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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 8th October 2013, at 09.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff ,

Sir Michael Birt.

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All members were present at roll call with the exception of –

Deputy Judith Ann Martin of St. Helier – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.44 a.m.) Deputy James Gordon Reed of St. Ouen ill

Deputy Kristina Louise Moore of St. Peter ill

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Prayers read by the Deputy Greffier of the States __________________

Subordinate enactments tabled

The following enactments were tabled, namely –

Income Support (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Order 2013.  R&O.129/2013. Minister for Social Security.

Security Interests (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2013.  R&O.130/2013. Chief Minister.

Documents presented or laid

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Health and Social Services –  R.119/2013. revised delegations September 2013.

Presented: 27th September 2013.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

North of Town Masterplan: St. Helier Parking Needs Study.  R.120/2013. Presented: 30th September 2013.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority: appointment of Board members.  R.121/2013. Presented: 1st October 2013.

Minister for Economic Development.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Social Security – Adults Policy  R.122/2013. Group.

Presented: 1st October 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for External Relations –  R.123/2013. Iran sanctions.

Presented: 2nd October 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

327   Price code: C

Public Records (Jersey) Law 2002: report of the Jersey Heritage Trust and the States  R.124/2013. Archivist during 2012.

Presented: 2nd October 2013.

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

States Members' Remuneration Review Body: recommendations for 2014.  R.125/2013. Presented: 7th October 2013.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Tax regime for High Net Worth Individuals: Review 2013.  R.126/2013. Presented: 8th October 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Feasibility Report into the introduction of independent taxation in Jersey: October  R.127/2013. 2013.

Presented: 8th October 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Tax rules applying to pensions and pension schemes: White Paper – October 2013.  R.128/2013. Presented: 8th October 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States Employment Board: applications under P.59/2011 – activity report for the  R.129/2013. period January to December 2012.

Presented: 8th October 2013.

States Employment Board.

Notification of lodged propositions

Composition and election of the States Assembly: reform – proposal 4.  P.117/2013. Lodged: 30th September 2013.

Deputy A.K.F. Green of St. Helier .

Draft Shipping (Safety Codes – Yachts and Small Ships) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.118/2013. Lodged: 30th September 2013.

Minister for Economic Development.

Jersey Heritage Trust: amendments to Constitution.  P.119/2013. Lodged: 2nd October 2013.

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

Social Security Tribunal: re-appointment of members.  P.120/2013. Lodged: 3rd October 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Jersey Innovation Fund: Board remuneration.  P.121/2013. Lodged: 4th October 2013.

Minister for Economic Development.

Draft Budget Statement 2014.  P.122/2013. Lodged: 8th October 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Finance (2014 Budget) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.123/2013. Lodged: 8th October 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Income Tax (Amendment No. 43) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.124/2013. Lodged: 8th October 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Income Tax (Prescribed Limit and Rate) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.125/2013. Lodged: 8th October 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

The Lord Portsea Gift Fund: revised rules and conditions.  P.126/2013. Lodged: 8th October 2013.

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel

THE STATES noted the resignation of Deputy Sean Seamus Patrick Augustine Power of St. Brelade as a member of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 135(2)(b), the Chairman had determined that the number of members of the Panel should be reduced from 4 to 3.

Written Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier regarding detailed court costs.

The  Minister  for  Transport  and  Technical  Services  tabled  an  answer  to  a  question  asked  by  the Connétable of St. Mary regarding the number of requests to implement speed limits.

The Minister for Transport and Technical Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding the conditions to be met for the incinerator prior to acceptance by the States.

The Minister for Transport and Technical Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding the resurfacing of Rue des Prés.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding Romanian nationals in Jersey.

The  Minister  for  Social  Security  tabled  an  answer  to  a  question  asked  by   Deputy  M. Tadier  of St. Brelade regarding the cost of providing free doctors visits.

The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the use of foreign languages in Jersey in terms of business.

The  Minister  for  Education,  Sport  and  Culture  tabled  an  answer  to  a  question  asked  by   Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding plans to build a multi-purpose Arts Centre in Jersey.

The Minister for Transport and Technical Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding an Island-wide system for kerbside recycling collections.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the impact of population increases on Jersey's GVA.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the full costs associated with attendance at British political party conferences in 2013.

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the Jersey Dental Fitness Scheme.

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding redundancy pay and Income Support.

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the publication of the Annual Report and Accounts on Income Support for 2012 prior to the Budget debate.

The Minister for Housing tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the sale of social rented housing.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour regarding the amounts received in taxation for the years 2011 and 2012.

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour regarding Social Security contributions received in 2011 and 2012.

The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour regarding the cessation of free ante-natal care.

The Minister for Planning and Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding the proposed development of the Esplanade and the Hopkins Masterplan of 2008.

Oral Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

Deputy  G.P. Southern  of   St. Helier  asked  a  question  of  the  Minister  for Social Security regarding updating the Jersey Dental Fitness Scheme.

Deputy  J.H. Young  of   St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Planning and Environment regarding the disposal of asbestos.

The Deputy of St. Martin asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the retirement age for Fire and Rescue Service staff.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding access to the network by JT.

Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services regarding the proposed access route into the building site of the new police station on the Green Street car park site.

Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of H.M. Solicitor General regarding evidence given under oath in the 2008 Royal Court Curtis Warr en abuse of process hearing and a written statement to the Operation Invicta investigation.

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services regarding the creation of legislation addressing death by careless driving'.

Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier asked a question of the Chairman of Privileges and Procedures Committee regarding a review of the current operation of Standing Order 109(7).

Senator S.C. Ferguson asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Health and Social Services regarding negotiations with staff in the pathology laboratory.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding the continued sale of social rented housing.

Deputy S. Pitman of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the average waiting time for an appointment to see a psychologist.

Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the difference between a criminal' and regulatory' breach of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005.

Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding who brought disciplinary action against 3 officers involved in car-bugging in the Curtis Warr en case.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the publication of a report relating to public sector salaries over £100,000.

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services regarding the Jersey Electricity Company's cable project at Mount Bingham.

Senator S.C. Ferguson asked a question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services regarding the removal of infestations of Japanese Knotweed.

Statements on a matter of official responsibility (see Official Report/Hansard)

The Minister for Treasury and Resources made a statement regarding the Budget 2014.

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.

Statements on a matter of official responsibility

(see Official Report/Hansard)

The Minister for Health and Social Services made a statement regarding the future of the Hospital.

Draft Sea Fisheries (Licensing of Fishing Boats) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.97/2013

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Sea Fisheries (Licensing of Fishing Boats) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and adopted the principles.

THE STATES, having been informed that the relevant scrutiny panel had indicated that it did not wish to scrutinise the draft legislation, adopted Regulations 1 to 3.

THE STATES adopted Regulation 4.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 36 CONTRE: 4 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A. Breckon

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator B.I. Le Marquand Senator F. du H. Le Gresley Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S) Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S) Deputy J.A. Martin (H) 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 S. Pitman (H) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C)


Connétable of St. John

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B)

Deputy of St. Mary Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)

THE STATES adopted Regulations 5 and 6.

THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 12, 13, 26 and 29 of the Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994, made Regulations entitled the Sea Fisheries (Licensing of Fishing Boats) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 2013.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 38 CONTRE: 2 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A. Breckon

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator B.I. Le Marquand Senator F. du H. Le Gresley Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S) Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S) Deputy J.A. Martin (H) 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 S. Pitman (H) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)


Connétable of St. John Deputy J.H. Young (B)

Draft Income Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.101/2013

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Income Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and rejected a proposition of Deputy Judith Ann Martin of St. Helier that, in accordance with Standing Order 79(2), the Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny Panel should be requested to consider having the proposition referred to it.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 13 CONTRE: 34 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator A. Breckon Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S) Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy S. Pitman (H) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy T.M. Pitman (H) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C)


Senator P.F. Routier

Senator S.C. Ferguson

Senator A.J.H. Maclean

Senator B.I. Le Marquand

Senator F. du H. Le Gresley Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham

Senator P.M. Bailhache

Connétable of St. Helier

Connétable of Trinity

Connétable of St. Clement

Connétable of St. Peter

Connétable of St. Mary

Connétable of St. John

Connétable of St. Ouen

Connétable of St. Martin

Connétable of St. Saviour

Connétable of Grouville

Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S)

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)

Deputy of Trinity

Deputy S.S.P.A. Power (B) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)

Deputy E.J. Noel (L)

Deputy A.K.F. Green (H)

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)

Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H)

Deputy J.H. Young (B)

Deputy S.J. Pinel (C)

Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H)

Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)

THE STATES, having resumed consideration of the Draft Income Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-, adopted the principles.

Members present voted as follows –

STATES MINUTES POUR: 43

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A. Breckon

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator B.I. Le Marquand Senator F. du H. Le Gresley Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S) Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S) 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 K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)


8th October 2013

  CONTRE: 4  ABSTAIN: 1

  Deputy G.P. Southern (H)   Deputy J.A. Martin (H)   Deputy S. Pitman (H)

  Deputy M. Tadier (B)

  Deputy T.M. Pitman (H)

THE STATES, having been informed that the relevant scrutiny panel had indicated that it did not wish to scrutinise the draft legislation, adopted Regulation 1.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 46 CONTRE: 2 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A. Breckon

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator B.I. Le Marquand Senator F. du H. Le Gresley Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S) Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S) Deputy J.A. Martin (H) 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 K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy T.M. Pitman (H) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)


Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy S. Pitman (H)

THE STATES adopted Regulation 2. Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 38   CONTRE: 10  ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator B.I. Le Marquand Senator F. du H. Le Gresley Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S) 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 K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)


 Senator A. Breckon

  Connétable of St. Brelade

  Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S)   Deputy J.A. Martin (H)

  Deputy G.P. Southern (H)

  Deputy S. Pitman (H)

  Deputy M. Tadier (B)

  Deputy T.M. Pitman (H)

  Deputy T.A. Vallois (S)

  Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)

THE STATES adopted Regulation 3.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 40   CONTRE: 8  ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier   Senator A. Breckon

Senator S.C. Ferguson   Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S) Senator A.J.H. Maclean   Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Senator B.I. Le Marquand   Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Senator F. du H. Le Gresley   Deputy S. Pitman (H)

Senator I.J. Gorst   Deputy M. Tadier (B) Senator L.J. Farnham   Deputy T.M. Pitman (H) Senator P.M. Bailhache   Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Connétable of St. Helier

Connétable of Trinity

Connétable of St. Clement

Connétable of St. Peter

Connétable of St. Lawrence

Connétable of St. Mary

Connétable of St. John

Connétable of St. Ouen

Connétable of St. Brelade

Connétable of St. Martin

Connétable of St. Saviour

Connétable of Grouville

Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S)

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 K.C. Lewis (S)

Deputy E.J. Noel (L)

Deputy T.A. Vallois (S)

Deputy A.K.F. Green (H)

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C)

Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H)

Deputy J.H. Young (B)

Deputy S.J. Pinel (C)

Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H)

Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)

THE STATES adopted Regulations 4, 5 and 6.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 43   CONTRE: 5  ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier Senator A. Breckon Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator B.I. Le Marquand Senator F. du H. Le Gresley Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Connétable of St. Helier


  Deputy J.A. Martin (H)

  Deputy G.P. Southern (H)   Deputy S. Pitman (H)

  Deputy M. Tadier (B)

  Deputy T.M. Pitman (H)

Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S) Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S) 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 K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)

THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 3(3), 5(4) and (5), 8 and 18 of the Income Support (Jersey) Law 2007,  made Regulations entitled the Income Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 2013.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 43 CONTRE: 5 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier Senator A. Breckon Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator B.I. Le Marquand Senator F. du H. Le Gresley Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Connétable of St. Helier


Deputy J.A. Martin (H)

Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy S. Pitman (H)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy T.M. Pitman (H)

Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S) Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S) 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 K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)

Jersey Law Commission: appointment of Commissioner P.103/2013

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chief Minister, referred to their Act dated 30th July 1996, in which they approved the establishment of a Jersey Law Commission, and appointed Mr. Andrew Philip Le Sueur as Commissioner of the Jersey Law Commission for a period of 5 years with immediate effect.

States of Jersey Complaints Panel: appointment of members P.106/2013

THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Privileges and Procedures Committee concerning the appointment of members of the States of Jersey Complaints Panel and, adopting an amendment of that Committee, agreed that before the name "Mr. Stuart Catchpole, Q.C." there should be inserted the name "Mrs. Claire Boscq- Scott ".

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Privileges and Procedures Committee, as amended, agreed, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the Administrative Decisions (Review) (Jersey) Law 1982, to appoint the following persons as members of the States of Jersey Complaints Panel, from whom members of Complaints Boards could be drawn, for a period of 3 years –

Mrs. Claire Boscq- Scott

Mr. Stuart Catchpole, Q.C.

Mr. Geoffrey George Crill

Mrs. Janice Eden

Mr. John Moulin

Professor Edward Sallis, O.B.E.

Jersey Mutual Insurance Society Incorporated: alteration of fundamental rules – petition P.108/2013

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of Deputy John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré of St. Lawrence , granted the prayer of the petition presented on behalf of the Jersey Mutual Insurance Society Incorporated (the "Society") that legal effect be given to the amendment and substitution of the Fundamental Rules of the Society as set out in the petition.

Adjournment

THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Wednesday 9th October 2013 to consider the in committee discussion of Machinery of Government Review Sub-Committee: Final Report' (R.105/2013).

THE STATES rose at 5.20 p.m.

A.H. HARRIS Deputy Greffier of the States