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, 18th May 2021 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 138, No. 22 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, 2021 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 18th MAY 2021 Present: The President of Tynwald (Hon. S C Rodan OBE) In the Council: The Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man (The Rt Rev. P A Eagles), The Attorney General (Mr J L M Quinn QC), Mr P Greenhill, Mr R W Henderson, Mrs K A Lord-Brennan, Mrs M M Maska, Mr R J Mercer, Mrs J P Poole-Wilson and Mrs K Sharpe 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 Hon. T S Baker (Ayre and Michael); Mr C C Thomas and Mrs C A Corlett (Douglas Central); Mrs C L Barber and Mr C R Robertshaw (Douglas East); Hon. D J Ashford MBE and Mr G R Peake (Douglas North); Mrs C S B Christian and Mr S P Quine (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); Mr L L Hooper (Ramsey); Hon. L D Skelly (Rushen); with Mr R I S Phillips, Clerk of Tynwald. ________________________________________________________________________ 2062 T138 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 18th MAY 2021 Business transacted Leave of absence granted ...................................................................................................... 2067 Tribute to His Honour Deemster William Cain CBE QC TH ...................................................... 2067 Procedural – Items 24-25 and Item 3 of Supplementary Order Paper No. 1 to be taken on Wednesday morning ............................................................................................................. 2068 Order of the Day ................................................................................................................... 2068 1. Papers laid before the Court ....................................................................................... 2068 Motion of Urgent Public Importance .................................................................................... 2071 Residential elderly care in the west – Acquiring Corrin Memorial Home and future provision – Debate commenced .......................................................................... 2071 Bill for signature .................................................................................................................... 2084 Residential elderly care in the west – Acquiring Corrin Memorial Home and future provision – Debate continued – Amended motion carried ................................... 2084 Question of Urgent Public Importance ................................................................................. 2097 COVID-19 vaccines for over-50s – Reducing dose intervals ............................................. 2097 Questions for Oral Answer ................................................................................................... 2100 1. Vehicle engines idling – Prohibition ............................................................................ 2100 2. Steam Packet Company review– Audit Advisory report............................................... 2102 3. Public Health Act COVID-19 powers – CoMin retention after 25th June 2021.............. 2103 The Court adjourned at 1.05 p.m. and resumed its sitting at 2.31 p.m. .................................. 2107 4. Telephone calls to Treasury – Calls recorded; time kept for ........................................ 2107 5. Businesses owing Government debts – Number refused financial support during lockdowns ...................................................................................................................... 2108 6. Breathing space scheme for debt – Plans to introduce................................................ 2108 Question 7 to be answered in writing .................................................................................... 2110 8. Telecommunications mast planning applications – Relevant non-planning considerations................................................................................................................ 2110 9. Latest inflation report – Transport data ...................................................................... 2111 10. Hall Caine Creative Writing Competition – Return or replacement ............................ 2112 11. School meals vouchers – TT week and summer holidays ........................................... 2115 12. Planning applications with landscaping – Encouraging native tree and shrub use ..... 2118 13. Telecommunications mast planning applications – Assessing strategic national need .............................................................................................................................. 2119 14. IoM climate change targets – Comparison with UK 2035 target ................................ 2122 15. Full-time hospital consultants’ pay 2021 – Comparison with UK; results of job re- evaluations .................................................................................................................... 2124 ________________________________________________________________________ 2063 T138 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 18th MAY 2021 16.-17. Corrin Memorial Home and care provision in west – Questions not asked .......... 2128 18. Heating systems in publicly owned buildings – Limiting use ...................................... 2128 19. Bus Vannin’s demand-responsive public transport – Outcome of RTLC meeting with Ministers ................................................................................................................ 2130 20. Recycling and waste management – Plans for Island-wide approach ......................... 2132 21. ARUP review of Laxey flood – Progress on recommendations ................................... 2135 22. Agri-Environment Scheme – Estimates of claims; comparison with previous scheme........................................................................................................................... 2138 Question 23 to be answered in writing .................................................................................. 2139 24. Corrin Memorial Home closure – Question not asked ............................................... 2140 25. Care homes and social care – Role of charitable companies ...................................... 2140 26. Family visits in care settings – Ensuring when no lockdown ....................................... 2141 27. No fault divorces – When available ........................................................................... 2143 28. Bus route changes – Policies and impact assessments used ...................................... 2145 29. Water pipes in Garff – Number burst in last five years; replacement plans ................ 2148 30. Electricity key meter top-ups – Arrangements for those without online access ......... 2149 31. Post Office counter banking services – Number of outlets; banks involved................ 2152 Questions for Written Answer .............................................................................................. 2156 7. Area Plan for the North and West – Publicity and engagement before 25th June 2021 ............................................................................................................... 2156 23. Manx wheat harvest – Meeting demand for Manx flour ........................................... 2156 32. Business cases to Treasury/CoMin – Inclusion of climate change targets................... 2157 33. Telecommunications development – Review of where permitted; Strategic Plan Infrastructure Policy 3 .................................................................................................... 2158 34. Tynwald resolution on charity banking – Treasury action taken ................................ 2159 35. Bona Vacantia fund – Publishing successful business cases and award process ......... 2159 36. Climate change targets – Incentives and application to 2022 Budget process ............ 2160 37. Accounting For Sustainability Chief Financial Officer Net Zero Statement of Support – Treasury plans to sign ..................................................................................... 2160 38. Tendering process – Applying climate change outcomes ........................................... 2160 39. Government’s investment mandates – Applying climate change outcomes .............. 2161 40. Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures recommendations – Annual reporting on Government performance .............................................................. 2161 41. Treasury issued summonses – Details during and after each lockdown ..................... 2162 42. Road transport licensing income and expenditure – Source and changes over time .. 2162 43. Road Transport Licensing Committee