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THE STATES assembled on Monday 12th September 2011, at 2.30 p.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff ,
Michael Cameron St. John Birt Esquire. __________________
All members were present at roll call with the exception of –
Senator Paul Francis Routier M.B.E. – en défaut
Connétable Daniel Joseph Murphy of Grouville – excused attendance
Connétable Michael Keith Jackson of St. Brelade – en défaut
Connétable Graeme Frank Butcher of St. John – ill
Connétable John Martin Refault of St. Peter – en défaut
Deputy Daniel John Arabin Wimberley of St. Mary – en défaut (défaut raised at 2.58 p.m.) Deputy Trevor Mark Pitman of St. Helier – en défaut (défaut raised at 2.43 p.m.)
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Prayers __________________
Filming in the Chamber
The Bailiff welcomed Members back after the summer recess and advised that the media wished to film the special States meeting which would be held on 27th September 2011 when His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor General Sir John Chambers McColl KCB, CBE, DSO would be welcomed by the Assembly. The Assembly acceded to the request.
H.M. Comptroller and H.M. Deputy Receiver General of Guernsey – welcome
The Bailiff , on behalf of all Members, welcomed Mr. Richard McMahon, Q.C., H.M. Comptroller and H.M. Deputy Receiver General of Guernsey, who was present in the public gallery.
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Road Racing (Festival of Speed) (Jersey) Order 2011. R&O.101/2011. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Banking Business (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) R&O.102/2011. Order 2011.
Minister for Economic Development.
Proceeds of Crime (Supervisory Bodies) (Designation of Supervisory R&O.103/2011. Bodies) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Minister for Economic Development.
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Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Chief Minister.
Income Support (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Conservation of Wildlife (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Order 2011. Minister for Planning and Environment.
Road Racing (Motor Vehicle Rally) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2011. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Chief Minister.
Community Provisions (Implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Chief Minister.
Education (Discretionary Grants – Amounts) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Chief Minister.
Income Support (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Chief Minister.
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Order 2011.
Chief Minister.
12th September 2011
R&O.104/2011.
R&O.105/2011.
R&O.106/2011. R&O.107/2011. R&O.108/2011.
R&O.109/2011.
R&O.110/2011. R&O.111/2011. R&O.112/2011. R&O.113/2011. R&O.114/2011.
Documents presented or laid
Clos des Sables: further development – petition (P.121/2011) – report of the Minister for P.121/2011. Treasury and Resources. Rpt. Presented: 31st August 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): amendment (P.123/2011 Amd.) – P.123/2011. comments. Amd.Com. Presented: 9th September 2011.
Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): second amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(2)) – comments. Amd.(2) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): third amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(3)) – comments. Amd.(3) Presented: 12th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): fourth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(4)) – comments. Amd.(4) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): fifth amendment (P.123/2011 Amd.(5)) – P.123/2011. comments. Amd.(5) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): sixth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(6)) – comments. Amd.(6) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): sixth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(6)) – comments. Amd.(6) Presented: 12th September 2011. Com.(2) Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): seventh amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(7)) – comments. Amd.(7) Presented: 12th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): seventh amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(7)) – comments. Amd.(7) Presented: 12th September 2011. Com.(2) Comité des Connétable s.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): eighth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(8)) – comments. Amd.(8) Presented: 12th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): ninth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(9)) – comments. Amd.(9) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): tenth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(10)) – comments. Amd.(10) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): eleventh amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(11)) – comments. Amd.(11) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): twelfth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(12)) – comments. Amd.(12) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): thirteenth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(13)) – comments. Amd.(13) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): thirteenth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(13)) – comments. Amd.(13) Presented: 9th September 2011. Com.(2) Council of Ministers.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): fourteenth amendment P.123/2011. (P.123/2011 Amd.(14)) – comments. Amd.(14) Presented: 12th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
1(1)(k) Category Residents: referendum (P.130/2011) – comments. P.130/2011. Presented: 8th September 2011. Com. Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Standing Orders: Answers to Questions (P.132/2011) – comments. P.132/2011. Presented: 9th September 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Ratification of the Agreement for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters P.137/2011. between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Argentine Republic Add. (P.137/2011): addendum.
Presented: 11th August 2011.
Chief Minister.
Committee of Inquiry: Centenier Malcolm L'Amy (P.142/2011) – comments. P.142/2011. Presented: 12th September 2011. Com. Comité des Connétable s.
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: annual report for 2010. R.98/2011. Presented: 28th July 2011.
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission.
H.M. Prison La Moye: Performance Improvement Plan. R.99/2011. Presented: 28th July 2011.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Ministerial visit to China: June 2011. R.100/2011. Presented: 29th July 2011.
Chief Minister.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – R.101/2011.
- The Town Park, Bath Street, St. Helier – Electricity Substation – proposed 99 year
ground lease;
- New North Quay (Warehouse) N02 and Elizabeth Terminal (Office) E43 – lease.
Presented: 1st August 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work: appointment of members. R.102/2011. Presented: 2nd August 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Les Quennevais Park, Blocks D, E, F, R.103/2011. G and H – proposed conversion of Long Leaseholds to Flying Freehold.
Presented: 8th August 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
International Services Entity Review: Green Paper. R.104/2011. Presented: 8th August 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
States Members' Remuneration Review Body: recommendations for 2012. R.105/2011. Presented: 9th August 2011.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – La Route de Ste. Marie – proposed R.106/2011. improvement at Bethlehem Methodist Church.
Presented: 10th August 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Ministerial visit to Brussels: June 2011. R.107/2011. Presented: 11th August 2011.
Chief Minister.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – La Collette (office and outside area) R.108/2011. LB04 and LB04A – lease; Albert Terminal (shop) A49 – assignment of concession.
Presented: 25th August 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaint against a decision of the R.109/2011. Minister for Planning and Environment regarding Field 189, Sandhurst, St. Ouen .
Presented: 25th August 2011.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Electoral Commission: proposed structure. R.110/2011. Presented: 7th September 2011.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
International Conventions and Agreements: progress report for period 1st January 2010 R.111/2011. to 30th June 2011.
Presented: 12th September 2011.
Chief Minister.
School Exam Results (S.R.6/2011): response of the Minister for Education, Sport and S.R.6/2011. Culture. Res. Presented: 15th August 2011.
Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
Migration: Control of Housing and Work (S.R.9/2011) – response of the Chief Minister. S.R.9/2011. Presented: 22nd August 2011. Res. Chief Minister.
Social Housing Waiting Lists. S.R.11/2011. Presented: 25th August 2011.
Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny Panel.
Notification of lodged propositions
Machinery of Government: review (P.76/2011) – amendment. P.76/2011. Lodged: 24th August 2011. Amd. Deputy of St. Mary .
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 19th August 2011. Amd. Senator F. du H. Le Gresley.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): second amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 22nd August 2011. Amd.(2) Senator B.E. Shenton.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): third amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 26th August 2011. Amd.(3) Senator F. du H. Le Gresley.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): fourth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 26th August 2011. Amd.(4) Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): fifth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 26th August 2011. Amd.(5) Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): sixth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(6) Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): seventh amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(7) Connétable of St. Helier .
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): eighth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(8) Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): ninth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(9) Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): tenth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(10) Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): eleventh amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(11) Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier .
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): twelfth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(12) Deputy of St Mary.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): thirteenth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(13) Deputy of St Mary.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): fourteenth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(14) Deputy of St Mary.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): fifteenth amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 9th September 2011. Amd.(15) Chief Minister.
Draft Policing of Parks (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.125/2011. Lodged: 26th July 2011.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Chief Minister: election by an open ballot. P.126/2011. Lodged: 27th July 2011.
Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier .
States of Jersey Property Holdings and the States of Jersey Development Company P.127/2011. Limited: structures, operations, protocols and controls.
Lodged: 27th July 2011.
Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Draft Money Laundering and Weapons Development (Directions) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.128/2011. Lodged: 29th July 2011.
Chief Minister.
Jersey Financial Services Commission: extension of Commissioners' appointments. P.129/2011. Lodged: 1st August 2011.
Minister for Economic Development.
1(1)(k) Category Residents: referendum. P.130/2011. Lodged: 1st August 2011.
Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier .
Draft Currency Notes (Variation of Maximum Denomination No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations P.131/2011. 201-.
Lodged: 2nd August 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Standing Orders: Answers to Questions. P.132/2011. Lodged: 3rd August 2011.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Pan-Island Data Protection Commissioner. P.133/2011. Lodged: 5th August 2011.
Chief Minister.
Draft Motor Traffic (Third-Party Insurance) (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.134/2011. Lodged: 8th August 2011.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Draft Employment Tribunal (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.135/2011. Lodged: 8th August 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Health Insurance (Amendment No. 14) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.136/2011. Lodged: 9th August 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Ratification of the Agreement for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters P.137/2011. between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Argentine Republic.
Lodged: 10th August 2011.
Chief Minister.
Ratification of the Agreement for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters P.138/2011. between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Czech Republic.
Lodged: 11th August 2011.
Chief Minister.
Ratification of the Agreement for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters P.139/2011. between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Republic of South Africa.
Lodged: 11th August 2011.
Chief Minister.
Draft Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (Registration) (Amendment) (Jersey) Law P.140/2011. 201-.
Lodged: 11th August 2011.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Poisons (Jersey) Law 201-. P.141/2011. Lodged: 11th August 2011.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Committee of Inquiry: Centenier Malcolm L'Amy. P.142/2011. Lodged: 18th August 2011.
Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire of St. Helier .
Draft Shipping (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.143/2011. Lodged: 19th August 2011.
Minister for Economic Development.
Radon Gas Levels and Cancer Rates in Jersey. P.144/2011. Lodged: 19th August 2011.
Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire of St. Helier .
States of Jersey Law 2005: removal of restrictions on number of Ministers and Assistant P.145/2011. Ministers.
Lodged: 22nd August 2011.
Senator B.E. Shenton.
Road Fuel Price s: display. P.146/2011. Lodged: 23rd August 2011.
Senator A. Breckon.
Land Development Tax or equivalent mechanisms. P.147/2011. Lodged: 23rd August 2011.
Deputy of St. Mary .
States Members' Remuneration: expenses allowance. P.148/2011. Lodged: 24th August 2011.
Deputy S. Pitman of St. Helier .
Sunday trading legislation: additional considerations for the granting of a permit. P.149/2011. Lodged: 25th August 2011.
Deputy of St. Mary .
Jersey Business Venture: future role. P.150/2011. Lodged: 5th September 2011.
Senator A. Breckon.
Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme: Committee of Management – P.151/2011. membership.
Lodged: 5th September 2011.
Chief Minister.
Draft Decimal Currency (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.152/2011. Lodged: 7th September 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Amendment (No. 16) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.153/2011. Lodged: 7th September 2011.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.154/2011. Lodged: 9th September 2011.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Withdrawal of lodged propositions
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposers of the following propositions lodged "au Greffe" had informed the Greffier of the States that they had been withdrawn –
Machinery of Government: review. P.76/2011. Lodged: 16th May 2011.
Council of Ministers.
Hand-held Devices in the States Chamber: trial. P.77/2011. Lodged: 17th May 2011.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011): seventh amendment. P.123/2011. Lodged: 30th August 2011. Amd.(7) Connétable of St. Helier .
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding the benefits of the fulfilment industry.
The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator B.E. Shenton regarding loans to businesses.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding savings in the Procurement Department.
The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding Clinique Pinel.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator F. du H. Le Gresley regarding a progress report on the Westwater' and Zephyrus' projects.
The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. Mary regarding Clinique Pinel.
The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. Mary regarding the Tourism Development Fund.
The Minister for Transport and Technical Services tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. Mary regarding the composting scheme.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. Mary regarding funding allocations for ICT.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. Mary regarding staffing in his Department.
The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the Housing component of Income Support.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding costs incurred in respect of the Esplanade Quarter development.
The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding redundancy payments for the employees of Charles Le Quesne Limited.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the administration of Charles Le Quesne Limited.
The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding nursing staff.
The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding changes to Regulations governing Income Support.
The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding vacant teaching posts.
The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy A.E. Jeune of St. Brelade regarding the Channel Islands' Brussels office.
The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Jersey Field Squadron.
The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding convictions under the Crime (Disorderly Conduct and Harassment) (Jersey) Law 2008.
The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Bank Deposit Protection Board.
The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund.
The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Jersey banking model.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding advertising expenditure with the Jersey Evening Post by States Departments in the last 12 month period.
The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the use of an outside negotiator to negotiate the Lime Grove House purchase instead of Property Holdings.
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the employment of the Chief Officer of the Fire and Rescue Service.
Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier asked a question of the H.M. Attorney General regarding allegations against the former Minister for Housing.
Senator T.J. Le Main asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the costs incurred in relation to the recent prosecution of a former States Senator for criminal charges.
Deputy S. Pitman of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the failed attempt to purchase the Lime Grove House site for the States of Jersey Police Headquarters.
Deputy A.E. Jeune of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the funding of trade union representatives.
Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding which States officer made the recommendation to him that he should approve the Planning Obligations agreement for the Esplanade Quarter Development.
The Deputy of St. Martin asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the growth fund to improve the hospital middle grade doctor service.
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the total cost of the negotiations for the purchase of the Lime Grove House building.
Senator T.J. Le Main asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the future of the Property Holdings Department.
Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding where the responsibility for the failure to purchase Lime Grove House lay.
The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development regarding an incident involving the States tug Duke of Normandy'.
Deputy A.E. Jeune of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding an alternate site to Lime Grove House.
Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire of St. Helier asked a question of the Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s regarding the integrity of the electoral rolls.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Treasury and Resources answered questions without notice from members. The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from members.
Arrangement of public business
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chief Minister, agreed that the States meeting scheduled to take place on 20th September 2011 should be cancelled and the items listed for debate on that date should be taken at the current meeting where possible, or deferred until 8th November 2011.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 26 CONTRE: 15 ABSTAIN: 1
Senator T.A. Le Sueur Senator A. Breckon Connétable of St. Mary Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator S.C. Ferguson
Senator T.J. Le Main Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S)
Senator F.E. Cohen Deputy J.A. Martin (H)
Senator A.J.H. Maclean Deputy G.P. Southern (H)
Senator B.I. Le Marquand Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire (H)
Senator F.du H. Le Gresley Deputy S. Pitman (H)
Connétable of St. Helier Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
Connétable of Trinity Deputy of St. John
Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy of St. Mary
Connétable of St. Clement Deputy T.M. Pitman (H)
Connétable of St. Lawrence Deputy T.A. Vallois (S)
Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)
Deputy of St. Martin Deputy D.J. De Sousa (H)
Deputy J.B. Fox (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)
Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy of Grouville
Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)
Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L)
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy S.S.P.A. Power (B)
Deputy I.J. Gorst (C)
Deputy A.E. Jeune (B)
Deputy A.T. Dupré (C)
Deputy E.J. Noel (L)
Deputy A.K.F. Green (H)
Adjournment
THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Tuesday 13th September 2011 to consider the outstanding items of public business.
THE STATES rose at 6.04 p.m.
M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States