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States Minutes 2nd February 2016

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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 2nd February 2016, at 09.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Deputy Bailiff , Timothy John Le Cocq , Esquire.

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

Senator Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.39 a.m.)

Connétable Deidre Wendy Mezbourian of St. Lawrence – en défaut

Connétable Juliette Gallichan of St. Mary ill

Deputy Michael Roderick Higgins of St. Helier – excused attendance (arrived in the Chamber at 2.40 p.m.) Deputy Richard John Rondel of St. Helier ill

Deputy Robert David Johnson of St. Mary – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.39 a.m.)

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Prayers

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Tribute to the late General Sir Peter Whiteley, G.C.B., O.B.E., D.L., former Lieutenant Governor of Jersey

The Bailiff paid tribute to the late General Sir Peter Whiteley, G.C.B., O.B.E., D.L., former Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.

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

Tribute to Mr. Michael John Touzel, former member of the States

The Bailiff paid tribute to the late Mr. Michael John Touzel, former Connétable of St. John . The States observed one minute's silence as a mark of respect.

Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel – appointment of members

In accordance with Standing Order 125(7) the Chairman of the Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel indicated that he wished to have a Panel of 3 members, including the Chairman, and nominated the following as members of the Panel –

The Connétable of St. Saviour The Deputy of St. John .

There being no other nominations, the Presiding Officer declared that the Connétable of St. Saviour and the Deputy of St. John had been duly appointed as members of the Environment, Housing and Technical Services Scrutiny Panel.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel – appointment of member

In  accordance  with  Standing  Order  125(7)  the  Chairman  of  the  Economic  Affairs  Scrutiny  Panel indicated that she wished to have a Panel of 4 members, including the Chairman, and nominated the Deputy of St. John as a member of the Panel.

There being no other nominations, the Presiding Officer declared that the Deputy of St. John had been duly appointed as a member of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

Subordinate enactments tabled

The following enactments were tabled, namely –

Home Affairs (Fire and Rescue and Petroleum – 2016 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.4/2016. Minister for Home Affairs.

Road Traffic ( St. Helier ) (Amendment No. 31) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.6/2016. Minister for Infrastructure.

Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Parking) (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.7/2016. Minister for Infrastructure.

European  Communities  Legislation  (Bluetongue)  (Amendment  of  Regulations)  R&O.8/2016. (Jersey) Order 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Diseases  of  Animals  (Rabies)  (Importation  of  Mammals)  (Amendment)  (Jersey)  R&O.9/2016. Order 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Procedure) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.10/2016. Minister for Social Security.

Road Racing (Hill Climbs and Sprints) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.11/2016. Minister for Infrastructure.

Sand Racing (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.12/2016. Minister for Infrastructure.

Documents presented or laid

Consultation Paper: Draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Jersey) Law 201- and Draft  R.8/2016. Limited Liability Partnerships (Dissolution and Winding Up, etc.) (Jersey)

Regulations 201-.

Presented: 26th January 2016.

Chief Minister.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –  R.9/2016.

  1. Les Amis Residential Home, Le Geyt Training Centre – lease;
  2. Eden House, Les Cloches, Le Squez Road, St. Clement , JE2 6BG – lease.

Presented: 26th January 2016.

Minister for Infrastructure.

Jersey Child Care Trust: re-appointment of Chairman. R.10/2016. Presented: 2nd February 2016.

Minister for Education.

Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal: re-appointment of Side Members.  R.11/2016. Presented: 2nd February 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service: Annual Report 2015.  R.12/2016. Presented: 2nd February 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

Notification of lodged propositions

Draft EU Legislation (Veterinary Checks – Imports from Third Countries) (Jersey)  P.5/2016. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th January 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft EU Legislation (Veterinary and Zootechnical Checks – Trade with Member  P.6/2016. States) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th January 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft Aircraft (Registration) (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.7/2016. Lodged: 2nd February 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

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 EU Legislation (Consumer Protection – Unfair Practices) (Jersey) Regulations  P.134/2015. 201-.

Lodged: 26th October 2015.

Minister for Economic Development.

Written Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

The  Minister  for  Health  and  Social  Services  tabled  an  answer  to  a  question  asked  by   Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier regarding the Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy Group.

The  Minister  for  Health  and  Social  Services  tabled  an  answer  to  a  question  asked  by   Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier regarding the bi-annual review of the Children's Service.

The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier regarding cost-benefit analysis of the 2015 Jersey Island Games.

The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding students whose first language was not English.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the population of the Island and immigration.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the impact of base erosion and profit-sharing proposals on Jersey's economy.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the likely effects of a fourth industrial revolution on the Island's economy.

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

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

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding occupational pension schemes.

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the inspection of care agencies.

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the single-parent component of Income Support.

The Minister for Housing tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the supply of social rental homes.

The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John regarding the Social Security, Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Funds.

The  Minister for Home  Affairs  tabled  an  answer to a  question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding the incitement of racial and religious hatred.

The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding High Value Residents.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding the payment of Parish Rates.

Oral Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding unmarried fathers' increased rights in relation to their children.

Senator Z.A. Cameron asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding human resources policies and procedures in place within the Health and Social Services Department. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding steps to cut the living standards of the 30% of pensioners in receipt of the States pension alone.

The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding progress in arranging for the payment of rates by the States for the rate year 2017.

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding designating maternity leave as parental leave' available to either parent.

Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the removal of People's Park from the list of potential sites in advance of the debate on P.3/2016.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding the advertisement of properties within the private sector restricting occupation by children.

Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding a migration and population policy.

Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the creation of a £120,000 per annum senior officer post at External Relations.

The Connétable of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the instructions given to Andium Homes following the approval of P.78/2015 La Collette Low Rise: protection of open space – petition'.

The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding the origin of the annual additional income received by the States of Jersey from the Office of Communications (Ofcom).

Senator Z.A. Cameron asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the capacity of the proposed Chairman of the States of Jersey Development Company to properly oversee the activities of the company.

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the progress made in relation to the 1,001 Days Initiative.

The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding changes to the UK curriculum.

Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding higher education funding proposals.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding an examination of working terms and conditions for domestic care workers.

Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding participation in a public meeting on 11th February 2016 to discuss People's Park as a possible new location for the hospital.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding provisions in place to protect workers from exploitation.

Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding efforts to avoid strike action by unions.

Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)

The Minister for Infrastructure answered questions without notice from members. The Minister for the Environment answered questions without notice from members.

Arrangement of public business for the present meeting

THE STATES noted that the Chief Minister had informed the Greffier, in accordance with Standing Order 30(2), that his proposition entitled Draft Children's Property and Tuteurs (Jersey) Law 201-' (P.156/2016, lodged "au Greffe" on 15th December 2015) would be deferred from the present meeting to 3rd March 2016.

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Health and Social Services, agreed to extend the lunchtime adjournment until 2.30 p.m. in order to accommodate a presentation relating to the future location of the new hospital.

Draft Debt Remission (Individuals) (Jersey) Law 201- P.153/2015

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Debt Remission (Individuals) (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 Article 1.

THE STATES adopted Articles 2 to 13. THE STATES adopted Articles 14 to 24.

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

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 38 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator A.J.H. Maclean Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator Z.A. Cameron Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John

Connétable of Trinity 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 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 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)

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

The Minister for Health and Social Services made a statement regarding the future location of the new hospital.

Jersey Bank Depositors Compensation Board: appointment of members P.163/2015

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chief Minister, in pursuance of Article 10 of the Banking Business (Depositors Compensation) (Jersey) Regulations 2009, appointed, with effect from the day following the States debate, the following 2 individuals as members of the Jersey Bank Depositors Compensation Board for a period of 5 years –

Mr. Paul Leary (Chairman) Mr. Peter Shirreffs;

and the following 2 individuals as members of the Board for a period of 4 years –

Mr. Michael Halsey Advocate Mark Dunlop.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 34 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

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 Z.A. Cameron Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Peter 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.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy of Trinity

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

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) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

Draft Dogs (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 201- P.157/2015

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Dogs (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 201- and adopted the principles.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 34   CONTRE: 1  ABSTAIN: 0 Senator P.F. Routier   Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H)

Senator A.J.H. Maclean

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham

Senator P.M. Bailhache

Senator Z.A. Cameron

Connétable of St. Clement

Connétable of St. Ouen

Connétable of St. Brelade

Connétable of St. Martin

Connétable of St. Saviour

Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

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

Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy R. Labey (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)

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 6.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 36 CONTRE: 2 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 Z.A. Cameron Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

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

Deputy M. Tadier (B)


Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)

Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H)

Deputy of St. John

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

Deputy A.D. Lewis (H) Deputy of St. Ouen Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (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)

THE STATES adopted Articles 7 to 9. THE STATES adopted Article 10. Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 39

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 Z.A. Cameron Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 of St. John

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

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy A.D. Lewis (H)


CONTRE: 1

Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H)


ABSTAIN: 0

Deputy of St. Ouen Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (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)

THE STATES adopted Article 11.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 38 CONTRE: 2 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 Z.A. Cameron Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 of St. John

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) 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. 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)


Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H)

THE STATES adopted Article 12.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 39 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 Z.A. Cameron Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 of St. John

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

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 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 Article 13.

THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Dogs (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 201-.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: re-appointment of Chairman P.158/2015

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Home Affairs, in accordance with Article 2 of, and the Schedule to, the Police (Complaints and Discipline) (Jersey) Law 1999, re-appointed Advocate Deborah Prosser as Chairman of the Jersey Police Complaints Authority, for a further period of 3 years.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 36   CONTRE: 0  ABSTAIN: 1 Senator P.F. Routier   Deputy M. Tadier (B)

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. Peter

Connétable of St. Brelade

Connétable of St. Martin

Connétable of St. Saviour

Connétable of Grouville

Connétable of St. John

Connétable of Trinity

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 of St. John

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)

Deputy S.J. Pinel (C)

Deputy R.G. Bryans (H)

Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H)

Deputy A.D. Lewis (H)

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 Health and Safety (Management in Construction) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.159/2015

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Health and Safety (Management in Construction) (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 39 and Schedules 1 to 7.

THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 9 of the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989, made Regulations entitled the Health and Safety (Management in Construction) (Jersey) Regulations 2016.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 37   CONTRE: 1  ABSTAIN: 0 Senator P.F. Routier   Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)

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. Brelade

Connétable of St. Martin

Connétable of St. Saviour

Connétable of Grouville

Connétable of St. John

Connétable of Trinity

Deputy J.A. Martin (H)

Deputy of Grouville

Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L)

Deputy of Trinity

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy of St. John

Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)

Deputy S.J. Pinel (C)

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 T.A. McDonald (S)

Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B)

Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)

States of Jersey Development Company Limited: appointment of Chairman P.1/2016

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

  1. approved the appointment of Ms. Nicola Palios as Chairman of the States of Jersey Development Company Limited for a period of 3 years, with effect from 2nd February 2016, in accordance with Article 21(b) of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the States of Jersey Development Company Limited; 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.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 25 CONTRE: 13 ABSTAIN: 5

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 Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of Trinity Deputy of Grouville Deputy of Trinity

Deputy E.J. Noel (L) 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


Senator Z.A. Cameron

Connétable of St. Saviour

Connétable of St. John

Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy J.A. Hilton (H)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy of St. John

Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)

Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)

Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H)

Deputy R. Labey (H)

Deputy S.M. Brée (C)

Deputy T.A. McDonald (S)


Connétable of Grouville Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H)

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

Arrangement of public business for future meetings

THE STATES acceded to a request from the Connétable of St. Helier that the proposition People's Park: removal from list of sites under consideration for future new hospital' (P.3/2016, lodged "au Greffe" on 19th January 2016) be taken as the first item of business at the next meeting on 23rd February 2016.

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) –

23rd February 2016

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 .

Concessionary bus fares for the disabled: discussions with LibertyBus. P.140/2015. Lodged: 10th November 2015.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Concessionary bus fares for the disabled: discussions with LibertyBus (P.140/2015) –  P.140/2015. comments.  Com. Presented: 14th December 2015.

Council of Ministers.

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.

Draft Dentistry (Jersey) Law 2015 (Appointed Day) Act 201-.  P.2/2016. Lodged: 12th January 2016.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

8th March 2016

Draft Children's Property and Tuteurs (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.156/2015. Lodged: 15th December 2015.

Chief Minister.

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 .

22nd March 2016

Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201-. P.120/2015. Lodged: 15th October 2015.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

La Collette Low Rise Development: direction to Andium Homes Ltd. P.139/2015. Lodged: 9th November 2015.

Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier .

Draft EU Legislation (Veterinary Checks – Imports from Third Countries) (Jersey)  P.5/2016. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th January 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft EU Legislation (Veterinary and Zootechnical Checks – Trade with Member States)  P.6/2016. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th January 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft Aircraft (Registration) (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.7/2016. Lodged: 2nd February 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

THE STATES rose at 4.25 p.m.

DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States