This content has been automatically generated from the original PDF and some formatting may have been lost. Let us know if you find any major problems.
Text in this format is not official and should not be relied upon to extract citations or propose amendments. Please see the PDF for the official version of the document.
THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 19th January 2016, at 10.40 a.m. under the Presidency of the Deputy Bailiff , Timothy John Le Cocq , Esquire.
__________________
His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, General Sir John McColl, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. was present.
__________________
All members were present at roll call with the exception of –
Deputy John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré of St. Lawrence – absent on States business (arrived in the Chamber at 3.52 p.m.)
Deputy Richard John Rondel of St. Helier – ill
__________________
Prayers
__________________
Filming in the Chamber
THE STATES agreed that the Youth Service should be permitted to film at the beginning of the meeting on Tuesday 2nd February 2016, to provide footage for a film aimed at encouraging young people to participate in Island politics.
Greffier of the States – oath of office
The Deputy Bailiff administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Greffier of the States, Dr. Mark Egan.
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Planning and Building (Display of Advertisements) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order R&O.159/2015. 2015.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Planning and Building (General Development) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order R&O.160/2015. 2015.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Planning and Building (Moveable Structures) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.161/2015. Minister for Planning and Environment.
Income Support (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 19) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.162/2015. Minister for Social Security.
Long-Term Care (Benefits) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.163/2015. Minister for Social Security.
Planning and Environment (2016 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.164/2015. Minister for Planning and Environment.
Motor Vehicle Registration (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 20) (Jersey) R&O.165/2015. Order 2015.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Companies (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.166/2015. Chief Minister.
Infrastructure (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2016 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.167/2015. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Excise Duty (Relief and Drawback) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.168/2015. Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Health and Social Services (2016 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.169/2015. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Mental Health (Review Tribunal) (Procedure) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order R&O.170/2015. 2015.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Long-Term Care Services (Health and Social Services Charges) (Amendment) R&O.171/2015. (Jersey) Order 2015.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Economic Development (2016 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.172/2015. Minister for Economic Development.
Road Racing (Karts) (Jersey) Order 2016. R&O.1/2016. Minister for Infrastructure.
Taxation (Agreements with European Union Member States) (Suspension of R&O.2/2016. Regulations) (Jersey) Order 2016.
Minister for External Relations.
EU Legislation (Sanctions – Iran) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2016. R&O.3/2016. Minister for External Relations.
Documents presented or laid
Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2016 (P.150/2015) – comments. P.150/2015. Presented: 18th January 2016. Com. Council of Ministers.
Gas Tariffs: reduction (P.154/2015) – comments. P.154/2015. Presented: 18th January 2016. Com. Council of Ministers.
Jersey Gambling Commission: appointment of Commissioner. R.138/2015 Presented: 21st December 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Age Discrimination Regulations: Consultation Paper. R.139/2015. Presented: 22nd December 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
States of Jersey Financial Reporting Manual (December 2015). R.140/2015. Presented: 24th December 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Health and Social Services: A Sustainable Primary Care Strategy for Jersey R.1/2016. 2015 – 2020.
Presented: 6th January 2016.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Jersey Innovation Fund: Annual Report 31st December 2014. R.2/2016. Presented: 6th January 2016.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Building a Safer Society: Annual Report 2014. R.3/2016. Presented: 8th January 2016.
Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Infrastructure – Scheme of R.4/2016. delegations – January 2016.
Presented: 12th January 2016.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Prison Board of Visitors: Annual Report 2015. R.5/2016. Presented: 18th January 2016.
Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – revocation of the appointment of R.6/2016. Deputy E.J. Noel of St. Lawrence as Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Presented: 19th January 2016.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – R.7/2016.
- Belle Vue – Pump-house and land transfer;
- Unit 4C Barette Commercial Centre – lease.
Presented: 19th January 2016.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Jersey International Finance Centre: Financial Viability (Interim Report) S.R.7/2015. (S.R.7/2015) – response of the Minister for Treasury and Resources. Res. Presented: 13th January 2016.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Prison Board of Visitors (S.R.9/2015): response of the Minister for Home Affairs. S.R.9/2015. Presented: 18th January 2016. Res. Minister for Home Affairs.
Notification of lodged propositions
Draft EU Legislation (Consumer Protection – Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations P.134/2015. 201- (P.134/2015): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 29th December 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Transcripts of in camera' debates: release to the Jersey Independent Care Inquiry P.155/2015. (P.155/2015) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 12th January 2016.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Transcripts of in camera' debates: release to the Jersey Independent Care Inquiry P.155/2015. (P.155/2015) – second amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 12th January 2016.
Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier .
Jersey Police Complaints Authority: re-appointment of Chairman. P.158/2015. Lodged: 21st December 2015.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Health and Safety (Management in Construction) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.159/2015. Lodged: 22nd December 2015.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (United States of P.160/2015. America) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 24th December 2015.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (United Kingdom) P.161/2015. (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 24th December 2015.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft Financial Regulation (Miscellaneous Provisions No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.162/2015. Lodged: 24th December 2015.
Chief Minister.
Jersey Bank Depositors Compensation Board: appointment of members. P.163/2015. Lodged: 24th December 2015.
Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Development Company Limited: appointment of Chairman. P.1/2016. Lodged: 5th January 2016.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Dentistry (Jersey) Law 2015 (Appointed Day) Act 201-. P.2/2016. Lodged: 12th January 2016.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
People's Park: removal from list of sites under consideration for future new hospital. P.3/2016. Lodged: 19th January 2016.
Connétable of St. Helier .
Draft Act annulling the Planning and Environment (2016 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2015. P.4/2016. Lodged: 19th January 2016.
Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Lawrence regarding the end of life care strategy.
The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier regarding the Williamson Report – Implementation Plan'.
The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding domestic care agencies.
The Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding online voter registration.
The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding potassium iodide tablets.
The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier regarding recommendations made by the Safeguarding Board.
The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding pedestrian crossings and bus-stops.
The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the Income Support pension income disregard.
The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier regarding the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General into Community and Social Services.
The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier regarding children in care.
The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the Income Distribution Survey.
The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the outsourcing and privatisation of services.
The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding outsourcing and privatisation of services.
The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding arrests for possession of cannabis.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding tax income from landlords.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding High Net Worth status residents.
H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding convictions for drugs offences.
The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding individuals actively seeking work.
The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding school fees.
The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding Islanders with disabilities.
The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding steps being taken to make cycling more convenient and safe.
The Minister for Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier regarding planning appeals.
The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding strike action by taxi-drivers.
The Minister for Housing tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding housing waiting lists.
The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding lawyers involved in States-appointed bodies.
The Minister for External Relations tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the U.K.'s referendum on membership of the European Union.
The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Interim Population Policy.
The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding potassium iodide tablets.
The Minister for Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding solar panels.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding the operation of Jersey's sea links with the U.K.
Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the total expenditure to date relating to the implementation of the Health and Social Services informatics IT strategy.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the number of domestic care agencies operating in the Island and their employment policies.
Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding an estimate of the GST paid in relation to the charitable gift vouchers given to people aged over 70 every Christmas.
Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the reduction of waiting times for patients needing an M.R.I. scan.
Deputy P.D. McLinton of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Environment regarding the introduction of a tax on carbon emissions.
Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the allocation of funds to the Jersey Independent Care Inquiry.
The Deputy of St. Ouen asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding when it was decided to close The Limes Nursing Home.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the impact of reductions in the Income Support single parent component by 2018.
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism Sport and Culture regarding the potential impact of the franchise partnership between Blue Islands and Flybe.
Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the use of People's Park as the site for the new hospital.
The Deputy of St. Ouen asked a question of the Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s regarding the requirement for annual rates returns.
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the allocation of dedicated public parking spaces for the new police station.
Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the listing of all Andium properties and rents payable on their website.
The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Environment regarding the results of the Open Space Study conducted in 2008.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the reduction of the Income Support disregard for pension income.
Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the investigation of sites for the new hospital.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Housing answered questions without notice from members. The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from members.
Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel – resignation of Chairman
THE STATES noted the resignation of the Connétable of St. Helier as the Chairman of the Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel.
In accordance with Standing Order 120(1), the Deputy Bailiff gave notice that there was a vacancy in the office of Chairman of the Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel.
Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel – appointment of Chairman
In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 120(1), the Connétable of Grouville nominated the Deputy of St. Mary as the Chairman of the Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel.
There being no other nominations, the Deputy Bailiff declared that the Deputy of St. Mary had been duly appointed as the Chairman of the Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel.
Transcripts of in camera' debates: release to the Jersey Independent Care Inquiry P.155/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of Deputy Michael Roderick Higgins of St. Helier regarding the release of in camera' debate transcripts to the Jersey Independent Care Inquiry (P.155/2015) and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Higgins, agreed that –
in paragraph (a)(iv) after the words "that was made "in camera" on", the words "23rd May 2012" should be deleted and substituted by the words "26th June 2012";
after paragraph (a)(iv), the following paragraph should be inserted and the remaining paragraph renumbered accordingly –
"(v) the transcript of the debate on Proposition P.182/2008 "Chief Officer of the States of
Jersey Police: review of procedure regarding suspension" held in camera on 21st January 2009 in accordance with the provisions of Article 9(4) of the Police Force (Jersey) Law 1974 should be made available to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry to be used in accordance with the Inquiry's protocols;";
after paragraph (b), the following paragraph should be inserted –
"(c) to grant leave to members of the States, officers of the States and persons employed to
take minutes before the States or any committee or panel established under standing orders in accordance with the provisions of Article 36(1) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, to give evidence in respect of the proceedings of the States to the Jersey Independent Care Inquiry if called to do so;".
THE STATES, adopting an amendment of the Privileges and Procedures Committee, agreed that, in paragraph (a), after the words "in accordance with the Inquiry's protocols", in each of sub- paragraphs (a)(i) to (v), there should be inserted the words "and made public by the States Assembly at the same time".
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 42 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAIN: 0 Senator P.F. Routier Connétable of St. John
Senator A.J.H. Maclean
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham
Senator P.M. Bailhache
Senator A.K.F. Green
Senator Z.A. Cameron
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
Connétable of Trinity
Deputy J.A. Martin (H)
Deputy of Grouville
Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
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 R. Labey (H)
Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H)
Deputy S.M. Brée (C)
Deputy T.A. McDonald (S)
Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B)
Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)
THE STATES, having resumed consideration of the proposition of Deputy Michael Roderick Higgins of St. Helier , as amended, and adopting paragraph (a), agreed –
- in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 160(4), that –
- the transcript of the Statement of the Minister for Home Affairs relating to the suspension of the Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police that was made "in camera" on 2nd December 2008 in accordance with the provisions of Article 9(4) of the Police Force (Jersey) Law 1974 (including the transcript of the questions to the Minister that followed the Statement and his answers to those questions) should be made available to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry to be used in accordance with the Inquiry's protocols and made public by the States Assembly at the same time;
- the transcript of the Statement by the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the suspension of the Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police that was made "in camera" on 10th March 2009 in accordance with the provisions of Article 9(4) of the Police Force (Jersey) Law 1974 (including the transcript of the questions to the Minister that followed the Statement and his answers to those questions) should be made available to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry to be used in accordance with the Inquiry's protocols and made public by the States Assembly at the same time;
- the transcript of the debate on Proposition P.9/2010 "Committee of Inquiry: suspension of the Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police" made "in camera" on 24th February 2010 in accordance with the provisions of Article 9(4) of the Police Force (Jersey) Law 1974 should be made available to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry to be used in accordance with the Inquiry's protocols and made public by the States Assembly at the same time;
- the transcript of the debate on Proposition P.48/2012 "Statement made in camera' on 2nd December 2008: release of transcript" that was made "in camera" on 26th June 2012 in accordance with the provisions of Article 9(4) of the Police Force (Jersey) Law 1974 should be made available to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry to be used in accordance with the Inquiry's protocols and made public by the States Assembly at the same time;
- the transcript of the debate on Proposition P.182/2008 "Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police: review of procedure regarding suspension" held in camera on 21st January 2009 in accordance with the provisions of Article 9(4) of the Police Force (Jersey) Law 1974 should be made available to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry to be used in accordance with the Inquiry's protocols and made public by the States Assembly at the same time;
- the transcript of any other "in camera" statement or debate relating to the suspension of the Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police should be made available to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry to be used in accordance with the Inquiry's protocols and made public by the States Assembly at the same time;
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 43
Senator P.F. Routier
Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green Senator Z.A. Cameron Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Trinity 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 of Trinity
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) 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 of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) 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)
CONTRE: 3
Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John
ABSTAIN: 2
Connétable of St. Mary Deputy A.D. Lewis (H)
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (b) of the proposition of Deputy Michael Roderick Higgins of St. Helier , as amended, agreed –
- to grant leave to members of the States, in accordance with the provisions of Article 36(1) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, to give evidence in respect of the proceedings of the States to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry if called to do so.
STATES MINUTES
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 44 CONTRE: 2
Senator P.F. Routier Connétable of Grouville Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Connétable of St. John Senator A.J.H. Maclean
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham
Senator A.K.F. Green
Senator Z.A. Cameron
Connétable of St. Helier
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 Trinity
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 of Trinity
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
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 of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S)
Deputy R. Labey (H)
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)
19th January 2016
ABSTAIN: 1
Deputy A.D. Lewis (H)
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (c) of the proposition of Deputy Michael Roderick Higgins of St. Helier , as amended, agreed –
- to grant leave to members of the States, officers of the States and persons employed to take minutes before the States or any committee or panel established under standing orders in accordance with the provisions of Article 36(1) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, to give evidence in respect of the proceedings of the States to the Jersey Independent Care Inquiry if called to do so.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 44 CONTRE: 3 ABSTAIN: 1
Senator P.F. Routier Connétable of St. Martin Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Connétable of Grouville
Senator A.J.H. Maclean Connétable of St. John
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham
Senator P.M. Bailhache
Senator A.K.F. Green
Senator Z.A. Cameron
Connétable of St. Helier
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. Saviour
Connétable of Trinity
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 of Trinity
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
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 of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S)
Deputy R. Labey (H)
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)
Draft Policing of Roads (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.138/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Policing of Roads (Amendment No. 9) (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, in pursuance of the Order in Council of 26th December 1851, Article 92 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 and the Policing of Roads, Parks and Sea Beaches (Application of Fines) (Jersey) Law 1957, made Regulations entitled the Policing of Roads (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Regulations 2016.
Draft Planning and Building (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 201- P.142/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Planning and Building (Amendment No. 7) (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 24.
THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Planning and Building (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 201-.
Jersey Law Commission: appointment of Commissioners P.149/2015
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chief Minister, agreed to refer to their Act dated 30th July 1996, in which they approved the establishment of a Jersey Law Commission, and –
- appointed the following as Commissioners of the Jersey Law Commission for a period of 5 years, with immediate effect –
Mr. Jonathan Walker
Ms. Claire de Than Advocate Barbara Corbett;
- re-appointed Mr. Clive Chaplin as Chairman of the Jersey Law Commission for a further period of 5 years, with immediate effect; and
- re-appointed Mr. Malcolm Le Boutillier as a Commissioner of the Jersey Law Commission for a period of 3 years, with immediate effect.
Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2016 P.150/2015
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of Deputy Samuel Yves Mézec of St. Helier regarding the introduction of a revised hourly rate for the Minimum Wage from 1st April 2016 (P.150/2015).
Adjournment
THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Wednesday 20th January 2016 to continue consideration of the proposition of Deputy Samuel Yves Mézec of St. Helier entitled Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2016' (P.150/2015) and the outstanding items of public business.
THE STATES rose at 5.32 p.m.
L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States