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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 11th October 2016, at 09.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Deputy Bailiff , Timothy John Le Cocq , 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 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.)

Connétable Alan Simon Crowcroft of St. Helier – en défaut (défaut raised at 10.24 a.m.)

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Prayers

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Minister of State for Courts and Justice – welcome

The Deputy Bailiff , on behalf of all members, welcomed the Rt. Hon. Sir Oliver Heald, Q.C., M.P., Minister of State for Courts and Justice with responsibility for the Crown Dependencies, together with Ms. Elizabeth Stafford, his Assistant Private Secretary, and  Ms. Elaine Cobb, Head of the Crown Dependencies Team at the Ministry of Justice, who were present in the Bailiff 's Gallery.

Helvetia House School – welcome

The Deputy Bailiff , on behalf of all members, welcomed Year 5 and 6 students from Helvetia House School, who were present in the public gallery.

Tribute to the late Mrs. Jacqueline Jeannette Huet, former member of the States

The Deputy Bailiff paid tribute to the late Mrs. Jacqueline Jeannette Huet, former Deputy of St. Helier No. 3/4.

The States observed one minute's silence as a mark of respect.

Subordinate enactments tabled

The following enactments were tabled, namely –

Road Racing (Motor Vehicle Rally) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.103/2016. Minister for Infrastructure

Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture (2017 Fees) (Jersey) Order  R&O.104/2016. 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture

EU Legislation (Sanctions – ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida) (Amendment) (Jersey)  R&O.105/2016. Order 2016.

Minister for External Relations

Documents presented

Minimum  wage  rates  for  April  2017: Employment Forum's  recommendation and  R.102/2016. Minister's response.

Presented: 4th October 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –  R.103/2016.

  1. La Crete Quarry Shed and Yard, La Crete Point, La Route de la Côte, St. Martin

proposed 9-year lease;

  1. Le Belon,  2  Le Clos  Vallois,  Le Passage,   St. Lawrence  sale  assisted  house

purchase.

Presented: 5th October 2016.

Minister for Infrastructure.

Social Security Department: Minister's Report 2015.  R.104/2016. Presented: 11th October 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

Living Longer: Thinking Ahead – Part 1. Social Security and Income in Retirement.  R.105/2016. Presented: 11th October 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

Notification of lodged propositions

Public Elections: introduction of STV and AV (P.88/2016) – amendment.  P.88/2016. Lodged: 4th October 2016.  Amd. Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.102/2016. Lodged: 4th October 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Amendment No. 3)  P.103/2016. Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 4th October 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: appointment of Chairman.  P.104/2016. Lodged: 5th October 2016.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Draft  Employment  of  States  of  Jersey  Employees  (Amendment  No. 8)  (Jersey)  P.105/2016. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 5th October 2016.

States Employment Board.

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 Health Insurance Fund (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) P.82/2016. Law 201-.

Lodged: 16th August 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel: appointment of member

In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 125(7), Deputy John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré, Chairman of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel, indicated that he wished to have a Panel of 5 members, including the Chairman, and nominated Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson as a member of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.

There being no other nominations, the Deputy Bailiff declared that Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson had been duly appointed as a member of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.

Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel: appointment of member

In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 125(7), the Deputy of St. Ouen , Chairman of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel, indicated that he wished to have a Panel of 5 members, including the Chairman, and nominated Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson as a member of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.

There being no other nominations, the Deputy Bailiff declared that Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson had been duly appointed as a member of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.

Written Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

9635  1.  The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier

regarding media training.

9636  2.  The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy

G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the funding of home care services provided by Family Nursing and Home Care.

9637  3.  The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier

regarding revenue-raising measures to replace the Health Charge.

9638  4.  The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of

St. Brelade regarding non-gender-specific uniforms in schools.

9639  5.  The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of

St. Brelade regarding funding of the Jersey Music Service.

9640  6.  The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of

St. Brelade regarding the play park at Les Quennevais playing fields.

9641  7.  The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of

St. Helier regarding salary levels for newly-qualified teachers in comparison with those in the United Kingdom.

9642  8.  The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of

St. Helier regarding the level of Jersey's minimum wage.

9643  9.  The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of

St. Helier regarding proposals for teachers' pay-scales.

9644  10. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy

M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding reports in respect of taxes commissioned since 2004.

9645  11. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy

M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding tax income from mining companies and hedge funds.

9646  12. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of

St. Helier regarding the Energy from Waste Plant.

9647  13. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy

M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding tax revenue under the zero-ten' tax regime.

9648  14. The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John

regarding the work of the Jersey Curriculum Council.

9649  15. The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of

St. Helier regarding the 14+ transfer to Hautlieu School.

9650  16. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy

S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding organisations in receipt of States grants.

9651  17. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of

St. Helier regarding the outsourcing of services following the restructuring of the Department.

Oral Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

9659  1.   Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding the

recruitment of specialist secondary school teachers.

9627  2.   Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services regarding support for the work of the Sexual Health Service.

9652  3.   Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services

regarding looked-after children in the care of the States.

9653  4.   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services regarding the impact of changes to service level agreements between the Department and Family Nursing and Home Care.

9654  5.   Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the

potential for changes to the contributions liability of self-employed people.

9662  6.   Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the test

used by the Law Officers' Department when deciding whether to defend States Departments.

9658  7.   Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services

regarding the use of thrombolysis in Jersey for stroke patients in comparison with its use in the United Kingdom.

9657  8.   Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development,

Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding the justification for travel and accommodation expenses incurred by civil servants watching rugby matches.

9661  9.   Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding

measures to be taken following the Assembly's rejection of the proposed Health Charge.

9660  10. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services

regarding delays in the assessment of applicants for the Long-Term Care Scheme.

9655  11. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services

regarding the impact on hospital services of reduced funding for Family Nursing and Home Care. 9656  12. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding the

relationship between a reduced rate of pay for newly-qualified teachers and the overall pay

structure for teachers.

9663  13. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the recourse available to an individual in circumstances where the delayed provision of information

by a States Department led to the individual's claims against that Department being time-barred.'

Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)

The Minister for Infrastructure 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 Social Security made a statement regarding the launch of consultation for the Social Security Review.

The Chief Minister made a statement regarding the Medium Term Financial Plan Addition for 2017 – 2019.

Arrangement of public business for the current meeting

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of Deputy Peter Derek McLinton of St. Saviour , agreed that the in-committee  discussion  of  the  Report  entitled  Higher  Education  Funding'  (R.51/2016)  would  be considered as the last item of public business at the current meeting.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 25   CONTRE: 7  ABSTAIN: 1

Senator P.F. Routier   Connétable of St. Lawrence   Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Senator A.J.H. Maclean   Connétable of Grouville

Senator I.J. Gorst   Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)

Senator P.M. Bailhache   Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)

Senator A.K.F. Green   Deputy A.D. Lewis (H)

Senator S.C. Ferguson   Deputy of St. Ouen

Connétable of St. Mary   Deputy G.J. Truscott (B)

Connétable of St. Ouen

Connétable of St. Brelade

Connétable of St. Martin

Deputy J.A. Martin (H)

Deputy G.P. Southern (H)

Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy E.J. Noel (L)

Deputy S.J. Pinel (C)

Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H)

Deputy S.M. Bree (C)

Deputy M.J. Norton (B)

Deputy T.A. McDonald (S)

Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

Draft  Income  Support  (Special  Payments)  (Christmas  Bonus)  (Jersey)  Regulations  201- P.84/2016

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Income Support (Special Payments) (Christmas Bonus) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and adopted the principles.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 36   CONTRE: 1  ABSTAIN: 0 Senator P.F. Routier   Connétable of St. Saviour

Senator A.J.H. Maclean

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache

Senator A.K.F. Green

Senator S.C. Ferguson

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 Grouville Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) 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 S.M. Bree (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)

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: 32 CONTRE: 3 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green Senator S.C. Ferguson Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)


Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H)

Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) 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 R. Labey (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) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

THE STATES adopted Regulations 4 and 5.

THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 8 and 18 of the Income Support (Jersey) Law 2007, made Regulations entitled the Income Support (Special Payments) (Christmas Bonus) (Jersey) Regulations 2016.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 35   CONTRE: 1  ABSTAIN: 0 Senator P.F. Routier   Connétable of St. Saviour

Senator A.J.H. Maclean

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache

Senator A.K.F. Green

Senator S.C. Ferguson

Connétable of St. Lawrence

Connétable of St. Ouen

Connétable of St. Brelade

Connétable of St. Martin

Connétable of Grouville

Connétable of St. John

Deputy J.A. Martin (H)

Deputy G.P. Southern (H)

Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)

Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L)

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy E.J. Noel (L)

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 R. Labey (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) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

Draft Social Security (Christmas Bonus) (Jersey) Regulations 201-  P.85/2016

THE STATES commenced consideration of the  Draft Social Security (Christmas Bonus) (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 4.

THE STATES adopted Regulation 5.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 34 CONTRE: 2 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green Senator S.C. Ferguson Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) 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 R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Bree (C)


Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H)

Deputy M.J. Norton (B) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S) Deputy of St. Mary Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

THE STATES adopted Regulations 6 to 10.

THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 2 of the Social Security (Bonus) (Jersey) Law 2014,  made Regulations entitled the Social Security (Christmas Bonus) (Jersey) Regulations 2016.

Draft Food Costs Bonus (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.83/2016

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Food Costs Bonus (Jersey) Regulations 201- and adopted the principles.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 37 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green Senator S.C. Ferguson 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 J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy R. Labey (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) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

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 8 and the Schedule.

THE STATES, in pursuance of the Order in Council dated 28th March 1771, and the Order of Council made on 14th April 1884, made Regulations entitled the Food Costs Bonus (Jersey) Regulations 2016.

Draft Price Indicators (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.81/2016

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Price Indicators (Amendment No. 2) (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 and 2.

THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 2 of the Price and Charge Indicators (Jersey) Law 2008, made Regulations entitled the Price Indicators (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 2016.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 35 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache 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 St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen Deputy R. Labey (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) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

Arrangement of public business for the current meeting

THE STATES noted that Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade had informed the Greffier, in accordance with Standing Order 30(2), that his proposition entitled Public Elections: introduction of STV and AV' (P.88/2016 lodged "au Greffe" on 24th August 2016) would be deferred from the current meeting to 1st November 2016.

Draft Prison (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 201- P.89/2016

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Prison (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 201- and adopted the principles.

Members presented voted as follows –

POUR: 38 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green Senator S.C. Ferguson 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 St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy R.J. Rondel (H)

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy R. Labey (H) 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) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

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 18.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 40 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green Senator S.C. Ferguson 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 St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy R.J. Rondel (H) Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy R. Labey (H) 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) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Prison (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 201-.

Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Republic of Chile for the Exchange of Information on Tax Matters P.90/2016

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for External Relations, ratified the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Republic of Chile for the Exchange of Information on Tax Matters, signed by the Minister for External Relations on 26th July 2016.

Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income P.91/2016

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for External Relations, ratified the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income, signed by the Minister for External Relations on 11th July 2016.

Members present voted as follow –

POUR: 36 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F. Routier

Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green Senator S.C. Ferguson 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 St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy E.J. Noel (L) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)

Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy R.J. Rondel (H) Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy M.J. Norton (B) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B)

States  of  Jersey  Development  Company  Limited:  appointment  of  Non-Executive  Directors P.93/2016

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

  1. appointed Mr. Richard Barnes and Mr. Tom Quigley as Non-Executive Directors of the States of Jersey  Development  Company  Limited  for  a  period  of  3 years  in  accordance  with  the Memorandum and Articles of Association, to take effect from 1st November 2016; and
  2. authorised the Greffier of the States, for and on behalf of the States, to deliver a notice to the States  of  Jersey Development  Company  Limited  in  accordance  with  Article 21(b)  of  the Memorandum and Articles of Association to give effect to the appointment from 1st November 2016.

Higher Education Funding R.51/2016

THE STATES, adopting the proposition of Deputy Andrew David Lewis of St. Helier , then resolved to sit in committee, in order to discuss the Report entitled Higher Education Funding' (R.51/2016).

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 November 2016

Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.87/2016. Lodged: 23rd August 2016.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Public Elections: introduction of STV and AV.  P.88/2016. Lodged: 24th August 2016.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Public Elections: introduction of STV and AV (P.88/2016) – amendment.  P.88/2016. Lodged: 4th October 2016.  Amd. Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Ministerial Government: referendum.  P.94/2016. Lodged: 16th September 2016.

Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier .

Draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.95/2016. Lodged: 19th September 2016.

Chief Minister.

Antarctic Act 2013: extension of sections 14, 15 and 16 to Jersey by Order in Council.  P.96/2016. Lodged: 20th September 2016.

Chief Minister.

Public Elections: polling cards and accessibility of polling stations.  P.97/2016. Lodged: 22nd September 2016.

Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier .

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: appointment of Chairman.  P.104/2016. Lodged: 5th October 2016.

Minister for Home Affairs.

15th November 2016

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of P.54/2016. the States.

Lodged: 24th May 2016.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of  P.54/2016. the States (P.54/2016) – comments.  Com. Presented: 22nd June 2016.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of  P.54/2016. the States (P.54/2016) – comments.  Com.(2) Presented: 27th June 2016.

H.M. Attorney General.

Draft Jersey Appointments Commission (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) Law P.50/2016. 201-.

Lodged: 19th May 2016.

States Employment Board.

Zero-hours contracts.  P.92/2016. Lodged: 1st September 2016.

Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier .

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.102/2016. Lodged: 4th October 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Amendment No. 3)  P.103/2016. Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 4th October 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) P.105/2016. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 5th October 2016.

States Employment Board.

29th November 2016

Draft International Criminal Court (Immunities and Privileges) (Jersey) Regulations P.72/2016. 201-.

Lodged: 22nd July 2016.

Chief Minister.

Draft International Criminal Court (Remand Time) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.73/2016. Lodged: 22nd July 2016.

Chief Minister.

THE STATES rose at 5.32 p.m.

DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States

 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Re-issue Note

These Minutes are being re-issued to correct errors discovered on pages 284 (within the Act relating to Arrangement of public business for the current meeting) and 287 (within the Act relating to Higher Education Funding R.51/2016).