mr Geoff Corkish

The Speaker: I call the Hon. Member for Rushen, Mr Watterson.

Mr Watterson: Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. After a 30-year career with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Geoff Corkish resigned at the tender age of 53 to stand at the General Election in 2006 in Douglas West, topping the poll. He was successfully re-elected in the 2011 General Election and as such, there can be no doubt of his democratic mandate. Since election he has served in the Departments of Tourism and Leisure, Trade and Industry, Transport and currently, Economic Development with responsibility for tourism, TT and motorsport. He is also chairman of the and is Deputy Speaker of the House of Keys. Additionally, he is a member of the Management Committee, the Ecclesiastical Committee, Tynwald Honours Committee, vice-chairman of the Public Accounts Committee and vice-chairman of the Tynwald Advisory Council for Disabilities. Mr Corkish is a well-known figure in the wider community of this Island, as chairman of the Douglas Buxton Music Trust, chairman of the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association, member and past chairman of the Lhon Dhoo male voice choir, founder and director of the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs and further afield as a board member of the Mersey Mission to Seafarers. In addition to his involvement in many charitable bodies, he is well known in the Island’s music circles and in 1983 won the Cleveland gold medal at the Manx Music Festival. In 2007, he was awarded the MBE in recognition of his services to this Island and its charities. Geoff Corkish has involved himself fully throughout Government. He is fastidious and compassionate, a consensus builder and a people person. His work behind the scenes is a measure of the man and his contributions in this House are known more for their common sense and gravitas than their length or frequency. For the reasons stated, I believe that Mr Corkish makes a worthy candidate for elevation to the Legislative Council, to continue serving the Island in that role faithfully and diligently as has been evident since his election to this Hon. House. I beg to move.

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The Speaker: The Hon. Member for Douglas West, Mr Shimmin.

Mr Shimmin: I am very pleased to second, Mr Speaker.

Nomination of Mr Peter Hill

The Speaker: I call on the Hon. Member for Onchan, Mr Karran.

Mr Karran: Vainstyr Loayreyder, as I have said with the previous nomination, we are here to vote for individuals to become Members of the Island’s Legislative Council. In putting forward the nomination of Peter Hill, I have most carefully considered the premier aims and objectives of the Legislative Council, the skills and experience that in my most firm opinion we need as far as voting folk in here today. Mr Hill is a 62-year-old gentleman who has two children, has been part-time clerk to Lonan Commissioners for several years and has had various liaisons, as far as Government Departments are concerned in his role as Lonan commissioner, dealing with other central and local authority issues, as far as the implementation of legislation. He is a person that has the responsibility of having to prepare accounts for audit; he has drawn up estimates for each year, as far as the Commissioners are concerned. For years he has been responsible as the financial officer, as far as the Water Authority is concerned and has assisted the parish in a number of issues, especially when dealing with Government direct. He has been the returning officer for elections and also has had responsibilities, as far as his part-time deputy clerk post at Laxey Village Commissioners, which has assisted the clerk in many aspects of the administration as far as the Authority is concerned on a subcontract basis from Lonan Parish Commissioners to demonstrate the possibilities of local authority sharing administration and associated costs without the loss of identity or confidentiality. I think it is important that we recognise that he has two prongs, as far as his experience is concerned, both from a local authority basis, having to enforce the legislation that has come through the branches of Tynwald; he has also been the treasurer of the Municipal Association, a post he has held since 2004, which also brings him into contact, as far as how the law of the land affects local authorities. Peter has been a police officer for 25 years, working for the Metropolitan Police Authority. His service was recognised as far as good conduct was concerned and his exemplary service and the long service during his career in the Metropolitan Police. He was able to acquire many skills, including work dealing with difficult situations and working as part of a team. As a sergeant, he was in charge of a team of officers which developed the people management and leadership skills and duties that were included. Working as the prosecution sergeant, he was involved with preparing cases, liaison with the defence solicitors and actually, doing the prosecution of cases. With the transfer of prosecution functions from the Police to the Crown Prosecution Service, he remained in office to assist with the transfer and the liaison between the police and the prosecutor. Procedures that he created under his supervision were adopted with other prosecution departments. Additionally, he was attending court to assist with complex cases. He has a good understanding of the law, which has to be essential in that role. These are the sort of issues that I believe Peter would bring to the Legislative Council. In his duties in the 25 years of being a sergeant, a custody sergeant, he also spent a number of years in charge of the service supervising the central London divisional control room dealing with all aspects of daily life, as well as both major and minor incidents. I believe that Peter has the values and anyone that has met Peter, you can tell he is an honest, trustworthy individual and will bring confidence from the general public that what you see is what you get from Peter. Allowing for his extensive involvement with many organisations on the Island, I believe Peter will be a real asset, if elected to the Legislative Council. Not just through his experience, as far as being a police officer and his intimate knowledge of the law, but also with the fact that he has the skills that have put him in the front line to deal with individuals. He has also had the skills, as far as dealing with what the legislation is in the United Kingdom as well as in the Isle of Man. I hope that Hon. Members will support Peter Hill. I believe he would be an asset in these difficult and trying times in the future as far as the Island is concerned.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Douglas South, Mrs Beecroft.

Mrs Beecroft: I beg to second.

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Nomination of Mr Nigel Malpass

The Speaker: I call on the Hon. Member for Ramsey, Mr Bell.

Mr Bell: Thank you, Mr Speaker. It gives me great pleasure to nominate Mr Nigel Howard Malpass of 10 Clifton Drive, Ramsey as a candidate for election to the Legislative Council. This is a very important time, not just for the Council, but for the development of the Isle of Man and I believe it is vital to ensure that any successful candidate must have wide business experience and understanding of the needs of the economy and acute awareness of the need to maintain social cohesion and care for the vulnerable. Mr Malpass has had an extensive business experience within the shipping industry internationally, having started at the bottom as a midshipman and risen to become a main board director of an international shipping company with 97 ships and 2,500 crew of many nationalities to deal with. As a result of that involvement with Bibby, Mr Malpass has developed extensive experience of negotiating with international bodies and governments and has an extensive knowledge also of the needs and the workings of the substantial business company he was working for. He has played an active and key role in the development of the Isle of Man shipping industry, which, as we all know, is an important part of the Manx economy and is currently one of the drivers within that economy. That knowledge and enthusiasm and hard work has helped the Isle of Man’s economy to develop enormously in that period. Mr Speaker, Mr Malpass has issued a manifesto to all Members. He has met and spoken to most Members at some point to enable Members to understand his background and therefore it is not my intention today to go through the whole of the success that the member for Ramsey has got. Apart from Mr Malpass’s extensive business and economic experience, he first stood for the House of Keys in 2006 and polled very well. In 2008 Mr Malpass joined the Ramsey Town Commissioners and has been elected twice, gaining the support and understanding of the Ramsey electorate. He has a deep understanding and concern for our community and has been involved in a great number of local bodies. In recognition of the work he has done, both within the Commissioners and within the town, Mr Malpass has been chairman of Ramsey Town Commissioners for the last three years. He has been a driving force behind the regeneration of Ramsey and has been a tireless advocate of developing and attracting new business into the town. He has also been a strong supporter of the modernisation of local authorities, working hard to encourage voluntary amalgamation of northern authorities at a time when this issue is very much the focus of attention. By being a member of Ramsey Commissioners he has a detailed understanding and analysis of legislation and has made a major contribution to the life of the town. Mr Speaker, any successful candidate for this election needs to bring stability and continuity to the House. We need key and team players to work together to bring that consensus and continuity that we need. Mr Malpass, I believe is a man of integrity, hard work, extensive experience and will work very much as part of the new Government, which we need to ensure the ongoing success of the Isle of Man. It gives me great pleasure to nominate Mr Nigel Howard Malpass as a candidate.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Castletown, Mr Ronan.

Mr Ronan: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted to second the nomination of Nigel Malpass today. I have known Nigel since his time as a town commissioner in Ramsey and currently, as you have just heard, holds the position of chairman, a position he holds with distinction. I believe Mr Malpass is a perfect fit for the role of Legislative Council. He is a man with a wealth of experience, not just within the governmental structure of our Island, he has had a very distinct career at sea, where he was a master mariner, something, as you all know, a position I am very familiar with and understand the pressures that job, in particular, can hold. This experience will serve him very well within this new particular role if elected. Nigel has also been very successful running his own consultancy business amongst others. So he would bring to the job a blend of leadership, business knowledge and also being an elected leading town commissioner. Moving on to the proposed position of Member of Legislative Council, this is a role which, in my opinion, should be clearly defined to be a scrutinising chamber. There should be less crossover into general politics and more advice and guidance and I believe Mr Malpass clearly understands that rule. Mr Speaker, Nigel Malpass would make an excellent Member of our Legislative Council and I would urge Members here today to give him your vote. Thank you, Mr Speaker.

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Nomination of Mr Juan Turner

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Peel, Mr Crookall.

Mr Crookall: Thank you, Mr Speaker and I am very pleased to be able to nominate Mr Juan Richard Turner for a position on the Legislative Council. Juan Turner was born and schooled on the Isle of Man and lives with his partner and his daughter in Glen Vine. Before being elected as a Member of Tynwald he worked in the private sector. He trained with the BBC and ITV and worked for Border Television before leaving to set up his own media business. He was first elected to the Legislative Council by Members in 2007 and returned to office again in 2008 for a full term. As a Member of Tynwald, he has served in six Departments in their old and new forms: Trade and Industry, Tourism and Leisure, Transport, Environment, Food and Agriculture, Education and Children and Community, Culture and Leisure. I served on Transport and DEFA with him prior to the last General Election and he has been with me at DCCL and recently at DEC. I know the commitment, input and scrutiny of those Departments he has given as a Member. That scrutiny that he gives might not always be to the Department’s liking, but if he thinks it warrants it, he does it. He has a very methodical manner in the way he does things and how he follows through to the end result. He is, as they say, his own man and will judge each case on its own merits. He has served Tynwald well on numerous committees, Council of Ministers committees and select committees and Hon. Members as a result, there probably are not many Members here today that have not worked with Juan and know that, given a task to do, he will do it diligently. He is not afraid to speak his mind, but after a decision is made, even if it is one that he does not agree with, he respects that decision. His work in Legislative Council over the last six years has been unstinting and dedicated. He has taken through numerous departmental and private Bills and has also seen fit to ask questions in the Legislative Council, which does not happen in the norm. Members of the Legislative Council, past and present, have spoken to me and others of the detail of the scrutiny Juan gives to legislation passing through it. In Tynwald Court during debates his contributions are regular, methodical, clear and well made. In asking Members to support Juan Turner’s nomination today I would sum him up as a Manx family man, who has served the Island well, both as a Member of Tynwald and in his private life through his hobbies and pastimes. He has a questioning, methodical, independent and scrutinising mind that serves him and Government well and in these times of austerity, that has to be a good thing. Juan has the experience we need to ensure that our Legislative Council has the balance of membership we need right now. Mr Speaker, I am delighted to support and nominate Juan Turner to Members today and hope they will also be able to support him and vote for him today.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Douglas North, Mr Henderson.

Mr Henderson: Gura mie eu, Vainstyr Loayreyder. I have no hesitation whatsoever in seconding Juan Turner, who has been known to me for a considerable time and I have no hesitation in commending his work as a Member of the Legislative Council to this House and for the continuation of that work. I think we can all remember when Juan first came to prominence, when he appealed to the Bar of Tynwald some years ago and gave an exceptional speech, an outline of the media industry at that time. He gave it with the clinical accuracy, a dispassionate point of view, and unbiased opinion and gave us his critique of the situation, as was at that time. That greatly impressed me, because in Mr Turner I could see that we had somebody who could examine things impartially, review situations and come to his own independent opinion; a man who is not swayed by others, but looks at the situation clearly and is able to review that matter on the merits of the situation. So Vainstyr Loayreyder without going on, I certainly, wholeheartedly support Mr Crookall’s comments on Mr Turner and would recommend him for return to the Legislative Council.

Nomination of Mr Tony Wild

The Speaker: I call on the Hon. Member for Douglas North, Mr Houghton.

Mr Houghton: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I have great pleasure in nominating Mr Tony Wild to Hon. Members for consideration to the Legislative Council for a further period of office. Mr Wild has a distinguished career in the finance sector, with 33 years’ experience, ranging from cashiering duties at Lloyd’s Bank in Ramsey branch in 1978 to leading a clearing bank with 1,500 employees and £10 billion worth of assets. Before being elected to Council in December 2011, Mr

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Wild worked for 14 years in the United Kingdom finance sector and 15 years in the international market. It is in these key areas, where he built relations with people who continue to hold senior positions in the United Kingdom finance industry in London. One of the many values Tony Wild is able to utilise, if he is re-elected, is his ability to open doors in key areas, which could be of benefit to this Island going forward. Mr Speaker, Mr Wild has sound experience in business strategies and has a clear vision for the future and the delivery of financial performance. As an accomplished leader in his field, Hon. Members will surely agree Mr Wilde is well able to draw the best out of people through motivation, developing and mentoring. Mr Speaker, Mr Wild has already gained valuable experience in parliament and Government Departments and if re-elected, he will be able to hit the ground running, which I believe is vitally important to bring about changes with a balanced and even-handed approach. In summary, Mr Speaker, Mr Wild is a man of integrity and is one who has the skill set and clear abilities to help focus the Island in international forums, as well as domestic affairs at such an important and critical time in our history. Hon. Members have been furnished with Mr Wild’s CV which clearly demonstrates a track record of determination and commitment in everything he does and I have great pleasure in commending him once again to this Hon. House.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Ramsey, Mr Bell.

Mr Bell: I beg to second.

Election of four persons to Legislative Council Mr G Corkish and Mr T Wild elected

The Speaker: Hon. Members, I have now received seven nominations and we will proceed to a paper ballot. I would like to ask to serve as scrutineers the Hon. Member for Douglas East, Mrs Cannell, and the Hon. Member for Onchan, Mr Quirk. We shall now distribute ballot papers.

A first ballot took place and voting resulted as follows:

Vote Results Mrs Bowers-Kasch 3 Mr Coleman 9 Mr Corkish 14 Mr Hill 3 Mr Malpass 8 Mr Turner 9 Mr Wild 16

The Speaker: Hon. Members, the result of the election is as follows. Mrs Bowers-Kasch received 3 votes; Mr Coleman received 9 votes; Mr Corkish received 14 votes; Mr Hill received 3 votes; Mr Malpass received 8 votes; Mr Turner received 9 votes; Mr Wild received 16 votes. I therefore declare that Mr Corkish and Mr Wild are duly elected to serve for five years on Legislative Council. I congratulate them.

Several Members: Hear, hear.

Election of two persons to Legislative Council Second and third ballots Mr M Coleman elected

The Speaker: There are two vacancies remaining, which require to be filled and I call for fresh nominations. Mr Cretney.

Mr Cretney: Mr Speaker, for the same reasons that I outlined in my speech earlier, I would like to nominate Michael Coleman and do hope that Hon. Members will feel him worthy of their support. I understand that, in the first round of such elections there is always a certain amount of tactical voting and I do hope that this time Hon. Members will continue their support for him. I beg to move.

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The Speaker: Hon. Member for Douglas East, Mr Robertshaw.

Mr Robertshaw: Mr Speaker, I have pleasure in seconding Mr Coleman’s nomination.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Peel, Mr Crookall.

Mr Crookall: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Again, for the same reasons I would like to take this opportunity to nominate Mr Turner. I do believe that he has served the Island very well since 2007 and I think he would continue to do so. I beg to move.

The Speaker: Mr Henderson.

Mr Henderson: I beg to second, sir.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Ramsey, Mr Bell.

Mr Bell: Mr Speaker, again I would like to nominate Mr Nigel Malpass and again for the reasons which I have already outlined and indeed, which he himself has outlined to all Members. I think now is the time for some new blood, but with a blend of experience from business and an understanding of the economy and proven commitment, not just to working for the community, but having been elected and re-elected by the community, I think he would be an ideal candidate.

The Speaker: Mr Ronan.

Mr Ronan: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I beg to second the nomination of Mr Malpass.

The Speaker: Mr Karran.

Mr Karran: Vainstyr Loayreyder, I wish to propose Mrs Bowers-Kasch. I believe that this is the sort of candidate that we need, that has the ability, has the relevant experience for Legislative Council, will be there to lead us through very troubled times, as far as our problems that we have on the horizon. I so move and reaffirm what I said before.

The Speaker: Mrs Beecroft.

Mrs Beecroft: I beg to second, Mr Speaker.

The Speaker: Mr Karran.

Mr Karran: Vainstyr Loayreyder, I also wish to propose Mr Hill for the same reasons as Mrs Bowers- Kasch, believing that he has got the ability as far as the issues, he has had the experiences as a police constable and sergeant as far as legislation is concerned and I do so propose Peter Hill.

The Speaker: Mrs Beecroft.

Mrs Beecroft: I beg to second, Mr Speaker.

The Speaker: Are there any further nominations? Then we shall proceed to a further round of elections. I call the same tellers and for ballot papers to be distributed, please. There will be a short delay, while these are prepared.

Mr Karran: It says for four votes, but you can only vote for two. I think it is important that Members appreciate that.

The Speaker: Yes, if I could… Thank you, Hon. Member, just to be absolutely clear, despite the wording at the top of the ballot paper, there are two vacancies and you are required to vote for up to two names, up to two.

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A second ballot took place and voting resulted as follows:

Vote Results Mr Coleman 11 Mrs Bowers-Kasch 3 Mr Turner 9 Mr Malpass 7 Mr Hill 3

The Speaker: Hon. Members, the result of the election is as follows. Mr Coleman received 11 votes; Mrs Bowers-Kasch received 3 votes; Mr Turner received 9 votes; Mr Malpass received 7 votes; Mr Hill received 3 votes. No candidate has been elected. I therefore intend to move to a third round of elections and I call for fresh nominations. Mr Cretney.

Mr Cretney: Mr Speaker, I wish to propose the name of Michael Coleman for the Legislative Council vacancy for the reasons I have outlined in the original presentation and I thank Hon. Members for their support thus far.

The Speaker: Mr Robertshaw.

Mr Robertshaw: Pleasure in seconding, Mr Speaker.

The Speaker: Mr Crookall.

Mr Crookall: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Again, I would like to take great pleasure in nominating Mr Juan Turner for the position on Legislative Council. If I could just beg Members’ indulgence for a minute to remind them of some of the work that Mr Turner has done over the last six years during his time on Legislative Council. Manx National Heritage 2008 to date; Manx Heritage Foundation; select committees, such as the Steam Packet Committee, the Poacher’s Pocket Committee, the Steam Packet Committee again when it resat; Advertising in the Countryside; Local Authority Members’ Interests; and the Kirk Michael Land Exchange. The legislation that Mr Turner has taken through the Legislative Council so far has been the Constitution (Amendment) Bill; the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill; the Companies (Amendment) Bill; the Human Rights (Amendment) Bill; Organised and International Crime; Fisheries Bill 2010; the Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Bill; the Debt Recovery and Enforcement Bill; the Manx Museum and National Trust (Amendment) Bill; the Dogs (Amendment) Bill; Children and Young Persons (Amendment) Bill; Town and Country Planning amendment; Sunbeds Bill; and the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill. Some of those are Private Member’s Bills and some are departmental Bills, but a lot of work has gone into taking those through and it shows the dedication and the time that Mr Turner has put into that. I beg to ask Members to support Mr Turner’s nomination again, Mr Speaker.

The Speaker: Mr Henderson.

Mr Henderson: Gura mie eu, Vainstyr Loayreyder, I beg to second and concur with the comments made by Mr Crookall.

The Speaker: Hon. Member for Ramsey, Mr Bell.

Mr Bell: Mr Speaker, once again, I have great pleasure in nominating Mr Nigel Malpass and for all the reasons I raised earlier and indeed the information which has been given to Members through Mr Malpass’s communications with them. I believe he would be an ideal person for this job.

The Speaker: Mr Ronan.

Mr Ronan: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I also beg to second the nomination again of Mr Malpass.

The Speaker: Are there any further nominations? In that case, we shall proceed to a third round of election. There are three candidates for two seats: Mr Coleman, Mr Turner and Mr Malpass. Same tellers please and if you bear with us, fresh nomination papers will be prepared.

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The Speaker: Hon. Members, just for clarification to the House, in this round of elections Mr Gawne is entitled to vote, it being a fresh election. Fresh nominations have been made, it is a fresh election.

Mr Gawne was present from the third ballot onwards.

A third ballot took place and voting resulted as follows:

Vote results Mr Coleman 14 Mr Turner 10 Mr Malpass 8

The Speaker: Hon. Members, the result of the election is as follows: Mr Coleman received 14 votes; Mr Turner received 10 votes; Mr Malpass received 8 votes. I therefore declare that Mr Coleman is duly elected to serve a five-year term. The House congratulates him and could I ask him to make himself known to the Secretary of the House after the sitting for purposes of paperwork.

Election of one person to Legislative Council Fourth and fifth ballots

The Speaker: Hon. Members, it seems to me that we can usefully move to a further election, a new fourth election and I invite nominations. Mr Bell, Hon. Member for Ramsey.

Mr Bell: Once again, Mr Speaker, it gives me pleasure to nominate Mr Nigel Malpass for all the reasons I have already outlined.

The Speaker: Mr Ronan.

Mr Ronan: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I beg to second.

The Speaker: Mr Crookall.

Mr Crookall: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Again, I beg to nominate Mr Juan Turner for the vacancy on the Legislative Council, sir.

Mr Henderson: I beg to second, sir.

The Speaker: Are there any further nominations? In that case we will proceed to an election for the remaining vacancy on Legislative Council. Fresh nomination papers will be prepared and the same tellers please.

A fourth ballot took place and voting resulted as follows:

Vote Results Mr Malpass 8 Mr Turner 12

The Speaker: Hon. Members, the result of the election is that Mr Malpass received 8 votes; Mr Turner received 12 votes. Neither candidate was therefore elected. I propose to call for a new election, a fifth round of election and invite nominations, please. Mr Bell.

Mr Bell: Once again, Mr Speaker, I would like to nominate Mr Nigel Malpass, again for reasons already explained.

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The Speaker: Mr Ronan.

Mr Ronan: Mr Speaker, I beg to second the nomination of Mr Malpass.

The Speaker: Mr Crookall.

Mr Crookall: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Again I rise to nominate Mr Juan Turner and I would like to reiterate to Members, although Juan is an individual man and makes his own mind up, when the decision has been made in the Department, he is willing to abide by that and he has shown that certainly in the last 18 months, since the last General Election within his membership and his commitment to DCCL and DEC over decisions made in those Departments and I would like to remind Members of that commitment he makes to Government as such. Thank you.

The Speaker: Mr Henderson.

Mr Henderson: I beg to second, sir and fully support Mr Crookall’s comments and would say that I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Turner for re-election to the Legislative Council, given his proven track record. I beg to second, sir.

The Speaker: Any further nominations? Then once again we will proceed to a ballot. There are two candidates competing for the one vacancy. I call for fresh ballot papers, please. Same tellers.

A fifth ballot took place and voting resulted as follows:

Vote Results Mr Malpass 9 Mr Turner 11

The Speaker: Hon. Members, the result of the election is that Mr Malpass received 9 votes; Mr Turner received 11 votes. Neither candidate has been elected. It seems to me useful if I suspend the sitting for 10 minutes to allow conferring to take place as to the way forward for the rest of today’s sitting and I propose that we resume at five minutes to 12, in 10 minutes’ time.

The House adjourned at 11.45 a.m. and resumed its sitting at 11.55 a.m.

Election of one person to Legislative Council Sixth and seventh ballots Mr J Turner elected

The Speaker: Be seated, Hon. Members. Hon. Members, having had five rounds of election, I now call for further nominations. Mr Bell.

Mr Bell: Once again, Mr Speaker, I have pleasure in nominating Mr Nigel Malpass.

The Speaker: Mr Ronan.

Mr Ronan: I beg to second, Mr Speaker.

The Speaker: Mr Crookall.

Mr Crookall: Mr Speaker, I am delighted to nominate Mr Juan Turner again for the following round, sir.

The Speaker: Mr Henderson.

Mr Henderson: I beg to second the nomination of Mr Turner, Vainstyr Loayreyder.

The Speaker: Any further nominations?

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Mr Watterson: Mr Speaker, you might want to ring the bell. We are two short. I am sorry if I got everyone excited there for a moment. (Laughter) I just want to ring the bell.

Mr Quirk: Who is missing?

Mr Crookall: Peter and Alf.

The Secretary: Mr Karran is missing.

The Speaker: Mr Karran is missing. Are there any further nominations?

A Member: Mr Karran! (Laughter)

The Speaker: Hon. Members, we shall proceed to a ballot with two candidates, one place. Mr Henderson.

Mr Henderson: Vainstyr Loayreyder, there are two Members missing. If they come back now, are they still eligible to vote?

The Speaker: The voting has not yet started. I called for the sitting to resume at five minutes to 12. (Several Members: Hear, hear.) I do not propose waiting for late Members.

Mr Watterson: We will know how they voted, though! (Laughter) We will know if the scores change!

A sixth ballot took place and voting resulted as follows:

Vote Results Mr Malpass 10 Mr Turner 11

The Speaker: Hon. Members, the result of the ballot is that Mr Malpass received 10 votes; Mr Turner received 11 votes. I intend to take a further round of elections. Could I have nominations please? Mr Bell.

Mr Bell: I would like to nominate Mr Nigel Malpass once again, Mr Speaker.

The Speaker: Mr Ronan.

Mr Ronan: I second the nomination of Mr Malpass, Mr Speaker.

The Speaker: Mr Crookall.

Mr Crookall: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Obviously, I am very happy again to nominate Mr Juan Turner and if I can just again refresh Members with some of the work Mr Turner did in some of the Departments. During his time here he has been on six Departments and he is obviously still involved with Education and Children and DCCL, but during his time with DEFA, DTI, DTL DoT as it was, he put in a lot of good work. IN his time with the Department of Transport he instigated bringing together various Departments to what is now known as the technical services division. Also on his time with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry… sorry, Environment, Food and Agriculture, Mr Turner went out and did his own consultation with the industry to help sort out the crab and lobster industry, which was going through some traumatic times. So Mr Turner’s commitment to his job has been unstinting, if I can say it like that, over the last six years and I would ask Members, please get behind Mr Turner and support him, sir.

The Speaker: Mr Henderson.

Mr Henderson: Gura mie eu, Vainstyr Loayreyder. I have pleasure in seconding Mr Turner once again and would wholeheartedly endorse the comments of Mr Crookall of a committed, independent man who has a proven track record and loyalty to the institution here.

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The Speaker: Any further nominations, Hon. Members? In that case we will proceed to another ballot. New ballot papers please; same tellers.

A seventh ballot took place and voting resulted as follows:

Vote results Mr Malpass 8 Mr Turner 13

The Speaker: Hon. Members, the result of the ballot is that Mr Malpass received 8 votes; and Mr Turner received 13 votes and is therefore elected. I congratulate Mr Turner. Hon. Members, that concludes the process of election. May I take the opportunity to thank, on behalf of the House, all the candidates that presented themselves for election and to congratulate the winners of that election and I thank also the two tellers for their services this morning. Hon. Members, that concludes the business of the House today. The House will now stand adjourned until the next sitting, which will take place tomorrow Tuesday 19th March in Tynwald Court.

The House adjourned at 12.20 p.m.

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