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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 17th November 2015, at 09.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff ,
William James Bailhache , Esquire.
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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 –
Senator Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf – absent on States business
Senator Alan John Henry Maclean – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.38 a.m.)
Senator Lyndon John Farnham – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.38 a.m.)
Senator Sir Philip Martin Bailhache – absent on States business
Connétable Michael John Paddock of St. Ouen – excused attendance
Connétable Stephen William Pallett of St. Brelade – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.49 a.m.) Deputy John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré of St. Lawrence – absent on States business Deputy Kevin Charles Lewis of St. Saviour – absent on States business
Deputy Richard John Rondel of St. Helier – ill
Deputy Samuel Yves Mézec of St. Helier – en défaut (défaut raised at 10.11 a.m.) Deputy Russell Labey of St. Helier – en défaut
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Prayers
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Terrorist bombings and shootings in Paris
The Bailiff advised the Assembly that he had written to the President of the French Republic on behalf of all States members and the people of Jersey to express sympathy following the terrorist bombings and shootings in Paris on Friday 13th November 2015.
A vigil had been held in the Royal Square on Monday 16th November 2015, and the Bailiff thanked the Chief Minister, Senator Ian Joseph Gorst , and Senator Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf for assisting with the necessary arrangements. The Bailiff also extended his thanks to the Dean for the service which had been conducted in the Town Church thereafter, and to the Honorary French Consul, Mr. David Myatt, and Dr. Saffraz Jarmali, who had represented the Island's Muslim community.
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Pet Travel Scheme (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.137/2015. Minister for Planning and Environment.
Lodging Houses (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 20) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.138/2015. Minister for Housing.
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STATES MINUTES Documents presented or laid
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –
- La Pouclée Lodge, La Pouquelaye, St. Helier – sale;
- Claremont, Bagatelle Road, St. Saviour – sale. Presented: 12th November 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: Annual Report for 2014. Presented: 16th November 2015.
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission.
Mental Health Strategy (2016 – 2020): Planning together, for our future. Presented: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
A review of the Jersey regulatory and competition framework. Presented: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Public Sector Pension Reform 2015 (Phase 2). Presented: 16th November 2015.
Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Notification of lodged propositions
Draft Policing of Roads (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. Lodged: 5th November 2015.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
La Collette Low Rise Development: direction to Andium Homes Ltd. Lodged: 9th November 2015.
Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier .
Concessionary bus fares for the disabled: discussions with LibertyBus. Lodged: 10th November 2015.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Christmas bonus: introduction of means-tested bonus. Lodged: 11th November 2015.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Draft Planning and Building (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 201-. Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Social Security Tribunal: appointment of Chairman. Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: appointment of Chairman. Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
17th November 2015 R.120/2015.
R.121/2015. R.122/2015. R.123/2015. S.R.8/2015.
P.138/2015. P.139/2015. P.140/2015. P.141/2015. P.142/2015. P.143/2015. P.144/2015.
Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: appointment of Chairman. P.145/2015. Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Currency Notes (Variation of Maximum Amount of Issue) (Jersey) Regulations P.146/2015. 201-.
Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Double Taxation Relief (Arrangement with the United Kingdom) (Jersey) Act P.147/2015. 201-.
Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for External Relations.
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 –
Draft Rates (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.116/2015. Lodged: 6th October 2015.
Comité des Connétable s.
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding complaints received by States departments.
- The Minister for External Relations tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding measures in place to repatriate local residents during an emergency elsewhere.
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John regarding the success of the Income Support system.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John regarding changes to the personal income tax system over the last 10 years.
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John regarding the number of political and Ministerial oversight groups established since November 2014.
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John regarding the Back to Work programme.
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the loss of civil service posts.
- H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding mandatory contributions by buskers to the Joint Charities Christmas Appeal.
- The Minister for Transport and Technical Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the loss of municipal posts.
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding Long-Term Incapacity Awards.
- The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding the funding of rising tuition fees in Higher Education.
- The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding support for degree students.
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the use of zero-hours contracts.
- The Minister for Economic Development tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the results of the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities' review of domestic fuel prices.
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the sustainability of the Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme.
- H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding staffing of the Law Officers' Department.
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the in camera' legal proceedings brought against former Senator S. Syvret.
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding subject access requests under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005.
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the total cost of the suspension of the former Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
- Deputy G.P Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding staff employed through an agency on zero-hours contracts.
- Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services regarding the total cost of the payment systems trial at Sand Street Car Park.
- Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding Dame Heather Steel's report concerning the Dean's handling of an abuse complaint.
- Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the implications of a decision of Mexico's Supreme Court concerning access to cannabis for medicinal purposes.
- Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding steps taken by States Departments to ensure the security of servers and computer systems from cyber-attack.
- Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the rationale underpinning proposals to freeze tax thresholds for the over-65s.
- Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development regarding Jersey retail gas prices.
- Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding options for reforming the conveyancing system.
- Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the increase in the number of people living in relative low income.
- Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the impact of the phasing-out of the lone-parent component of Income Support on single-parent households.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Home Affairs answered questions without notice from members.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources answered questions without notice from members.
Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Administration) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.96/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Administration) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 28 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAIN: 0 Senator P.F. Routier Deputy M. Tadier (B)
Senator A.J.H. Maclean
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham
Connétable of St. Clement
Connétable of St. Peter
Connétable of St. Mary
Connétable of St. Martin
Connétable of St. Saviour
Connétable of Grouville
Deputy of Grouville
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy E.J. Noel (L)
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)
Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)
Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy S.M. Bree (C) Deputy M.J. Norton (B) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B)
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 32.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 29 CONTRE: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy S.M. Brée (C) Deputy M.J. Norton (B) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B)
Deputy M. Tadier (B)
Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H)
THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 2, 4, and 5 of, and Schedule 1 to the Public Employees (Pensions) (Jersey) Law 2014 and Article 3 of the Public Employees (Retirement) (Jersey) Law 1967, made Regulations entitled the Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Administration) (Jersey) Regulations 2015.
Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Funding and Valuation) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.97/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Funding and Valuation) (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 21 and Schedules 1 to 5.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of, and Schedule 1 to the Public Employees (Pensions) (Jersey) Law 2014 and Article 3 of the Public Employees (Retirement) (Jersey) Law 1967, made Regulations entitled the Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Funding and Valuation) (Jersey) Regulations 2015.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 33 CONTRE: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator A.K.F. Green Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy S.M. Brée (C) Deputy M.J. Norton (B) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S)
Deputy M. Tadier (B)
Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H)
Deputy of St. Mary Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)
Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Membership and Benefits) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.98/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Membership and Benefits) (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 51 and Schedules 1 and 2.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 2, 4, 5, and 9 of, and Schedule 1 to the Public Employees (Pensions) (Jersey) Law 2014 and Articles 2 and 4 of the Public Employees (Retirement) (Jersey) Law 1967 made Regulations entitled the Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Membership and Benefits) (Jersey) Regulations 2015.
Deputy Louise Mary Catherine Doublet of St. Saviour , in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(b), declared an interest not being of a direct financial nature, but remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate.
Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Transitional Provisions, Savings and Consequential Amendments) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.99/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Transitional Provisions, Savings and Consequential Amendments) (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 6.
THE STATES commenced consideration of Regulation 7 and, adopting an amendment of the States Employment Board, agreed that, after Regulation 7(11) there should be added the following paragraph –
"(12) Unless an election as required under Regulation 15 of the Existing Members
Regulations or Regulation 15 of the New Members Regulations, as the case may be, has been made before the transition date, the calculation of 1967 Scheme retirement benefits referred to in paragraphs (2)(a), (4)(a), (6)(a), (8)(a), (9)(a), (10)(a) or (11)(a), shall not include an adjustment under Regulation 15 of those respective Regulations, as the case may be.".
THE STATES adopted Regulation 7, as amended. THE STATES adopted Regulations 8 to 18.
THE STATES commenced consideration of Regulations 19 and 20 and Schedules 1 and 2 and, adopting an amendment of the States Employment Board to Schedule 1, agreed that –
In paragraph 1 –
- sub-paragraph (11) should be deleted;
- for sub-paragraph (12), there should be substituted the following sub-paragraph –
"(11) In Regulation 11(2)(b), for the words as increased under Regulation 11 of the
General Regulations', there are substituted the words as increased under Regulation 8 or 12(2)(a) of, and paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to, the Funding and Valuation Regulations'.";
- sub-paragraphs (13) and (14) should be re-numbered as sub-paragraphs "(12)" and "(13)" respectively;
- for sub-paragraph (15) there should be substituted the following sub-paragraph –
"(14) In Regulation 15(2)(a), (c) and (d), for the words Regulation 11 of the General
Regulations', there are substituted the words Regulation 8 or 12(2)(a) of, and paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to, the Funding and Valuation Regulations'.";
- sub-paragraph (16) should be re-numbered as sub-paragraph "(15)" and the remaining sub- paragraphs should be re-numbered accordingly.
In paragraph 5 –
- sub-paragraph (12) should be deleted;
- for sub-paragraph (13), there should be substituted the following sub-paragraph –
"(12) In Regulation 11(2)(b), for the words as increased under Regulation 11 of the
General Regulations', there are substituted the words as increased under Regulation 8 or 12(2)(a) of, and paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to, the Funding and Valuation Regulations'.";
- sub-paragraphs (14) and (15) should be re-numbered as sub-paragraphs "(13)" and "(14)" respectively;
- for sub-paragraph (16) there should be substituted the following sub-paragraph –
"(15) In Regulation 15(2)(a), (c) and (d), for the words Regulation 11 of the General
Regulations', there are substituted the words Regulation 8 or 12(2)(a) of, and paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to, the Funding and Valuation Regulations'.";
- sub-paragraph (17) should be re-numbered as sub-paragraph "(16)" and the remaining sub- paragraphs should be re-numbered accordingly.
THE STATES, adopting an amendment of the States Employment Board to Schedule 2, agreed that –
After paragraph 1(3) there should be added the following sub-paragraph –
"(4) In Regulation 15(1) and (2)(b) and (e), the words or deferred pensioner' are
deleted.".
After paragraph 4(3) there should be added the following sub-paragraph –
"(4) In Regulation 15(1) and (2)(b) and (e), the words or deferred pensioner' are
deleted.".
THE STATES adopted Regulations 19 and 20 and Schedules 1 and 2, as amended.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 2, 10 and 11 of the Public Employees (Pensions) (Jersey) Law 2014 and Article 2 of the Public Employees (Retirement) (Jersey) Law 1967, made Regulations entitled the Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Transitional Provisions, Savings and Consequential Amendments) (Jersey) Regulations 2015.
Draft Public Employees (Pensions) (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201- P.100/2015
THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 13 of the Public Employees (Pensions) (Jersey) Law 2014, made an Act entitled the Public Employees (Pensions) (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 2015.
Changes in Presidency
The Bailiff retired from the Chamber prior to the consideration of the proposition entitled Draft Public Finances (Amendment of Law No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 201-' (P.114/2015), and the meeting continued under the presidency of Mr. Michael Nelson de la Haye, O.B.E., Greffier of the States.
Draft Public Finances (Amendment of Law No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.114/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Public Finances (Amendment of Law No. 3) (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 6.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 1(2) and (4) and 69A of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005, made Regulations entitled the Public Finances (Amendment of Law No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 2015.
Draft Road Traffic (No. 62) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.115/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Road Traffic (No. 62) (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 11.
THE STATES, in pursuance of in pursuance of Order in Council of 26th December 1851 and Article 92 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956, made Regulations entitled the Road Traffic (No. 62) (Jersey) Regulations 2015.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 35 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator A.K.F. Green Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy of Trinity
Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy S.M. Brée (C) Deputy M.J. Norton (B) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)
Public Lotteries Board: appointment of Chairman and members P.121/2015
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Economic Development, and in pursuance of Regulation 3(2) of the Gambling (Channel Islands Lottery) (Jersey) Regulations 1975, agreed to appoint the following as members of the Public Lotteries Board, namely –
Darren Scott (Economic Development Department) (Chairman) Ruth Johnson (Chief Minister's Department)
Alison Rogers (Treasury and Resources Department)
Andrew Sugden (Economic Development Department)
Nathan Fox (Economic Development Department)
Alison de Bourcier (Economic Development Department)
Phil Ashley (Treasury and Resources Department).
Changes in Presidency
Mr. Michael Nelson de la Haye, O.B.E., Greffier of the States, retired from the Chair during consideration of the proposition entitled Public Lotteries Board: appointment of Chairman and members' (P.121/2015), and the meeting continued under the Presidency of the Bailiff .
Jersey Financial Services Commission: appointment of Commissioner P.126/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Chief Minister concerning the appointment of a Commissioner of the Jersey Financial Services Commission.
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Article 3(2) of the Financial Services Commission (Jersey) Law 1998, the discussion of this matter had to take place in camera. The Bailiff , in accordance with Standing Order 82, ordered all strangers to withdraw from the precincts of the States and the doors of the Chamber to be closed.
THE STATES, having concluded the debate in camera, proceeded to vote in public assembly and agreed, in pursuance of Article 3 of the Financial Services Commission (Jersey) Law 1998, to appoint Mr. Michael Nelson de la Haye, O.B.E. as a Commissioner of the Jersey Financial Services Commission with effect from 1st January 2016 for a period of 5 years.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 38 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator A.K.F. Green Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy of Trinity
Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy S.M. Brée (C) Deputy M.J. Norton (B) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)
Arrangement of public business for future meetings
THE STATES agreed the following arrangement of public business for future meetings proposed, as amended, by the Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 88(3) –
1st December 2015
Ex Gratia payment to Mr. Roy Boschat. P.82/2015. Lodged: 24th July 2015.
Deputy T.A. McDonald of St. Saviour .
Ex Gratia payment to Mr. Roy Boschat (P.82/2015): addendum. P.82/2015. Presented: 30th July 2015. Add. Deputy T.A. McDonald of St. Saviour .
Ratification of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic P.117/2015. Exchange of Financial Account Information to improve international tax compliance
based on the Common Reporting Standard for the Automatic Exchange of Financial
Information approved by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development.
Lodged: 13th October 2015.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting P.118/2015. Standard) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 13th October 2015.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft EU Legislation (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) (Jersey) P.119/2015. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 14th October 2015.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201-. P.120/2015. Lodged: 15th October 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.122/2015. Lodged: 20th October 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Employment (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.123/2015. Lodged: 20th October 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (Disclosure Facility) (Repeal) (Jersey) Regulations P.124/2015. 201-.
Lodged: 20th October 2015.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft EU Legislation (Payment Services – SEPA) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.125/2015. Lodged: 20th October 2015.
Chief Minister.
Jersey Bank Depositors Compensation Board: appointment of members. P.130/2015. Lodged: 20th October 2015.
Chief Minister.
Jersey Appointments Commission: appointment of Commissioner. P.131/2015. Lodged: 22nd October 2015. (re-issue) States Employment Board.
Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of profits for 2014. P.132/2015. Lodged: 23rd October 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
States of Jersey Complaints Panel: appointment of Deputy Chairman. P.133/2015. Lodged: 23rd October 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of non-States Commissioner. P.135/2015. Lodged: 3rd November 2015.
Deputy of Grouville .
Chief Executive to the Council of Ministers: open competition. P.137/2015. Lodged: 3rd November 2015.
Deputy of St. John .
15th December 2015 (Meeting to commence at 2.30 p.m. on Monday 14th December 2015)
Draft Budget Statement 2016. P.127/2015. Lodged: 20th October 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Finance (2016 Budget) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.129/2015. Lodged: 20th October 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Income Tax (Amendment No. 45) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.128/2015. Lodged: 20th October 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft States of Jersey (Transfer of Functions No. 8) (Miscellaneous Transfers) P.46/2015. (Jersey) Regulations 201-. (Principles approved on 20th October 2015.) (re-issue) Lodged: 6th May 2015.
Chief Minister.
Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.136/2015. Lodged: 3rd November 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
La Collette Low Rise Development: direction to Andium Homes Ltd. P.139/2015. Lodged: 9th November 2015.
Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier .
Concessionary bus fares for the disabled: discussions with LibertyBus. P.140/2015. Lodged: 10th November 2015.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Christmas bonus: introduction of means-tested bonus. P.141/2015. Lodged: 11th November 2015.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Social Security Tribunal: appointment of Chairman. P.143/2015. Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: appointment of Chairman. P.144/2015. Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: appointment of Chairman. P.145/2015. Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Double Taxation Relief (Arrangement with the United Kingdom) (Jersey) Act P.147/2015. 201-.
Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for External Relations.
19th January 2016
Draft EU Legislation (Consumer Protection – Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations P.134/2015. 201-.
Lodged: 26th October 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Policing of Roads (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.138/2015. Lodged: 5th November 2015.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Draft Planning and Building (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.142/2015. Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Draft Currency Notes (Variation of Maximum Amount of Issue) (Jersey) Regulations P.146/2015. 201-.
Lodged: 17th November 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
THE STATES rose at 12.51 p.m.
M.N. DE LA HAYE, O.B.E. Greffier of the States