HC Deb 14 February 1929 vol 225 cc526-7
20. Mr. KELLY

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the action of the appointed members in the second chamber of the Isle of Man legislature in holding up the work of the Victoria Pier widening and so preventing work necessary to the island, the money for this work having been voted by the House of Keys?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The hon. Member is under a misapprehension. The work for which Tynwald voted funds last autumn is not being held up but is proceeding. The incident he refers to occurred in connection with a proposal for the continuation of the work, which is of the nature of a relief work, after the 31st March next.

Mr. KELLY

Seeing that the relief work is part of the whole scheme, will the right hon. Gentleman use his good offices to help this work forward?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I am not sure whether I have power to give orders to the independent Government of the Isle of Man in this matter. If I did so, I might be attacked for exceeding my own powers.

Mr. KELLY

I understand that the two officers referred to have been appointed by the right hon. Gentleman.

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Certain officers who are members of the Tynwald are appointed by me.