What is your political history or relevant experience?
Member of the Board of Education 1992-2003
Magistrate
Member of the House of Keys for Ramsey 2003 - date
Member of the Department of Local Government and the Environment with responsibility for Estates and Housing 2003 - date
Member of Department of Trade and Industry 2004-2005
Member of Department of Health and Social Security with responsibility for Health 2005-date
Member of the Standing Committee on Expenditure and Public Accounts 2004-date
Member of the Standing Committee on Economic Initiatives 2004-date
Member of the Constitutional and External Relations Committee
Member of the Energy Policy Committee
Member of the Overseas Aid Committee
Have served on various Select Committees
Are you a member of any organisation which guides or influences your political views or polices?
No, but I am involved with the following organisations which reflect the importance I place on community and family values:
Founder - Ramsey Young Peoples Project
Organiser - Ramsey National Week Celebrations
President - Northern Neighbours
President - Maughold Social Club
Vice President - Ramsey Town Band
Vice President - Ramsey Football Club
Vice President - Ramsey Ladies Cushag Choir
Vice President - IOM Standard Bearers Association
Committee Member - Bonwick House Family Resource Centre
Member - Ramsey Chamber of Trade
Patron - IOM Family History Society
What are your main national issues?
Maintaining and developing continued economic growth
to enable :
Secured funding for health services
Promotion of high standards of education and training
Establishment of new industries for secure job
opportunities
Provision of affordable housing
Greater financial support for those on fixed or low
incomes
Immigration/Residency control
Fuel costs and Energy sustainability
Strengthening our constitutional position to give more
control over our external affairs.
Maintain our Manx identity and heritage for future
generations
What are your main local issues?
Provision of 24 hour services of Minor Injuries Unit at
Ramsey Cottage Hospital
Development of Ramsey Marina accomodating the needs of
present harbour users.
Promotion of new opportunities for local industry
Investment in the retail sector
Greater provision of affordable housing and sheltered
accommodation
Restoration of the Queen`s Pier
Increased provision of leisure facilities for young people
What do you believe you would bring to government as an MHK?
A full time commitment to a full time job.
Energy, enthusiasm and an ability to work with others as part of a team for the betterment of Ramsey and the Isle of Man and its people.
