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TYNWALD

Tinvaal

ORDER PAPER Claare Obbyr

DOUGLAS Tuesday 16th October 2012 at 10.30 am

1. To lay before the Court –

European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 European Union (Burma-Myanmar Sanctions) (Suspension) Order 2012

[SD No 0636/12] European Union (Côte d'Ivoire Sanctions) (Freezing of Funds, Etc)

Order 2012 [SD No 0638/12] European Union (Côte d'Ivoire Sanctions) (Military Assistance)

Order 2012 [SD No 0640/12] European Union (Somalia Sanctions) (Arms Embargo, Etc) Order 2012

[SD No 0642/12] European Union (Somalia Sanctions) (Application) (Amendment)

Order 2012 [SD No 0644/12] European Union (Sudan and South Sudan Sanctions) (No 2) Order 2012

[SD No 0520/12] European Union (Syria Sanctions) (Application) (Amendment) (No 3)

Order 2012 [SD No 0516/12] European Union (Syria Sanctions) (Application) (Amendment) (No 4)

Order 2012 [SD No 0518/12] Sea-Fisheries Act 1971

Sea-Fisheries (Prohibition of Queen Scallop Fishing) (No 2) Bye-Laws 2012 [SD No 0617/12]

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Education Act 2001 Education (Music Tuition Charges) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0463/12] Highways Act 1986 Highways (Walkways) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0594/12] Road Traffic Act 1985 Motor Vehicles (Driving Ages) (No 2) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0595/12] Driving Licences and Tests (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2012

[SD No 0596/12] Road Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods (Construction and Use)

(Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0597/12] Social Security Act 2000 Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (No 5) Order 2012

[SD No 0607/12] Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No 5)

Order 2012 [SD No 0608/12] Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 Income Support (General) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) (No 2)

Regulations 2012 [SD No 0609/12] Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) (Isle of Man) (Amendment)

Regulations 2012 [SD No 0611/12] Exceptional Needs Grants and Budgeting Loans (Amendment)

Regulations 2012 [SD No 0612/12] Employed Person’s Allowance (General) and Income Support (General)

(Isle of Man) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0613/12] Pension Schemes Act 1995 Pension Schemes Legislation (Application) (Amendment) Order 2012

[SD No 0614/12] Pension Schemes Legislation (Application) (No 3) Order 2012

[SD No 0615/12] Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1986 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) (No 2) Order 2012

[SD No 0578/12]

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Customs and Excise Act 1993 Export Control (Iran Sanctions) Order 2012 (Application) Order 2012

[SD No 0471/12] Export Control (Amendment) Order 2012 [SD No 0616/12] Export Control (Amendment) (No 2) Order 2012 (Application) Order 2012

[SD No 0580/12] Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) Order 2012

[SD No 0579/12] Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) (Revocation) Order 2012

[SD No 0524/12] Value Added Tax Act 1996 Value Added Tax Act 1996 (Amendment) Order 2012 [SD No 0588/12] Financial Services Act 2008 Depositors' Compensation Scheme (Amendment No 2) Regulations 2012

[SD No 0582/12] Companies Act 1992 Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2005 (Operators) (Amendment)

Regulations 2012 [SD No 0532/12] Fees and Duties Act 1989 Passport Fees Order 2012 [SD No 0632/12] Reports First Report of the Standing Committee of Tynwald on Emoluments 2012/13

[PP 0106/12] Report of the Select Committee on Local Authorities: Members’ Interests

(Petition for Redress) [PP 0107/12] First Report of the Economic Committee 2012/13 [PP 0109/12] Second Interim Report of the Boundary Review Committee September 2012

[GD 0043/12] Note: The following items are not the subject of motions on the Order Paper

Documents subject to negative procedure Immigration Act 1971 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules [SD No 0625/12]

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European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 European Union (Changes in Terminology) Order 2012 [SD No 0606/12] Syria Sanctions (Amendment) (No 3) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0517/12] Syria Sanctions (Amendment) (No 4) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0519/12] Burma-Myanmar Sanctions (Suspension) Regulations 2012

[SD No 0637/12] Côte d'Ivoire Sanctions (Freezing of Funds, Etc) Regulations 2012

[SD No 0639/12] Côte d'Ivoire Sanctions (Military Assistance) Regulations 2012

[SD No 0641/12] Somalia Sanctions (Arms Embargo, Etc) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0643/12] Somalia Sanctions (Amendment) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0645/12] Sudan and South Sudan Sanctions (No 2) Regulations 2012

[SD No 0521/12] Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (No 2) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0535/12] Documents subject to no procedure

Road Traffic Act 1985 Road Traffic (Driving Instructors) (Appeals Procedure) Rules 2012

[SD No 0550/12] Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985 Road Traffic Regulation (Fixed Penalty) Order 2012 [SD No 0551/12] Currency Act 1992 Currency (Mark Cavendish) (50 Pence Coin) Order 2012 [SD No 0130/12] Currency (David Knight) (50 Pence Coin) Order 2012 [SD No 0515/12] Value Added Tax Act 1996 Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0589/12] Civil Registration Act 1984 Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Regulations 2012

[SD No 0626/12] Companies Act 2006 Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2006 (Operators) (Amendment)

Regulations 2012 [SD No 0629/12] Building Control Act 1991 Building (Fees) Regulations 2012 [SD No 0631/12]

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Council of Ministers Act 1990 Assignment of Ministers (No 2) Instrument 2012 [GC No 0023/12] Assignment of Ministers (Department of Home Affairs) Instrument 2012

[GC No 0025/12] European Community

EU Secondary Legislation: July to September 2012 [GC No 0027/12] Appointed Day Orders Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2007 (Appointed Day) Order 2012 [SD No 0633/12] Road Traffic and Highways (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2012 (Appointed Day) Order 2012 [SD No 0523/12] Reports Banking Business (Compensation of Depositors) Regulations 1991 Depositors’ Compensation Scheme Annual Report of the Scheme Manager

for the Year Ended 31st March 2012 [GD No 0038/12] Civil Service Commission Report to the Chief Minister 1st April 2011 – 31st March 2012 [GD No 0037/12] Compensation of Depositors’ Regulations 2008 Depositors’ Compensation Scheme Annual Report of the Scheme Manager

for the Year Ended 31st March 2012 [GD No 0039/12] Council of Ministers Cross-Government Report 2012 [GD No 0045/12] Council of Ministers Tynwald Policy Decisions Report 2012 [GD No 0046/12] Gambling Supervision Commission Annual Report 2011 – 2012 [GD No 0023/12] Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission Annual Report 2011 – 2012 [GD No 0056/12] Isle of Man Courts of Justice Codes of Practice on Access to Government Information – Annual Report of the Commissioner Isle of Man Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Annual Report for 2011 - 2012 [GD No 0013/12] Isle of Man Government Accounts for the Year Ended 31st March 2012 [GD No 0035/12]

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Isle of Man Government Financial Information and Miscellaneous Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2011 [GD No 0040/12] Isle of Man Limited Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2012 [GD No 0050/12] Isle of Man National Transport Limited Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2012 [GD No 0049/12] Isle of Man Post Office Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 1st April 2012 [GD No 0052/12] Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority Annual Report and Accounts 2011 - 2012 [GD No 0053/12] Laxey Glen Mills Limited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2012 [GD No 0036/12] Manx Electricity Authority Annual Report and Accounts 2011 – 2012 [GD No 0055/12] Manx Heritage Foundation Members’ Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2012 [GD No 0051/12] Manx Lottery Trust Fourth Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended

31st March 2012 [GD No 0041/12] Manx Radio Annual Report 2011 – 2012 [GD No 0054/12] Standing Committee of Tynwald Public Accounts Report on Bus Ticketing 2012 - 2013 [PP No 0108/12] The Treasury Marketing Initiatives Fund Report for the Year 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012 [GD No 0048/12]

2. Signing of Bills Legal Aid (Amendment) Bill 2012 Partnership (Amendment) Bill 2012 Gambling Duty Bill 2012

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3. Announcement of Royal Assent Mission and Pastoral Measure (Isle of Man) 2012 4. Questions See Question Paper 5. The Government’s Priorities Statement by the Chief Minister 6. Council of Minister’s Response into the Feasibility of Establishing an

Investment Fund to Support the Local Economy Statement by Member of the Treasury (Mr R W Henderson MHK) 7. Isle of Man College Special Unit The Minister for Education and Children to move – That Tynwald approves of the Department of Education and Children incurring

expenditure not exceeding £1,773,000 in respect of the ‘IOM College Special Unit’ scheme.

[Reference G12-036 item no 6 under the heading ‘Education and Children’ on page 25 of the 2012-13 Isle of Man Budget and under the Estimates of Capital Payments 2012-13 to 2016-17 on page 68 of the 2012-13 Budget]

8. Tromode Site Clearance and Enabling Works The Minister for Infrastructure to move –

That Tynwald approves the Department of Infrastructure incurring expenditure not exceeding £178,000 in respect of the Tromode Site Clearance and Enabling Works. [Reference scheme code G18-089 item no 33 under the heading ‘Government Vehicle and Plant Maintenance Depot – Enabling Works’ on page 27 of the Isle of Man Budget 2012-13 and as detailed in the Estimates of Capital Payments 2012-13 to 2016-17 under the heading ‘Infrastructure, Operations Division New Schemes’ on page 72 of the Isle of Man Budget 2012-13]

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9. Southern Salt Barn

The Minister for Infrastructure to move - That Tynwald approves the Department of Infrastructure incurring expenditure not exceeding £631,000 in respect of the Southern Salt Barn Scheme. [Reference scheme code G18-086 item no 34 under the heading ‘DOI Snow Plan – Southern Salt Barn’ on page 27 of the Isle of Man Budget 2012-13 and as detailed in the Estimates of Capital Payments 2012-13 to 2016-17 under the heading ‘Infrastructure, Operations Division New Schemes’ on page 72 of the Isle of Man Budget 2012-13]

10. Ballure Cliff Stabilisation Scheme Phase 1

The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture to move - That Tynwald approves the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture incurring expenditure not exceeding £565,000 in respect of Ballure Cliff Stabilisation Construction Scheme Phase 1. [Reference scheme code G11-009 item no 4 under the heading ‘Environment, Food and Agriculture’ on page 25 of the Isle of Man Budget 2012-13 and as detailed in the Estimates of Capital Payments 2012-13 to 2016-17 under the heading ‘New Schemes’ on page 68 of the Isle of Man Budget 2012-13]

11. Select Committee on Civil Legal Proceedings Statement by the Chairman of the Committee (Mr Houghton) 12. Standing Committee of Tynwald on Emoluments

The Chairman of the Standing Committee of Tynwald on Emoluments (Mr Speaker) to move - That the First Report of the Standing Committee of Tynwald on Emoluments 2012/13 [PP 0106/12] be received and that the following recommendation be approved -

That the Tynwald Membership Pension Scheme 1995 be amended as follows:

CLAUSE A2

In Clause A2, for the definition of “reckonable service”, substitute:

“reckonable service” has the meaning assigned to it by Clause C1(2);

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CLAUSE C1

Renumber the existing Clause C1 as C1(1) and insert at the end:

(2) “Reckonable service” means service whether continuous or otherwise as a

Member of Tynwald in respect of which the Member has paid contributions

at the rate prescribed in Clause C1(3).

(3) The prescribed rate of contributions is:

A x P

Here A is the total sum payable to the member under sections 1 and 2 of the 1989

Act during the period concerned and P is the relevant percentage.

(4) The relevant percentage is:

nil in respect of any period before 1st November 2012;

3% from 1st November 2012 to 31

st March 2013;

4% from 1st April 2013 to 31

st March 2014; and

5% from 1st April 2014.

but that, despite these amendments, a person who is a Member of Tynwald on the date the amendments are made is not obliged to make a contribution until he goes out of office (whether by the expiry of his present term of office or for any other reason) and is to be treated as if until that time he had made the contributions which would otherwise have been required by virtue of the amendments.

13. Select Committee of Tynwald on Local Authorities: Members’ Interests (Petition for Redress)

The Chairman of the Select Committee on Local Authorities: Members’ Interests (Petition for Redress) (Mr Ronan) to move - That the Report of the Select Committee on Local Authorities: Members’ Interests (Petition for Redress) [PP 0107/12] be received and that the following recommendations be approved -

Recommendation 1 That the Department of Infrastructure should introduce legislation to require all members of local authorities to register any interest which could reasonably be regarded as bearing upon the way in which a member may carry out his or her duties. Recommendation 2 That the definition of “relevant interest” applicable to members of local authorities should be the same as that applicable to Members of Tynwald except that shares in a UK company need not normally be declared unless and until they become relevant to a matter under consideration.

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Recommendation 3 That the Department of Infrastructure should introduce legislation to require that the registers (or “books”) currently maintained by local authorities under section 13 of the Local Government Act 1985, together with the registers of interests declared under Recommendations 1 and 2 above, must be made open to inspection by the public. Recommendation 4 That the Department of Infrastructure should consider as part of any wider review of local authorities whether it should be given an express statutory power to issue guidance to local authorities, with local authorities being placed under an express statutory duty to follow such guidance.

14. Economic Committee

The Chairman of the Economic Committee (Mr Singer) to move - That the First Report of the Economic Committee 2012-13 [PP 0109/12] be received and that the following recommendation be approved -

That the matter of powers of Tynwald and its Committees to send for persons and papers be referred to the Standing Orders Committee for examination and report; and that the Committee be empowered to take written and oral evidence pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of the Tynwald Proceedings Act 1876, as amended.

15. Second Interim Report of the Boundary Review Committee

The Chief Minister to move - That the second Interim Report of the Boundary Review Committee dated September 2012 [GD 0043/12] be received and the following recommendations be approved - (a) Tynwald accepts that the twenty four seats of the House of Keys be divided into

twelve constituencies of two members each; and (b) Tynwald directs the Boundary Review Committee to complete its Report by

defining and delineating the boundaries of such constituencies in accordance with paragraph (a) above and to report back no later than the June 2013 sitting of Tynwald.

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16. Election for Public Accounts Committee

To elect a Chairman to serve during the term of the House of Keys notwithstanding Standing Order 5.5. (Under the Schedule to Standing Orders, paragraph 3.3, the following members are not eligible for membership of this Committee: the President, members of the Council of Ministers and members of the Treasury. Current members of the Committee are: Mr Cannan (Vice-Chairman), Mrs Cannell, Mr Corkish and Mr Singer. The effect of paragraph 3.2 is that the offices of Public Accounts Committee Vice-Chairman and three Policy Review Committee Chairmen must be filled by four different Members. If a member of the Committee is elected as Chairman or Vice-Chairman, there will be consequential elections (see below).) If necessary Public Accounts Committee To elect a Vice-Chairman to serve during the term of the House of Keys notwithstanding Standing Order 5.5. If necessary A Policy Review Committee To elect a Chairman to serve during the term of the House of Keys notwithstanding Standing Order 5.5. (Under the Schedule to Standing Orders, paragraph 1.3, the following members are not eligible for membership of this Committee: the President, members of the Council of Ministers and members of the Treasury.) If necessary A Policy Review Committee To elect a Member of Tynwald to serve during the term of the House of Keys notwithstanding Standing Order 5.5. (Under the Schedule to Standing Orders, paragraph 1.3, the following members are not eligible for membership of this Committee: the President, members of the Council of Ministers and members of the Treasury.)

17. Water and Sewerage Authority

The Chief Minister to move:- That Tynwald approves the appointment of Mr J R Houghton MHK as Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Authority.

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18. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973

The Chief Minister to move – That the European Union (Burma-Myanmar Sanctions) (Suspension) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0636/12]

19. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973

The Chief Minister to move – That the European Union (Côte d'Ivoire Sanctions) (Freezing of Funds, Etc) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0638/12]

20. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973

The Chief Minister to move – That the European Union (Côte d'Ivoire Sanctions) (Military Assistance) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0640/12]

21. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973

The Chief Minister to move – That the European Union (Somalia Sanctions) (Arms Embargo, Etc) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0642/12]

22. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973

The Chief Minister to move – That the European Union (Somalia Sanctions) (Application) (Amendment) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0644/12]

23. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973

The Chief Minister to move – That the European Union (Sudan and South Sudan Sanctions) (No 2) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0520/12]

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24. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973

The Chief Minister to move – That the European Union (Syria Sanctions) (Application) (Amendment) (No 3) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0516/12]

25. European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973

The Chief Minister to move – That the European Union (Syria Sanctions) (Application) (Amendment) (No 4) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0518/12]

26. Sea-Fisheries Act 1971

The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture to move – That the Sea-Fisheries (Prohibition of Queen Scallop Fishing) (No 2) Bye-Laws 2012 be approved [SD No 0617/12]

27. Education Act 2001

The Minister for Education and Children to move – That the Education (Music Tuition Charges) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0463/12]

28. Highways Act 1986

The Minister for Infrastructure to move - That the Highways (Walkways) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0594/12]

29. Road Traffic Act 1985

The Minister for Infrastructure to move - That the Motor Vehicles (Driving Ages) (No 2) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0595/12]

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30. Road Traffic Act 1985

The Minister for Infrastructure to move - That the Driving Licences and Tests (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0596/12]

31. Road Traffic Act 1985

The Minister for Infrastructure to move - That the Road Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0597/12]

32. Social Security Act 2000

The Minister for Social Care to move – That the Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (No 5) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0607/12]

33. Social Security Act 2000

The Minister for Social Care to move – That the Social Security Legislation (Benefits) (Application) (Amendment) (No 5) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0608/12]

34. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992

The Minister for Social Care to move – That the Income Support (General) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0609/12]

35. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992

The Minister for Social Care to move – That the Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0611/12]

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36. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992

The Minister for Social Care to move – That the Exceptional Needs Grants and Budgeting Loans (Amendment) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0612/12]

37. Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992

The Minister for Social Care to move – That the Employed Person’s Allowance (General) and Income Support (General) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0613/12]

38. Pension Schemes Act 1995

The Minister for Social Care to move – That the Pension Schemes Legislation (Application) (Amendment) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0614/12]

39. Pension Schemes Act 1995

The Minister for Social Care to move – That the Pension Schemes Legislation (Application) (No 3) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0615/12]

40. Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1986

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) (No 2) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0578/12]

41. Customs and Excise Act 1993

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Export Control (Iran Sanctions) Order 2012 (Application) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0471/12]

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42. Customs and Excise Act 1993

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Export Control (Amendment) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0616/12]

43. Customs and Excise Act 1993

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Export Control (Amendment) (No 2) Order 2012 (Application) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0580/12]

44. Customs and Excise Act 1993

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0579/12]

45. Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) (Revocation) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0524/12]

46. Value Added Tax Act 1996

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Value Added Tax Act 1996 (Amendment) Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0588/12]

47. Financial Services Act 2008

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Depositors' Compensation Scheme (Amendment No 2) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0582/12]

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48. Companies Act 1992

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2005 (Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 be approved [SD No 0532/12]

49. Fees and Duties Act 1989

The Minister for the Treasury to move – That the Passport Fees Order 2012 be approved [SD No 0632/12]

50. End of Life Care (Adjourned Debate from the July 2012 Sitting)

Motion made –

That Tynwald is of the opinion that the Department of Health should investigate the benefits of using the Welsh system of End of Life Care instead of the system currently being used, the Liverpool Care Pathway; and that it should report to Tynwald by October 2012.

Mrs Beecroft Motion made – That under Standing Order 2.9 this debate be adjourned to the October 2012 sitting. Lord Bishop Adjournment motion carried.

51. Bio-Energy Recovery The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Karran) to move -

That Tynwald is of the opinion that there should be a full investigation of the value for money to be obtained from bio-energy recovery before further public money is spent on the sludge drying process which is being developed as part of the IRIS project; and calls on the Council of Ministers to re-affirm its commitment to the principle set out in the Report of the Public Accounts Committee on the renewal of the Island’s infrastructure for the collection and treatment of sewage (IRIS), 1991 to 2007 [PP 0083/10] that before any proposal is put before Tynwald for a capital infrastructure project designed to be delivered over a period of ten years or more, the proposal should include a strategic review at least once every five years to be carried out by an independent person appointed by the lead Department and that that review should be reported to Tynwald.

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52. Open Skies Policy The Hon. Member for Garff (Mr Speaker) to move - That the Economic Committee should examine whether –

(a) the current ‘Open Skies’ policy is, in the light of changing circumstances, still in the best interests of the Isle of Man in preserving and encouraging an adequate, frequent and long-term network of scheduled air services between the Island and major business and social destinations; and

(b) the determination of the Island’s civil aviation policy should properly be

in the remit of the Department of Economic Development, with the operation and management of the Airport the responsibility of the Department of Infrastructure;

and report to Tynwald Court no later than the April 2013 sitting.

53. Public Broadcasting

The Hon. Member for Garff (Mr Speaker) to move - That Tynwald receives the Treasury Report on Public Broadcasting Subvention of July 2012 [GD 0034/12]; and – (a) reaffirms its commitment to public service broadcasting in the Isle of Man; (b) endorses Manx Radio as the Isle of Man’s national broadcaster and the

current interpretation of its public service broadcasting requirement; (c) is of the opinion that Manx Radio should receive a level of Government

support necessary to allow it to continue to deliver public service broadcasting over the next three years; and

(d) is of the opinion that independent advice should be obtained to allow

Tynwald to decide the service it requires from its public broadcasting service and to assess the cost of the options available.