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THE STATES assembled on Monday 3rd December 2018, at 2.45 p.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 –
Deputy Judith Ann Martin of St. Helier – excused attendance Deputy Russell Labey of St. Helier – excused attendance
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Prayers
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Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings – Minimum Standards and Prescribed R&O.114/2018. Hazards) (Jersey) Order 2018.
Minister for the Environment.
Long-Term Care (Benefits) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order 2018. R&O.122/2018. Minister for Social Security.
Road Traffic (Public Parking Places) (Amendment No. 14) (Jersey) Order 2018. R&O.123/2018. Minister for Infrastructure.
Documents presented
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): fifth amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(5)) – comments. Amd.(5). Presented: 30th November 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): sixth amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(6)) – comments. Amd.(6). Presented: 30th November 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): seventh amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(7)) – comments. Amd.(7). Presented: 30th November 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): eighth amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(8)) – comments. Amd.(8). Presented: 30th November 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): eleventh amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.11)) – comments. Amd.(11). Presented: 3rd December 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Budget Statement 2019 (P.114/2018): second amendment P.114/2018. (P.114/2018 Amd.(2)) – comments. Amd.(2). Presented: 30th November 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Budget Statement 2019 (P.114/2018): third amendment P.114/2018. (P.114/2018 Amd.(3)) – comments. Amd.(3). Presented: 30th November 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Budget Statement 2019 (P.114/2018): fifth amendment P.114/2018. (P.114/2018 Amd.(5)) – comments. Amd.(5). Presented: 30th November 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Budget Statement 2019 (P.114/2018): sixth amendment P.114/2018. (P.114/2018 Amd.(6)) – comments. Amd.(6). Presented: 30th November 2018. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Taxation (Companies – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.132/2018): P.132/2018. comments. Com. Presented: 3rd December 2018.
Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
States of Jersey Investment Strategies (November 2018). R.146/2018. Presented: 23rd November 2018.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Chief Minister – Regulation of R.147/2018. Care legislation – November 2018.
Presented: 23rd November 2018.
Chief Minister.
Draft Budget Statement 2019. S.R.16/2018. Presented: 3rd December 2018.
Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Notification of lodged propositions
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 27th November 2018.
Council of Ministers.
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): second amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(2)) – amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 27th November 2018. Amd. Council of Ministers.
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): third amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(3)) – amendment. Amd.(3). Lodged: 27th November 2018. Amd. Council of Ministers.
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): fourth amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(4)) – amendment. Amd.(4). Lodged: 28th November 2018. Amd. Council of Ministers. (re-issue).
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): ninth amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(9)) – amendment. Amd.(9). Lodged: 28th November 2018. Amd. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): tenth amendment P.110/2018. (P.110/2018 Amd.(10)) – amendment. Amd.(10). Lodged: 27th November 2018. Amd. Council of Ministers.
Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) P.141/2018. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 30th November 2018.
States Employment Board.
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 –
Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): ninth amendment. P.110/2018. Lodged: 20th November 2018. Amd.(9) Connétable of St. Helier .
Draft Air Navigation (Rules of the Air) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.136/2018. Lodged: 5th November 2018.
Minister for External Relations.
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.264/2018 1. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of
St. Saviour regarding the diversity of States-appointed boards.
WQ.265/2018 2. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer to a question
asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding implementation of the recommendations of the C.P.A. Election Observers Mission.
WQ.266/2018 3. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by the
Connétable of St. Martin regarding the prospective impact of the failure of Jersey Electricity's submarine power cables.
WQ.267/2018 4. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding combustible cladding in States of Jersey buildings.
WQ.268/2018 5. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture tabled an answer to a
question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding the costs of the Jersey Opera House.
WQ.269/2018 6. The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of
St. Saviour regarding the support for mental health and mindfulness in schools.
WQ.270/2018 7. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.M. Ahier of
St. Helier regarding the number of Avanchi Access cards which had been issued.
WQ.271/2018 8. H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. Peter
regarding insurance claims against the States of Jersey.
WQ.272/2018 9. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Le Hegarat of St. Helier regarding States income since 2015.
WQ.273/2018 10. The Chairman of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat of St. Helier regarding the salaries of Interim Directors and Interim Directors General.
WQ.274/2018 11. The Minister for External Relations tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the Draft Taxation (Companies – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 201-.
WQ.275/2018 12. The Chairman of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding negotiations in respect of public sector pay. WQ.276/2018 13. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier
regarding reductions in the public sector workforce.
WQ.277/2018 14. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the provision of a crèche facility for the children of health service employees.
WQ.278/2018 15. The Minister for Education tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of
St. Helier regarding formal and informal disciplinary actions taken against education staff. WQ.279/2018 16. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding underspends in the States' finances.
WQ.281/2018 17. The Chairman of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by
Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the States' whistleblowing policy.
WQ.282/2018 18. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding cases in which there were conflicting versions of events between social workers and families.
WQ.283/2018 19. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the number of children sent to homes or institutions in the United Kingdom by Social Services.
WQ.284/2018 20. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer to a question
asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding measures to improve access to polling stations during elections.
WQ.285/2018 21. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat of St. Helier regarding departmental underspends in the years 2015 to 2017.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.226/2018 1. The Deputy of St. Peter asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding
the sale of the building, IFC 1.
OQ.216/2018 2. Senator S.C. Ferguson asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources
regarding the 5G network contract.
OQ.221/2018 3. Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the financial return from the sale of the building, IFC 1.
OQ.211/2018 4. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
halting of works commissioned by Andium Homes on the Ann Court site.
OQ.231/2018 5. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Chairman of the States Employment
Board regarding the suspension of public sector employees following the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
OQ.224/2018 6. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding the report of the independent planning inspector in respect of the future hospital. OQ.210/2018 7. Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Children and
Housing regarding the Minister's position in respect of the delay of the Andium Homes project
on the Ann Court site.
OQ.220/2018 8. The Connétable of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding
the prospective assimilation of the Customs and Immigration Service and the States of Jersey Police.
OQ.230/2018 9. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding
funding for the provision of French language assistants and Jèrriais language teachers. OQ.223/2018 10. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding
planned improvements in the area of the Weighbridge and Liberation Square ahead of
Liberation 75'.
OQ.213/2018 11. Senator K.L. Moore asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources
regarding the business cases which had been submitted to the Investment Appraisal Board. OQ.229/2018 12. The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the impact
of comments he had made to Channel Television on Police morale.
OQ.217/2018 13. Senator S.W. Pallett asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding changing
rooms at Fort Regent in which legionella had been discovered.
OQ.215/2018 14. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Vice-Chairman of the States
Employment Board regarding civil service vacancies within the new Target Operating Model. OQ.234/2018 15. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding targets
for reducing staff costs across the public sector.
OQ.232/2018 16. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Vice-Chairman of the States
Employment Board regarding civil servants who had received financial settlements under compromise agreements.
OQ.214/2018 17. Senator K.L. Moore asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding
departmental budgets for 2019.
OQ.218/2018 18. Senator S.W. Pallett asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding the
implementation of the Daily Mile' in Jersey's primary schools.
OQ.233/2018 19. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding
the introduction of climate change and the reduction of carbon emissions as regular items on the agenda of the Council of Ministers.
OQ.228/2018 20. Senator S.C. Ferguson asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the cybersecurity
policy.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Health and Social Services answered questions without notice from members. The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from members.
Adjournment
THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Tuesday 4th December 2018 to consider the items of public business listed for the present meeting.
THE STATES rose at 5.30 p.m.
L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States