I don't normally do a 'post Tynwald' blog but as it was the last sitting of the Parliamentary year I thought i'd give it a try.
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Isle of Man Budget 2017
Here's the text of my Budget speech on the 21st February 2017 - I went off piste a little bit but none of the substantive content changed! Thank you Mr President Firstly I'd like to congratulate the Treasury Minister on his first Budget, and for including such a significant increase in the personal allowance, taking… Continue reading Isle of Man Budget 2017
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Is it time for a Living Wage?
Here's to hoping I get support from my fellow Tynwald Members to direct the Government to bring in a voluntary living wage on the Isle of Man.
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Equality Bill 2016
As this landmark Bill is shortly going to be at the Clauses Stage in the House of Keys (starting on the 24th January 2017) I thought it would be useful to extend the opportunity for anyone who has any comments, concerns or thoughts to get in touch. The Clauses stage will be the last opportunity… Continue reading Equality Bill 2016
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All in a day’s work
I've discovered this morning that I'm much more easily distracted that I realised I came into the Members offices to start going through the various Committee Reports tables for November Tynwald.... ...so far I've spent the morning looking into Green Business loans, developing the Island's Cleantech strategy, ways to support local businesses, the Manx radio… Continue reading All in a day’s work
Lawrie Hooper MHK 