DOCSLIB.ORG

TIME to REMEMBER: Tony Brown

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
TIME to REMEMBER: Tony Brown Manx Heritage Foundation: TIME TO REMEMBER: Tony Brown MANX HERITAGE FOUNDATION ORAL HISTORY PROJECT ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT ‘TIME TO REMEMBER’ Interviewee(s): Mr Tony Brown MHK Date of birth: Place of birth: Interviewer(s) Roger Rawcliffe and Charles Guard Recorded by: Charles Guard Date recorded: No recording date Topic(s): Collapse of Savings & Investment Bank Clifford Irving and Jack Nicholson Pressure from the European Union New Companies legislation Changes in legislative set-up Financial Crime Unit Bills Zero Company Tax Bill Distribution Tax New Customs and Excise Agreement Common Purse Agreement Terry Groves’ ‘Think Tank’ Tourism in the 60s, 70s and 80s New Residency Policy Money laundering Department of Home Affairs Tony Brown - Mr B Roger Rawcliffe - RR Charles Guard - CG 1 Manx Heritage Foundation: TIME TO REMEMBER: Tony Brown RR ... you, better than anybody, both by length of … Mr B Hmmm. RR … looking at the Island and being involved in it all… Mr B Right. RR ... and by being in the [unclear] ... Mr B Yea. RR ... you’d have a better idea than anyone else. Mr B Hopefully. (laughter) RR In general, I mean, I’m going to go and see John Aston … Mr B Yes, yes, I know what you mean … RR ... about specific matter … Mr B Yea, yea. RR ... but, but just to sort of, go back to the very beginning … when you came in, it was 1981, I think, wasn’t it? Mr B That’s right, and this happened in 82’, so we were new members. RR What were your – have you any recollections? Mr B Well, absolutely. I mean, well, I came in November ’81, this arose in early ’82 – I can’t remember which month it was. RR Well, the licence was withdrawn on something like the 26th June 1982 … Mr B Right. 2 Manx Heritage Foundation: TIME TO REMEMBER: Tony Brown RR ... ‘cos we all had to go in for two weeks, the whole lot. Mr B Yes, yea, well, I can remember - remember it happening; one, very much so because I was a new member – literally a new member; and suddenly there was this emm … I was at home working at the time, or somewhere in town, and the police were looking for us (laughter) because they’d sent the police out to get the Members of Tynwald to come in … RR Had they?!! Mr B ... because there was – the Governor had called – because he was Presiding Officer then – had called an urgent meeting of Tynwald in private to discuss an issue, and we weren’t even told what it was, I mean, we were just told that there was an urgent meeting of Tynwald to be held in private – I think, that afternoon, it was, I think. You’d find that out, but I mean, it was, I was – what! You know, a new Member, didn’t know this sort of thing happened (laughter) and of course, under the old … RR Well, I hope it didn’t happen very often!! Mr B Well, it didn’t – I think that’s the only time I ever remember us going into Private Session in Tynwald. Because, one, it’s so unusual, anyway, although in those days, you see, Keys, it was a regular thing for Keys to go into private … ummm, but it wasn’t regular for Tynwald, and it was certainly irregular for the Governor to summoned Tynwald to sit in private. That was quite – I think that was quite unique, actually. I certainly have never heard of it before. CG So the police came for you then? Mr B So the police were looking for us to say you were needed urgently for a sitting of Tynwald which was going to take place that afternoon in private, that the Governor had summoned, because, of course, he’d Tynwald to sit. And so I remember that very clearly as sort of – ‘Wow,’ you know, ‘this is something different, I wonder how often this happens?’ ... so yes, so, as a new Member, I mean this was sort of a real shock as, you know. RR Aye, it would be! 3 Manx Heritage Foundation: TIME TO REMEMBER: Tony Brown Mr B I can actually remember the … I mean, I remember the feeling was sort of ‘Wow’ – you know, quite exciting, ‘what’s this all about?!’ ‘Cos we hadn’t been told what it was, we were just told that there was an urgent meeting. So, you know, your brain’s going, ‘what’s this about – I wonder what’s what?!’ And there was no hint of the SIB [Savings & Investment Bank] at all – you know – certainly to me – I was a new Member. It might have been known by executive council members, but it certainly wasn’t known by … RR Until it all came up, I certainly didn’t know. Mr B Yea? So of course then, you know, I had to rush about, and then get changed and come into Douglas, which we did, and we were then in Tynwald and briefed on it. And that’s really the end of that aspect of it, ‘cos of course, it is in Private Session. CG Who briefed you? Mr B Oh – it would be Edgar Mann – he was Chairman of … CG Yes, yes right. Mr B Chairman of Treasury in those days – it would be Edgar, I would think. RR We saw him the day before yesterday. Mr B Yes – he’s doing well I think, from what I hear, yea. So that’s where we went and that really is, in a way, that was the initial reaction. Certainly the reaction after that and the implications of what went on sort of developed as people found out what happened – we all remember the stories, the major press when it came out, and everything. And the impact generally – I remember within government was Members feeling very down, I mean, Treasury and everybody really feeling, ‘Oh, this is an absolute disaster for the Isle of Man,’ – because it was – it was a major, major issue. And sort of realism at higher political level – because I was very much a junior one – that something had to be done, and done quickly to safeguard the future of the Isle of Man. I mean, the Isle of Man was in a serious situation. I mean, in those days, don’t forget, we only had one and a half million pound in reserve. We had literally budgeted to keep going – struggling to keep going. And in those early days – ’81 through to about – well, 4 Manx Heritage Foundation: TIME TO REMEMBER: Tony Brown certainly ’85, I mean the income to the Isle of Man was pretty restricted. I mean we were struggling to fund education. I mean, I can remember very well, you know, Victor Kneale jumping up and down because the Department of Education – sorry, the Board of Education in those days – was being put under considerable pressure about school meals, about provision of facilities for the schools and so on. And that was just one area – I mean, health services was under pressure – so money was very, very restricted, and this was a major blow, so I can remember very clearly, you know, Chairman of Ex Co [Executive Council] and all those really being concerned about this. So the atmosphere was very down, I remember that, but very determined to improve it. And the thing that came out pretty quickly really – and in those days, don’t forget, which is different to today, because Tynwald was also the government as well as the parliament, which it now isn’t, but it was then, because all the Boards were Boards of Tynwald, so therefore Tynwald was the government, which is why it went into Private Session in a way, because it was then the government, as Tynwald, dealing with it. I mean, that wouldn’t happen today. Because what would happen today is; the work would be done and then there would be a statement made in Tynwald in public, which is right these days. RR Hmmm. Mr B Hmmm, but there was a very – they were very determined – I remember it well – they were very determined and determined very quickly, that we needed to become a high quality jurisdiction – it was the only way forward for us. We had to have a high standard, because if we didn’t have a high standard we – nobody would touch us. And they made that decision pretty quickly if I remember. RR Yes, I wonder when that … Mr B That would be … RR ... ‘cos you got your shock in the first instance, sort of thing. Mr B Well, they started introducing legislation, I would have thought, within twelve months. RR Oh certainly, oh definitely – it was less than that, it was less than that. 5 Manx Heritage Foundation: TIME TO REMEMBER: Tony Brown Mr B There was new legislation, and that – but that was quick, you know. RR You got Noakes and Duncan Naylor in by January. Mr B Yea. RR You’d got Farrant in by September, I should think. Mr B Yea – so the legislation came through quickly. The err … CG The Executive had made this decision? Mr B Oh yea. CG Yes – that would be on Tynwald, obviously. Mr B Well, Keys – the legislation came straight into the Keys. There was legislation in relation to the Jim Noakes one. I think that was secondary legislation under – I’m not sure if it was under Statutory Boards Act, it would be? RR Don’t know – he was appointed under contract in some manner … Mr B Yea.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Report of Proceedings of Tynwald Court
    Printed (by Authority) by CORRIE Ltd., 48 Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF TYNWALD COURT Douglas, Wednesday, 17th February 1999 at 10.30 a.m. Present: Harbours (Isle of Man) Act 1961 - The President of Tynwald (the Hon Sir Charles Harbour Dues (Fishing Vessels and Tugs) Kerruish OBE LLD (he) CP). In the Council: The Lord Regulations 1999 [SD No 19/99] Bishop (the Rt Rev Noel Debroy Jones), the Harbour Dues (Pleasure Vessels and House Boats) Attorney-General (Mr W J H Corlett), Hon C M Christian, Regulations 1999 [SDNo 20/99] Messrs E A Crowe, D F K Delaney, E G Lowey, Hon E J Mann, Messrs J N Radcliffe and G H Waft, with Inland Fisheries Act 1976 - Mr T A Bawden, Clerk of the Council. Inland Fisheries (Duties) Regulations 1998 [SDNo 708/98] In the Keys: The Speaker (the Hon N Q Cringle) Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (Rushen); Mr L I Singer and Hon A R Bell (Ramsey); [SDNo 707/98] Hon R E Quine OBE (Ayre); Mr J D Q Cannan (Michael); Hon H Hannan (Peel); Mr W A Gilbey (Glenfaba); Merchant Shipping Act 1985 - Mr S C Rodan (Garff); Hon D North (Middle); Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (Application) Order Mr P Karran, Hon R K Corkill and Mr G T Cannell 1999 [SD No 23/99] (Onchan); Mr J R Houghton and R W Henderson (Douglas North); Hon D C Cretney and Mr A C Duggan Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) (Isle of Man) (Douglas South); Mr R P Braidwood and Mrs B J Cannell (Douglas East); Messrs J P Shimmin and A F Downie Act 1974- (Douglas West); Hon J A Brown (Castletown); Offshore Installations (Reporting of Injuries, Hon D J Gelling (Malew and Santon); Sir Miles Walker Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations CBE LLD (he) and Mrs P M Crowe (Rushen); with 1999 [SD No 25/99] Prof T StJ N Bates, Clerk of Tynwald.
    [Show full text]
  • Report of Proceedings of Tynwald Court
    Printed (by Authority) by CORRIE Ltd., 48 Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF TYNWALD COURT Douglas, Tuesday, 18th March 1997 at 10.30 a.m. Present: Income Tax (Capital Relief) (Commercial Buildings The President of Tynwald (the Hon Sir Charles Allowance) Order 1997. Kerruish OBE LLD (hc) CP). In the Council: the Attorney-General (Mr J M Kerruish Q C), Mr B Barton, The Registration of Business Names (Fees and Duties) Hon C M Christian, Messrs D F K Delaney and E G Lowey, Order 1997. His Honour A C Luft CBE, Hon E J Mann, Messrs J N Radcliffe and G H Waft, with Mr T A Bawden, Legalisation of Documents (Fees and Duties) Order Clerk of the Council. 1997. In the Keys: The Speaker (the Hon N Q Cringle) Companies (Fees and Duties) Order 1997. (Rushen); Mr L I Singer and Hon A R Bell (Ramsey); Hon R E Quine OBE (Ayre); Mr J D Q Cannan (Michael); Non-Resident Company Duty (Amendment) Hon H Hannan (Peel); Mr W A Gilbey (Glenfaba); Regulations 1997. Mr S C Rodan (Garff); Hon D North (Middle); Mr P Karran, Hon R K Corkill and Mr J R Kniveton (Onchan); Messrs J R Houghton and E A Crowe (Douglas BUDGET SPEECH — MINISTER FOR THE North); Hon D C Cretney and Mr A C Duggan (Douglas TREASURY — DEBATE COMMENCED South); Mr R P Braidwood and Mrs B J Cannell (Douglas East); Messrs J P Shimmin and A F Downie (Douglas The President: At this stage, hon. members, I advise West); Hon J A Brown (Castletown); Hon D J Gelling you that, in accordance with the resolution of this Court, (Malew and Santon); Sir Miles Walker CBE LLD (hc), Manx Radio has again chosen to broadcast the budget and Mrs P M Crowe (Rushen); with Prof T StJ N Bates, debate in its entirety.
    [Show full text]
  • P R O C E E D I N G S
    H O U S E O F K E Y S 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 Y C H I A R E A S F E E D P R O C E E D I N G S D A A L T Y N HANSARD Douglas, Tuesday, 25th June 2013 All published Official Reports can be found on the Tynwald website www.tynwald.org.im/Official Papers/Hansards/Please select a year: 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. Supplementary material subsequently made available following Questions for Oral Answer is published separately on the Tynwald website, www.tynwald.org.im/Official Papers/Hansards/Hansard Appendix Volume 130, No. 23 ISSN 1742-2264 Published by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW. © Court of Tynwald, 2013 HOUSE OF KEYS, TUESDAY, 25th JUNE 2013 Present: The Speaker (Hon. S C Rodan) (Garff); The Chief Minister (Hon. A R Bell) (Ramsey); Hon. D M Anderson (Glenfaba); Mr L I Singer (Ramsey); Hon. W E Teare (Ayre); Mr A L Cannan (Michael); Hon. T M Crookall (Peel); Mr P Karran, Mr Z Hall and Mr D J Quirk (Onchan); Mr J R Houghton and Mr R W Henderson (Douglas North); Hon. D C Cretney and Mrs K J Beecroft (Douglas South); Hon.
    [Show full text]
  • Presidents Letter
    AUTUMN NEWSLETTER Presidents Letter Dear Friends, You will all have your programmes prepared for the coming season of Branch Meetings, some will have already had meetings by the time you read this letter. I hope your batteries are recharged after such a glorious summer and we are still enjoying some lovely days. This year we think about all the men and women who were involved in the 1st World War one hundred years ago and what sacrifice they gave for our freedom today. There are still many conflicts around the world today and we pray that God will give the leaders of these countries wisdom to realise there are no winners in war only innocent people suffering through no fault of their own. We see just dreadful pictures on our television screens which seem unbelievable that one human being can inflict on another. Please remember all these people in your prayers particular the women and children. We were delighted to celebrate our Founders Day Service at St Matthew`s and Commission our new Chaplain Nigel Cretney. The tent at the Agricultural Show was well used by young Mums and Dads. Our work continues in the Prison with the Crèche and Craft Afternoons and I was privileged to be at the Family Day at the Prison in August wonderful to see children having fun with their parents. I have just returned from a visit to Cashel Ferns and Ossory read a lesson at their Festival Service on the Sunday, now there’s a thought members…. Festival on a Sunday!. I will be going to the Provincial Presidents conference in early October.
    [Show full text]
  • Manx Heritage Foundation Oral History Project Oral History Transcript
    Manx Heritage Foundation: TIME TO REMEMBER: Bill Dawson MANX HERITAGE FOUNDATION ORAL HISTORY PROJECT ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT ‘TIME TO REMEMBER’ Interviewee: Mr Bill Dawson Date of birth: Place of birth: Interviewer: Roger Rawcliffe and Sue Lewis Recorded by: Date recorded: 9th November 2006 Topic(s): Ronaldsway Aircraft Company The Isle of Man Finance Board Abolition of Surtax Company formations Development of the Finance Sector Manx Company Law Banking and self-regulation Savings & Investment Bank collapse The Financial Supervision The Usury Act The Treasury Finance Board British and off-shore Insurance Companies Development of the Freeport Abolition of Exchange Controls Government Corporate Services Bill Dawson - Mr D Roger Rawcliffe - RR Sue Lewis - SL 1 Manx Heritage Foundation: TIME TO REMEMBER: Bill Dawson RR … we talked about getting a bit of – Research Assistant, and then Sue had been doing a – well she had already done a Phd on, sort of ‘Manxness,’ if you like – Manx language. And she’s about to be introducing people, older people, to all the rest of us, and she’s just about to complete another piece of work on … SL Manx satirical poetry. Mr D Very intellectual! (laughter) RR So we find her quite useful for – ‘cos this – this is intended not to be Mark Solly’s type of book, where everything is there, and it’s good old heavy reading and guaranteed to send you to sleep. It may well send you to sleep, but it’s not the aim of it (laughter) so it’s trying to get the whole picture – the good and the bad.
    [Show full text]
  • 07 Mar 2001 House of Keys Hansard 48 Bucks Road, Douglas
    Printed (by Authority) by The Copy Shop Ltd., 48 Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF HOUSE OF KEYS Douglas, Wednesday, 7th March 2001 at 2.30 p.m. Present: other office holders of the transferee. Mr Speaker, I beg to The Speaker (Hon J D Q Cannan) (Michael); move clause 7. Mr L I Singer (Ramsey); Mr R E Quine OBE (Ayre); Mrs H Hannan (Peel); Hon W A Gilbey (Glenfaba); The Speaker: Mr Corkill. Hon S C Rodan (Garff); Hon D North (Middle); Mr P Karran, Hon R K Corkill and Mr G T Cannell Mr Corkill: I beg to second and reserve my remarks, (Onchan); Messrs J R Houghton and R W Henderson Mr Speaker. (Douglas North); Hon D C Cretney (Douglas South); Mr R P Braidwood and Mrs B J Cannell (Douglas East); The Speaker: The motion is that clause 7 stand part of Mr J P Shimmin and Hon A F Downie (Douglas West); the Bill. All those in favour please say aye; against, no. Hon J A Brown (Castletown); Hon D J Gelling (Malew The ayes have it. The ayes have it. Clause 8, sir. and Santon); Sir Miles Walker CBE LLD (hc) and Mrs P M Crowe and Mr J Rimington (Rushen); with Sir Miles Walker: Mr Speaker, clause 8 indicates that Prof T StJ N Bates, Secretary of the House. the legislation will not operate with prejudice or affect the rights or benefits of any former or current employee of the transferor under any existing retirement benefit scheme. I The Chaplain took the prayers.
    [Show full text]
  • Report of Proceedings of Tynwald Court
    Printed (by Authority) by CORRIE Ltd., 48 Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF TYNWALD COURT Douglas, Tuesday, 18th April 2000 at 2.30 p.m. Present: election of the President of Tynwald. This election is The Deputy President of Tynwald (the Hon N Q governed by the Constitution Act of 1990 and subject to Cringle) and the Acting President (Mr E G Lowey). In the its provisions by standing order 5.3 so far as it is applicable. Council: The Lord Bishop (the Rt Rev Noel Debroy Jones), In the circumstances of this election the Constitution the Attorney-General (Mr W J H Corlett QC), Act provides two categories eligible to be elected as Hon C M Christian, Messrs E A Crowe, D F K Delaney, President of Tynwald: firstly, a member of the Keys and J R Kniveton, Dr E J Mann, Messrs J N Radcliffe and secondly, an elected member of the Council. G H Waft, with Mr T A Bawden, Clerk of the Council. Hon. members, while ballot papers are being distributed I would remind members of the procedures. I will call for In the Keys: The Speaker (the Hon N Q Cringle) candidates to be nominated and, once a candidate has been (Rushen) and the Deputy Speaker (Mr J D Q Cannan) nominated, I will seek a seconder for that nomination (Michael); Mr L I Singer and Hon A R Bell (Ramsey); before seeking further nominations. When satisfied that Mr R E Quine OBE (Ayre); Mrs H Hannan (Peel); all those who the Court wishes to nominate and second Hon W A Gilbey (Glenfaba); Hon S C Rodan (Garff); have been nominated and seconded, I will ask the Clerk of Hon D North (Middle); Mr P Karran, Hon R K Corkin Tynwald to read out the list of candidates in the order in and Mr G T Cannel] (Onchan); Messrs J R Houghton and which they appear on the ballot papers.
    [Show full text]
  • 35925 CMI Parish Walk 2009:31470 PW08 Prog
    June 20-21 Bride (52.5 miles) Jurby (45.5 miles) Andreas (55.5 miles) Ballaugh (42 miles) Maughold (67 miles) Kirk Michael Lezayre (39 miles) (61.5 miles) Lonan German (76.5 miles) (32.5 miles) Patrick START (30.5 miles) Marown (4.5 miles) FINISH Onchan (83 miles) Braddan (2 miles) Arbory (17 miles) Rushen Santon (19 miles) (11.5 miles) Malew (15 miles) 85 MILES 17 PARISHES 24 HOURS WWW.PARISHWALK.COM A walk through 20 years 2009 celebrates Clerical Medical’s 20th year of sponsorship of the Parish Walk and it has become an established, annual sporting event on the Isle of Man. In many ways this event is unique, involving an 85 mile race-walk around the 17 parishes of the island, within 24 hours. What started as a five year commitment for an outlay of a mere £500 has grown in stature and popularity, attracting walkers from all over the UK and abroad. In 1990 there were only 155 starters but in 2009 there will around 1,700 participants. All at Clerical Medical are delighted with this long and successful association and the company is fully committed to the community of the Isle of Man. PARISH WALK A Welcome from the Race Director Welcome to the 2009 Clerical Medical Parish Walk. The Parish Walk provides a unique challenge to all the entrants and it has captured the imagination of the Manx folk over the years. This year the race has attracted an all-time record entry of 1620. Ahead lies a test of stamina and endurance over 85 miles and 17 Parish Churches all which must be passed before returning to Douglas Promenade within the 24 hour time limit.
    [Show full text]
  • Report of the Select Committee on Library Provision 2017-2018
    PP 2018/0046 REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY PROVISION 2017-2018 REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY PROVISION 2017-2018 Committee Remit: That a committee of three Members be appointed to investigate the adequacy, structure and funding of library provision on the Island; and to report back with recommendations no later than June 2018. The powers, privileges and immunities relating to the work of a committee of Tynwald are those conferred by sections 3 and 4 of the Tynwald Proceedings Act 1876, sections 1 to 4 of the Privileges of Tynwald (Publications) Act 1973 and sections 2 to 4 of the Tynwald Proceedings Act 1984. Committee Membership Miss C L Bettison MHK (Douglas East) (Chairman) Mrs C A Corlett MHK (Douglas Central) Mrs J Poole-Wilson MLC Copies of this Report may be obtained from the Tynwald Library, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, IM1 3PW (Tel: 01624 685520) or may be consulted at www.tynwald.org.im All correspondence with regard to this Report should be addressed to the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, IM1 3PW. Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 II. HISTORY OF ISLE OF MAN LIBRARY SERVICES ................................................. 2 Family, Mobile and Schools library services since 2012 .................................................................. 3 III. CURRENT LIBRARY PROVISION ....................................................................... 5 General Public
    [Show full text]
  • P R O C E E D I N G S
    L E G I S L A T I V E C O U N C I L 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 Y C H O O N C E I L S L A T T Y S S A G H P R O C E E D I N G S D A A L T Y N HANSARD Douglas, Tuesday, 25th June 2013 All published Official Reports can be found on the Tynwald website www.tynwald.org.im/Official Papers/Hansards/Please select a year: 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. Supplementary material subsequently made available following Questions for Oral Answer is published separately on the Tynwald website, www.tynwald.org.im/Official Papers/Hansards/Hansard Appendix Volume 130, No. 22 ISSN 1742-2272 Published by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW. © Court of Tynwald, 2013 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TUESDAY, 25th JUNE 2013 Present: The President of Tynwald (Hon. C M Christian) The Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man (The Rt Rev. R M E Paterson), The Acting Attorney General (Mr J Quinn), Mr R P Braidwood, Mr D M W Butt, Mr M R Coleman, Mr C G Corkish MBE, Mr E A Crowe, Mr A F Downie OBE, Mr J R Turner and Mr T P Wild with Mr J D C King, Clerk of the Council.
    [Show full text]
  • Report of Proceedings of Tynwald Court
    Printed (by Authority) by CORRIE Ltd., 48 Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF TYNWALD COURT Douglas, Tuesday, 20th January 1998 at 1030 a.m. Present: the year of the sea, this parliamentary assembly, The President of Tynwald (the Hon Sir Charles Kerruish representative of the Manx nation, will undoubtedly face OBE LLD (hc) CP). In the Council: The Lord Bishop (the many new challenges as well as being afforded new Rt Rev Noel Debroy Jones), the Attorney-General opportunities: opportunities to throw off the local authority (Mr W J A Corlett), Mr B Barton, Hon C M Christian, image that our ever increasing acceptance of other Messrs D F K Delaney and E G Lowey, His Honour jurisdictions' decisions can possibly generate; A C Luft CBE, Hon E J Mann, Messrs J N Radcliffe and opportunities to look at the effectiveness or otherwise of G H Waft, with Mr T A Bawden, Clerk of the Council. the operation of both private and government monopolies in the Isle of Man; to ascertain whether the public belief In the Keys: The Speaker (the Hon N Q Cringle) that we are, as a nation, becoming over-governed and over- (Rushen); Mr L I Singer and Hon A R Bell (Ramsey); regulated is correct; to consider the possibility of bringing Hon R E Quine OBE (Ayre); Mr J D Q Cannan (Michael); Manx Radio and television under a Manx Wireless Hon H Hannan (Peel); Mr W A Gilbey (Glenfaba); Telegraphy Act; to determine what is to be done about the Mr S C Rodan (Garff); Hon D North (Middle); basic industries withering on the bough; opportunities, Mr Mr P Karran, Hon R K Corkill and Mr J R Kniveton Attorney, for our draftsmen to transform the language of (Onchan); Messrs J R Houghton and E A Crowe (Douglas the law to make it more readily understandable to both North); Hon D C Cretney and Mr A C Duggan (Douglas ourselves and the people we represent; and, looking ahead, South); Mr R P Braidwood and Mrs B J Cannell (Douglas opportunities to determine our relationship with the East); Messrs J P Shimmin and A F Downie (Douglas emerging Celtic nations.
    [Show full text]
  • Tynwald Court
    Printed (by Authority) by The Copy Shop Ltd., 48 Bucks Road, Douglas, lsle of Man. REPORT OF PROCBBDINGS OF TYNWALD COURT Douglas, Tlresday, 10th July 2001 at L0.30 a.m. Present: Middle Farm planning scheme, at 10.30 tomorrow The President of Tynwald (Hon N Q Cringle) morning? and Deputy President (the Hon J D Q Cannan). In the Council:The Lord Bishop (the Rt Rev Noël Debroy Jones), Members: Agreed. Hon Mrs C M Christian, Messrs E A Crowe, D F K Delaney, J R Kniveton, E G Lowey, J N Radcliffe and G H'Waft, with Mrs M Cullen, Clerk of the Council. Election of President of Tynwald In the Keys: The Speaker (the Hon J D Q Cannan) The Deputy President: Hon. members, we now turn (Michael) and Acting Speaker (Hon J A Brown) to the order paper, and the first item on the order paper is (Ramsey); (Castletown); Mr L I Singer and Hon A R Bell the election of the President of Tynwald. The Constitution (Peel); Mr R E Quine OBE (Ayre); Mrs H Hannan Act states, 'Section 2, Election of President of Tlnwald. (GarfÐ; Hon W A Gilbey (Glenfaba); Hon S C Rodan Tynwald shall from time to time by resolution elect a Hon D North (Middle); Mr P Karran, Hon R K Corkill member of the Keys or an elected member of the and Mr G T Cannell (Onchan); Messrs J R Houghton and Legislative Council to be President of Tynwald. A Henderson (Douglas North); Hon D C Cretney and R W resolution under subsection (1) shall not have effect unless C Duggan (Douglas South); Mr R P Braidwood and MrA it is passed by a majorÌty of the members of Tynwald, Mrs B J Cannell (Douglas East); Mr J P Shimmin and present and voting, who shall vote as one body by ballot.' HonAFDownie (Douglas'West); HonD J Gelling (Malew the people eligible for election are a and Santon); Sir Miles Walker CBE LLD (hc), So, hon.
    [Show full text]