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Tynwald, from the record.

What is on the agenda, how members voted, where bills have reached and what has been laid before Tynwald, taken from the order papers and the Votes and Proceedings, the formal record of each sitting.

Coming up

Tynwald Court

Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 10.00am

  1. To lay before the Court
  2. Economic and Financial Update
  3. Political Appointments
  4. Deputy President
  5. Public Accounts Committee
  6. Economic Policy Review Committee
  7. Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee
  8. Social Affairs Policy Review Committee
  9. Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee
  10. Public Accounts Committee
  11. Economic Policy Review Committee
  12. Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee
  13. and 45 more items

16 questions for oral answer: Minister for Justice and Home Affairs (4), Chief Minister (3), Minister for Housing and Communities (3), Minister for Health and Social Care (2), Minister for Enterprise (1), Minister for Infrastructure (1), Minister for the Cabinet Office (1), Minister for the Treasury (1).

29 papers to be laid.

Recent votes

Divisions recorded since the general election on 24 September 2026. Most business is agreed without a recorded vote. See how your own MHKs voted →

10 Nov 2026 · House of KeysQuestionsMotion carried. Keys 22–0.

That under Standing Order 3.5.1(2) the time for oral Questions be extended to permit further supplementary Questions to be asked and answered at this sitting. (Mrs Maltby)

House of Keys

For (22): Mrs Baptist, Mr Broad, Mr Cannan, Ms Christian, Mr Ciappelli, Mr Cochrane, Mr Cowell, Mr Crowe, Mr Davison, Ms Faragher, Mr Henthorn, Mrs Hewison, Mrs Jenkins, Mr Kemp, Mrs Maltby, Mr McGuinness, Mr Moorhouse, Mrs Poole-Wilson, Mr Saunders, Mr Shimmin, The Speaker, Mr Thomas

20 Oct 2026 · Tynwald CourtGovernment ProgrammeMotion unanimously carried. Keys 24–0. Council 9–0.

Motion made – That Tynwald is of the opinion that the Council of Ministers should publish by the end of November a Government document for debate in Tynwald which sets out a) the current challenges and opportunities that face the Island and b) a prioritised policy agenda, action plan and legislative programme to address them; with annual reviews and revisions being laid for debate and approval each October thereafter. (Mr Thomas)

House of Keys

For (24): Mrs Baptist, Mr Broad, Mr Callister, Mr Cannan, Ms Christian, Mr Ciappelli, Mr Cochrane, Mr Cowell, Mr Crowe, Mr Davison, Ms Faragher, Dr Glover, Mr Henthorn, Mrs Hewison, Mrs Jenkins, Mr Kemp, Mrs Maltby, Mr McGuinness, Mr Moorhouse, Mrs Poole-Wilson, Mr Saunders, Mr Shimmin, The Speaker, Mr Thomas

Legislative Council

For (9): Mrs August-Phillips, Mr Clueit, Mr Craine, Mrs Kelsey, Mrs Kinnish, The Lord Bishop, Mr Mercer, Mrs Morphet, Mr Reid

13 Oct 2026 · House of KeysNomination of Chief MinisterMotion carried. Keys 22–2.The choice was made first by ballot (Mr Thomas 16, Mrs Jenkins 6, 2 spoilt papers), which the Votes and Proceedings record by member but which is not a division. This is the motion put afterwards to confirm it.

Motion put from the Chair under Standing Order 12.6(1) that Mr Thomas be nominated as Chief Minister.

House of Keys

For (22): Mrs Baptist, Mr Callister, Mr Cannan, Ms Christian, Mr Ciappelli, Mr Cochrane, Mr Cowell, Mr Crowe, Mr Davison, Ms Faragher, Dr Glover, Mr Henthorn, Mrs Hewison, Mr Kemp, Mrs Maltby, Mr McGuinness, Mr Moorhouse, Mrs Poole-Wilson, Mr Saunders, Mr Shimmin, The Speaker, Mr Thomas

Against (2): Mr Broad, Mrs Jenkins

The record also holds 121 divisions of the previous House, from 28 April 2026 to its dissolution.

Bills

Each bill’s stages as the Votes and Proceedings record them, from 28 April 2026, and Royal Assent once announced in Tynwald. Tynwald’s bills page ↗ has every bill and its documents.

BillLatest stage recordedRoyal Assent
Assisted Dying Act 2026—Assisted Dying Act 2026Given 16 Oct 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026Council amendments considered, House of Keys30 Jun 2026 · AgreedFinancial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026Given 16 Oct 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2025Council amendments considered, House of Keys28 Apr 2026 · AgreedGambling Legislation (Amendment) Act 2026Given 30 Sep 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Gas (Economic Regulation) Act 2026—Gas (Economic Regulation) Act 2026Given 30 Sep 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Justice and Home Affairs (Reform and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2025Council amendments considered, House of Keys28 Apr 2026 · AgreedJustice and Home Affairs (Reform and Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2026Given 16 Oct 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2023Clauses stage, Legislative Council12 May 2026 · AgreedLocal Government (Amendment) Act 2026Given 30 Sep 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Period Products (Free Provision) Bill 2025Keys amendments considered, Legislative Council9 Jun 2026 · AgreedPeriod Products (Free Provision) Act 2026Given 30 Sep 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Retirement Benefits Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2026Council amendments considered, House of Keys23 Jun 2026 · AgreedRetirement Benefits Schemes (Amendment) Act 2026Given 30 Sep 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026Council amendments considered, House of Keys30 Jun 2026 · AgreedVerification of Entity Registration Act 2026Given 30 Sep 2026; announced 20 Oct 2026
Nicotine Products Bill 2026Council amendments considered, House of Keys14 Jul 2026 · Taken—
National Health Service Reform Bill 2026Council amendments considered, House of Keys30 Jun 2026 · Agreed—
Rating and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2026Clauses stage, House of Keys23 Jun 2026 · Not moved—
A Bill to amend the Legislation Act 2015 and the Interpretation Act 2015 and for connected purposesLeave to introduce, Legislative Council9 Jun 2026 · Agreed—

Papers laid

Tynwald Court, Tuesday 20 October 2026: 39 papers (PP 2026/0159)
  • SD 2026/0161 Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Financial Services Act 2008, and Interpretation Act 2015
  • SD 2026/0146 Specified Non-Profit Organisations (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Code 2026Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2008, and Terrorism and Other Crime (Financial Restrictions) Act 2014
  • SD 2026/0156 Adoption Rules 2026Under the Adoption Act 2021
  • SD 2026/0154 Civil Aviation (Restriction of Flying) (Operation Falcon) Regulations 2026Under the Airports and Civil Aviation Act 1987
  • SD 2026/0175 Civil Aviation (Restriction of Flying) (Snaefell Tower Replacement Project) Regulations 2026Under the Airports and Civil Aviation Act 1987
  • SD 2026/0169 Marine Infrastructure (Consenting Process) (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016
  • SD 2026/0160 Electricity (Offshore Generating Stations) (Safety Zones) (Application Procedures and Control of Access) Regulations 2026Under the Climate Change Act 2021
  • SD 2026/0158 Customs (Safety and Security Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1986
  • SD 2026/0170 Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Value Added Tax Act 1996
  • SD 2026/0172 Travellers’ Allowances (Amendment) (No.3) Order 2026Under the Customs and Excise Duties (General Reliefs) Act 1986
  • SD 2026/0166 Vaping Products Regulations 2026Under the Finance Act 2026, and Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018
  • SD 2026/0148 Customs (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026Under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2019, Customs and Excise Management Act 1986, and Finance Act 2003
  • SD 2026/0153 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (No. 6) 2026Under the Immigration Act 1971
  • GC 2026/0021 Audit Act 2006 (Audit Accounts) Direction 2026Under the Audit Act 2006
  • GC 2026/0022 Audit Act 2006 (Examination) Directions 2026Under the Audit Act 2006
  • GC 2026/0023 Trade in Animals and Related Products Declaration of Special Measures: Importation of Animal Casings from Susceptible Animals from NamibiaUnder the Trade in Animals and Related Products Order 2020
  • GC 2026/0024 Trade in Animals and Related Products Declaration of Special Measures: Importation of Untreated Wool and Hair of Susceptible Animals from Namibia
  • GC 2026/0027 Assignment of Ministers Instrument 2026Under the Council of Ministers Act 1990
  • SD 2026/0140 Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Copyright Act 1991, and Performers' Protection Act 1996
  • SD 2026/0163 Church Representation Rules (Amendment) (Isle of Man) Resolution 2026Under the Synodical Government Measure 1969
  • SD 2026/0162 Police (Special Constables) Regulations 2026Under the Police Act 1993
  • SD 2026/0165 Currency (85th Anniversary of the first flight of the Avro Lancaster) 50 Pence Coin Order 2026Under the Currency Act 1992
  • SD 2026/0151 Currency (Archibald Knox Collection) 10 Pence Coin Order 2026Under the Currency Act 1992
  • GD 2026/0086 Council of Ministers – Governance of Arm’s Length Bodies – Second Report
  • GD 2026/0091 Council of Ministers – Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee – Annual Report
  • GD 2026/0088 Treasury – Terrorism and Other Crime (Financial Restrictions) Act 2014 – 2025 Report
  • GD 2026/0089 Isle of Man Steam Packet Group Limited – Directors' Report and Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
  • GD 2026/0090 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited – Directors' Report and Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
  • TCA 2026/0002a Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Report on Case
  • TCA 2025/0019 Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Report on Case
  • TCA 2024/0009 Acting Tynwald Commissioner for Administration – Request for a Special Report on Case
  • TAG 2026/0003 Tynwald Auditor General – Update to Tynwald following the general election held on 24 September 2026
  • TAG 2026/0004 Tynwald Auditor General – Reform of Public Audit Law
  • PP 2026/0147 Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee – Second Report for the Session 2025-26 – End of Term Report 2021-26
  • PP 2026/0132 Standing Orders Committee of Tynwald – Third Report for the Session 2025-26 – Petitions for Redress
  • PP 2026/0151 Standing Committee of Tynwald on Public Accounts – Fourth Report for the Session 2025-26 – End of Term Report 2021-2026
  • PP 2026/0150 Select Committee of Tynwald on Poverty (2021) – Second Report for the Session 2025-26 – End of Term Report
  • PP 2026/0152 Social Affairs Policy Review Committee – Second Report for the Session 2025-26 – End of Term Report 2021-2026
  • PP 2026/0101 Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee – First Report for the Session 2025-26 – End of Term Report 2021-26
Tynwald Court, Tuesday 21 July 2026: 86 papers (PP 2026/0142)
  • SD 2026/0065 Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Animal Health Act 1996
  • SD 2026/0072 Health and Safety (General Duties of Self-Employed Persons) (Prescribed Undertakings) Regulations 2026Under the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974
  • SD 2026/0095 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (Application to the Territorial Sea) Order 2026Under the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974
  • SD 2026/0096 Diving at Work Regulations 2026Under the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974
  • SD 2026/0094 Health and Safety at Work (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1977
  • SD 2026/0116 Education (Student Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Education Act 2001
  • SD 2026/0103 Climate Change (Single Use Vaping Products) Regulations 2026Under the Climate Change Act 2021
  • SD 2026/0144 Climate Change (Energy Act 2004) (Application) Order 2026Under the Climate Change Act 2021
  • SD 2026/0107 Veterinary Medicines (Application) Regulations 2026Under the European Union and Trade Act 2019
  • SD 2026/0142 European Union and Trade Act 2019 (Amendments) (DEFA) (Miscellaneous) (No. 2) Regulations 2026Under the European Union and Trade Act 2019
  • SD 2026/0127 Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Order 2024
  • SD 2026/0128 Income Tax (Crypto-Asset Reporting) (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Income Tax Act 1970
  • SD 2026/0112 Regulations of Surveillance (Prescription of Offices, Ranks and Positions) (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Regulation of Surveillance etc. Act 2006
  • SD 2026/0130 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2001 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2001
  • SD 2026/0139 Life Insurance Business Scheme 2026Under the Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011
  • SD 2026/0082 Heat Wise Home Scheme 2026Under the Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011
  • SD 2026/0141 Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments Act 2021
  • SD 2026/0126 Statutory Boards (Annual Sums) (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Payment of Members' Expenses Act 1989
  • SD 2026/0137 Statutory Boards (Annual Sums) (No. 2) Order 2026Under the Payment of Members' Expenses Act 1989
  • SD 2026/0073 Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Choice) (Amendment) Scheme 2026Under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011
  • SD 2026/0075 Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Fixed) (Amendment) Scheme 2026Under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011
  • SD 2026/0134 Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1986
  • GD 2026/0010 Isle of Man Constabulary – Chief Constable's Annual Report 2025-2026
  • GD 2026/0054 Climate Change Transformation Programme – Annual Progress Report 2025-2026
  • GD 2026/0074a Criminal Justice Board Annual Report 2024-2026
  • GD 2026/0075 Department of Home Affairs – Criminal Justice Strategy Refresh 2026-2036
  • GD 2026/0066 Our Island Plan: Final Programme Report – 2021-2026
  • GD 2026/0067 Annual Report: Isle of Man Government Efficiencies and Change Programme – April 2025 - March 2026
  • PP 2026/0120 Standing Orders Committee of Tynwald – Second Report for the Session 2025-26 – Attendance of the Attorney General
  • PP 2026/0118 Public petition
  • SD 2026/0136 Northern Civic Amenity Joint Board Order 2026Under the Local Government Act 1985
  • SD 2026/0120 Public Sector Housing (General Needs) (Allocation) (Amendment) Policy 2026Under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
  • SD 2026/0129 Wildlife Act 1990 (Variation of Schedules) (Animals Which Are Protected) Order 2026Under the Wildlife Act 1990
  • SD 2026/0132 Bank (Recovery and Resolution) Administrative Levy Order 2026Under the Bank (Recovery and Resolution) Act 2020
  • SD 2026/0133 Value Added Tax (Reduced Rate) (Hospitality and Tourism) Order 2026Under the Value Added Tax Act 1996
  • SD 2026/0121 Passport Fees (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Interpretation Act 2015
  • SD 2026/0122 Immigration (Fees) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Immigration Act 2014
  • SD 2026/0123 Immigration (Fees) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Immigration Act 2014
  • SD 2026/0124 Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2026Under the Immigration Act 2014
  • SD 2026/0125 Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Immigration Act 2014
  • SD 2026/0152 Civil Aviation (Restriction of Flying) (World Downhill Skateboarding Championships) Regulations 2026Under the Airports and Civil Aviation Act 1987
  • SD 2026/0118 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (No. 4) 2026Under the Immigration Act 1971
  • GC 2026/0017 Trade in Animals and Related Products Declaration of Special Measures: Lumpy Skin Disease FranceUnder the Trade in Animals and Related Products Order 2020
  • GC 2026/0018 Trade in Animals and Related Products Declaration of Special Measures: Lumpy Skin Disease ItalyUnder the Trade in Animals and Related Products Order 2020
  • GC 2026/0019 Trade in Animals and Related Products Declaration of Special Measures: Lumpy Skin Disease SpainUnder the Trade in Animals and Related Products Order 2020
  • SD 2026/0135 Milk Prices (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2026Under the Agricultural Marketing (No. 2) Act 1948
  • GD 2026/0068 Housing and Communities Board – Update on the Homelessness Pathway
  • GD 2026/0056 Isle of Man Meat Company Limited – Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
  • GD 2026/0048 Manx Utilities – Annual Report 2024/5
  • GD 2026/0049 Manx Cable Company Limited – Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
  • GD 2026/0050 e-llan Communications Limited – Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
  • GD 2026/0062 Department of Education, Sport and Culture – Progress against Children’s Champion Report 2023/24 – Recommendation No. 6
  • GD 2026/0072 Police Complaints Commissioner Annual Report 2026
  • GD 2026/0065 Department of Home Affairs – Policing Plan 2026-27
  • GD 2026/0076 Community Safety Partnership Annual Report 2025
  • GD 2026/0077a Criminal Justice Strategy Review Report 2025
  • GD 2026/0055 Treasury – Financial Provisions and Currency Act 2011 Annual Report to 31st May 2026
  • GD 2026/0069 Department of Infrastructure – Report to Tynwald on Lower Douglas Bus and Passenger Facilities – June 2026
  • GD 2026/0082 Treasury – Public Sector Housing Income Thresholds January 2026 – Amended June 2026
  • GD 2026/0035 Isle of Man Information Commissioner Annual Report 2025/26
  • GD 2026/0080 Council of Ministers – Update to the Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee – First Report for the Session 2024-25 – Adverse Possession
  • GD 2026/0071 Treasury – Public Audit Reform
  • GD 2026/0081 Treasury – Breathing Space Debt Respite Scheme
  • GD 2026/0078 Council of Ministers – Response to the Economic Policy Review Committee Second Report for the Session 2025-26 – The Department for Enterprise and the Executive Agencies
  • GD 2026/0083 Department of Health and Social Care – Governance Review – Progress Report
  • GD 2026/0070 Report of the Public Services Commission for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
  • GD 2026/0079 Council of Ministers – Response to Report of the Select Committee on Whistleblowing Policy Implementation – Report for the Session 2025–26
  • GD 2026/0061 Council of Ministers – Response to the Select Committee of Tynwald on Poverty (2021)’s First Report for the Session 2025-26 Child Poverty: Education and Health Solutions
  • GD 2026/0084 Department of Health and Social Care – Draft Code of Practice – Capacity Act 2023
  • GD 2026/0064 Department of Infrastructure – Report on the Accounts of Local Authorities, Burial Authorities, Joint Boards and Committees
  • TCA 2025/0006 Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Report on Case
  • TCA 2026/0009 Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Report on Case
  • TCA 2026/0022 Statement of the Tynwald Commissioner for Administration on
  • TAG 2026/0001 Tynwald Auditor General – Changes to the inspection arrangements for local government bodies
  • TAG 2026/0002 Tynwald Auditor General – Responding to Whistleblowing
  • TCA 2025/0006 Tynwald Commissioner for Administration Report on Case
  • PP 2026/0109 Appendices A-H
  • PP 2026/0135 Tynwald Auditor General – Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2026
  • PP 2026/0100 Standing Orders of the House of Keys – Revised Edition – June 2026
  • PP 2026/0114 Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee – First Report for the Session 2025-26: The Ministerial System of Government
  • PP 2026/0129 Standing Committee of Tynwald on Public Accounts – Third Report for the Session 2025-26 – Tynwald Policy Decisions 2024-25
  • PP 2026/0133 Social Affairs Policy Review Committee – First Report for the Session 2025-26 – Suicide
  • PP 2026/0119 Public petition
  • PP 2026/0127 Public petition
  • SD 2026/0131 Gas (Tariff Fixing) (Parameters) (Amendment) Regulations 2026Under the Gas Regulation Act 1995
  • PP 2026/0145 Tynwald Standards and Privileges Committee – First Report for the Session 2025-26 – Conduct of Ms Lord-Brennan

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  • Votes are as listed in the Votes and Proceedings. Tynwald’s electronic votes for Tynwald Court are linked where they match; Tynwald describes them as an aid to research, not the formal record.
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