P R O C E E D I N G S
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
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, 15th March 2016 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 133, No. 8 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, 2016 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 15th MARCH 2016 Present: The President of Tynwald (Hon. C M Christian) In the Council: The Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man (The Rt Rev. R M E Paterson), The Acting Attorney General (Mr J L M Quinn), Mr D M Anderson, Mr M R Coleman, Mr C G Corkish MBE, Hon. T M Crookall, Mr R W Henderson, Mr J R Turner and Mr T P Wild, with Mr J D C King, Deputy Clerk of Tynwald. In the Keys: The Speaker (Hon. S C Rodan) (Garff); The Chief Minister (Hon. A R Bell) (Ramsey); Mr G G Boot (Glenfaba); Mr L I Singer (Ramsey); Hon. W E Teare (Ayre); Mr A L Cannan (Michael); Mr R K Harmer (Peel); Mr P Karran, Mr Z Hall and Mr D J Quirk (Onchan); Hon. R H Quayle (Middle); Mr J R Houghton and Mr G R Peake (Douglas North); Mrs K J Beecroft and Mr W M Malarkey (Douglas South); Mr C R Robertshaw and Mr J Joughin (Douglas East); Hon. J P Shimmin and Mr C C Thomas (Douglas West); Hon. R A Ronan (Castletown); Mr G D Cregeen (Malew and Santon); Hon. J P Watterson, Hon. L D Skelly and Hon. P A Gawne (Rushen); with Mr R I S Phillips, Clerk of Tynwald. ________________________________________________________________________ 994 T133 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 15th MARCH 2016 Business transacted Leave of absence granted ............................................................................................................. 999 Order of the Day ................................................................................................................ 999 1. Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty the Queen ........................................... 999 Farewell to the Lieutenant-Governor, His Excellency Mr Adam Wood ..................................... 1000 Statement by His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor ............................................................. 1001 Presentation to His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor .......................................................... 1002 Personal Statement by Mr Wild ................................................................................................. 1002 Supplementary Order Paper No. 1 .................................................................................... 1003 1. Standing Orders suspended to take the following business ........................................... 1003 2. VAT Sharing Agreement – Statement by the Treasury Minister ..................................... 1004 Main Order Paper ............................................................................................................ 1007 Welcome to students from St Ninian’s High School................................................................... 1007 2. Papers laid before the Court ........................................................................................... 1007 Bill for signature ......................................................................................................................... 1010 Questions for Oral Answer ............................................................................................... 1010 1. Fitness to work assessments – Assessors’ training and clinical background; time allowed for assessments ............................................................................................. 1010 2. Sefton Group loan – Collection of tax and National Insurance ....................................... 1014 3. Sefton Group – Conversion of tax debt; winding-up proceedings .................................. 1017 4. Noble’s Hospital pathology department – Risk management ........................................ 1020 5. Department of Health and Social Care – Management of repeat prescriptions; recovery of items from deceased patients’ families ........................................................... 1023 6. Tax and National Insurance arrears – Winding-up of companies ................................... 1026 7. National Sports Centre and Bowl – Loss of sporting facilities ......................................... 1030 8. Estate Agents Act 1999 – Date re bringing into force ..................................................... 1034 9. Water supply – MUA policy re lead pipes ....................................................................... 1037 10. Outstanding tax liabilities – Minister’s powers to write off .......................................... 1039 11. Tax and National Insurance arrears – Number of companies wound up ..................... 1040 12. Tax arrears of companies – Number of Government loans to protect against winding up ........................................................................................................................... 1041 Questions for Written Answer .......................................................................................... 1044 13. Delegation of functions to Mr Tim Green – Whether made public .............................. 1044 14. Dependability Ltd – Assessments of people with mental health issues ....................... 1044 15. Tender process – Cancellations ..................................................................................... 1044 16. Education Council selection process – Anonymous matrix .......................................... 1045 ________________________________________________________________________ 995 T133 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 15th MARCH 2016 Main Order Paper ............................................................................................................ 1047 4. Douglas Railway Station refurbishment – Debate commenced ..................................... 1047 The Court adjourned at 1.00 p.m. and resumed its sitting at 2.30 p.m. .................................... 1049 Douglas Railway Station refurbishment – Debate continued – Motion carried ................ 1049 5. Public Accounts Committee – The Procurement of Dredging at Peel and Related Services – First Report 2015-16 received and recommendation approved .......... 1057 Announcement of Royal Assent ................................................................................................. 1080 6. Communications Commission – Mr Jean-Philippe Donnio and Mr Brian Parkin appointed .................................................. 1080 7. Town and Country Planning Act 1999 – Town and Country Planning (Isle of Man Strategic Plan) Order 2016 approved ................................................................................. 1081 The Court adjourned at 5.02 p.m. and resumed its sitting at 5.30 p.m. .................................... 1085 8. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 – European Union (Libya Sanctions) Order 2016 approved .................................................. 1085 9. Harbours Act 2010 – Harbour Dues (Merchant Vessels) Regulations 2016 approved ... 1086 10. Harbours Act 2010 – Harbour Dues (Fishing Vessels, Work Boats and Construction Barges) Regulations 2016 approved ................................................................................... 1087 11. Harbours Act 2010 – Harbour Dues (Pleasure Vessels, Large Commercial Yachts and Tall Ships) Regulations 2016 approved ............................................................................... 1087 12. Harbours Act 2010 – Harbour Facilities (Charges) Regulations 2016 approved .......... 1088 13. Social Security Administration Act 1992 – Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement) (United Kingdom) Order 2016 approved ............................................................................ 1089 14. Fees and Duties Act 1989 – Fees and Duties (Government Fees) Order 2016 approved ............................................... 1097 15. Fees and Duties Act 1989 – General Registry (Miscellaneous Fees) Order 2016 approved ........................................... 1098 16. Audit Act 2006 – Accounts and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2016 approved ...... 1099 17. Social Security Act 2000 – Pension (Top-up) Order 2016 approved............................. 1100 18. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 approved ......................................... 1101 19. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Administration Act 1992 (Application) (Amendment) (No.3) Order 2016 approved ....................................................................... 1101 20. Social Security Act 2000 – Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2016 approved ....................................................................... 1102 21. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 – Exceptional Needs Grants and Budgeting Loans (Amendment) Regulations 2016 approved ...................................... 1103 22. Electronic Transactions Act 2000 – Electronic Transactions (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 approved ........................................................................ 1103 23.-24.