nipper Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 There was a fair bit of ding dong going on this morning, particularly when President of Tynwald tried to stop supplementary questions at one point because he believed that the questions were becoming debate. Manx Radio described Noel Cringle as 'rather riled' Question Time is normally tabled for the morning session and if necessary there is a vote to suspend Standing Orders to allow Question Time to continue into the afternoon. The motion to suspend Standing Orders came from none other than Steve Rodan, Speaker of the House of Keys. The seconder was David Cannan, who took the opportunity to say he believed that it was in the greater public interest to continue Question Time. This motion was passed in the House of Keys no problem but failed by 5 votes to 3 in the Legislative Council (a two thirds majority is required to suspend Standing Orders). I wonder who the three in the Legislative Council were? Perhaps someone who was present could let us know (it will save waiting a few weeks until Hansard is published). I would speculate that those against were strong supporters of Mr Cringle, who seemed to be having a bit of a day. I also wonder if they will be up for re-election in February, although I very much doubt that any of those 4 would vote against the House of Keys at this delicate time in their parliamentary careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 As reported on Manx Radio News I listened to the clip and must say I would go all the time if it was like that. I love it when Noel gets going - its Brillo!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Have I got this right? The elected house passed the decision? The majority of LEGCO agreed with them, but just three mlc's were able to stop it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneArmedScissor Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Sounds right to me Declan - absolutely frightening that the 3 of them could stop it from being carried over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Have I got this right? The elected house passed the decision? The majority of LEGCO agreed with them, but just three mlc's were able to stop it? Yes, you are quite correct. The remaining questions will be answered in written form, but this prevents any supplementary questions. Personally, I would have liked to have been given the opportunity to continue listening to Question Time on the radio as I was enjoying it. Maybe I shall phone up the 3 three MLCs and let them know that, but I won't know for a few weeks now and by then they will probably think I am some anorak adorned nutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Perhaps to better engage the public, question time might be produced as a form of street theater by mime artists or selected groups of school children producing short pieces of drama or music to illustrate the reply. I personally would like to see Flipper ( Yes the Dolphin ) as MC. Debate on contentious legislation could be conducted along the lines of Warhammer with the last politico standing being the winner. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian rush Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Perhaps to better engage the public, question time might be produced as a form of street theater by mime artists or selected groups of school children producing short pieces of drama or music to illustrate the reply.I personally would like to see Flipper ( Yes the Dolphin ) as MC. Debate on contentious legislation could be conducted along the lines of Warhammer with the last politico standing being the winner. Just a thought. Monkey Tennis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Flynn Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 The three MLCs were Pam Crowe, Clare Christian and George Waft. I notice there was a question on the order paper asking Mrs Crowe who did she consult prior to closing the IOM Post Office Workers Pension Scheme to new entrants. Perhaps she didn't want to answer it? Just a thought - politicians do have their ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Pam Crowe - a large body of opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Flynn Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Also Pam Crowe and Clare Christian are up for re-election in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 They were probably showing loyalty to the President of Tynwald. Which is ok because come February all the elected House who were thwarted by them will have forgotten all this. Probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Flynn Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I will make a note! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Unelected, unrepresesantive, unwanted and unwelcome! Times up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 It all smells rather iffy. Members of Tynwald often complain that there are not many people in the Public Gallerym, although it does become quite full when a question is being asked or a motion debated that greatly concerns people. I understand this was the case on Tuesday. There they all were, sitting, waiting patiently, crossing off the questions leading up to the one that concerned them, the reason they had taken time off work . . . . . and then pffft!. In a fit of pique our great democratic system had decided they would have to come back another day. Whatever the question was, it had best be early on in the agenda next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 A genuine fit of pique? Or a stage-managed hissy fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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