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Former MLC peruses Lisvane report

Lord Lisvane with President of Tynwald Clare Christian

Document calls for LegCo overhaul

Proposals to reform Legislative Council would prevent MHKs transferring from the Keys directly to parliament's upper house.

A root-and-branch review of the Island's parliamentary system was carried out by Lord Lisvane last month.

His report suggests far-reaching changes in areas from members' pay and conduct, to the election of a chief minister.

Lord Lisvane supports the existing 'tricameral' system, made up of the House of Keys, LegCo and Tynwald.

But his report says LegCo members should be chosen by a new Nominations Commission - with a bar on sitting MHKs.

At present, MHKs vote-in members of the Council.

Former LegCo member David Callister says it offers a new direction:    

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