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STATES OF JERSEY
PUBLIC IMPACT OF PROPOSITIONS: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS (P.96/2018) – COMMENTS
Presented to the States on 10th September 2018 by the Chief Minister
STATES GREFFE
2018 P.96 Com.(2)
COMMENTS
The Council of Ministers agrees with the underlying sentiment of Deputy G.C.U. Guida of St. Lawrence 's proposition, P.96/2018. The actions of government and the decisions of the Assembly have financial consequences for the Public of our Island, for businesses, and for other organisations. Where possible, and in so far as is practicable, propositions should seek to outline these consequences, especially in relation to taxation matters. At the same time, the Council of Ministers also agrees with the Privileges and Procedures Committee, who rightly outline the wide-ranging and complex nature of our decisions. As they point out, using the example of road safety, some decisions may have an initial cost, but a long-term saving. Those costs and savings may also impact different people at different times.
The Council of Ministers therefore do not support the proposition, including in the proposed amended forms, on the grounds of practicality, as outlined by the Privileges and Procedures Committee in their comments presented on 23rd August 2018 (P.96/2018 Com.).
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