GSLP-Liberals-Manifesto-2019

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official record of Parliament) and other relevant information. This is very useful for MPs and the general public. It did not exist when we were in Opposition. The production of Hansard would take many months before the GSLP Liberals were first elected into Government. This is now produced in a timely manner and published online. The audio recording of Parliament meetings is made available immediately. The system for the registration of electors has also been modernised. This year was the first time that eligible voters were able to submit their details online, including their identity documents for verification. The Parliament chamber has been refurbished and modernised. A lift to allow access to the chamber to people with mobility issues will also be introduced. This has been delayed by heritage considerations. Intrusive tests were conducted in order to determine the suitability of a number of different options. This process has now finalised. A GSLP/Liberal Government will revert to the original external design for the Parliament lift on the western side of the building. EXPANSION OF PARLIAMENT The GSLP Liberals understand that the motive behind plans for the expansion of Parliament unveiled earlier this year were not properly understood by the general public. The wrong impression was given that Government and Opposition were trying to rush through the measure without consultation shortly before a general election. It should be made clear that the matter had been under discussion since 2014 and had been subject to public comments before that. The expansion of Parliament has never been GSLP/ Liberal policy. However, we were prepared to support the arguments made by the GSD Members in the Select Committee. Indeed, this was the main issue under discussion in those meetings that took place. The GSLP Liberals agreed to leave the decision on whether enlargement is required or not to a new Select Committee and a new Parliament. It is also important for that Committee to address the different concerns that have been expressed. The GSLP Liberals maintain that there will be no expansion of Parliament without a further, detailed public consultation process. CODE FOR MPS AND MINISTERS A draft Ministerial Code and a draft Code for Members of Parliament have been prepared and sent to the Select Committee on Parliamentary Reform for discussion. The draft Codes are based on UK practice and adapted to the circumstances of Gibraltar. These will be subject to discussion and approval in the Select Committee before they are tabled before the Gibraltar Parliament as a whole. OTHER SELECT COMMITTEES SELECT COMMITTEE ON BREXIT The Select Committee on work related to our departure from the European Union agreed at its first meeting that the Opposition Members on the Committee would be briefed in private as the negotiations progressed. Over twenty such briefings have taken place. When the new dawn rose... we were ready to deliver 30 ...aspire to the best Gibraltar
This has included detailed information on the progress of the Gibraltar part of the negotiations, on the legislation to be adopted and on planning for a no deal Brexit. Every opportunity was afforded to the Opposition Members to comment, express views or put forward suggestions and ideas. A GSLP/Liberal Government will re-establish the Select Committee on Brexit as a means of keeping the Opposition fully briefed about negotiations. We will also do this in relation to the future UK/EU relationship. SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION We will re-establish a Select Committee on the Constitution. The objective would be to examine the 2006 Constitution and determine whether and what further changes are necessary and appropriate. The Constitution now dates back over a decade. Its reform is all the more relevant in light of the potential departure of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar from the European Union, given that the EU features in our current Constitution. There will be ample opportunity for the public to put forward their views on this important matter. NEW BUILDING WITH NEW PREMISES FOR CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS We are developing a new facility to house meeting rooms and premises for the many clubs and associations in Gibraltar that require them. We know that the strength of our community comes from the many clubs and associations that continue to grow and which need such premises to blossom. EASTSIDE RECLAMATION The ‘Blue Water’ development on the Eastside Reclamation did not materialise due to Brexit uncertainty. This is similar to the difficulty the GSD had with its ‘Sovereign Bay’ development which did not materialise due to the economic crisis of 2007. We are now of the view, as we were when we were first elected, that the Eastside should not be developed as one plot. Different plots should be made available for different, low rise developments. Hassans Centenary Terraces will be the highest rise on the site, with everything else tapering down in height from there to create the village feel towards Catalan Bay Village. This will provide Gibraltar the property development lung that we need and will also, likely, garner us more premium for the land than one sale. This will also enable us to consider proposals for the creation of further affordable housing on the site, in particular to accommodate families who have historically lived at Catalan Bay for generations. PRIVATE SECTOR PENSIONERS We have already dealt with the creation of a Pensions in the Private Sector Act. This will address the provision for those in work today. We have to consider carefully how this Act is now improved. Additionally, we have also supported Community Care in their provision of a further safety net for those who are already retired. They now receive at least the Minimum Wage every month (two thirds for an individual). We will now include consideration of the further claims made by the Private Sector Pensioners Association and Action for Poverty to the work we will do in the Living Wage Commission. Additionally we will seek to assist with advice for those in private sector pension schemes that are failing or losing. We will try to arrest losses and provide alternatives for investment. ...aspire to the best Gibraltar 31
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Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM FABI
Page 5 and 6: Personal message from Fabian Picard
Page 7 and 8: Our credentials are clear. We have
Page 9 and 10: this manifesto, a reality because i
Page 11 and 12: Personal message from Joseph Garcia
Page 13 and 14: ...progress does not just happen by
Page 15 and 16: let’s talk about...Fabian FABIAN
Page 17 and 18: new Town Planning Act requires the
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Page 25 and 26: LOCATION SHOOTING We will continue
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Page 29: let’s talk about...Joseph JOSEPH
Page 33 and 34: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THE CONDUCT
Page 35 and 36: Withdrawal Treaty and was included
Page 37 and 38: to develop and expand the role of G
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Page 41 and 42: GRAND BATTERY HOUSE We will work wi
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Page 45 and 46: the two basic resources, namely our
Page 47 and 48: After 1996, under a GSD Government,
Page 49 and 50: and adaptation for re-exporting. Al
Page 51 and 52: let’s talk about...Paul PAUL BALB
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Page 55 and 56: have continued the policy of chargi
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Page 61 and 62: let’s talk about...John JOHN CORT
Page 63 and 64: • taking policy measures to impro
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OLD DIESEL PLANTS DECOMMISSIONED By
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uilt in this period will be St Jose
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fact, seeking medical care but simp
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In government, we embedded our long
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modern facility following the addit
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extend the ability of dementia pati
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THE CARE AGENCY - PLEDGES We are wh
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ecent FATF recommendations require
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New training facilities for the GFR
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New facilities at the University of
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Investing in the Upper Rock and tou
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for tourism generally and not just
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labour market, the Government will
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World class sports facilities, at l
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Cultural events like never before i
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THE ARTS ADVISORY COUNCIL We will s
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let’s talk about...Samantha SAMAN
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BEACH VIEW TERRACES & MONS CALPE ME
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New children’s play area at Willi
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RGP, the DPP and the Judiciary. We
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EQUALITY Our Government has been a
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