This content has been automatically generated from the original PDF and some formatting may have been lost. Let us know if you find any major problems.
Text in this format is not official and should not be relied upon to extract citations or propose amendments. Please see the PDF for the official version of the document.
THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 8th September 2020, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff ,
Timothy John Le Cocq , Esquire.
__________________
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.
__________________
All members were present at roll call with the exception of –
Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson – excused attendance (joined at 10.18 a.m.)
Deputy Michael Roderick Higgins of St. Helier – excused attendance (joined at 9.49 a.m.)
__________________
Prayers
__________________
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 –
States of Jersey (Transfer of Responsibilities and Functions) (Competition, R&O.93/2020. Unregistered Rights and Trade Marks) (Jersey) Order 2020.
Chief Minister.
States of Jersey (Transfer of Responsibilities and Functions) (Patents and Registered R&O.94/2020. Designs) (Jersey) Order 2020.
Chief Minister.
Covid-19 (Workplace – Fifth Extension) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.101/2020. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Charities (Appeals – Reasons and Time Limits) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.102/2020. Minister for External Relations.
Covid-19 (Workplace – Sixth Extension) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.103/2020. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Road Traffic ( St. Brelade ) (Amendment No. 20) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.104/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.
Road Traffic (Public Parking Places) (Amendment No. 16) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.105/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.
Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts by Children) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.106/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.
Covid-19 (Workplace – Seventh Extension) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.107/2020. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Sea Fisheries (Spider Crabs – Restrictions on Fishing) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order R&O.108/2020. 2020.
Assistant Minister Deputy G.C.U. Guida of St. Lawrence , for and on behalf of the
Minister for the Environment.
Comptroller and Auditor General (Board of Governance) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order R&O.109/2020. 2020.
Chief Minister.
Covid-19 (Workplace – Eighth Extension) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.110/2020. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Documents presented
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Mandatory P.129/2019. Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures) Com. (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.129/2019): comments.
Presented: 4th September 2020.
Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Les Ecréhous and Les Minquiers: prohibition of the landing of domestic animals P.94/2020. (P.94/2020): comments. Com. Presented: 4th September 2020.
Minister for the Environment.
Draft Community Costs Bonus (Jersey) Regulations 202-(P.95/2020): comments. P.95/2020. Presented:1st September 2020. Com. Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
CI Lottery - Allocation of 2018 balance (P.99/2020): comments. P.99/2020. Presented: 4th September 2020. Com. Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Minimum wage increase and productivity support (P.100/2020): comments. P.100/2020. Presented: 4th September 2020. Com. Council of Ministers.
Draft Covid-19 (Amendments – Extension, Suspension and Repeal) (Jersey) P.103/2020. Regulations 202- (P.103/2020): comments. Com. Presented: 7th September 2020.
Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Covid-19 (Amendments – Extension, Suspension and Repeal) (Jersey) P.103/2020. Regulations 202- (P.103/2020): amendment – comments. Amd.Com. Presented: 8th September 2020.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Use of Enforcement Powers (R.40/2020): Executive response (R.40/2020 Res.) – R.40/2020. comments. Res.Com. Presented: 24th August 2020.
Public Accounts Committee.
Insurance (R.44/2020): Executive response (R.44/2020 Res.) – comments. R.44/2020. Presented: 24th August 2020. Res.Com. Public Accounts Committee.
States of Jersey Development Company (R.56/2020): Executive response (R.56/2020 R.56/2020. Res.) - comments. Res.Com. Presented: 24th August 2020.
Public Accounts Committee.
States of Jersey Development Company (R.56/2020): Executive response. R.56/2020. Presented: 29th July 2020. Res. Public Accounts Committee.
Handling and Learning from Complaints (R.67/2020): Executive response. R.67/2020. Presented: 27th August 2020. Res. Public Accounts Committee.
Island-wide Rate Figure for 2020. R.74/2020. Presented: 20th July 2020.
Comité des Connétable s.
Jersey Consumer Council: Annual Report 2019. R.75/2020. Presented: 23rd July 2020.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Guidance relating to rent and other payments for Landlords and Tenants of Jersey R.76/2020. Residential Property during the Covid-19 crisis.
Presented: 24th July 2020.
Minister for Children and Housing.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Children and Housing R.77/2020.
– Covid-19 (Residential Tenancy) (Temporary Amendment of Law) (Jersey)
Regulations 2020.
Presented: 24th July 2020.
Minister for Children and Housing.
Re-appointment of the Chair of the States of Jersey Complaints Panel. R.78/2020. Presented: 24th July 2020.
Privileges and Procures Committee.
States of Jersey Police Senior Management Structure: temporary change to Deputy R.79/2020. Chief of Police.
Presented: 27th July 2020.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Procedures for Allocations from the Reserve: Ministerial Statement. R.80/2020. Presented: 31st July 2020.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Financial Services Commission: Appointment of a Commissioner. R.81/2020. Presented:31st July 2020.
Minister for External Relations.
Jersey Independent Prison Monitoring Board (IPMB): Annual Report 2019. R.82/2020. Presented: 4th August 2020.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority: Chief Executive - Appointment and R.83/2020. Remuneration.
Presented: 14th August 2020.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Jersey Development Company Limited: Annual Report and Accounts 2019. R.84/2020. Presented: 18th August 2020.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Legislation (Jersey) Law 202-: Consultation R.85/2020. Presented: 19th August 2020.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Good Practice Guide' to Annual Reporting R.86/2020. Presented: 24th August 2020.
Comptroller and Auditor General.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – 4 Edward Place, St. Helier – Lease. R.87/2020. Presented: 24th August 2020.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Finance Law Delegation Report for the six-month period to 30th June 2020. R.88/2020. Presented: 28th August 2020.
Minister for Treasury and Resources
Government Plan 2020-23: Six-month progress review. R.89/2020. Presented: 28th August 2020.
Council of Ministers
Director of Civil Aviation - Annual Report 2019. R.90/2020. Presented: 1st September 2020.
Minister for External Relations.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Children and Housing R.91/2020.
– appointment of Assistant Ministers
Presented:3rd September 2020.
Minister for Children and Housing.
Inspiring an Active Jersey. R.92/2020. Presented: 4th September 2020.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Jersey Sport Annual Report 2019 R.93/2020. Presented: 4th September 2020.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Investigation into the establishment of a digital register of landlords and tenants R.94/2020. (P.82/2020): response.
Presented: 4th September 2020.
Council of Ministers.
Safer Travel Guidelines Review: Interim Report. S.R.2/2020. Presented: 24th July 2020.
Safer Travel Guidelines Review Panel.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention. S.R.3/2020. Presented: 25th August 2020.
Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Review of States Annual Report and Accounts 2019. P.A.C.2/2020. Presented: 24th July 2020.
Public Accounts Committee.
Review of States Annual Report and Accounts 2019 (P.A.C.2/2020): Executive P.A.C.2/2020. response. Res. Presented: 7th September 2020.
Public Accounts Committee.
Notification of lodged propositions
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations P.106/2019. 201- (P.106/2019): fourth amendment. Amd.(4). Lodged: 28th July 2020.
Minister for the Environment.
Jersey and the slave trade (P.78/2020): amendment. P.78/2020. Lodged: 1st September 2020. Amd. Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour .
Les Ecréhous and Les Minquiers: prohibition of the landing of domestic animals. P.94/2020. Lodged: 22nd July 2020.
Connétable of St. Martin .
Les Ecréhous and Les Minquiers: Prohibition of the landing of domestic animals P.94/2020. (P.94/2020) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 24th August 2020.
Connétable of Grouville .
Les Ecréhous and Les Minquiers: Prohibition of the landing of domestic animals P.94/2020. (P.94/2020) – amendment (P.94/2020 Amd.) – amendment Amd.Amd. Lodged: 28th August 2020.
Deputy of St. Martin .
Draft Community Costs Bonus (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.95/2020. Lodged: 27th July 2020.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Covid-19 (Social Security – Reduction of Contribution Rates) (Jersey) P.96/2020. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 27th July 2020.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Covid-19 (Social Security – Reduction of Contribution Rates) (Jersey) P.96/2020. Regulations 202- (P.96/2020): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 24th August 2020.
Minister for Social Security.
Deployment and use of Energy Conductive Devices (Tasers') by the States of Jersey P.97/2020. Police
Lodged: 28th July 2020.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Ministerial Government: Review. P.98/2020. Lodged: 28th July 2020.
Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .
CI Lottery - Allocation of 2018 balance. P.99/2020. Lodged: 28th July 2020.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Minimum wage increase and productivity support. P.100/2020. Lodged: 30th July 2020.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Foreshore: policy for alleged encroachment payments. P.101/2020. Lodged: 4th August 2020.
Deputy of Grouville .
Millbrook Playing Fields and adjacent agricultural fields to the north: Protection from P.102/2020. development.
Lodged: 7th August 2020.
The Connétable of St. Lawrence .
Draft Covid-19 (Amendments – Extension, Suspension and Repeal) (Jersey) P.103/2020. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 11th August 2020.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Covid-19 (Amendments – Extension, Suspension and Repeal) (Jersey) P.103/2020. Regulations 202- (P.103/2020): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 24th August 2020.
Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Covid-19 (Enabling Provisions) (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202- . P.104/2020. Lodged: 11th August 2020.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Drinks Promotions. P.105/2020. Lodged: 20th August 2020.
Deputy L.B.E. Ash of St. Clement .
States meetings in 2021: move to a three-week cycle. P.106/2020. Lodged: 24th August 2020.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
States meetings in 2021: move to a three-week cycle (P.106/2020) – amendment. P.106/2020. Lodged: 8th September 2020. Amd. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .
Bus Service: revised ticket and fares policy. P.107/2020. Lodged: 28th August 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Repair of the Steam Clock. P.108/2020. Lodged: 8th September 2020.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Draft Amendment (No. 47) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.109/2020. Lodged: 8th September 2020.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
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 –
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.
Bus service: introduction of through-fares. P.19/2020. Lodged: 12th March 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 .
Minimum pricing of alcohol and drinks promotions. P.86/2020. Lodged: 2nd July 2020.
Deputy L.B.E. Ash of St. Clement .
Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel – resignation of member
The Bailiff notified the Assembly that, in accordance with Standing Order 137(2), he had received a letter of resignation from the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel from Deputy Jessica Harriet Perchard of St. Saviour .
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.282/2020 1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding the cost of implementing the Safer Travel Policy. WQ.283/2020 2. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel
of St. Lawrence regarding the difference in Social Security contributions from 2018 to 2020.
WQ.284/2020 3. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel
of St. Lawrence regarding training courses provided to people registered as Actively Seeking Work.
WQ.285/2020 4. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of
St. Saviour regarding the shortlist of sites for the Our Hospital project.
WQ.286/2020 5. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.J.
Truscott of St. Brelade regarding the prospect of borrowing to fund the construction of a new hospital.
WQ.287/2020 6. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator
K.L. Moore regarding employees of the Government of Jersey earning more than £500 per day.
WQ.288/2020 7. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator
K.L. Moore regarding the sickness rate amongst public sector employees.
WQ.289/2020 8. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator
K.L. Moore regarding vacancies in the public sector workforce.
WQ.290/2020 9. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H.
Perchard of St. Saviour regarding the appointment of architects for the development of the Waterfront.
WQ.291/2020 10. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Le Hegarat of St. Helier regarding the employment of senior level public sector employees.
WQ.292/2020 11. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Senator S.C. Ferguson
regarding the lease of 4 Edward Place, St. Helier .
WQ.293/2020 12. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. John
regarding traffic-calming measures at Sion in St. John .
WQ.294/2020 13. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of
St. Martin regarding the implementation of the new Wildlife Law.
WQ.295/2020 14. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by the
Connétable of St. Martin regarding the implementation of independent taxation.
WQ.296/2020 15. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture tabled an answer to a
question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding the plans to provide economic support in the event of a second wave of Covid-19.
WQ.297/2020 16. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the Disability Strategy.
WQ.298/2020 17. 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 by States of Jersey departments.
WQ.299/2020 18. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture tabled an answer to a
question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the economic impact of Covid-19 on women.
WQ.300/2020 19. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding the programmes of polymerase chain reaction (P.C.R.) testing and track and trace'.
WQ.301/2020 20. The Chief Minister tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of
St. Lawrence regarding the engagement of TDP Consulting in relation to the Team Jersey project.
WQ.302/2020 21. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J.
Ward of St. Helier regarding the financial impact of waiving proportions of tax owed for 2019. WQ.303/2020 22. 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.304/2020 23. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of
St. Helier regarding his awareness of disciplinary procedures undertaken in his portfolio.
WQ.305/2020 24. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the impact of Covid-19 on attendance policies in the public sector.
WQ.306/2020 25. The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J.
Ward of St. Helier regarding the funding provided by each Parish for the activities of the Comité.
WQ.307/2020 26. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of
St. Helier regarding the removal of seaweed from the Island's beaches.
WQ.308/2020 27. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of
St. Helier regarding the import of artificial fertilisers and pesticides.
WQ.309/2020 28. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.M.
Ahier of St. Helier regarding the retirement of taxpayers who paid Income Tax on a prior-year basis.
WQ.311/2020 29. The Minister for Children and Housing tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.
Higgins of St. Helier regarding the complaints procedures of the Children's Service. WQ.312/2020 30. The Minister for Children and Housing tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.
Higgins of St. Helier regarding the investigations undertaken into the Children's Service. WQ.313/2020 31. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.
Higgins of St. Helier regarding enforcement actions.
WQ.314/2020 32. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.
Higgins of St. Helier regarding historic buildings.
WQ.315/2020 33. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P.
Southern of St. Helier regarding the cost of transferring prior-year taxpayers to pay on a current-year basis.
WQ.316/2020 34. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the transfer of ownership of St. Joseph's Apartments. WQ.317/2020 35. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of
St. Helier regarding the concessions offered by LibertyBus.
WQ.318/2020 36. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the Jersey Care Model.
WQ.319/2020 37. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding on-arrival testing undertaken at the ports of Jersey.
WQ.320/2020 38. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy
I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the self-isolation required by the Safer Travel Policy.
WQ.321/2020 39. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H.
Perchard of St. Saviour regarding the use of local suppliers by the Government of Jersey.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.217/2020 1. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services regarding the discussions with G.P.s about new schemes for the funding of primary care and improving the access to such care by vulnerable groups.
OQ.206/2020 2. Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding
the shortlisted sites for the Our Hospital project.
OQ.210/2020 3. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding his priorities
for the new Government Plan.
OQ.207/2020 4. Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the closure
of Broad Street to traffic.
OQ.227/2020 5. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Education regarding the
involvement of the Jersey Youth Service with the erection of the George Carteret statue. OQ.208/2020 6. The Deputy of St. Martin asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and
Resources the Memorandum of Understanding with Jersey Telecom.
OQ.219/2020 7. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure
regarding the opening hours of the La Collette waste collection site.
OQ.221/2020 8. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding bus
services in light of the closure of Broad Street to traffic.
OQ.215/2020 9. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the cost
of testing for Covid-19 since the border restrictions had been lifted.
OQ.231/2020 10. Senator K.L. Moore asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding
the staff vacancy rate in the Treasury and Exchequer Department.
OQ.212/2020 11. The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the
introduction of a Domestic Abuse Law.
OQ.214/2020 12. Deputy G.J. Truscott of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure
regarding the maintenance of the Railway Walk.
OQ.220/2020 13. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
establishment and appointment of a Public Services Ombudsman.
OQ.224/2020 14. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding
the compliance of States-owned buildings with the Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013. OQ.228/2020 15. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Children and Housing
regarding the status of service delivery in the Children's Service.
OQ.222/2020 16. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding the
inclusion of People's Park in the shortlist of sites for the Our Hospital project.
OQ.213/2020 17. The Deputy of St. John asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the use
of European Union travel documents by travellers to the Island.
OQ.211/2020 18. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Vice-Chair of the States Employment
Board regarding the impact of Covid-19 border restrictions on public sector absence and attendance policies.
OQ.209/2020 19. The Deputy of St. Martin asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development,
Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding investigations by the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority.
OQ.225/2020 20. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding
the wearing of face masks by LibertyBus drivers.
OQ.216/2020 21. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure
regarding work on the place of safety' project.
OQ.232/2020 22. Senator K.L. Moore asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding the anticipated
cost of a new hospital.
OQ.229/2020 23. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding the enforcement function within his portfolio.
OQ.218/2020 24. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
objective to reduce income inequality in Jersey.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Education answered questions without notice from members. The Chief Minister 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.
Statements on a matter of official responsibility (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Home Affairs made a statement regarding the response of Home Affairs services to Covid- 19.
Suspension of meeting
The Bailiff , during the period of questions following the statement by the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the response of Home Affairs services to Covid-19, suspended the meeting, in accordance with Standing Order 46, in order to ensure that all members could participate remotely in the meeting.
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.106/2019
THE STATES re-commenced consideration of the Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 201-, the Assembly having previously adopted a proposition on 25th February 2020 that the Draft Regulations be referred back to the Minister for the Environment in order that further information relating to the proposition could be provided.
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(1)(b), the following members declared an interest, but remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.106/2019) –
Senator Ian Joseph Gorst
Senator John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré
Senator Kristina Louise Moore
The Connétable of St. Helier
The Connétable of Grouville
The Connétable of St. John
The Connétable of St. Mary
The Connétable of St. Ouen
The Deputy of Grouville
Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade
Deputy Susan Jane Pinel of St. Clement
The Deputy of St. Martin
The Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy Russell Labey of St. Helier
The Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy John Hilary Young of St. Brelade
Deputy Graham John Truscott of St. Brelade
Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence
Deputy Gregory Charles Umberto Guida of St. Lawrence The Deputy of St. Peter
The Deputy of Trinity
Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(1)(c), Senator Samuel Yves Mézec and Deputy Lindsay Barry Edward Ash of St. Clement declared an interest which was not financial and remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Changes in Presidency
The Bailiff retired from the Chamber during consideration of the proposition of Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 201-and the meeting continued under the presidency of Dr. Mark Egan, Greffier of the States.
Adjournment
THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Wednesday 9th September 2020 to continue consideration of the Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 201- and the other outstanding items of public business listed for the meeting.
THE STATES rose at 5.34 p.m.
L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States