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Proposed changes to employed person’s allowance and proposed change to income support for lone parents
This consultation is about proposed changes to the entitlement criteria for the following income-related social security benefits: employed person’s allowance, and income support for lone parents MoreClosed 11 January 2018 -
Action plan to improve the planning system
The Isle of Man planning system like planning frameworks elsewhere around the British Isles, was designed and is operated to manage development, balancing sometimes competing interests. The broad aim is to develop the Island sustainably and one of the 20 outcomes in the Programme for Government 2016 - 2021 is to: Have a planning system which supports sustainable growth In recent months planning system issues have been highlighted in a review carried out by officers for the Council... MoreClosed 8 January 2018 -
The Collection of Civil Debt (Phase 1)
The effectiveness of the current legislative and organisational framework in respect of the collection of debts on the Isle of Man has been the subject of periodic review over a number of years. Proposals and actions have covered a wide variety of areas but the Treasury has been unable to find a solution to the underlying issues which provides a more cost effective approach to debt collection for all parties involved. The revised approach now outlined within this consultation seeks to both... MoreClosed 5 January 2018 -
Regulatory Fees 2018
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today published a Consultation Response (CR18-01/T14) following its recent consultation on proposed changes to regulatory fees from 1 April 2018. The response document provides a summary of responses to the consultation and outlines changes made and next steps. Subject to Treasury concurrence and consideration by Tynwald, the following legislation will commence on 1 April 2018: Collective Investment Schemes (Fees) Order 2018 ... MoreClosed 5 January 2018 -
Implementation of Policy on Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD)
BVD virus causes a complex of diseases in cattle, the most important of which can interfere with reproduction, affect the unborn calf and ultimately lead to fatal mucosal disease. BVD virus can also cause enteritis during transient infection, which is usually mild but is occasionally severe enough to cause death, even in adult cattle. Transient BVD virus infection is also associated with significant suppression of disease resistance, contributing to outbreaks of other disease such as... MoreClosed 29 December 2017 -
Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018
This consultation paper sets out proposals to make new Regulations to give effect to the latest version of Chapter 1 to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). SOLAS is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships and SOLAS Chapter 1 regulates the survey and certification of ships. This is fundamentally a legislation project to replace existing Regulations with a new set of Regulations containing... MoreClosed 29 December 2017 -
Pre-school and early years childcare and education survey
Through the Programme for Government 2016-2021 the Government has committed to: increase the coverage of pre-school education facilities across the island increase the hours available through the pre school credit scheme This survey is specifically designed for parents of children under 5 years of age. It aims to: gather views on how accessible and affordable pre-school and early years education and childcare is at present find out what the... MoreClosed 15 December 2017 -
Review of ISP Licences
This consultation is aimed at considering whether, and if so, how, the Communications Commission should review Internet Service Provider (ISP) licences. The Communications Commission would welcome views from the business community and in particular current and potential licensees. MoreClosed 11 December 2017 -
Changing local government legislation
The Department of Infrastructure is proposing to introduce a Bill to facilitate the implementation of a number of recommendations of a Select Committee of Tynwald on Local Authorities: Members’ Interests. This would involve amending the Local Government Act 1985 ('1985 Act'). As part of this work the Department is also looking at updating the provisions of the 1985 Act relating to Joint Boards. The Department is taking this opportunity to address other known issues with local... MoreClosed 4 December 2017 -
Group supervision
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper CP17-12/T13 in respect of proposed group supervision requirements for life insurance companies which belong to groups of which the Authority anticipates being the Group Supervisor. Although the paper is directly applicable to those companies, it may also be of general interest to all insurance companies which belong to groups and feedback is welcomed from any interested parties. MoreClosed 1 December 2017 -
Eye Care Strategy
Eye health is important as problems are a major cause of disability and affect people’s quality of life. Problems increase with age. It is important that problems are identified early and that people are aware of the importance of eye health. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) spends more than twice as much on eye health as most areas in England, partly because of the need for people with rare conditions to travel off-Island for treatment. However, hospital waiting times at... MoreClosed 27 November 2017 -
Major changes in the new Education Bill
The Education Act 2001 has been the primary legislation in education for the past 13 years. It was necessary to make changes in 2009 [Education (Mischellaneous Provisions) Act 2009] and now the Department of Education and Children believes the time is right to look at new legislation in some key areas. By considering a new Education Bill all areas of the present legislation will be considered. This consultation is about the policy principles that may be used as the basis for drafting the... MoreClosed 22 November 2017 -
Civil Aviation (Charges) Scheme 2018
Amendments to the Scheme of Charges for the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry MoreClosed 21 November 2017 -
Corporate Governance Code of Practice for Insurers
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper CP17-10/T11 in respect of the corporate governance of insurance companies. The paper sets out the Authority’s proposals to update its existing Corporate Governance Code of Practice for Regulated Insurance Entities (“CGC”) which was issued in 2010. The proposed updates are applicable to all insurers and the Authority welcomes feedback from interested parties. MoreClosed 17 November 2017 -
4th Quantitative Impact Study for Non-Life Insurers
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (“Authority”) has today issued a consultation paper, CP17-08/T09, which sets out the Authority’s current thinking in respect of the assessment of the capital adequacy of insurers and reinsurers undertaking non-life insurance business, including the valuation of the assets and liabilities for solvency purposes. Together with the accompanying Technical Specifications it sets out the approach which the Authority requires the Isle of Man’s... MoreClosed 31 October 2017 -
Draft Amendments to the Regulated Activities Order 2011 and the Financial Services (Exemptions) Regulations 2011
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a Consultation Paper (CP17-09/T10) to obtain views in relation to draft amendments to the Regulated Activities Order 2011 and the Financial Services (Exemptions) Regulations 2011. This consultation paper will be of particular interest to — Class 1 deposit takers participating in SEPA schemes; Class 2 (investment business) licenceholders advising on pension transfers, and pension providers transferring or... MoreClosed 6 October 2017 -
Smarter use of your data to improve Government services
This consultation is about developing Isle of Man Government policy on how we use data better than we do at the moment to improve the way services are provided and to help us to become more efficient. We're looking for views from members of the public on: · Principles for government use of data · Customer service benefits from improved use of data · Reducing Government requests for the same data Our proposal We want to make sure that... MoreClosed 6 October 2017 -
General Insurance Intermediaries Consultation Paper
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper, CP17-07/T08, in respect of general insurance intermediation business. The paper builds on the feedback received in response to the Authority’s initial discussion paper on the work stream established to review developments in the supervision of general insurance intermediaries ('DP16-07'), and sets out in more detail proposals for changes to the Authority’s regulatory framework for general insurance... MoreClosed 6 October 2017 -
Encouraging Active Travel on the Isle of Man
The Department of Infrastructure is committed to encouraging the use of active travel on the Isle of Man. Active travel is being defined as walking or cycling as an alternative to motorised transport (cars, buses, motorcycles, etc) for the purpose of making everyday journeys. The long-term vision for the Isle of Man is to be an Island where cycling and walking are normal and realistic transport choices for people of all ages and abilities. One of the main ways in which to... MoreClosed 25 September 2017 -
Abortion Reform Bill 2017
In January this year Dr Alex Allinson, MHK for Ramsey, was given permission to bring a Private Members Bill (the Bill) to Tynwald to reform the Termination of Pregnancy (Medical Defences) Act 1995 (the Act). The Bill proposes changes to the Act to offer women access on request up to 14 weeks, and changes to the grounds for access in the later stages of pregnancy. It was 50 years ago, in October 1967, that the British Government passed the Abortion Act. For the first time, abortion... MoreClosed 18 September 2017 -
Proposed New Pension Scheme to Provide Greater Pension Freedoms
This consultation proposes the introduction of a new tax-efficient pension scheme that would provide its members with greater pension freedoms. It sets out the main features of the scheme being proposed and includes examples comparing existing schemes with the proposed new scheme. It also poses a number of questions and invites feedback and suggestions on the proposals. MoreClosed 15 September 2017 -
Central Registry Bill 2017 consultation
Following a report by the General Registry and its subsequent approval by the Government Reform Group the General Registry was restructured on 1st April 2015 as part of Government's ongoing programme to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided to the public. The changes included the transfer of the Land, Deeds and Probate, and Civil Registries, Charities Register and the Public Record Office to the Department of Economic Development (DED), where they were merged with... MoreClosed 15 September 2017 -
National Health and Care Service General Scheme 2017
To seek views on the draft National Health and Care Service General Scheme 2017, which provides detail about various deliverables under the National Health and Care Service Act 2016; specifically the Department of Health and Social Care’s commitments towards the provision of care and the realigning of charges and contributions. MoreClosed 12 September 2017 -
National Health and Care Service Charter
To seek views on the draft National Health and Care Service Charter. The Charter sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s commitments towards the provision of the National Health and Care Service. The Charter also sets out rights for customers, the public and colleagues and the responsibilities that all of those have in ensuring that the NHCS operates fairly and effectively. MoreClosed 12 September 2017 -
Proposals to contract certain police functions
This is intended to empower the Department to engage in contractual arrangements for the provision of support services in the police custody suite and for the undertaking of independent investigations into police complaints or conduct matters. Paper copies and large print copies of the consultation documents may be supplied upon request. MoreClosed 5 September 2017 -
Ending contracting-out of the State Second Pension
The Treasury is seeking feedback about the possibility of ending the scheme which allows some employers and employees to pay a lower rate of National Insurance contribution because they are in occupational pension schemes. MoreClosed 1 September 2017 -
The Control of Employment Act 2014 - Proposals for New Secondary Legislation
The consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to work permit controls. MoreClosed 31 August 2017 -
Proposed amendments to Merchant Shipping Act 1995
Consultation on proposed amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (an Act of Parliament) as it is applied to the Island. The main amendments are to the sections of the Act which implement the Convention on Limitation of Maritime Claims 1976 as amended by the 1996 Protocol (LLMC). There are two main proposals: To implement the new higher limits of liability under LLMC which came into effect internationally on 8 June 2015 To exclude shipowners right to limit... MoreClosed 22 August 2017 -
Isle of Man Immigration Points Based System
Public feedback is being sought on a key element of the Isle of Man’s immigration system. The Isle of Man Immigration Points Based System consultation will help to inform a review of the Island’s points based immigration rules. Members of the public, including people who have direct experience of the points based system, are invited to submit their views. MoreClosed 18 August 2017 -
High level policy on means testing
The Cabinet Office are tasked within the Programme for Government to develop a high level policy for the means testing of government services. This requires some basic principles to be adopted in respect of how services are provided with regard to the means of the applicant. This document sets out the views of the Council of Ministers and is published for public comment. MoreClosed 18 August 2017
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