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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 11th September 2018, 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 –
Senator Ian Joseph Gorst – en défaut
Deputy Jeremy Martin Maçon of St. Saviour – ill
Deputy Carina Soares Alves of St. Helier – excused attendance
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Prayers
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Bailiff of Jersey – retirement
The Deputy Bailiff read a statement from the Bailiff of Jersey, advising that the Bailiff had received permission from Her Majesty The Queen to retire from office with effect from 12th October 2019.
Delegation from Trinidad and Tobago – welcome
The Deputy Bailiff , on behalf of all members, welcomed a delegation from Trinidad and Tobago which was present in the public gallery, including Dr. Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus, the Presiding Officer of the House of Assembly; Mr. Jomo Pitt, Member of the Legislature on the Executive Council and Secretary of Sport and Youth Affairs; and Mrs. Sharon Irvine-Combie, Clerk of the House of Assembly.
Association of Civic Heads – welcome
The Deputy Bailiff , on behalf of all members, welcomed a delegation from the Association of Civic Heads which was present in the public gallery.
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Animal Health (Waste Food) (Jersey) Order 2018. R&O.79/2018. Minister for the Environment.
Animal Health (Animal By-Products) (Jersey) Order 2018. R&O.80/2018. Minister for the Environment.
States of Jersey (Minister for International Development and Minister for Children and R&O.82/2018. Housing) (Jersey) Order 2018.
Financial Services Commission (Financial Penalties) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order R&O.84/2018. 2018.
Education (Grants and Allowances) (Jersey) Order 2018. R&O.86/2018. Minister for Education.
[Signed by Assistant Minister, Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour , for and on behalf of
[Signed by Chief Minister, Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré, for and on behalf of the Minister
Documents presented
Draft Limited Liability Companies (Jersey) Law 201- (P.85/2018): comments. P.85/2018. Presented: 3rd September 2018. Com. Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations P.93/2018. 201- (P.93/2018): addendum to report. Add. Presented: 6th September 2018.
Minister for the Environment.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.94/2018): addendum P.94/2018. to report. Add. Presented: 6th September 2018.
Minister for the Environment.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations P.93/2018 201- (P.93/2018) and Draft Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and (P.94/2018): comments. P.94/2018. Presented: 31st August 2018. Com. Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders (P.96/2018) – P.96/2018. comments. Com. Presented: 23rd August 2018.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders (P.96/2018) – P.96/2018. comments. Com.(2). Presented: 10th September 2018.
Chief Minister.
Entitled status on social and economic grounds: changes to legislation (P.99/2018) – P.99/2018. comments. Com. Presented: 11th September 2018.
Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaints by Mr. A. Luce and R.71/2018. Mr. J. Mallinson against the Minister for Infrastructure and Jersey Property Holdings Res. regarding the handling of foreshore encroachment claims (R.71/2018) – response of
the Minister for Infrastructure.
Presented: 7th August 2018.
Minister for Infrastructure.
States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaints by Mr. A. Luce and R.71/2018. Mr. J. Mallinson against the Minister for Infrastructure and Jersey Property Holdings Res.Res. regarding the handling of foreshore encroachment claims (R.71/2018) – response of
the Minister for Infrastructure (R.71/2018 Res.) – response of the Complaints Board.
Presented: 8th August 2018.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – 19–21 Broad Street, St. Helier – R.83/2018. lease-in.
Presented: 3rd July 2018.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Jersey Financial Services Commission: Annual Report 2017. R.90/2018. Presented: 12th July 2018.
Chief Minister.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Springfield Stadium Café, Janvrin R.91/2018. Road, St. Helier – lease.
Presented: 17th July 2018.
Minister for Infrastructure.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Chief Minister – Assistant R.92/2018. Minister and Officers.
Presented: 18th July 2018.
Chief Minister.
Appointment of Assistant Ministers: consent of the Chief Minister. R.93/2018. Presented: 19th July 2018.
Chief Minister.
Jersey Overseas Aid: matters reserved for Board and matters delegated to Executive R.94/2018. Director.
Presented: 23rd July 2018.
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Fields Nos. 445, 447 and 448, R.95/2018. St. Catherine, St. Martin – sale.
Presented: 25th July 2018.
Minister for Infrastructure.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Treasury and R.96/2018. Resources – revised delegations July 2018.
Presented: 25th July 2018.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture – delegations to Assistant Ministers July 2018.
Presented: 26th July 2018.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
R.97/2018.
Jersey Consumer Council: Annual Report for 2017. R.98/2018. Presented: 26th July 2018.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for the Environment – R.99/2018. revised delegations July 2018.
Presented: 26th July 2018.
Minister for the Environment.
Meetings of the States in 2019. R.100/2018. Presented: 27th July 2018.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – R.101/2018.
- Nos. 74 and 76 Colomberie Shops, St. Helier – proposed sale;
- 14–16 Burrard Street, St. Helier – proposed lease.
Presented: 30th July 2018.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Howard Davis Farm Trust: Report and Financial Statements for the year ended R.102/2018. 31st December 2017.
Presented: 31st July 2018.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Gambling Commission: 2017 Annual Report and Accounts. R.103/2018. Presented: 1st August 2018.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Agent of the Impôts: confirmation of acting appointment. R.104/2018. Presented: 3rd August 2018.
Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Police Force: Deputy Chief Officer – interim appointment. R.105/2018. Presented: 3rd August 2018.
Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaint by Mrs. X against the R.106/2018. Minister for Education and Student Finance regarding the way in which an application
for student finance was administered.
Presented: 7th August 2018.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Children and R.107/2018. Housing – Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011 – revised delegations August 2018.
Presented: 9th August 2018.
Minister for Children and Housing.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – 10 Grosvenor Terrace, Grosvenor R.108/2018. Street, St. Helier – proposed sale.
Presented: 14th August 2018.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Social Security Department: Minister's Report 2017. R.109/2018. Presented: 16th August 2018.
Minister for Social Security.
Transfers between heads of expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005: R.110/2018. Article 18(1)(c) and (1A) – 17th August 2018.
Presented: 21st August 2018.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaint by Mr. I. Barette against the R.111/2018. Minister for the Environment, regarding the processing of the Planning applications
relating to the property known as Broughton Lodge Farm, St. Mary .
Presented: 23rd August 2018.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Contingency allocation: revised policy – August 2018. R.112/2018. Presented: 24th August 2018.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Transfers between heads of expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005: R.113/2018. Article 18(1)(c) and (1A) – 23rd August 2018.
Presented: 24th August 2018.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Bank Depositors Compensation Board: Annual Report and Audited Financial R.114/2018. Statements for the year ended 31st January 2018.
Presented: 3rd September 2018.
Chief Minister.
Jersey Bank Depositors Compensation Board: appointment of member. R.115/2018. Presented: 4th September 2018.
Chief Minister.
Codes of Conduct and Practice for Ministers and Assistant Ministers. R.116/2018. Presented: 10th September 2018.
Council of Ministers.
Jersey Appointments Commission: re-appointment of Chairman. R.117/2018. Presented: 10th September 2018.
Chief Minister.
Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Jersey) Law 2005 and Police Procedures and R.118/2018. Criminal Evidence (Jersey) Law 2003: Report of the Investigatory Powers
Commissioner 1st January to 31st December 2017.
Presented: 11th September 2018.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Apartment No. 209, Clos des R.119/2018. Sables, Les Quennevais, St. Brelade – transfer of the Public's flying freehold
ownership, and cancellation of existing 99-year lease.
Presented: 11th September 2018.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Notification of lodged propositions
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations P.93/2018. 201-.
Lodged: 20th July 2018.
Minister for the Environment.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.94/2018. Lodged: 23rd July 2018.
Minister for the Environment.
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed P.95/2018. Day) Act 201-.
Lodged: 24th July 2018.
Minister for the Environment.
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders. P.96/2018. Lodged: 3rd August 2018.
Deputy G.C.U. Guida of St. Lawrence .
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders (P.96/2018) – P.96/2018. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 20th August 2018.
Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders (P.96/2018) – P.96/2018. second amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 22nd August 2018.
Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government P.97/2018. of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Elimination of
Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital Gains and the
Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance.
Lodged: 3rd August 2018.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft Amendment (No. 36) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.98/2018. Lodged: 13th August 2018.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Entitled status on social and economic grounds: changes to legislation. P.99/2018. Lodged: 14th August 2018.
Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour .
Rejection of Planning Application relating to Retreat Farm, La Rue de La Frontière, P.100/2018. St. Mary and Rue des Varvots, St. Lawrence : rescindment of Ministerial Decision.
Lodged: 20th August 2018.
Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
Standing Orders of the States of Jersey: rescindment of Standing Order 141A(2)(c). P.101/2018. Lodged: 23rd August 2018.
Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier .
Ratification of the Agreement between Jersey and the Principality of Liechtenstein for P.102/2018. the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital
and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance.
Lodged: 30th August 2018.
Minister for External Relations.
Withdrawal of lodged propositions
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposers of the following propositions lodged "au Greffe" had informed the Greffier of the States that they had been withdrawn –
Migration Policy. P.70/2018. Lodged: 15th March 2018.
Council of Ministers.
States Members' duties. P.71/2018. Lodged: 29th March 2018.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Consultation on pedestrian crossings on Bagatelle Road. P.91/2018. Lodged: 21st June 2018.
Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour .
Appointment of unelected members of the Public Accounts Committee
In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 124(1), the following nominations were made by Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, as unelected members of the Public Accounts Committee –
Mr. Tim H.J. Rogers
Ms. Mary-Rose (Moz) Scott Mr. Adrian Lane.
There having been no further nominations, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 124(2), the Deputy Bailiff declared that the above persons had been duly appointed as unelected members of the Public Accounts Committee.
Election of members of the Bailiff 's Consultative Panel
THE STATES, referring to their Act dated 7th July 1992, in which they had agreed to establish a Consultative Panel of elected members of the States with whom the Bailiff would be able to meet in order to consult on a confidential basis in appropriate cases, received the following nominations for 5 vacancies thereon –
Senator Lyndon John Farnham was nominated by Senator John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson was nominated by the Connétable of St. Lawrence
Deputy Judith Ann Martin of St. Helier was nominated by the Deputy of Grouville
The Deputy of Grouville was nominated by Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence Deputy Kevin Glyn Pamplin of St. Saviour was nominated by Deputy Russell Labey of St. Helier .
There having been no further nominations, the Deputy Bailiff declared that Senator Lyndon John Farnham , Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson, Deputy Judith Ann Martin of St. Helier , the Deputy of Grouville and Deputy Kevin Glyn Pamplin of St. Saviour had been duly elected as members of the Bailiff 's Consultative Panel.
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.128/2018 1. The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of
St. Helier regarding contracts in the education sector with externally employed and self- employed people.
WQ.129/2018 2. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John regarding
political oversight of the Communications Unit.
WQ.130/2018 3. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of
St. John regarding her Department's involvement with Christmas payments made to the elderly by a well-known local benefactor.
WQ.131/2018 4. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John regarding
registration cards issued to people with Registered status.
WQ.132/2018 5. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.M. Ahier
of St. Helier regarding the claimants of the Food Costs Bonus and Cold Weather Bonus. WQ.133/2018 6. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John
regarding properties which were not connected to the main sewerage system.
WQ.134/2018 7. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.M. Ahier
of St. Helier regarding people in receipt of the Level 3 personal care component of Income Support.
WQ.135/2018 8. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of
St. Saviour regarding the Jersey Reclaim Fund.
WQ.136/2018 9. The Chairman of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by
Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the public sector pay award for 2018.
WQ.137/2018 10. The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of
St. Helier regarding the adjustments to tuition fee awards in respect of Higher Child Allowance.
WQ.138/2018 11. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer to a question
asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding the introduction of online voting.
WQ.139/2018 12. The Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator
S.Y. Mézec regarding a breakdown of Honorary Police officers by Parish and by age. WQ.140/2018 13. The Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator
S.Y. Mézec regarding the recent elections for Procureur du Bien Public.
WQ.141/2018 14. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator
S.C. Ferguson regarding unemployment statistics.
WQ.142/2018 15. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier
regarding individuals applying for Entitled status before completing 10 years of ordinary residence in Jersey.
WQ.143/2018 16. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding diagnoses of mesothelioma.
WQ.144/2018 17. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding complaints in respect of aggressive or dangerous dogs.
WQ.145/2018 18. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the rescheduling of cannabis under Misuse of Drugs legislation.
WQ.146/2018 19. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of
St. Brelade regarding the impact of changes to Social Security contribution rates.
WQ.147/2018 20. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding engagement with hospital staff in respect of the new Hospital.
WQ.148/2018 21. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier
regarding policy in respect of civil servants found to have lied to States members or the public. WQ.149/2018 22. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern
of St. Helier regarding the outsourcing of services by the Department.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.107/2018 1. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding
Article 20 of the Dormant Bank Accounts (Jersey) Law 2017.
OQ.106/2018 2. Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding legacy
issues he had dealt with since taking office.
OQ.111/2018 3. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the supplier of janitorial supplies to the States of Jersey.
OQ.120/2018 4. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the
provision of public toilets in St. Helier .
OQ.115/2018 5. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
recipients of the Food Costs Bonus and Cold Weather Bonus.
OQ.125/2018 6. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the
legality of Jersey residents travelling to Switzerland to end their life.
OQ.116/2018 7. The Deputy of St. Mary asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Environment regarding
the catching of crawfish in Jersey waters.
OQ.110/2018 8. Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding
parking for motorbikes and bicycles in St. Helier .
OQ.114/2018 9. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade asked a question of the Chairman of the Privileges and
Procedures Committee regarding the tabling of written questions by elected members who held ministerial office.
OQ.113/2018 10. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources
regarding allocations in the Medium Term Financial Plan for public sector pay awards. OQ.108/2018 11. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Social Security
regarding the introduction of breastfeeding rights.
OQ.117/2018 12. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
availability of statistics in Jersey with regard to healthy diets.
OQ.118/2018 13. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services regarding the provision of information relating to the Future Hospital to Ministers, the States and the public.
OQ.112/2018 14. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for Children and Housing
regarding the rent policy of Andium Homes.
OQ.123/2018 15. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Children and Housing
regarding the decision of Andium Homes not to sign up to the landlords' accreditation scheme, Rent Safe.
OQ.121/2018 16. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the impact
of income inequality.
OQ.109/2018 17. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and
Resources regarding measures to allow for married women to manage their own tax affairs. OQ.119/2018 18. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
application of policy to instances where officers were found to have lied or covered up failures. OQ.124/2018 19. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Children and Housing
regarding the policy of Andium Homes that rents stand at 90% of the market rate.
OQ.122/2018 20. The Connetable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding
implementation of the Future St. Helier initiative.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture 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 Children and Housing made a statement regarding the Ofsted inspection of Children's Services.
Draft Limited Liability Companies (Jersey) Law 201- P.85/2018
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Limited Liability Companies (Jersey) Law 201- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 38 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (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 63.
THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Limited Liability Companies (Jersey) Law 201-.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 41 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)
Health and Safety Appeal Tribunal: re-appointment of members P.92/2018
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Social Security, re-appointed Mr. David Martin Rothband and Mr. Nigel Collier-Webb as members of the Health and Safety Appeal Tribunal, in pursuance of Article 17 of the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989, and the Health and Safety at Work (Appeal Tribunal) (Jersey) Regulations 1989, with immediate effect, for a period of 3 years.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.93/2018
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 43 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (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, in pursuance of Articles 2 and 6 of the Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994, made Regulations entitled the Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 2018.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.94/2018
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 42 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (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 3.
THE STATES, in pursuance of Articles 2, 5 and 29 of the Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994, made Regulations entitled the Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Regulations 2018.
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) Act 201- P.95/2018
THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 22 of the Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Jersey) Law 2018, made an Act entitled the Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) Act 2018.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 39 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(1)(b), the following members declared an interest, but remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) Act 201- –
Senator Lyndon John Farnham
Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson
Senator John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré
The Connétable of Grouville
The Connétable of St. John
The Connétable of St. Peter
The Connétable of St. Ouen
The Deputy of Grouville
Deputy Susan Jane Pinel of St. Clement
The Deputy of St. Martin
The Deputy of St. Ouen
The Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy Graham John Truscott of St. Brelade
Deputy John Hilary Young of St. Brelade
Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence
Deputy Gregory Charles Umberto Guida of St. Lawrence The Deputy of St. Peter
The Deputy of Trinity
Draft Amendment (No. 36) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey P.98/2018
THE STATES, in pursuance of Article 48 of the States of Jersey Law 2005, made Amendment (No. 36) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.
Entitled status on social and economic grounds: changes to legislation P.99/2018
THE STATES, having commenced consideration of a proposition of Deputy Jessica Harriet Perchard of St. Saviour entitled Entitled status on social and economic grounds: changes to legislation' (P.99/2018), rejected paragraph (a) of the proposition that Regulation 2(1)(e) of the Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) Regulations 2013 should be amended so that it could not be applied to persons employed by the States or States-owned bodies.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 21 CONTRE: 23 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Martin Deputy of Grouville
Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy K.F. Morel (L)
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)
Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Mary Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy of St. Peter Deputy R.J. Ward (H)
Following the rejection of paragraph (a), the Deputy Bailiff informed the Assembly that paragraph (b) of the proposition was deemed to have been withdrawn.
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (c), agreed that policy guidance issued under the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012 should be amended to include defined and measurable criteria for the application of Regulation 2(1)(e) of the Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) Regulations 2013.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 44 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C)
Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (d), agreed that decisions to grant Entitled status under Regulation 2(1)(e) of the Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) Regulations 2013 should be taken by the Housing and Work Advisory Group.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 39 CONTRE: 5 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S)
Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Deputy of St. Martin
Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (e), agreed to request the Chief Minister to bring forward the necessary policy and legislative changes by 31st March 2019 to give effect to these measures.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 39 CONTRE: 5 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)
Connétable of St. Peter Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L)
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) –
25th September 2018
Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government P.97/2018. of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Elimination of
Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital Gains and the
Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance.
Lodged: 3rd August 2018.
Minister for External Relations.
Rejection of Planning Application relating to Retreat Farm, La Rue de La Frontière, P.100/2018. St. Mary and Rue des Varvots, St. Lawrence : rescindment of Ministerial Decision.
Lodged: 20th August 2018.
Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
Standing Orders of the States of Jersey: rescindment of Standing Order 141A(2)(c). P.101/2018. Lodged: 23rd August 2018.
Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier .
9th October 2018 –
23rd October 2018
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders. P.96/2018. Lodged: 3rd August 2018.
Deputy G.C.U. Guida of St. Lawrence .
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders (P.96/2018) – P.96/2018. comments. Com. Presented: 23rd August 2018.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders (P.96/2018) – P.96/2018. comments. Com.(2). Presented: 10th September 2018.
Chief Minister.
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders (P.96/2018) – P.96/2018. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 20th August 2018.
Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
Public impact of Propositions: proposed amendment to Standing Orders (P.96/2018) – P.96/2018. second amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 22nd August 2018.
Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Ratification of the Agreement between Jersey and the Principality of Liechtenstein for P.102/2018. the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital
and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance.
Lodged: 30th August 2018.
Minister for External Relations.
THE STATES rose at 5:49 p.m.
L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States