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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 4th July 2017, 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,
Air Chief Marshall Sir Stephen Dalton, G.C.B., LL.D. (Hon.), D.Sc. (Hon.), B.Sc., F.R.Ae.S., C.C.M.I. was present.
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All members were present at roll call with the exception of –
Connétable Stephen William Pallett of St. Brelade – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.37 a.m.) Deputy Kristina Louise Moore of St. Peter – en défaut (défaut raised at 10.06 a.m.)
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Prayers read by the Acting Dean of Jersey __________________
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Control of Housing and Work (Fees) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2017. R&O.61/2017. Chief Minister.
[Signed by Assistant Chief Minister, Senator P.F. Routier, M.B.E., for and on behalf of
the Chief Minister.]
Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges) (Jersey) Order 2017. R&O.62/2017 Minister for Infrastructure. (renumbered).
Health Insurance (Pharmaceutical Benefit Advisory Committee) (Jersey) Order 2017. R&O.63/2017. Minister for Social Security.
Income Support (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 20) (Jersey) Order 2017. R&O.64/2017. Minister for Social Security.
Documents presented
Draft Drainage (Jersey) Law 2005 (Appointed Day) Act 201- (P.38/2017): addendum P.38/2017. to report. Add. Presented: 27th June 2017.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Medium Term Financial Plan 2017 – 2019: amendment to funding for fee-paying P.41/2017. schools (P.41/2017) – comments. Com. Presented: 30th June 2017.
Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Independent Jersey Care Inquiry Report. R.59/2017. Presented: 3rd July 2017.
Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
Jersey Charity Commissioner: appointment. R.74/2017. Presented: 26th June 2017.
Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Chief Minister to Assistant R.75/2017. Minister – Charities (Jersey) Law 2014.
Presented: 26th June 2017.
Chief Minister.
Oversight of Arm's Length Organisations. R.76/2017. Presented: 29th June 2017.
Comptroller and Auditor General.
Tourism Development Fund: Annual Report 2016. R.77/2017. Presented: 30th June 2017.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Andium Homes: Annual Report 2016. R.78/2017. Presented: 4th July 2017.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Ports of Jersey: Annual Report 2015/16. R.79/2017. Presented: 4th July 2017.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
JT Group Limited: Annual Review 2016/17 and Annual Report and Audited R.80/2017. Consolidated Financial Statements 31st December 2016.
Presented: 4th July 2017.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Post International Limited: Business Review for the year ended R.81/2017. 31st December 2016.
Presented: 4th July 2017.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Units 9 and 10, St. Peter 's Technical R.82/2017. Park, St. Peter – lease.
Presented: 4th July 2017.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Review of eGov. P.A.C.1/2017. Presented: 28th June 2017.
Public Accounts Committee.
Notification of lodged propositions
Jersey Ethical Care Charter (P.48/2017): amendment. P.48/2017. Lodged: 27th June 2017. Amd. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Jersey Ethical Care Charter (P.48/2017): second amendment. P.48/2017. Lodged: 3rd July 2017. Amd.(2) Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier . (re-issue) Draft Liquor Licensing (Jersey) Law 201- (P.54/2017): amendment. P.54/2017. Lodged: 4th July 2017. Amd. Senator Sir P.M. Bailhache .
Health and Social Care System: a new governance model. P.60/2017. Lodged: 23rd June 2017.
Council of Ministers.
States of Jersey Budget 2017: allocation of funds for Parish infrastructure projects. P.61/2017. Lodged: 28th June 2017.
Connétable of St. Helier .
Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of P.62/2017. the States.
Lodged: 4th July 2017.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
1(372) 1. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding actions taken to
address concerns expressed in Jersey Appointments Commission: Annual Report for 2016' (R.56/2017).
1(373) 2. The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding Social Security contributions over the last 10 years from people entering work who had moved to Jersey.
1(374) 3. The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the
Income Tax paid over the last 10 years by people entering work who had moved to Jersey.
1(375) 4. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the
publication date of a report by Oxera on the potential impact of a significant rise in the minimum wage.
1(376) 5. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the
implications of the U.K.'s Independent Review of Employment Practices in the Modern Economy for Jersey.
1(377) 6. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding the staff of
Highlands College.
1(378) 7. The Deputy of St. Ouen asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding
reviews of Children's Services undertaken by external organisations.
1(379) 8. The Deputy of St. Ouen asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding
referrals to Children's Services.
1(380) 9. The Deputy of St. Ouen asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the bringing forward of the
next Jersey Income Distribution Survey.
1(381) 10. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding the
provision of information on the website of Andium Homes about average rents.
1(382) 11. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding
investigations undertaken by the Jersey Police Complaints Authority.
1(383) 12. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the legal
powers of the Lieutenant Governor in respect of Crown appointments.
1(384) 13. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the number of people receiving treatment from the Drug and Alcohol Service.
1(385) 14. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding meetings
undertaken by the former Assistant Chief Minister with responsibility for financial services, digital, competition and innovation.
1(386) 15. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the
legislation underpinning the Law Officers' advisory role to the Council of Ministers, Departments and the States Assembly.
1(387) 16. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
future spending on the rental component of Income Support.
1(388) 17. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development,
Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding spending by the Department and Locate Jersey in relation to High Value Resident applications.
1(389) 18. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the employment
of inward migrants in 2016.
1(390) 19. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the pay offer to
public sector employees.
1(391) 20. The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the repayments
made by Income Support claimants following receipt of an overpayment.
1(395) 21. The Deputy of Grouville asked a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding the
administration of the contribution to the Eastern Cycle Network.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
1(401) 1. Deputy G.J. Truscott of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding a
structural inspection of Les Quennevais School.
1(404) 2. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the
sustainability of the Income Support rental component under the Housing Transformation Plan. 1(400) 3. Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development,
Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding the promotion of the concept of buying local'.
1(394) 4. The Connétable of St. John asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Home Affairs regarding
the safety of the cladding used on all high-rise residences in Jersey.
1(399) 5. The Deputy of Grouville asked a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding the growing
of pharmaceutical crops in Jersey.
1(412) 6. Senator P.F.C. Ozouf asked a question of H.M. Solicitor General regarding the legal requirements in
relation to collective responsibility and whether they applied in respect of a vote of no confidence proposition in the Chief Minister.
1(392) 7. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding measures to
enhance staff confidence in the management of Highlands College and the Department of Education. 1(407) 8. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding Human
Rights audits undertaken by the Judicial Greffe and other public authorities.
1(409) 9. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the
maintenance of Liberation Square.
1(398) 10. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services
regarding the fees for local mental health nurse trainees.
1(405) 11. The Deputy of St. Mary asked a question of H.M. Solicitor General regarding user pays charges for
liquid waste services.
1(402) 12. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
recommendations made by the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
1(406) 13. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the extent to
which the 2016 estimates for population, along with net migration, supported efforts to grow the economy and increase productivity.
1(403) 14. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding an analysis of the
prospects for economic growth in the short to medium term.
1(410) 15. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding the
use of chemicals such as glyphosate in public areas.
1(393) 16. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding the
recruitment of people with a broader, more diverse range of backgrounds to States committees and boards.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for External Relations answered questions without notice from members. The Minister for Infrastructure answered questions without notice from members.
Urgent Oral Question
(see Official Report/Hansard)
Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade asked the following question of the Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee which the Deputy Bailiff had allowed in accordance with Standing Order 15 relating to urgent oral questions –
"Further to the finding of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry (R.59/2017) that Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier "lied both to the States and to us" (paragraph 10.42), what action will the Privileges and Procedures Committee be taking, if any, in relation to this matter and, if no action is proposed, why not?"
Statements on a matter of official responsibility (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Chief Minister made a statement regarding the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry Report' (R.59/2017).
Personal statement
(see Official Report/Hansard)
Senator Sir Philip Martin Bailhache , in accordance with Standing Order 16(3), made a personal statement regarding the findings of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry Report' (R.59/2017) in respect of comments he had made, when Bailiff , during the Liberation Day speech of 2008.
Draft Official Publications (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201- P.32/2017
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Official Publications (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 39 CONTRE: 6 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator P.M. Bailhache 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. 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 G.P. Southern (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 R.J. Rondel (H) Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H)
Senator S.C. Ferguson Connétable of St. John Deputy of Grouville
Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
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 4.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 38 CONTRE: 6 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator P.F.C. Ozouf 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. 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 G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Trinity
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 of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) 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)
Senator S.C. Ferguson Connétable of St. John Deputy of Grouville
Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Official Publications (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 37 CONTRE: 6 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green 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 G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Trinity
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 of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) 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)
Senator S.C. Ferguson Connétable of St. John Deputy of Grouville
Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
Draft Health Insurance (Performers List for General Medical Practitioners) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.33/2017
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Health Insurance (Performers List for General Medical Practitioners) (Amendment) (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 9.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 27A of the Health Insurance (Jersey) Law 1967, and following consultation by the Minister for Health and Social Services in accordance with paragraph (13) of that Article, made Regulations entitled the Health Insurance (Performers List for General Medical Practitioners) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 2017.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 32 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green 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 St. John Connétable of Trinity Deputy of Grouville Deputy J.A. Hilton (H) 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 of St. Ouen
Deputy S.M. Bree (C) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)
Draft States of Jersey (Transfer of Functions No. 9) (Health and Social Services to Environment) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.34/2017
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft States of Jersey (Transfer of Functions No. 9) (Health and Social Services to Environment) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 35 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAIN: 0 Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Deputy M. Tadier (B)
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. 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 K.C. Lewis (S) 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 R.J. Rondel (H) Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy S.M. Bree (C) 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 7.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 29 of the States of Jersey Law 2005, made Regulations entitled the States of Jersey (Transfer of Functions No. 9) (Health and Social Services to Environment) (Jersey) Regulations 2017.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.36/2017
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Amendment No. 4) (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 Articles 2, 5 and 29 of the Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994, made Regulations entitled the Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Regulations 2017.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.37/2017
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment 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 and 2.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 2, 5 and 29 of the Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994, made Regulations entitled the Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 2017.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 38 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier
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. 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 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 R.J. Rondel (H) Deputy S.Y. Mézec (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)
Draft Air Navigation (Rules of the Air) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.40/2017
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Air Navigation (Rules of the Air) (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 and the Schedule.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 46 of the Air Navigation (Jersey) Law 2014, made Regulations entitled the Air Navigation (Rules of the Air) (Jersey) Regulations 2017.
Medium Term Financial Plan 2017 – 2019: amendment to funding for fee-paying schools P.41/2017
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Minister for Education entitled Medium Term Financial Plan 2017 – 2019: amendment to funding for fee-paying schools' (P.41/2017).
THE STATES rejected a proposition of Deputy John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré of St. Lawrence that, in accordance with Standing Order 83(1)(b), the matter should be referred back to the Minister for Education in order that any ambiguity or inconsistency in information relating to the proposition which had already been provided to the States could be clarified.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 6 CONTRE: 31 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator S.C. Ferguson Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy S.M. Bree (C)
Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator P.M. Bailhache Senator A.K.F. Green Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Trinity Deputy G.P. Southern (H) 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 R.G. Bryans (H) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy R.J. Rondel (H) Deputy S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) 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)
THE STATES, resuming consideration of the proposition of the Minister for Education, and referring to their Act dated 30th September 2016, in which they approved, in principle, minor adjustments to subsidies for States and private fee-paying schools, as set out in Appendix 1 of the Draft Medium Term Financial Plan Addition for 2017 – 2019 (P.68/2016 as adopted as amended), and their Act, dated 14th June 2011, in which they agreed that changes to the financial arrangements for such schools should be the subject of a separate proposition to the States before implementation, approved the implementation of the adjustments to subsidies for those schools agreed in principle on 30th September 2016 by reducing the percentage of Age-Weighted Pupil Unit ("AWPU") States funding payable to private fee-paying schools (Beaulieu Convent, De La Salle College and FCJ Primary) and States fee-paying schools (Victoria College, Victoria College Prep, Jersey College for Girls and Jersey College Prep) by 1.5% in 2018 and by a further 1.5% in 2019.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 35 CONTRE: 9 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator A.K.F. Green Senator S.C. Ferguson 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 Grouville Connétable of Trinity Deputy G.P. Southern (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 S.Y. Mézec (H) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy M.J. Norton (B) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy P.D. McLinton (S)
Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré (L) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy R.J. Rondel (H) Deputy S.M. Bree (C) Deputy T.A. McDonald (S)
In accordance with Standing Order 106(1)(b), Deputy John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré of St. Lawrence and Deputy Peter Derek McLinton of St. Saviour both declared an interest, but remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate.
Draft Amendment (No. 31) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey P. 43/2017
THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 48 of the States of Jersey Law 2005, made Amendment (No. 31) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 42 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator P.F. Routier
Senator P.F.C. Ozouf Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator A.K.F. Green Senator S.C. Ferguson 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 St. John 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 of St. Peter
Deputy R.J. Rondel (H) Deputy S.Y. Mézec (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)
Arrangement of public business for the present meeting
THE STATES noted that Deputy Geoffrey Peter Southern of St. Helier had informed the Greffier, in accordance with Standing Order 30(2), that his proposition entitled Jersey Ethical Care Charter' (P.48/2017) would be deferred from the present meeting to 18th July 2017.
Draft Dormant Bank Accounts (Jersey) Law 2017 (Appointed Day) Act 201- P.49/2017
THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 31(2) of the Dormant Bank Accounts (Jersey) Law 2017, made an Act entitled the Dormant Bank Accounts (Jersey) Law 2017 (Appointed Day) Act 2017.
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) –
6th July 2017
Independent Jersey Care Inquiry Report. R.59/2017. (consideration in committee')
18th July 2017
Draft States of Jersey Police Force (Amendment No. 2) Law 201-. P.30/2017. Lodged: 21st April 2017.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Drainage (Jersey) Law 2005 (Appointed Day) Act 201-. P.38/2017. Lodged: 18th May 2017. (re-issue) Council of Ministers.
Draft Drainage (Jersey) Law 2005 (Appointed Day) Act 201- (P.38/2017): addendum to P.38/2017. report. Add. Presented: 27th June 2017.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015: extension to Jersey by Order in Council. P.42/2017. Lodged: 23rd May 2017.
Chief Minister.
Draft Counter-Terrorism and Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.47/2017. Lodged: 1st June 2017.
Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Police Non-Contributory Pension Scheme: payment of widows' P.44/2017. pensions.
Lodged: 25th May 2017.
States Employment Board.
Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 16) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.45/2017. Lodged: 30th May 2017.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Waste Management (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.46/2017. Lodged: 30th May 2017.
Minister for the Environment.
Jersey Ethical Care Charter. P.48/2017. Lodged: 6th June 2017. (re-issue) Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Jersey Ethical Care Charter (P.48/2017): amendment. P.48/2017. Lodged: 27th June 2017. Amd. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Jersey Ethical Care Charter (P.48/2017): second amendment. P.48/2017. Lodged: 3rd July 2017. Amd.(2) Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier . (re-issue)
Draft Amendment (No. 32) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.50/2017. Lodged: 6th June 2017.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Armed Forces (Offences and Jurisdiction) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.51/2017. Lodged: 6th June 2017.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Criminal Procedure (Bail) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.52/2017. Lodged: 6th June 2017.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Control of Housing and Work (Amendment of Law – Annual Charges) (Jersey) P.53/2017. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 6th June 2017.
Chief Minister.
Draft Liquor Licensing (Jersey) Law 201-. P.54/2017. Lodged: 7th June 2017.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Draft Liquor Licensing (Jersey) Law 201- (P.54/2017): amendment. P.54/2017. Lodged: 4th July 2017. Amd. Senator Sir P.M. Bailhache .
Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 2017 (Appointed Day) Act 201-. P.58/2017. Lodged: 21st June 2017.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Amendment (No. 33) to the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.59/2017. Lodged: 21st June 2017.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
12th September 2017
States Members' Remuneration Review Body: implementation of pay P.39/2017. recommendations.
Lodged: 19th May 2017.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Education (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.56/2017. Lodged: 19th June 2017.
Minister for Education.
States' approval for household liquid or solid waste charges prior to implementation. P.57/2017. Lodged: 20th June 2017.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Health and Social Care System: a new governance model. P.60/2017. Lodged: 23rd June 2017.
Council of Ministers.
States of Jersey Budget 2017: allocation of funds for Parish infrastructure projects. P.61/2017. Lodged: 28th June 2017.
Connétable of St. Helier .
Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of the P.62/2017. States.
Lodged: 4th July 2017.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
THE STATES rose at 5.35 p.m.
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States