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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
2nd NOVEMBER 2020
SUMMARY
2.30 p.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements
Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions
• Nomination of a member of the Privileges and Procedures Committee who is a Minister or Assistant Minister
• Nomination of the Connétable of St. Peter , the Connétable of St. Martin and Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour as members of the Public Accounts Committee.
Approx. 2.40 p.m. Oral questions with notice Up to 2 hours
Urgent questions (if any)
Up to 30 minutes, Oral questions without notice: divided between the Minister for Social Security two Ministers Chief Minister
Statements (if any)
3rd November 2020 Deployment and use of Energy Conductive Devices (Tasers') by the
9.30 a.m. States of Jersey Police (P.97/2020)
Deployment and use of Energy Conductive Devices (Tasers') by the States of Jersey Police (P.97/2020): amendment (P.97/2020 Amd.)
Draft Wildlife (Jersey) Law 202- (P.110/2020)
Draft Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2020- (P.110/2020): amendment (P.110/2020 Amd.)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that the minimum lodging period be reduced so that the proposition can be debated.
Jersey Care Model (P.114/2020)
Jersey Care Model (P.114/2020): amendment (P.114/2020 Amd.)
Jersey Care Model (P.114/2020): amendment (P.114/2020 Amd.) – amendment (P.114/2020 Amd.Amd.)
Draft Statistics and Census (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.115/2020)
Draft Census (Appointed Day) Act 202- (P.116/2020)
Draft Income Tax (Amendment No. 46) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.118/2020)
Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 13) (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.113/2020)
Migration and Population Data (P.120/2020)
Migration and Population Data (P.120/2020): amendment (P.120/2020 Amd.)
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020: Extension to Jersey by Order in Council (P.140/2020)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that the minimum lodging period be reduced so that the proposition can be debated.
Arrangement of public business at subsequent meetings
Lunch adjournment likely around 12.45 p.m., until 2.15 p.m.
If business is not completed by around 5.30 p.m. the Assembly usually adjourns for the evening and will resume its meeting at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th November 2020 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
2nd NOVEMBER 2020 at 2.30 p.m.
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Road Traffic (Lighting) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.125/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3): Apartment No. 7, Block F, R.117/2020. Les Quennevais Park, St. Brelade – Cancellation of Existing 99-Year Lease
and Transfer of the Public's Flying-Freehold Ownership.
Presented: 23rd October 2020, Minister for Infrastructure.
Land Transactions Under Standing Order 168(3): Jersey Heritage Trust – R.119/2020. Forts, Towers and Ruins – 99-Year Lease.
Presented: 26th October 2020, Minister for Infrastructure.
Land Transactions Under Standing Order 168(3): Grouville School – Land R.120/2020. Sale and Boundary Ratification.
Presented: 27th October 2020, Minister for Infrastructure.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Deployment and Use of Energy Conductive Devices (Tasers') by The States P.97/2020. of Jersey Police (P.97/2020): Second Amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 27th October 2020, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Jersey Care Model (P.114/2020): amendment (P.114/2020 Amd.) – P.114/2020. amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 27th October 2020, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Migration and Population Data (P.120/2020): amendment. P.120/2020. Lodged: 23rd October 2020, Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour . Amd. Migration Control Policy (P.137/2020): amendment. P.137/2020. Lodged: 23rd October 2020, Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour . Amd.
Composition and Election of the States: Proposed Changes (P.139/2020) – P.139/2020. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 27th October 2020, Deputy J.M Maçon of St. Saviour .
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020: P.140/2020. Extension to Jersey by Order in Council.
Lodged: 21st October 2020, Chief Minister.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
Nomination of a member of the Privileges and Procedures Committee who is a Minister or Assistant Minister.
Nomination of the Connétable of St. Peter , the Connétable of St. Martin and Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour as members of the Public Accounts Committee.
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
WQ.399/2020 1. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour regarding Islanders classed as being at highest risk in respect of Covid-19.
WQ.400/2020 2. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by
Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour regarding the reduction of Social Security contributions in response to Covid-19.
WQ.401/2020 3. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard
of St. Saviour regarding the impact of Covid-19 on teaching and learning.
WQ.402/2020 4. The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour regarding the support available to disadvantaged children and families.
WQ.403/2020 5. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H.
Perchard of St. Saviour regarding the relationship between property size and the number of occupants.
WQ.404/2020 6. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the Maternity Voices Partnership.
WQ.405/2020 7. The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding measures to ensure children understand that smacking is not permitted.
WQ.406/2020 8. The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the impact of Covid-19 on parents-to-be, young children and their families.
WQ.407/2020 9. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of
St. Helier regarding the allocation of resources to catch-up' programmes in schools. WQ.408/2020 10. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J.
Ward of St. Helier regarding the application of the Public Health and Safety (Rented
Dwellings) (Jersey) Law 2018.
WQ.409/2020 11. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward
of St. Helier regarding cycling projects.
WQ.410/2020 12. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding hotel room provided for workers having to self-isolate. WQ.411/2020 13. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the employees of States-owned companies who have been
signed off work due to stress.
WQ.412/2020 14. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by the
Connétable of St. Martin regarding access to endocrinology services.
WQ.414/2020 15. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of
St. Martin regarding legislative changes arising from the establishment of multi-Parish electoral constituencies.
WQ.415/2020 16. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to a question asked
the Connétable of St. Martin by regarding Draft Amendment (No. 49) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.143/2020).
WQ.416/2020 17. The Minister for International Development will table an answer to a question asked by the
Connétable of St. Martin regarding the report on Island identity and Jersey's International Profile Policy.
WQ.417/2020 18. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of
St. Helier regarding the development of transport strategies.
WQ.418/2020 19. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of
St. Helier regarding the impact of the use of agency and locum staff in the Department of Health and Community Services.
WQ.419/2020 20. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to a question asked
by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the translation of speeches made in the Assembly.
WQ.420/2020 21. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding waiting lists.
WQ.421/2020 22. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the testing regime for Covid-19.
WQ.422/2020 23. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the positive cases of Covid-19 identified in Jersey.
WQ.423/2020 24. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
- Gardiner of St. Helier regarding staffing levels at the General Hospital.
WQ.424/2020 25. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the use of agency and locum staff.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
OQ.308/2020 1. Deputy G.J. Truscott of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister advise what quality inspections, if any, his department undertakes of the standard of work delivered by outsourced contractors who maintain public parks, gardens and housing estate hedges and verges?"
OQ.294/2020 2. The Deputy of St. Martin will ask the following question of the Assistant Minister for
Education –
"Will the Assistant Minister advise what arrangements, if any, are being put in place to ensure that Jersey students can return to the Island for Christmas?"
OQ.298/2020 3. The Connétable of Trinity will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister agree to prioritise the creation of safe walking and cycling routes to schools, to ensure that the benefits arising from the reduction in traffic congestion and car use may be realised?"
OQ.291/2020 4. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Health and Social Services –
"Will the Minister state what scientific evidence was used for the announcement that masks should be worn in indoor public spaces; and will he circulate a copy of the evidence to members?"
OQ.314/2020 5. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury
and Resources –
"Taking into account the latest refinement to the options in respect of prior-year basis taxpayers, will the Minister explain how it will be ensured that the process for, and level of, payment of the 2019 tax liability will meet the stated expectations?"
OQ.292/2020 6. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and
Social Services –
"Will the Minister advise what plans, if any, are in place to ensure that there are sufficient staff employed at the General Hospital to deal with winter admissions and any potential rise in the number of Covid cases?"
OQ.304/2020 7. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education –
"Given the recent incidences of Covid-19 in schools, will the Minister advise whether all school staff will be offered regular P.C.R. or antibody testing, both for reassurance and to track any possible transmission of the virus; and will she further advise whether class or year group bubbles are permitted to visit other schools?"
OQ.302/2020 8. The Connétable of St. Martin will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister advise what additional financial support, if any, will be given to charities that provide vital services to Islanders (particularly in the medical and social services sectors) in order that redundancies are minimised; and will any such support be available until the charities are able to support themselves at pre-COVID levels?"
OQ.306/2020 9. The Deputy of St. Mary will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services –
"Further to the response to Oral Question 244/2020, will the Minister provide an update on the review into the identification of potential ways of easing existing restrictions applicable to small gatherings of musicians and singers; and will he state what the current position is?"
OQ.301/2020 10. Senator K.L. Moore will ask the following question of the Minister for Education –
"Will the Minister advise how many educational psychologists and wellbeing officers are currently working in the education service; how many, if any, are employed, but currently not working; and how many, if any, of these positions are currently vacant?"
OQ.293/2020 11. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for
Children and Housing –
"Following the protest by care survivors against the proposed care memorial, what steps, if any, is the Minister taking to ensure the protestors' views are heard, taken into account and have an effect on any future decision as to whether or not to create a memorial?"
OQ.299/2020 12. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –
"Will the Minister provide details of the work being undertaken to ensure that Jersey's supply chain is prepared for the post-Brexit period, whether there is a deal between the U.K. and E.U. or not?"
OQ.309/2020 13. The Connétable of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Is it the Minister's assessment that the planning function is adequately resourced and, if not, will he explain how adopting the Government Plan will address the situation, including any additional funding that may be provided?
OQ.315/2020 14. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Given the response to a Freedom of Information request revealed that, for the past year, the vacancy rate for nurses has been at, or over, 10%, will the Minister advise what impact this has had on overtime rates and absentee rates arising from stress; and what risk assessment, if any, has been undertaken to determine whether, and how, the vacancy rate has put pressure on the safety of service delivery?
OQ.311/2020 15. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Will the Minister advise what criteria will be used by the Government to decide whether to implement a lock-down in Jersey in response to a second wave of COVID-19?"
OQ.295/2020 16. The Deputy of St. Martin will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services –
"Will the Minister provide his initial assessment of the level of public compliance with his department's guidance that face masks should be worn in all public places?"
OQ.303/2020 17. The Connétable of St. Martin will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Will the Minister outline what work is being undertaken on improving protection of the welfare of livestock, and, if none is being undertaken, will he explain why not?"
OQ.296/2020 18. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Health and Social Services –
"Further to his response to Oral Question 244/2020, will the Minister update members on the development of a policy to allow safe singing by both adults and children?"
OQ.313/2020 19. Deputy G.J. Truscott of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Assistant Chief
Minister –
"Will the Minister advise what plans, if any, are being considered to reduce the level of traffic and to deal with traffic issues around Overdale, in the event that the area is confirmed as the site for the new Hospital?"
OQ.307/2020 20. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister undertake to give consideration to the introduction of a framework that would allow organisations such as Jersey Lifts, Uber and Lyft to operate in Jersey in a reasonably regulated manner; and if not, will he provide his reasons?"
OQ.297/2020 21. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Chair of the States
Employment Board –
"Will the Chair advise whether the States Employment Board, Chief Minister or Deputy Chief Minister were informed before the Chief Executive took up a role as a non-executive director at New River R.E.I.T. and, if so, whether their written permission was sought and provided; and if permission was given, will the Chief Minister provide an electronic copy to all States Members?"
OQ.300/2020 22. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Children and Housing –
"Will the Minister explain what the review of the complaints and feedback process in Children's Services entailed and how it was decided that an advisor from a different Government department would lead the review?"
OQ.310/2020 23. The Connétable of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chair of the States
Employment Board –
"Will the Chair advise members what policy, if any, the States Employment Board has regarding the holding of non-executive directorships by Government employees?"
OQ.305/2020 24. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education –
"Will the Minister take action to ensure the provision of free school meals throughout both the school term and holidays for those receiving the pupil premium?"
OQ.312/2020 25. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister advise what measures, if any, he is currently considering to improve the Jersey Legal Aid system and the ability of Islanders to secure justice through the Island's legal system; and when will any such measures be implemented?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Social Security
2nd question period – Chief Minister
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
(Consideration of Public Business to commence at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday 3rd November 2020)
Deployment and use of Energy Conductive Devices (Tasers') by the States P.97/2020. of Jersey Police.
Lodged: 28th July 2020, Minister for Home Affairs
Deployment and use of Energy Conductive Devices (Tasers') by the States P.97/2020. of Jersey Police (P.97/2020): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 20th October 2020, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Panel.
Deployment and Use of Energy Conductive Devices (Tasers') by The States P.97/2020. of Jersey Police (P.97/2020): Second Amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 27th October 2020, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Draft Wildlife (Jersey) Law 202-. P.110/2020. Lodged: 11th September 2020, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2020- (P.110/2020): amendment. P.110/2020. Lodged: 21st October 2020, Deputy of St. Martin . Amd.
Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Deputy of St. Martin will expire on Wednesday 4th November 2020. The Deputy has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the amendment be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Jersey Care Model. P.114/2020. Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Jersey Care Model (P.114/2020): amendment. P.114/2020. Lodged: 20th October 2020, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel. Amd.
Jersey Care Model (P.114/2020): amendment (P.114/2020 Amd.) – P.114/2020. amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 27th October 2020, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Statistics and Census (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.115/2020. Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Chief Minister.
Draft Census (Appointed Day) Act 202-. P.116/2020. Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Chief Minister.
Draft Income Tax (Amendment No. 46) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.118/2020. Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 13) (Jersey) Regulations P.113/2020. 202-.
Lodged: 21st September 2020, Minister for Social Security.
Migration and Population Data. P.120/2020. Lodged: 23rd September 2020, Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour .
Migration and Population Data (P.120/2020): amendment. P.120/2020. Lodged: 23rd October 2020, Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour . Amd.
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020: P.140/2020. Extension to Jersey by Order in Council.
Lodged: 21st October 2020, Chief Minister.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Chief Minister will expire on Wednesday 2nd December 2020. The Chief Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the amendment be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 17th November 2020
Draft Data Protection (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.121/2020. Lodged: 25th September 2020, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,
Our Hospital Site Selection: Overdale. P.123/2020. Lodged: 6th October 2020, Council of Ministers.
Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No.14) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.124/2020. Lodged: 6th October 2020, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) P.125/2020. Regulations 202-
Lodged: 6th October 2020, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Limited Partnerships (Annual Additional Charge) (Amendment) P.126/2020. (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 6th October 2020, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Marrakesh Treaty) P.127/2020. (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 6th October 2020, Minister for External Relations.
Establishment and funding of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund. P.128/2020. Lodged: 6th October 2020, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Our Hospital Project: acquisition of land for the new hospital at Overdale. P.129/2020. Lodged: 6th October 2020, Council of Ministers.
Draft Amendment (No. 48) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.131/2020. Lodged: 13th October 2020, Privileges and Procedures Committee. (re-issue).
Carbon Neutral Strategy and Sustainable Transport Policy – Additional P.132/2020. Considerations for Implementation.
Lodged: 14th October 2020, Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour .
Draft Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) P.133/2020. Law 202- (Appointed Day) Act 202-.
Lodged: 16th October 2020, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Amendment (No.50) of the Standing Orders of The States of Jersey. P.144/2020. Lodged: 22nd October 2020, Senator L.J. Farnham .
Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of Senator L.J. Farnham will expire on Thursday 19th November 2020. The Senator has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the amendment be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
1st December 2020
Encroachments on the Foreshore: revised policy. P.111/2020. Lodged: 18th September 2020, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Customs and Excise (Export Declarations and Export Controls) P.134/2020. (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 16th October 2020, Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft EU Legislation (Welfare of Animals during Transport and Pet Travel) P.135/2020. (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 16th October 2020, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 20) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.136/2020. Lodged: 20th October 2020, Minister for Social Security.
Migration Control Policy. P.137/2020. Lodged: 20th October 2020, Chief Minister.
Migration Control Policy (P.137/2020): amendment. P.137/2020. Lodged: 23rd October 2020, Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour . Amd.
Draft EU Legislation (Official Controls) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.138/2020. Lodged: 20th October 2020, Minister for the Environment.
Composition and Election of the States: Proposed Changes. P.139/2020. Lodged: 20th October 2020, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Composition and Election of the States: Proposed Changes (P.139/2020) – P.139/2020. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 27th October 2020, Deputy J.M Maçon of St. Saviour .
CI Lottery: Allocation of 2019 Proceeds. P.141/2020. Lodged: 21st October 2020, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport
and Culture.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will expire on Wednesday 2nd December 2020. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the amendment be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Jersey Heritage Trust: Amendments to Constitution. P.142/2020. Lodged: 21st October 2020, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport
and Culture.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will expire on Wednesday 2nd December 2020. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the amendment be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Draft Amendment (No.49) of the Standing Orders of The States of Jersey. P.143/2020. Lodged: 22nd October 2020, Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
14th December 2020
Government Plan: 2021-24. P.130/2020. Lodged: 12th October 2020, Council of Ministers.
Government Plan: 2021-24 – Annex. R.111/2020. Presented: 12th October 2020, Council of Ministers.
9th February 2021
Immigration Acts: extension to Jersey by Order in Council. P.119/2020. Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Chief Minister.
L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States
28th October 2020 Note –
In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2019 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th November 2020.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
R&O.125/2020.
Road Traffic (Lighting) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2020.
This Order amends the Road Traffic (Lighting) (Jersey) Order 1998 ("principal Order") to allow pedal cycles to be used with lamps emitting flashing lights and sets out the technical requirements with which such lamps must comply.
Article 1 is an interpretation provision.
Article 2 amends the principal Order so as to extend the list of vehicles which are exempt from the prohibition preventing any vehicle from being fitted with a lamp which automatically emits a flashing light. The list is extended to include a pedal cycle fitted with a front or rear lamp capable of emitting a flashing light provided that the intensity of light is not less than 4 candelas. This provision also applies to any trailer or sidecar to which the pedal cycle is attached.
Article 3 provides that the approval marking or British Standard marking required for a front or rear lamp fitted to a pedal cycle, attached trailer or sidecar, does not apply to a front or rear lamp capable of emitting a flashing light unless that lamp is also capable of emitting a steady light.
Articles 4 and 5 provide that the flashing lights emitted from a front or rear lamp fitted to a pedal cycle, attached trailer or sidecar must be displayed at constant intervals and between 60 and 240 times per minute.
Article 6 sets out the title of this Order and provides for it to come into force 7 days after the day it is made. The Order was made on 19th October 2020 and came into force on 26th October 2020.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister advise how many Islanders are classed as being in the highest risk category for Covid-19, and will he explain what actions are planned to ensure that these Islanders are able to safely maintain their independence when accessing essentials over the next 6 months?"
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour –
"Given the recent States Assembly decision to approve the reduction of Social Security contributions to 4%, will the Minister explain what plans, if any, are in place to recuperate the lost funds and by when will they be replenished?
- The Minister for Education will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister advise –
- what funding plans are in place to support children who were most negatively impacted by the loss of teaching and learning contact time due to the pandemic; and
- following reports from the U.K. that the attainment gap has widened between the richest and poorest students as a result of school closures, what is Jersey's equivalent position, and when will such data be available, if not currently?"
- The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour –
"What is the Minister's assessment in respect of whether there exists an attainment gap between the Island's most advantaged and disadvantaged students following Covid-prompted school closures, and will he explain what plans, if any, are in place to support children and families affected by any such attainment gap?"
- The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister advise whether it is current policy that –
- residential properties should be proportionate in size to the number of occupants; and
- new flats or apartment buildings should have a minimum size per room;
and if there is no such policy, is it his assessment that these provisions should be introduced; and, furthermore, will he state whether he will take action to place restrictions on large dwellings in order to prevent small numbers of people occupying disproportionately large amounts of land; and if not, will he advise why?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
"Following the answer to Written Question 347/2020, will the Minister advise –
- the dates, times and content of the social media posts relating to the inaugural Maternity Voices Partnership (M.V.P.) meeting, and will he attach the minutes of the inaugural meeting in his answer;
- the date of the next planned M.V.P. meeting;
- how those who have accessed maternity services in the recent past, but who are no longer accessing them, can participate in the M.V.P.;
- how the needs and the voice of the father or second parent are taken into account; and
- how the M.V.P. is including the voice of the child, and if not, will he explain how this is to be addressed?"
- The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister advise how he is ensuring all children with the capacity to understand that smacking is not permitted by law are educated and informed about this in a child-friendly way; and will he explain what avenues exist for children to report any such behaviour and how are they informed of these avenues and given opportunities to make a disclosure?"
- The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister advise what plans he has, if any, to respond to the issues outlined in the Best Start Partnership's briefing paper on the impact of Covid-19 lockdown measures on parents-to-be, babies, young children and their families?"
- The Minister for Education will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Given the commitment of resources for catch-up' programmes in schools, will the Minister advise how the allocated funds will be divided between the employment of –
- private tuition companies, providing details of the companies involved; and
- current teaching staff to provide lessons outside of normal times;
and will the Minister advise whether any staff will be expected to provide the catch-up' lessons during after school hours without receiving any extra payment and, if so, why?"
- The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"In relation to the Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Jersey) Law 2018, will the Minister advise –
- how many inspections have been carried out since the Law came into force; and
- how many rented dwellings have failed to meet the minimum standards as set out in the Law?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Further to the Minister's response to Written Question 333/2020, will the Minister provide an update in relation to the cycling projects, outlining where efforts are being focussed to becoming a cycling Island; and will he advise the delivery date for the projects?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Further to the Minister's response to Oral Question 197/2020 regarding the funding of hotel rooms for isolating workers, will the Minister –
- advise if the list of suppliers that received funding has been completed and, if not, when it will be published and circulated to Members; and
- provide details of the criteria used in the selection of hotels where rooms will be used for future isolation needs?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister, as shareholder representative, give a breakdown by month of the number of employees of States-owned companies who have been signed off work due to stress over the last year?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin –
"Will the Minister advise what work, if any, has been undertaken since 2018 to improve access to endocrinology services for Islanders, in particular in relation to thyroid conditions, either by increasing the on-Island service or establishing a working partnership with a U.K. hospital; and will he advise if there are any future plans for such improvements to take place; and if not, why not?"
- H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin –
"Will H.M. Attorney General advise what changes in legislation, if any, will be required to allow Deputies of multi-Parish constituencies to speak at Parish Assemblies and other Parish-based meetings and events, should P.139/2020 be approved by the States Assembly, as recommended in the States of Jersey's Electoral Commission Report 2013 (R.2/2013)?"
- The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to the following question asked the Connétable of St. Martin by –
"Will the Chair advise –
- whether any discussions were held by the Committee regarding Draft Amendment (No. 49) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.143/2020);
- if so, what the outcome was of any such discussions; and
- whether the Committee considered lodging the proposition in its own name?"
- The Minister for International Development will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin –
"Will the Minister provide a timetable for the publication of the final report on Island identity and the International Profile Policy, including a date for its presentation to the States Assembly?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister set out the timetable for the development, publication, consultation and implementation of the following transport strategies –
- Island-wide and Town networks for walking and cycling;
- road safety;
- bus services, including a Town hoppa' service;
- parking, including provision for disabled drivers;
- taxis and cabs;
- licensing of new modes of transport such as electric scooters; and
- M.O.T. testing that includes testing and certifying vehicles for low emissions?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Given the submission by the Department of Health and Community Services to the Migration Policy Development Board, in which it was indicated that up to 50% of mental health nurses and 75% of adult nurses used by the Department were supplied by agencies, and the reliance by that Department on agency and locum medical professionals to deliver health care in the Island, will the Chief Minister –
- explain how the recently published proposals for migration control will help to address this situation; and
- state what assessment, if any, has been undertaken of how Brexit will affect the situation?"
- The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –
"Further to the response to Written Question 386/2020, will the Committee consider and report back to Members on the use of second or third languages in other parliaments or assemblies, and whether members in other jurisdictions are required to translate their own speeches when using another official language of the body in question, as a means of determining whether existing conventions and procedures in the States Assembly in the use of its official languages are reasonable or need to be amended?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Does the Minister receive direct reports on how current waiting lists within his Department impact on patients, including instances in which patients have had to stop driving or sell their property whilst waiting for an operation or procedure, or where new patients cannot be seen because of a shortage of staff; and what action, if any, does he propose to take to reduce the waiting lists and to ensure that service-delivery does not negatively impact on patients in the way described?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister provide details of the percentage of instances since 1st October 2020 in which a positive Covid test result has been received on Day 5, or any subsequent day, following an initial negative Covid-test result?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister provide a breakdown of the positive cases identified since 1st July 2020 in the following categories, determining whether the individuals contracted the virus through travel (i.e. on a plane) or through transmission within the community (including household transmission) –
- seeking healthcare;
- admissions screening;
- planned workforce screening; and
- contact tracing?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister provide a full breakdown of present staffing levels in each department at the General Hospital, including all current vacancies, and advise what provisions are in place to manage the impact of Covid-19 or illness in any areas which are assessed as under-resourced?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Further to the submission made by his Department to the Migration Policy Development Board, in which it was indicated that up to 50% of mental health nurses and 75% adult nurses used by the Department were supplied by agencies, and the reliance by that Department on agency and locum medical professionals to deliver health care in the Island, will the Minister state what action, if any, is being taken to increase and improve the recruitment of community nurses and other trained workers in lower-skilled roles, such as health care assistants and home care assistants?"
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))
Questions without notice 2020
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