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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 16th June 2020, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the 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 Sarah Craig Ferguson – excused attendance (joined at 2.54 p.m.) Connétable Sadie Anthea Le Sueur -Rennard of St. Saviour – ill
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Prayers
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Standing Order 55A – meeting held remotely
THE STATES assembled remotely, in accordance with Standing Order 55A, as the Bailiff considered that it was not possible to convene or maintain a quorate meeting in view of a substantial risk to the health of both States Members and the public.
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Covid-19 (Construction Work – Third Extension and Workplace Restrictions – First R&O.79/2020. Extension) (Jersey) Order 2020.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Road Traffic (Sand Street Car Park) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.80/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.
Road Traffic (Rue des Prés Trading Estate) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.81/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.
Covid-19 (Construction and Workplace –Amendments and Further Extensions) R&O.82/2020. (Jersey) Order 2020.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Documents presented
Banning the sale of single-use carrier bags (P.64/2020): comments. P.64/2020. Presented: 12th June 2020. Com. Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Covid-19 (Civil Partnership and Marriage No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.77/2020. (P.77/2020): comments. Com. Presented: 12th June 2020.
Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
States of Jersey Development Company. R.56/2020. Presented: 5th June 2020.
Comptroller and Auditor General.
Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority: appointment of Chair. R.57/2020 Presented: 16th June 2020.
Chief Minister.
Notification of lodged propositions
Bus Service: introduction of through-fares (P.19/2020) – amendment. P.19/2020. Lodged: 11th June 2020. Amd. Connétable of St. Helier .
Putting Jersey businesses first (P.56/2020): second amendment. P.56/2020. Lodged: 9th June 2020. Amd.(2) Council of Ministers.
Putting Jersey businesses first (P.56/2020): second amendment (P.56/2020 Amd.(2)) – P.56/2020. amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 12th June 2020. Amd. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Regulation of Covid-19 testing undertaken by private entities (P.62/2020): amendment. P.62/2020. Lodged: 9th June 2020. Amd. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval (P.68/2020) – amendment. P.68/2020. Lodged: 15th June 2020. Amd. Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Senators and Deputies: removal of citizenship requirement. P.75/2020. Lodged: 9th June 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Period of Questions Without Notice to the Chief Minister at every scheduled Sitting. P.76/2020. Lodged: 10th June 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Draft Covid-19 (Civil Partnership and Marriage No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.77/2020. Lodged: 11th June 2020.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Jersey and the slave trade. P.78/2020. Lodged: 12th June 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Green lanes and quiet lanes: priority to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. P.79/2020. Lodged: 15th June 2020.
Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier .
Extended limits of co-payments for G.P. consultations: young people and pregnant P.80/2020. women.
Lodged: 16th June 2020.
Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier .
G.P. fees and income support. P.81/2020. Lodged: 16th June 2020.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Investigation into the establishment of a digital register of landlords and tenants. P.82/2020. Lodged: 16th June 2020.
Deputy of St. Peter .
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 –
Putting Jersey businesses first (P.56/2020): amendment. P.56/2020. Lodged: 29th May 2020. Amd. Council of Ministers.
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.212/2020 1. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of
St. Saviour regarding the approach of the Government of Jersey to controlling Covid-19. WQ.213/2020 2. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding non-disclosure agreements signed since 2000. WQ.214/2020 3. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. Peter
regarding passengers travelling to Jersey during the Covid-19 pandemic.
WQ.215/2020 4. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the resourcing approval panel.
WQ.216/2020 5. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward
of St. Helier regarding the impact of the Covid-19 economic recovery plan on Income Support payments.
WQ.217/2020 6. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding incidents of racist abuse towards public sector employees. WQ.218/2020 7. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J.
Ward of St. Helier regarding the classification of States expenditure.
WQ.219/2020 8. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward
of St. Helier regarding the monitoring of air pollution.
WQ.220/2020 9. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of
St. Helier regarding the provision of personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) to the States of Jersey Police.
WQ.221/2020 10. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding guidance in respect of personal protective equipment (P.P.E.).
WQ.222/2020 11. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding the provision of psychology, psychiatry and talking therapies' services.
WQ.223/2020 12. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S.
Alves of St. Helier regarding the plans to construct Building 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the International Finance Centre.
WQ.224/2020 13. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding patient waiting lists.
WQ.225/2020 14. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P.
Southern of St. Helier regarding the delivery of savings through contract efficiencies. WQ.226/2020 15. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier
regarding the 2019/2020 Income Distribution Survey.
WQ.227/2020 16. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the delivery of nursing and residential care under the Jersey Care Model.
WQ.228/2020 17. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the contractual arrangements between the Department of Health and Community Services and the Island's G.P.s.
WQ.229/2020 18. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding compromise agreements with ex-public sector employees.
WQ.230/2020 19. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the costs of the Alwitry case'.
WQ.231/2020 20. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the lessons learnt from the Alwitry case'.
WQ.232/2020 21. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the dismissal of public sector employees.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.158/2020 1. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services regarding contracts between the Island's G.P.s and the Department of Health and Community Services.
OQ.161/2020 2. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the
signage in areas where cyclists and pedestrians mixed.
OQ.166/2020 3. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the provision
of funding to ensure all Island properties were connected to mains water.
OQ.151/2020 4. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Chair of the States Employment
Board regarding the breach-of-contract dispute with Dr. Amar Alwitry.
OQ.156/2020 5. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the role of
Ministers in decision-making in respect of possible departmental savings.
OQ.162/2020 6. Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding
communications in different languages during the Covid-19 pandemic.
OQ.164/2020 7. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding
legislation preventing the display of racist or otherwise offensive language in public places. OQ.154/2020 8. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services regarding the number of healthcare and social care workers employed by the
Government of Jersey.
OQ.153/2020 9. The Connétable of St. Martin asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding the
establishment of a public working group dedicated to improving public knowledge and understanding of Jersey's history.
OQ.150/2020 10. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
prospect of cuts to departmental budgets.
OQ.160/2020 11. Senator S.Y. Mézec asked a question of the Chair of the Comité des Connétable s regarding
the equality and diversity training offered to Parish employees and honorary personnel. OQ.157/2020 12. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding the
provision of I.T. to Islanders as part of the response to Covid-19.
OQ.163/2020 13. Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services
regarding the number of complaints received about a lack of adherence to Covid-19 Regulations on workplace restrictions.
OQ.159/2020 14. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
publication of the results of the Income Distribution and Household Expenditure Surveys. OQ.165/2020 15. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the States of Jersey Trustee of the Jersey
Community Relations Trust regarding the discussions of the Trust in respect of prospective
actions to address racial prejudice in Jersey.
OQ.152/2020 16. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding the backlog of enforcement actions.
OQ.155/2020 17. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Children and Housing
regarding the number of people who were homeless or using emergency housing.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for International Development answered questions without notice from members. The Minister for Home Affairs answered questions without notice from members.
A period of questions without notice was held, during which questions were permitted to any Minister on any subject within the official responsibility of the Government of Jersey.
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Mandatory Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.129/2019
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Mandatory Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures) (Jersey) Regulations 202- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 39 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham 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 St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin 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 Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES, having been informed by the Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 72(1), he wished to have the Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Mandatory Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures) (Jersey) Regulations 202- referred to that Scrutiny Panel, agreed that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 72(6), the 2nd reading of the draft Law should be listed to continue on 8th September 2020.
Draft Air Navigation (Rules of the Air) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.55/2020
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Air Navigation (Rules of the Air) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 45 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham 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 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 M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (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) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
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.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 43 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham 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 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 K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) 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 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) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES made Regulations entitled the Air Navigation (Rules of the Air) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 2020 under Article 46 of the Air Navigation (Jersey) Law 2014.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 43 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham 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 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. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (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 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)
Putting Jersey businesses first P.56/2020
THE STATES, commencing consideration of a proposition of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence entitled Putting Jersey businesses first' (P.56/2020), commenced consideration of an amendment of the Council of Ministers (P.56/2020 Amd.(2)) and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence (P.56/2020 Amd.(2)Amd.), agreed that, in the second part of the amendment, for the words "internal" there should be substituted the words "States of Jersey".
THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence and, adopting the amendment of the Council of Ministers, as amended, agreed that –
paragraph (a) should be replaced with the following paragraph –
"(a) that the States of Jersey will continue to support the Island's social and economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis by seeking to maximise the amount of goods and services that the States of Jersey procures from on-Island suppliers where it is legal and practical to do so;";
paragraph (b) should be replaced with the following paragraph –
"(b) to request the Minister for Treasury and Resources to ensure that States of Jersey
procurement processes and guidelines include positive weighting, within a balanced assessment, of the contribution of the economic, social and environmental benefits to Jersey, in particular on-Island employment. This reflects the need at this particular time to stimulate and recover Jersey's economy, (subject to exemptions for specialist services that can only be purchased from off-Island suppliers, legal restrictions and meeting minimum acceptable quality and other thresholds);";
paragraph (c) should be replaced with the following paragraph –
"(c) to request the Minister for Treasury and Resources to present a report by the 31st August
2020 setting out the amended procurement policies and evaluation criteria, with further and future amendments published on the gov.je website in accordance with our Public Finances Manual processes;";
paragraph (d) should be replaced with the following paragraph –
"(d) to request the Minister for Treasury and Resources to present an annual procurement report
to the States Assembly detailing expenditure by the States of Jersey of the top 100 Suppliers by value across goods and services, identifying those with an on-island presence, from off-Island suppliers, with the first such report to be published no later than 31st March 2021, in order to provide a full 12 calendar month view;";
paragraph (e) should be replaced with the following paragraph –
"(e) to request the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture to commit
to develop supply-use tables for Jersey as part of the evidence base building phase of the Future Economy Programme.".
THE STATES, adopting the proposition of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence , as amended –
- agreed that the States of Jersey would continue to support the Island's social and economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis by seeking to maximise the amount of goods and services that the States of Jersey procured from on-Island suppliers where it was legal and practical to do so;
- requested the Minister for Treasury and Resources to ensure that States of Jersey procurement processes and guidelines included positive weighting, within a balanced assessment, of the contribution of the economic, social and environmental benefits to Jersey, in particular on-Island employment, reflecting the need at this particular time to stimulate and recover Jersey's economy,
(subject to exemptions for specialist services that could only be purchased from off-Island suppliers, legal restrictions and meeting minimum acceptable quality and other thresholds);
- requested the Minister for Treasury and Resources to present a report by 31st August 2020 setting out the amended procurement policies and evaluation criteria, with further and future amendments published on the gov.je website in accordance with the Public Finances Manual processes;
- requested the Minister for Treasury and Resources to present an annual procurement report to the States Assembly detailing expenditure by the States of Jersey of the top 100 Suppliers by value across goods and services, identifying those with an on-Island presence, from off-Island suppliers, with the first such report to be published no later than 31st March 2021, in order to provide a full 12 calendar month view; and
- requested the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture to commit to develop supply-use tables for Jersey as part of the evidence base building phase of the Future Economy Programme.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 44 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence 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. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Changes in Presidency
The Bailiff retired from the Chair during consideration of the proposition of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence entitled Putting Jersey businesses first' (P.56/2020) and the meeting continued under the Presidency of Dr. Mark Egan, Greffier of the States.
Regulation of Covid-19 testing undertaken by private entities P.62/2020
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence entitled Regulation of Covid-19 testing undertaken by private entities' (P.62/2020) and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence (P.62/2020 Amd.), agreed that, for paragraph (b), there should be substituted the following paragraph –
"(b) to request the Minister for Health and Social Services to bring forward the necessary legislation for debate by the States Assembly, with the draft legislation to be lodged no later than 1st July 2020 and with the debate to take place no later than the Assembly's meeting on 14th July 2020.".
THE STATES, adopting the proposition of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence , as amended –
- agreed that a regulatory regime should be introduced to govern the quality, supply and use of Covid-19 testing made available by private (non-governmental) entities for public purchase in Jersey, with the regime to cover both polymerase chain reaction (P.C.R.) testing and antibody (serology) testing; and
- requested the Minister for Health and Social Services to bring forward the necessary legislation for debate by the States Assembly, with the draft legislation to be lodged no later than 1st July 2020 and with the debate to take place no later than the Assembly's meeting on 14th July 2020.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 44 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham 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 St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 J.M. Maçon (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Draft Employment (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Law 2020 (Appointed Day) Act 202- P.63/2020
THE STATES made an Act entitled the Employment (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Law 2020 (Appointed Day) Act 2020 under Article 9 of the Employment (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Law 2020.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 37 CONTRE: 2 ABSTAIN: 3
Senator I.J. Gorst Connétable of St. Brelade Senator K.L. Moore Senator L.J. Farnham Deputy of St. Peter Deputy of St. Martin Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Deputy of St. Mary Senator T.A. Vallois
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec
Connétable of St. Helier
Connétable of St. Clement
Connétable of St. Lawrence
Connétable of Grouville
Connétable of St. John
Connétable of Trinity
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 J.M. Maçon (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 G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) 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 R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Banning the sale of single-use carrier bags P.64/2020
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier had informed the Greffier of the States that paragraph (d) of her proposition Banning the sale of single- use carrier bags' (P.64/2020) had been withdrawn.
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier entitled Banning the sale of single-use carrier bags' (P.64/2020) and, adopting paragraph (a) of the proposition, agreed that the supply and distribution of plastic bags (as defined in section 3.1 of the Appendix to the accompanying report) by all retailers to consumers at the point of sale of goods or products in Jersey should be prohibited, subject to the exemptions specified in section 3.2 of the Appendix to the accompanying report.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 45 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham 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 St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 J.M. Maçon (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (b) of the proposition of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier , agreed that the supply and distribution of paper carrier bags (as defined in section 3.1 of the Appendix to the accompanying report) by all retailers to consumers at the point of sale of goods or products in Jersey should be prohibited, subject to the exemptions specified in section 3.2 of the Appendix to the accompanying report.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 26 CONTRE: 18 ABSTAIN: 0
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. Martin Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H)
Senator I.J. Gorst Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen Deputy of St. Mary Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C)
STATES MINUTES
Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
16th June 2020
Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H)
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (c) of the proposition of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier , agreed that a minimum price should be set for the sale of bags for life' (as defined in section 3.2 of the Appendix to the accompanying report) by the Minister for the Environment, following a consultation with stakeholders.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 41 CONTRE: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Senator S.W. Pallett Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 J.M. Maçon (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 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
Connétable of St. Clement Deputy S.M. Ahier (H)
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) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (e) of the proposition of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier , agreed that the Council of Ministers should bring forward draft legislation by February 2021 to give effect to this proposition, including provision for an implementation period of up to 6 months before the prohibition and minimum price come into force.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 45 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham 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 St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 J.M. Maçon (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Changes in Presidency
Dr. Mark Egan, Greffier of the States, retired from the Chair during consideration of the proposition of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier entitled Banning the sale of single-use carrier bags' (P.64/2020) and the meeting continued under the Presidency of the Bailiff .
Arrangement of public business for the present meeting
THE STATES, adopting the request of the Minister for Home Affairs, agreed in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of the Draft Covid-19 (Civil Partnership and Marriage No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202- in order that they might be debated at the present meeting.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 41 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré 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 St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (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 C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee, agreed that it would adjourn once it had completed consideration of the outstanding items of public business and of the arrangement of public business for future meetings.
Members present voted ad follows –
POUR: 28 CONTRE: 8 ABSTAIN: 1
Senator I.J. Gorst Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.Y. Mézec
Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Brelade
Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of Grouville
Connétable of St. Lawrence Deputy M.R. Higgins (H)
Connétable of St. John Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S)
Connétable of Trinity Deputy R.J. Ward (H)
Connétable of St. Martin Deputy C.S. Alves (H)
Deputy J.A. Martin (H)
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)
Deputy M. Tadier (B)
Deputy J.M. Maçon (S)
Deputy S.J. Pinel (C)
Deputy of St. Martin
Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy R. Labey (H)
Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B)
Deputy J.H. Young (B)
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 K.G. Pamplin (S)
Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Draft Covid-19 (Civil Partnership and Marriage No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.77/2020
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Covid-19 (Civil Partnership and Marriage No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 37 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (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 R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
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 5.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 38 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy R. Labey (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 R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES made Regulations entitled Covid-19 (Civil Partnership and Marriage No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 2020 under Article 2 of the Covid 19 (Enabling Provisions) (Jersey) Law 2020.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 38 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity 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 J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy R. Labey (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 R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Arrangement of public business for future meetings
THE STATES agreed the following arrangement of public business for future meetings proposed, as amended, by the Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 88(3) –
30th June 2020
Bus service: introduction of through-fares. P.19/2020. Lodged: 12th March 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Bus Service: introduction of through-fares (P.19/2020) – amendment. P.19/2020. Lodged: 11th June 2020. Amd. Connétable of St. Helier .
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner. P.67/2020. Lodged: 1st June 2020.
Minister for International Development.
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval. P.68/2020. Lodged: 2nd June 2020.
Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour .
Proposed Airport Redevelopment: review. P.71/2020. Lodged: 3rd June 2020.
Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier .
Priorities for the next Island Plan (Consideration In-Committee)
14th July 2020
Draft Road Traffic (No. 64) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.10/2020. Lodged: 3rd February 2020.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.69/2020. Lodged: 2nd June 2020.
Minister for External Relations.
States of Jersey Development Company-Amendments to the Board of Directors and P.70/2020. Articles of Association.
Lodged: 2nd June 2020.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Variation to Lodging Period for the Government Plan lodged in 2020. P.72/2020. Lodged: 3rd June 2020.
Chief Minister.
Draft Public Employees (Contributory Retirement Scheme) (Miscellaneous P.73/2020. Amendments) (No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 3rd June 2020.
States Employment Board.
Draft Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) P.74/2020. (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 3rd June 2020.
States Employment Board.
Period of Questions Without Notice to the Chief Minister at every scheduled Sitting. P.76/2020. Lodged: 10th June 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Jersey and the slave trade. P.78/2020. Lodged: 12th June 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Green lanes and quiet lanes: priority to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. P.79/2020. Lodged: 15th June 2020.
Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier .
Extended limits of co-payments for G.P. consultations: young people and pregnant P.80/2020. women.
Lodged: 16th June 2020.
Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier .
G.P. fees and income support. P.81/2020. Lodged: 16th June 2020.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Investigation into the establishment of a digital register of landlords and tenants. P.82/2020. Lodged: 16th June 2020.
Deputy of St. Peter .
8th September 2020
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations P.106/2019. 201-.
Lodged: 1st October 2019.
Minister for the Environment.
Minimum standards for rented dwellings: licensing regulations. S.R.1/2020. Presented: 21st February 2020.
Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations P.106/2019. 201- (P.106/2019): second amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 20th February 2020.
Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations P.106/2019. 201- (P.106/2019): third amendment. Amd.(3) Lodged: 12th March 2020.
Minister for the Environment.
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Mandatory P.129/2019. Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures)
(Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 31st December2019, Minister for External Relations.
Senators and Deputies: removal of citizenship requirement. P.75/2020. Lodged: 9th June 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
THE STATES rose at 5.52 p.m.
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States