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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 4th December 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 Samuel Yves Mézec – excused attendance (arrived in the Chamber at 9.50 a.m.) Deputy Jeremy Martin Maçon of St. Saviour – ill

Deputy Russell Labey of St. Helier – en défaut

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Prayers

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Documents presented

Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005: amendment to Medium Term Financial Plan for P.137/2018. 2019 (P.137/2018): comments. Com. Presented: 4th December 2018.

Chief Minister.

Notification of lodged propositions

Draft Air Navigation (Rules of the Air) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.142/2018. Lodged: 4th December 2018.

Minister for External Relations.

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the proposer of the following proposition lodged "au Greffe" had informed the Greffier of the States that it had been withdrawn –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 Budget Statement 2019 (P.114/2018): amendment. P.114/2018. Lodged: 19th November 2018. Amd. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Arrangement of public business for the present meeting

THE STATES agreed in accordance with Standing Order 26(7) to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of the following propositions in order that they might be debated at the present meeting –

Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018): fourth amendment (P.110/2018 Amd.(4)) – amendment (P.110/2018 Amd.(4)Amd.), lodged by the Council of Ministers

Draft Finance (2019 Budget) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.130/2018), lodged by the Minister for Treasury and Resources

Draft Taxation (Companies – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.132/2018), lodged by the Minister for External Relations

Draft Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 15) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.133/2018), lodged by the Minister for Social Security.

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of Deputy Geoffrey Peter Southern of St. Helier agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of his proposition entitled Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005: amendment to Medium Term Financial Plan for 2019' (P.137/2018) in order that it might be debated at the present meeting.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 25 CONTRE: 21 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore

Senator S.W. Pallett

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy of St. John

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of Trinity

Deputy S.M. Ahier (H)

Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (P.110/2018)

THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Council of Ministers entitled Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22' (P.110/2018) and, commencing consideration of an amendment of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel (P.110/2018 Amd.(4)), adopted an amendment of the Council of Ministers (P.110/2018 Amd.(4)Amd.) that, for the words "sixth Strategic Priority" there should be substituted the words "seventh common theme" and that, from the words "Nurturing a Diverse and Inclusive Society" through to the end of the final bullet-point, there should be substituted the following words –

"We will nurture a diverse and inclusive society

We are a diverse community made up of different nationalities, ages and genders. Sometimes these differences act as barriers to participating in society. As a Government we will work to remove barriers and promote inclusion and equal opportunity for all. This includes supporting inclusive communities, encouraging greater diversity in boardrooms and in the Assembly, and ensuring people with disabilities and older people are able to better participate in society. This common theme will be considered in the delivery of each of our strategic priorities, but particularly –

Putting children first
Reducing income inequality and improving the standard of living
Improving Islanders' well-being and mental and physical health
Create a sustainable, vibrant economy and skilled local workforce for the future.".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 21 CONTRE: 16 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Ouen Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of Trinity

Deputy of St. John

Deputy R.J. Ward (H)

Senator K.L. Moore

Senator S.W. Pallett Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, adopting the amendment of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel, as amended, agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition", there should be inserted the words ", except that a seventh common theme should be added as follows –

"We will nurture a diverse and inclusive society

Putting children first
Reducing income inequality and improving the standard of living
Improving Islanders' well-being and mental and physical health
Create a sustainable, vibrant economy and skilled local workforce for the future.".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 40 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

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. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville 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 M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, commencing consideration of an amendment of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier (P.110/2018 Amd.(3)), adopted an amendment of the Council of Ministers (P.110/2018 Amd.(3)Amd.) that for the words "Attend schools that have guaranteed minimum 15% headroom funding so that there are well-resourced classrooms that can support learning" there should be substituted the words "Be able to attend schools that are well-resourced, including good levels of financial headroom so that schools can positively support the achievement of the best outcomes for all children".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 37 CONTRE: 8 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

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. 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 of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

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 M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

Connétable of St. Peter Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy of St. John

Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H)

THE STATES, adopting the amendment of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier , as amended, agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition" there should be inserted the words ", except that on page 9 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic priorities"), in the section headed "What we will achieve", at the end of the list of bullet-points, to insert a new bullet- point worded as follows: "Be able to attend schools that are well-resourced, including good levels of financial headroom so that schools can positively support the achievement of the best outcomes for all children".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 45 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst 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. 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 M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) 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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, adopting an amendment of Deputy Scott Michael Wickenden of St. Helier (P.110/2018 Amd.(7)), agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition" there should be inserted the words ", except that –

on page 10 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Where we need to focus our efforts", after the words "clinical priorities" insert the words "and new methods of delivering health care, primarily through the development of eHealth systems and structures";
on page 11 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "What we will achieve", after the second bullet-point insert a new bullet-point worded as follows: "Have delivered the majority of recommendations in the Digital Health and Care Strategy.";

on page 12 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Why this is a shared priority", after the words "invest in this sector" insert the words "understanding the threats and opportunities that the growing digital revolution offers in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, and ensuring we have the highest possible resilience to protect our industries from Cyber threats";
on page 12 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Why this is a shared priority", after the words "quality of life" insert the words "A key way we can achieve this is in proactive and positive investment in our digital capabilities and skills.";
on page 13 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Where we need to focus our efforts", after the words "economy. We will" insert the words "deliver and";
on page 14 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "What we will achieve", after the words "skills of our workforce" insert the words "with an enhanced focus on digital";
on page 14 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "What we will achieve", after the twelfth bullet-point insert a new bullet-point, worded as follows: "Enhance our Resilience in Cyber Security";
on page 17 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Why this is a shared priority", after the words "not just for the short term." insert a new paragraph worded as follows: "Many jurisdictions are creating a Smart Island strategy that utilises the Internet of Things and other Digital Innovations to enhance their built environments, we will look to create our own strategy setting out where we can use technology to best support our island.";
on page 18 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "What we will achieve", after the last bullet-point insert a new bullet-point, worded as follows: "Creation of a Jersey Smart Island Strategy to enhance our built environment.";
on page 21 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("6 Common Themes"), after the section entitled "We will prepare for more Islanders living longer", insert a new section worded as follows –

"We will explore and use the opportunities offered by digital

While the pace of technological change accelerates, the objectives and principles that follow will determine our approach for the next 4 to 10 years:

Preparing children for the future
Shape an attractive business environment to deliver jobs and growth
Deliver more efficient public services to improve health and wellbeing
Help Islanders to learn and grow by providing digital skills for all.".".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 43 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst 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. 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 M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) 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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, adopting an amendment of the Connétable of St. Helier (P.110/2018 Amd.(8)), agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition", there should be inserted the words ", except that on page 14 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic priorities"), in the section headed "What we will achieve", after the second bullet-point, to insert a new bullet-point worded as follows: "Support and strengthen our tourism industry" ".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 45 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst 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. 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 M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) 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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES commenced consideration of an amendment of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier (P.110/2018 Amd.(2) and, commencing consideration of an amendment of the Council of Ministers (P.110/2018 Amd.(2)Amd.), acceded to a request of the Deputy Chief Minister, in accordance with Standing Order 69(4), that the amendment of the Council of Ministers be withdrawn.

THE STATES, adopting the amendment of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier , agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition", there should be inserted the words ", except that on page 18 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic priorities"), in the list of bullet- points, after the penultimate bullet-point, to insert a new bullet-point worded as follows: "Ensure purpose- built youth facilities are created in the north of St. Helier , in close proximity to new housing developments at Millennium Park and Ann Court" ".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 43 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

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 G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) 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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, commencing consideration of an amendment of Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade (P.110/2018 Amd.), adopted an amendment of the Council of Ministers (P.110/2018 Amd.Amd.) that, after the word "stakeholders" the words "to replace the word "churches" with the words "faith groups"" should be substituted with the words "after the word "churches" to insert the words "faith groups" ".

THE STATES, adopting the amendment of Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade , as amended, agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition" there should be inserted the words ", except that on page 20 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 (6 Common themes), in the paragraph headed "We will work in partnership with Parishes, churches, community groups, the third sector, volunteers, businesses and key stakeholders", after the word "churches" to insert the words "faith groups", and after the word "businesses" to insert the words "trade unions," ".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 41 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

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

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, adopting an amendment of the Connétable of St. Helier (P.110/2018 Amd.(11)), agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition", there should be inserted the words ", except that on page 20 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("6 Common themes"), in the section headed "We will work in partnership with Parishes, churches, community groups, the third sector, volunteers, businesses and key stakeholders", at the end of the list of bullet-points, to insert a new bullet- point worded as follows: "Working to achieve fairness in the delivery of services to the Public which does not disadvantage St. Helier ratepayers when compared with the ratepayers of other parishes" ".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 41 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore

Senator S.W. Pallett

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, adopting an amendment of Deputy Scott Michael Wickenden of St. Helier (P.110/2018 Amd.(6)), agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition", there should be inserted the words ", except that on page 22 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22, under the section heading "4 Ongoing Initiatives", in the paragraph headed "A States Assembly and Council of Ministers that works together for the common good", after the words "States Members;" insert the words "the way in which we engage the Public in the work of the States Assembly;" ".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 41 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

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. 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 G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, commencing consideration of an amendment of the Connétable of St. Helier (P.110/2018 Amd.(10)), adopted an amendment of the Council of Ministers (P.110/2018 Amd.(10)Amd.) that, in the first paragraph, the words "We will work to achieve voter equity and the reform of Jersey's legislature" should be substituted with the words "We support the work of PPC in working towards an electoral system that provides a fairer representation to voters across the Island".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 22 CONTRE: 18 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst Senator K.L. Moore Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.W. Pallett

STATES MINUTES

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (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

4th December 2018

Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Martin Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) 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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, adopting the amendment of the Connétable of St. Helier , as amended, agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition", there should be inserted the words ", except that on page 22 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("4 Ongoing initiatives"), in the section headed "A States Assembly and Council of Ministers that works together for the common good", after the words "consultation with the States Assembly", to insert a new paragraph worded as follows: "We support the work of PPC in working towards an electoral system that provides a fairer representation to voters across the Island" ".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 32 CONTRE: 6 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.W. Pallett

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) 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 S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L)

Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Mary Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy G.J. Truscott (B)

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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, adopting an amendment of Deputy Scott Michael Wickenden of St. Helier (P.110/2018 Amd.(5)), agreed that, after the words "Appendix to this Proposition", there should be inserted the words ", except that on page 22 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22, for the section heading "4 Ongoing Initiatives", substitute the section heading "5 Ongoing Initiatives", and at the end of this section add the following paragraph –

" An electoral system which encourages voter turnout and meets international best practice

This Council of Ministers is committed to supporting the work of the Privileges and Procedures Committee (PPC) to respond to the report of the 2018 election observers. In particular, we will work with PPC and the States Greffe to introduce a more user-friendly system for electoral registration; to increase the diversity of candidates standing for election and to provide them with more assistance to stand; to identify and address the principal barriers to higher election turnout; and to invite election observers at the 2022 election." ".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 35 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.W. Pallett

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville 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 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 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 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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, resuming consideration of the proposition of the Council of Ministers, as amended, approved, in accordance with Article 18(2)(e) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, the statement of the Common Strategic Policy of the Council of Ministers as set out in the Appendix to the Proposition, except that –

a seventh common theme should be added as follows – "We will nurture a diverse and inclusive society

Putting children first
Reducing income inequality and improving the standard of living
Improving Islanders' well-being and mental and physical health
Create a sustainable, vibrant economy and skilled local workforce for the future.";

on page 9 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic priorities"), in the section headed "What we will achieve", at the end of the list of bullet-points, there should be inserted a new bullet-point worded as follows: "Be able to attend schools that are well-resourced, including good levels of financial headroom so that schools can positively support the achievement of the best outcomes for all children";
on page 10 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Where we need to focus our efforts", after the words "clinical priorities" there should be inserted the words "and new methods of delivering health care, primarily through the development of eHealth systems and structures";
on page 11 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "What we will achieve", after the second bullet-point, there should be inserted a new bullet-point worded as follows: "Have delivered the majority of recommendations in the Digital Health and Care Strategy.";
on page 12 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Why this is a shared priority", after the words "invest in this sector", there should be inserted the words "understanding the threats and opportunities that the growing digital revolution offers in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, and ensuring we have the highest possible resilience to protect our industries from Cyber threats";
on page 12 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Why this is a shared priority", after the words "quality of life" there should be inserted the words "A key way we can achieve this is in proactive and positive investment in our digital capabilities and skills.";

on page 13 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Where we need to focus our efforts", after the words "economy. We will" there should be inserted the words "deliver and";
on page 14 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "What we will achieve", after the words "skills of our workforce" there should be inserted the words "with an enhanced focus on digital";
on page 14 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "What we will achieve", after the twelfth bullet-point there should be inserted a new bullet-point, worded as follows: "Enhance our Resilience in Cyber Security";
on page 17 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "Why this is a shared priority", after the words "not just for the short term." there should be inserted a new paragraph worded as follows: "Many jurisdictions are creating a Smart Island strategy that utilises the Internet of Things and other Digital Innovations to enhance their built environments, we will look to create our own strategy setting out where we can use technology to best support our island.";
on page 18 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic Priorities"), in the paragraph headed "What we will achieve", after the last bullet-point there should be inserted a new bullet-point, worded as follows: "Creation of a Jersey Smart Island Strategy to enhance our built environment.";
on page 21 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("6 Common Themes"), after the section entitled "We will prepare for more Islanders living longer", there should be inserted a new section worded as follows –

"We will explore and use the opportunities offered by digital

While the pace of technological change accelerates, the objectives and principles that follow will determine our approach for the next 4 to 10 years:

Preparing children for the future
Shape an attractive business environment to deliver jobs and growth
Deliver more efficient public services to improve health and wellbeing
Help Islanders to learn and grow by providing digital skills for all.";

on page 14 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic priorities"), in the section headed "What we will achieve", after the second bullet-point, there should be inserted a new bullet-point worded as follows: "Support and strengthen our tourism industry";
on page 18 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("5 Strategic priorities"), in the list of bullet-points, after the penultimate bullet-point, there should be inserted a new bullet-point worded as follows: "Ensure purpose-built youth facilities are created in the north of St. Helier , in close proximity to new housing developments at Millennium Park and Ann Court";
on page 20 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("6 Common themes"), in the paragraph headed "We will work in partnership with Parishes, churches, community groups, the third sector, volunteers, businesses and key stakeholders", after the word "churches" there should be inserted the words "faith groups", and after the word "businesses" there should be inserted the words "trade unions,";

on page 20 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("6 Common themes"), in the section headed "We will work in partnership with Parishes, churches, community groups, the third sector, volunteers, businesses and key stakeholders", at the end of the list of bullet-points, there should be inserted a new bullet-point worded as follows: "Working to achieve fairness in the delivery of services to the Public which does not disadvantage St. Helier ratepayers when compared with the ratepayers of other parishes";
on page 22 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22, under the section heading "4 Ongoing Initiatives", in the paragraph headed "A States Assembly and Council of Ministers that works together for the common good", after the words "States Members;" there should be inserted the words "the way in which we engage the Public in the work of the States Assembly;";
on page 22 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22 ("4 Ongoing initiatives"), in the section headed "A States Assembly and Council of Ministers that works together for the common good", after the words "consultation with the States Assembly", there should be inserted a new paragraph worded as follows: "We support the work of PPC in working towards an electoral system that provides a fairer representation to voters across the Island"; and
on page 22 of the Appendix to the Proposed Common Strategic Policy 2018–22, for the section heading "4 Ongoing Initiatives", there should be substituted the section heading "5 Ongoing Initiatives", and at the end of this section there should be added the following paragraph –

" An electoral system which encourages voter turnout and meets international best practice

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 46 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

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 M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) 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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

Adjournment

THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Wednesday 5th December 2018 to continue consideration of the outstanding items of public business.

THE STATES rose at 5.28 p.m.

L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States