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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 18th February 2014, at 09.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff ,

Sir Michael Birt.

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His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, General Sir John McColl, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. was present.

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

Connétable Alan Simon Crowcroft of St. Helier – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.44 a.m.) Deputy Geoffrey Peter Southern of St. Helier – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.37 a.m.) Deputy Carolyn Fiona Labey of Grouville – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.40 a.m.) Deputy Sean Seamus Patrick Augustine Power of St. Brelade – en défaut

Deputy Jeremy Martin Maçon of St. Saviour – ill

Deputy Kristina Louise Moore of St. Peter – ill

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Prayers

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Fly a Flag for Commonwealth

The Bailiff advised that Members were invited to attend a ceremony on 10th March 2014 at the Cenotaph to mark the Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth' initiative which was to become an annual event.

Subordinate enactments tabled

The following enactments were tabled, namely –

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Amendment No. 17) (Jersey) R&O.19/2014. Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Tunisia) (Amendment) (Jersey) R&O.20/2014. Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Specified Date (Latvia)) R&O.21/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Documents presented or laid

Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201- (P.114/2013): comments. P.114/2013. Presented: 12th February 2014. Com. Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

57 Price code: C

Esplanade Quarter developments: approval by the States (P.15/2014) – comments. P.15/2014. Presented: 18th February 2014. Com. Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaint against a decision of the R.15/2014. Minister for Planning and Environment (R.144/2013) and response of the Minister

(R.154/2013) – correspondence from the Deputy Chairman of the Board.

Presented: 11th February 2014.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Jersey Fire and Rescue: Integrated Risk Management Plan 2014. R.16/2014. Presented: 13th February 2014.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service: Annual Report 2013. R.17/2014. Presented: 18th February 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Employment protection for Armed Forces Reservists: Employment Forum's R.18/2014. Recommendation and Minister's response.

Presented: 18th February 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministers and Assistant Ministers. R.19/2014. Presented: 18th February 2014.

Chief Minister.

Camera Surveillance in Jersey (S.R.1/2014): response of the Minister for Home S.R.1/2014. Affairs. Res. Presented: 18th February 2014.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Notification of lodged propositions

Interim Population Policy: 2014 – 2015 (P.10/2014) – amendment. P.10/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014. Amd. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Draft Passports (False Statements and Forgery) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.14/2014. Lodged: 6th February 2014.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Esplanade Quarter developments: approval by the States. P.15/2014. Lodged: 10th February 2014.

Senator A. Breckon.

Piquet House: cancellation of sale and future use. P.16/2014. Lodged: 11th February 2014.

Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Draft Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Amendment No. 10) P.17/2014. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 14th February 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Tasers: deployment and use in Jersey by the States of Jersey Police. P.18/2014. Lodged: 17th February 2014.

Minister for Home Affairs.

States Housing: arrangements for new tenants. P.19/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Committee of Inquiry: planning applications by the Channel Islands Co-operative P.20/2014. Society Ltd.

Lodged: 18th February 2014.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .

Draft Statute Law Revision (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.21/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014.

Chief Minister.

Withdrawal of lodged propositions

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposer of the following proposition lodged "au Greffe" had informed the Greffier of the States that it had been withdrawn –

Committee of Inquiry: planning applications by the Channel Islands Co-operative P.102/2013. Society Ltd.

Lodged: 28th August 2013.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel – appointment of member

In accordance with Standing Order 125(7), the Chairman of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel nominated the Connétable of St. Saviour as a member of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

There being no other nominations, the Bailiff declared that the Connétable of St. Saviour had been duly appointed as a member of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

Written Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the availability of a Web-based Income Support calculator.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the Interim Population policy.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding anomalies in the Interim Population policy.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding an assessment of the use of zero-hours contracts.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the potential for the introduction of a living wage in Jersey.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding the annual Report of the Fiscal Policy Panel.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding an update of Summary Table A in the Medium Term Financial Plan.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding an update on the General Revenue Income.

The Chairman of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the Panel's anticipated work programme.

The Chairman of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the current drugs policy of the Home Affairs Department.

The Minister for Planning and Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding the contamination of groundwater by the process known as Fracking'.

The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding CICRA and Jersey Telecoms.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding companies connecting to the JT network.

The Minister for Planning and Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding enforcement matters.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the arrest and removal of a lady known as HG.

H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the clarification of the law of defamation.

H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Rules of Court in respect of the treatment of witnesses.

The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding an incident in Winston Churchill Park in May 2011.

The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding Certificates of Service for States of Jersey Police officers.

Oral Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development regarding the use of public resources to prosecute local fishermen under the Shipping (Fishing Vessels – Safety Training) (Jersey) Order 2004.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding respite services for families and young adults with complex needs.

The Connétable of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development regarding the current pay and conditions of Condor Ferries' crew and the recent industrial action taken by staff.

Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the legal basis for the Department's patient travel policy.

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services regarding the environmental practices of the scrap metal facility at Bellozanne.

Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding proposed developments for social/affordable homes for purchase.

The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development regarding fast ferry services between St. Helier and St. Malo.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding the provision of flooring in States properties.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding an investigation into threatening letters sent to a number of individuals linked to the case involving the former Deputies Pitman.

Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the circumstances under which suspected infractions should or should not be referred for prosecution.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the JT Gigabit project.

Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the Department's recruitment and selection process.

The Connétable of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development regarding pre-payment protection for travellers contained within the Service Level Agreement between the States of Jersey and Condor.

Urgent Oral Question

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked the following urgent question of the Minister for Home Affairs, which the Bailiff had allowed in accordance with Standing Order 15 relating to urgent oral questions –

"Would the Minister advise whether a former prison employee had an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at H.M.P. La Moye and, if so, what assurances can he give that correct safeguards are in place so that such alleged practice may not occur in future?"

Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)

The Minister for Health and Social Services 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 Treasury and Resources made a statement regarding the proposed development of the Esplanade Quarter.

The Chairman of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel made a statement regarding the review of P.164/2013 (Draft European Union Legislation (Implementation) (Jersey) Law 201-).

Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201- P.114/2013

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201- and adopted the principles.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 33 CONTRE: 7 ABSTAIN: 0

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 St. Helier Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin 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 K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) Deputy of St. John

Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary

Connétable of Grouville

Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C) Deputy J.P.G. Baker (H)

Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)

Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Mary Deputy of St. Martin Deputy R.G. Bryans (H)

THE STATES, having been informed that the relevant scrutiny panel had already scrutinised the draft legislation, adopted Article 1.

THE STATES commenced consideration of Article 2 and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for Economic Development, agreed that in Article 2 after paragraph (1)(o) there should be inserted the following sub-paragraph and the following sub-paragraphs be renumbered accordingly –

"(p) for requiring an application for a licence or permit to be accompanied by such information

as may be specified by the person to whom the application is made relating to the environmental impact of any activity for which the licence or permit is required, such person, in making any requirement for such information, having regard to the scale of such activity and any similar activities carried on (or proposed to be carried on) by any person;".

THE STATES adopted Article 2, as amended. THE STATES adopted Articles 3 to 21.

THE STATES commenced consideration of Article 22 and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for Economic Development, agreed that in Article 22, for the words "7 days after it is registered" there should be substituted the words "on such day or days as the States may by Act appoint".

THE STATES adopted Article 22, as amended.

THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201-.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 34 CONTRE: 4 ABSTAIN: 1

Senator P.F. Routier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Senator S.C. Ferguson Connétable of Grouville

Senator A.J.H. Maclean Deputy of St. Ouen

Senator B.I. Le Marquand Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C)

Senator F. du H. Le Gresley

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache

Connétable of St. Helier

Connétable of Trinity

Connétable of St. Clement

Connétable of St. Peter

Connétable of St. John

Connétable of St. Ouen

Connétable of St. Brelade

Connétable of St. Martin

Connétable of St. Saviour

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 K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) 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)

Draft Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201- P.163/2013

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 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 Articles 1 to 7.

THE STATES commenced consideration of Article 8 and, adopting an amendment of the Chief Minister to Article 8, agreed that in paragraph (2) –

in the substituted Article 19(1)(a), the word "(B')" should be omitted;
in the substituted Article 19(1)(b), for the words "a trade," there should be substituted the words "A's trade,";
for the substituted Article 19(3), there should be substituted the following paragraph –

"(3) Where this Article applies, A must disclose, in accordance with the conditions set out

in paragraph (4) –

the belief or suspicion mentioned in paragraph (1)(a); and
the information on which that belief or suspicion is based,

and if A does not make such a disclosure, A commits an offence."; and

(d) in the substituted Article 19(4)(c), the word "reasonably" should be omitted;

and in paragraph (3) for sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) there should be substituted –

"(a) for paragraphs (1) to (4) there shall be substituted the following paragraphs –

(1) This Article applies where the conditions in both paragraph (2) and

paragraph (3) are fulfilled.

The first condition is that a person ("A") knows, suspects or has reasonable grounds for suspecting that –

another person has committed an offence under Article 15 or 16; or
any property is or may be terrorist property.

The second condition is that the information or other matter on which A's knowledge or suspicion is based, or which gives reasonable grounds for such suspicion, came to A in the course of business of a financial institution.
Where this Article applies, A must disclose, in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph (4A) –

the knowledge, suspicion or grounds for suspicion mentioned in paragraph (2); and
the information or other matter mentioned in paragraph (3),

and if A does not make such a disclosure, A commits an offence.

(4A) The conditions mentioned in paragraph (4) are that the disclosure is made –

to a designated police officer, a designated customs officer or a nominated officer;
in good faith; and
as soon as is practicable after the information or other matter comes to A.' "; and

(b) sub-paragraphs (c) and (d) should be renumbered accordingly as sub-paragraphs (b) and (c).

THE STATES adopted Article 8, as amended.

THE STATES adopted Articles 9 to 30.

THE STATES commenced consideration of Article 31 and, adopting an amendment of the Chief Minister to Article 31, agreed that for the text of Article 31, there should be substituted –

"In Article 34A of the 1999 Law –

(a) for paragraph (1) of Article 34A of the 1999 Law there shall be substituted the following paragraphs –

(1) This Article applies where –

a person ("A") knows or suspects that another person is engaged in money laundering; and

the information or other matter on which that knowledge or suspicion is based comes to A's attention in the course of A's trade, profession, business or employment.

(1A) Where this Article applies, A must disclose, in accordance with the conditions

set out in paragraph (1B) –

the knowledge or suspicion mentioned in paragraph (1)(a); and
the information or other matter mentioned in paragraph (1)(b),

and if A does not make such a disclosure, A commits an offence.

(1B) The conditions mentioned in paragraph (1A) are that the disclosure is made –

to a police officer;
in good faith; and
as soon as is practicable after the information or other matter came to A's attention.';

(b) in paragraph (3), after the words Where a person discloses to a police officer" there shall be inserted the words in good faith'.".

THE STATES adopted Article 31, as amended.

THE STATES commenced consideration of Article 32 and, adopting an amendment of the Chief Minister to Article 32, agreed that for the text of Article 32, there should be substituted –

"In Article 34D of the 1999 Law –

(a) for paragraphs (1) to (4) there shall be substituted the following paragraphs –

(1) This Article applies where the conditions in both paragraph (2) and

paragraph (3) are fulfilled.

The first condition is that a person ("A") knows, suspects or has reasonable grounds for suspecting that –

another person is engaged in money laundering; or
any property constitutes or represents proceeds of criminal conduct.

The second condition is that the information or other matter on which A's knowledge or suspicion is based, or which gives reasonable grounds for such suspicion, came to A in the course of the carrying on of a financial services business.
Where this Article applies, A must disclose, in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph (4A) –

the knowledge, suspicion or grounds for suspicion mentioned in paragraph (2); and
the information or other matter mentioned in paragraph (3),

and if A does not make such a disclosure, A commits an offence.

(4A) The conditions mentioned in paragraph (4) are that the disclosure is made –

to a designated police officer, a designated customs officer or a nominated officer;
in good faith; and
as soon as is practicable after the information or other matter comes to A.';

(b) in paragraph (9), after the word discloses' there shall be inserted the words in good faith'.".

THE STATES adopted Article 32, as amended.

THE STATES adopted Articles 33 to 54 and the Schedule.

THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201-.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 36 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAIN: 0 Senator P.F. Routier Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C)

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 Trinity

Connétable of St. Clement

Connétable of St. Peter

Connétable of St. Mary

Connétable of St. John

Connétable of St. Ouen

Connétable of St. Brelade

Connétable of St. Martin

Connétable of St. Saviour

Deputy R.C. Duhamel (S)

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier (S)

Deputy J.A. Martin (H)

Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)

Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy of Trinity

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) 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)

Changes in Presidency

The Bailiff retired from the Chamber prior to consideration of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.163/2013) and the meeting continued under the presidency of Mr. Michael Nelson de la Haye, Greffier of the States. The Bailiff returned to the Chamber during consideration of the proposition of the Minister for Social Security entitled Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations 201-' (P.1/2014).

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.1/2014

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and adopted the principles.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 37 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 L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary 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 G.P. Southern (H)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C)

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

Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy of Trinity

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) 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)

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 and 2.

THE STATES adopted Regulation 3.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 38 CONTRE: 3 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

Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains (C)

Deputy of Trinity Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy T.A. Vallois (S) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H) 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)

THE STATES adopted Regulation 4.

THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 5 and 18 of the Income Support (Jersey) Law 2007, made Regulations entitled the Income Support (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations 2014.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 38 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 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. 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 G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy of Trinity

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy A.K.F. Green (H)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy T.A. Vallois (S)

Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)

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)

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(1)(b), the Connétable of St. John declared an interest and withdrew from the Chamber for the duration of the debate. Senator Bryan Ian Le Marquand, Deputy Judith Ann Martin of St. Helier and Deputy John Hilary Young of St. Brelade declared an interest but remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate.

Jersey Employment Tribunal: appointment of members P.8/2014

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Social Security, appointed, further to a process overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission, and in accordance with Regulation 3(2) of the Employment Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 2005, the following persons as members of the Jersey Employment Tribunal, each for a period of 5 years commencing on 1st March 2014 –

Advocate Michael Preston Mrs. Hilary Griffin

Mrs. Emma Harper.

Arrangement of public business for future meetings

THE STATES agreed the following arrangement of public business for future meetings proposed, as amended, by the Vice-Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 88(3) –

4th March 2014

Draft Shipping (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.3/2014. Lodged: 9th January 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Draft Drainage (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.6/2014. Lodged: 15th January 2014.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) P.7/2014. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 17th January 2014.

States Employment Board.

Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of non-States Commissioner. P.11/2014. Lodged: 31st January 2014.

Senator P.F. Routier.

18th March 2014

Elected Speaker of the States. P.160/2013. Lodged: 10th December 2013.

Connétable of St. Helier .

Elected Speaker of the States (P.160/2013): comments. P.160/2013. Presented: 16th December 2013. Com. Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.4/2014. Lodged: 14th January 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013 (Appointed Day) Act 201-. P.5/2014. Lodged: 14th January 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Financial Services Ombudsman (Jersey) Law 201-. P.9/2014. Lodged: 21st January 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Draft Taxation (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.13/2014. Lodged: 3rd February 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Esplanade Quarter developments: approval by the States. P.15/2014. Lodged: 10th February 2014.

Senator A. Breckon.

Esplanade Quarter developments: approval by the States (P.15/2014) – comments. P.15/2014. Presented: 18th February 2014. Com. Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Piquet House: cancellation of sale and future use. P.16/2014. Lodged: 11th February 2014.

Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

States Housing: arrangements for new tenants. P.19/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

1st April 2014

Sunstone Holdings Ltd. and De Lec Ltd. – ex gratia payments to investors. P.90/2013. Lodged: 26th July 2013.

Senator A. Breckon.

Sunstone Holdings Ltd. and De Lec Ltd. – ex gratia payments to investors (P.90/2013) – P.90/2013. comments. Com. Presented: 23rd September 2013.

Council of Ministers.

Draft Passports (False Statements and Forgery) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.14/2014. Lodged: 6th February 2014.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Ratification of the Agreement on the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters P.12/2014. between the Government of Jersey and the Government of Hungary.

Lodged: 3rd February 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Draft Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Amendment No. 10) P.17/2014. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 14th February 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Tasers: deployment and use in Jersey by the States of Jersey Police. P.18/2014. Lodged: 17th February 2014.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Draft Statute Law Revision (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.21/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014.

Chief Minister.

29th April 2014

Draft European Union Legislation (Implementation) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.164/2013. Lodged: 16th December 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

Interim Population Policy: 2014 – 2015. P.10/2014. Lodged: 30th January 2014.

Council of Ministers.

Interim Population Policy: 2014 – 2015 (P.10/2014) – amendment. P.10/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014. Amd. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Committee of Inquiry: planning applications by the Channel Islands Co-operative Society P.20/2014. Ltd.

Lodged: 18th February 2014.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .

THE STATES rose at 5.18 p.m.

M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States