Skip to main content

States Minutes 19th January 2021

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 19th January 2021, 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.

 __________________

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 –

Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Implementation of EU Regulations) (Amendment –  R&O.170/2020. Libya) (Jersey) Order 2020.

Minister for External Relations.

Covid-19 (Workplace Restrictions) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.171/2020. Minister for Health and Social Services.

Road Traffic ( St. Saviour ) (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.172/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.

Road Traffic ( St. Peter ) (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.173/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.

Infrastructure (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2021 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.174/2020. Minister for Infrastructure.

Prison (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Rules 2020.  R&O.175/2020. Minister for Home Affairs.

Home Affairs (Fire and Rescue and Petroleum – 2021 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.176/2020. Minister for Home Affairs.

Customs and Excise (Import and Export Control) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order  R&O.177/2020. 2020.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Immigration (EU Withdrawal) (Commencement) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.178/2020. Minister for Home Affairs.

Immigration (Control of Entry Through Republic of Ireland) (Amendment – End of  R&O.179/2020. Transition Period) (Jersey) Order 2020.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Covid-19 (Workplace – Sixteenth Extension) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.180/2020. Minister for Health and Social Services.

Covid-19 (Gathering Control) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.181/2020. Minister for Health and Social Services.

Nursing Homes (2021 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.182/2020. Chief Minister.

Covid-19 (Workplace Restrictions) (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.183/2020. Minister for Health and Social Services.

Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.184/2020. Minister for External Relations.

Environment (2021 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.185/2020. Minister for the Environment.

Sea  Fisheries  (Licensing  of  Fishing  Boats)  (Amendment  No.  8)  Regulations  R&O.187/2020. (Commencement) Order 2020.

Minister for the Environment.

Plant  Health  (Phytosanitary  Certificates  and  UK  Plant  Passports)  (Jersey)  Order  R&O.188/2020. 2020.

Minister for the Environment.

European Union (Law and Regulations to United Kingdom Exit) (Commencement  R&O.189/2020. No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2020.

Minister for External Relations.

European Union Legislation (Addition of Treaties) (Jersey) Order 2020.  R&O.190/2020. Minister for External Relations.

Covid-19 (Gathering Control – Extension) (Jersey) Order 2021.  R&O.1/2021. Minister for Health and Social Services.

Covid-19 (Workplace – Seventeenth Extension) (Jersey) Order 2021.  R&O.2/2021. Minister for Health and Social Services.

Covid-19 (Gatherings and Workplace Restrictions Miscellaneous Amendments) R&O.3/2021. (Jersey) Order 2021.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

Documents presented

Amendment of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey to Provide for Political P.166/2020. Parties (P.166/2020): comments.  Com. Presented: 13th January 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Review of Estate Management (P.A.C.1/2019): comments.  P.A.C.1/2019. Presented: 23rd December 2020, Public Accounts Committee.  Com.

Accounting  Standards  to be  Adopted  for the  States  of Jersey's  Annual  Financial R.144/2020. Statements 2020.

Presented: 23rd December 2020, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States of Jersey Complaints Board: Findings – Complaint by Mr. A. Liddle Against R.1/2021. the Minister for the Environment Regarding the Lack of Enforcement Action Relating

to the Operation by an Online Retailer Within St. Peter 's Technical Park.

Presented: 6th January 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Policy Guidance in Respect of the Lodging and Presentation Process.  R.2/2021. Presented: 8th January 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Time Limits on Speeches in Debates: Guidance on the Exercise of Discretion.  R.3/2021. Presented: 8th January 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Land Transactions Under Standing Order 168(3) – Office Accommodation Project, 31- R.4/2021. 41 Broad Street & 19-29 Commercial Street, St. Helier – Lease.

Presented: 8th January 2021, Minister for Infrastructure.

Office of the Financial Ombudsman: Appointment of Board Member.  R.5/2021. Presented: 11th January 2021, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport

and Culture.

Andium Homes Limited: Appointment of an Independent Director to Act as Chair.  R.6/2021. Presented: 12th January 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States of Jersey Investment Strategies (January 2021).  R.7/2021. Presented: 12th January 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Foreshore Encroachment Policy Review.  S.R.1/2021. Presented:  14th  January  2021,  Environment,  Housing  and  Infrastructure  Scrutiny

Panel.

Change to the Deployment of Taser by the States of Jersey Police Force (S.R.6/2020) S.R.6/2020. – Response of the Minister for Home Affairs.  Res. Presented: 13th January 2021, Minister for Home Affairs.

Government Plan: 2021-2024 (S.R.10/2020) – Joint Response of the Ministers for S.R.10/2020. Social Security and Health and Social Services.  Res. Presented: 12th January 2021, Minister for Social Security.

Notification of lodged propositions

Encroachments on the Foreshore: Revised Policy (P.111/2020): amendment. P.111/2020. Lodged: 31st December 2020, Deputy of Grouville .  Amd.

Draft Covid-19 (Island Plan) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.168/2020. Lodged: 22nd December 2020, Minister for the Environment.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: Appointment of Chair. P.169/2020. Lodged: 22nd December 2020, Minister for Home Affairs.

Draft Taxation (Companies – Economic Substance) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law P.172/2020. 202-.

Lodged: 29th December 2020, Minister for External Relations.

Skatepark at Les Quennevais Sports Centre. P.1/2021. Lodged: 6th January 2021, Senator S.W. Pallett.

Life in Jersey' Test and Eligibility for Election.  P.2/2021. Lodged: 15th January 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .

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 –

Immigration Acts: Extension to Jersey by Order in Council. P.119/2020. Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Chief Minister.

Minister for Education – resignation

The Chief Minister, in accordance with Article 22(4) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, informed the Assembly that Senator Tracey Anne Vallois had resigned as Minister for Education.

Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel – appointment of Chair

THE STATES, in accordance with Standing Order 120, appointed the Chair of the  Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel as follows –

The Deputy of St. Mary was nominated by the Connétable of Grouville .

Senator Samuel Yves Mézec was nominated by Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier .

In accordance with Standing Order 120, each candidate made a speech and was questioned prior to a recorded vote being taken.

THE STATES, having proceeded to a recorded vote, were informed of the following results by the Bailiff

Deputy of St. Mary : 32

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator S.W. Pallett Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H)


Senator S.Y. Mézec : 11

Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.Y. Mézec Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy of St. John

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


Abstain: 1 Senator K.L. Moore

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

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

In accordance with Standing Order 120(6A), the Chief Minister, the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, the Minister for External Relations and the Minister for International Development did not cast a vote.

The Bailiff accordingly declared that the Deputy of St. Mary had been duly elected as Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel – appointment of members

In accordance with Standing Order 125(7) the Chair of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel indicated that he wished to increase the size of the Panel to 6 members, including the Chair, and nominated the following as members of the Panel –

The Deputy of St. Martin

Deputy Graham John Truscott of St. Brelade

There being no other nominations, the Presiding Officer declared that the Deputy of St. Martin and Deputy Graham John Truscott of St. Brelade had been duly appointed as members of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.

Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel – appointment of member

In accordance with Standing Order 125(7) the Chair of the  Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel indicated that he wished to increase the size of the Panel to 4 members, including the Chair, and nominated Senator Tracey Anne Vallois as a member of the Panel.

There being no other nominations, the Presiding Officer declared that Senator Tracey Anne Vallois had been duly appointed as a member of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

Public Accounts Committee – appointment of member

In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 123(1), the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee nominated Senator Tracey Anne Vallois as an elected member of the Public Accounts Committee. There being no other nominations, the Bailiff declared that Senator Tracey Anne Vallois had been duly appointed as an elected member of the Public Accounts Committee.

Privileges and Procedures Committee – appointment of member

In accordance with Standing Order 122(1), the Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee, nominated Senator Tracey Anne Vallois as a member of the Privileges and Procedures Committee who was not a Minister or Assistant Minister.

There being no other nominations, the Bailiff declared that Senator Tracey Anne Vallois had been duly appointed as a member of the Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Written Questions

There were no Written Questions to which answers had been tabled since the previous meeting.

Oral Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

OQ.12/2021  1.   Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services regarding the medical advice in respect of the safe opening of schools during the Covid-19 pandemic.

OQ.14/2021  2.   Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and

Resources regarding the measures taken to ensure Islanders were not unduly charged Value Added Tax (V.A.T.) on purchased items.

OQ.2/2021  3.   Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour asked a question of H.M. Solicitor General regarding the

legal considerations involved in the prioritisation of people to receive a Covid vaccination. OQ.23/2021  4.   Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding

the age of criminal responsibility in Jersey.

OQ.1/2021  5.   Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for the Environment

regarding research into the prevalence of P.F.A.S. (perfluoroalkyl substances) related illnesses or conditions.

OQ.21/2021  6.  Senator S.Y. Mézec asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the level of income

inequality in Jersey.

OQ.19/2021  7.   Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of H.M. Solicitor General regarding the

protection offered by Jersey's legislation to vulnerable road users by means of presumed liability.

OQ.16/2021  8.   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the

independent status of Statistics Jersey.

OQ.4/2021  9.  Senator S.W. Pallett asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding

waiting times for the Listening Lounge, Jersey Talking Therapies and Adult Mental Health Services.

OQ.8/2021  10. The Connétable of St. Martin asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Economic

Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding the resourcing of the new Arts and Culture strategies.

OQ.5/2021  11. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding

the suggested access routes for the new hospital.

OQ.10/2021  12. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding

the cost of calls made by members of the public to the Social Security and Covid-19 helplines.

OQ.18/2021  13. Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding

Long-Term Care contributions.

OQ.20/2021  14. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services regarding the response to invitations to take part in the Assisted Dying Citizens' Jury.

OQ.22/2021  15. Senator S.Y. Mézec asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the identification of

Government-owned sites for affordable housing.

OQ.7/2021  16. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the

status of Statistics Jersey and the Chief Statistician.

OQ.6/2021  17. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development,

Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding the support provided to small businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 63(9), a written response would be provided to each of the following oral questions that had not been asked during the time allowed at the meeting –

OQ.15/2021   Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier to the Minister for Children and Housing regarding the

measures taken to ensure Islanders were not evicted from their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

OQ.3/2021   Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour to H.M. Attorney General regarding the prospective use of the

electoral register for the purpose of promoting enrolment on the register.

OQ.9/2021  The Connétable of St. Martin to the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the

Assisted Reproduction Unit.

OQ.13/2021   Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour to the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding

the ability for support partners to accompany pregnant women to scans.

OQ.11/2021   Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier to the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the

classification of States expenditure in accordance with the United Nations Classification of the Functions of Government system.

OQ.17/2021   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier to the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the

provision of routine elective and urgent treatments at the Hospital.

Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)

The Minister for Children and Housing answered questions without notice from members.

The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture answered questions without notice from members.

The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from members.

Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel – appointment of members

In accordance with Standing Order 125(7), the Chair of the Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel indicated that he wished to have a Panel of 3 members, including the Chair, and nominated the following as members of the Panel –

Senator Stephen William Pallett The Deputy of St. Martin

There being no other nominations, the Presiding Officer declared that Senator Stephen William Pallett and the Deputy of St. Martin had been duly appointed as members of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

Draft Amendment (No. 51) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey P.161/2020

THE STATES rejected Draft Amendment (No. 51) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 16 CONTRE: 27 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of Trinity


Senator L.J. Farnham Senator K.L. Moore

Senator S.W. Pallett

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Martin Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) 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)

Draft Financial Services Ombudsman (Board Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.162/2020

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Financial Services Ombudsman (Board – Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 202- and adopted the principles.

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.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 St. Peter 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 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 and 2.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 42  CONTRE: 1  ABSTAIN: 0 Senator I.J. Gorst   Connétable of Trinity

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. Brelade

Connétable of Grouville

Connétable of St. Peter

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 R.J. Ward (H)

Deputy C.S. Alves (H)

Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

THE STATES made Regulations entitled the Financial Services Ombudsman (Board – Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 2020 under the Financial Services Ombudsman (Jersey) Law 2014.

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. Clement Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter 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 R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal: Appointment of Side Members P.164/2020

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Social Security entitled Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal: Appointment of Side Members' (P.164/2020) appointed, in accordance with the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 2014, the following persons as side members of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal, each for a period of five years, from 25th January 2021 –

Claire Bowes (side member employer) Scott Hollywood (side member employer) Lorraine Bennett (side member employee) Patrycja Zakrzewska (side member employee) Sue Pallot (side member employee)

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 44 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. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. John Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter 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 J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

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

Deputy of Trinity

Deputy of St. John

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

Amendment  of  the  Standing  Orders  of  the  States  of  Jersey  to  Provide  for  Political  Parties P.166/2020

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of Senator Samuel Yves Mézec entitled Amendment of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey to Provide for Political Parties' (P.166/2020), agreed that the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey should be amended to take into account that members of the States  Assembly  might  choose  to  organise  themselves  within  political  parties,  and  requested  the Privileges and Procedures Committee to investigate and bring forward the necessary amendments that were appropriate to facilitate this by the end of 2021.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 45  CONTRE: 1  ABSTAIN: 0 Senator I.J. Gorst   Connétable of St. Brelade

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 Grouville

Connétable of St. John

Connétable of Trinity

Connétable of St. Peter

Connétable of St. Mary

Connétable of St. Martin

Deputy J.A. Martin (H)

Deputy G.P. Southern (H)

Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S)

Deputy M. Tadier (B)

Deputy 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 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)

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: Appointment of Chair P.169/2020

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Home Affairs entitled Jersey Police Complaints Authority: Appointment of Chair' (P.169/2020), appointed, in accordance with Article 2 of, and the Schedule to, the Police (Complaints and Discipline) (Jersey) Law 1999, Janet Naylor as Chair of the Jersey Police Complaints Authority for a period of 3 years, commencing immediately.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 42 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

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy 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 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 R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(1)(c), Deputy Louise Mary Catherine Doublet of St. Saviour declared an interest which was not financial and withdrew from the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the proposition of the Minister for Home Affairs.

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) –

9th February 2021

Draft Wildlife (Jersey) Law 202-.  P.110/2020. Lodged: 11th September 2020, Minister for the Environment.  (Re-issue)

Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Law would resume, following adoption of the principles on 3rd November 2020 and the subsequent referral to the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).  

Draft Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2020- (P.110/2020): amendment.  P.110/2020. Lodged: 21st October 2020, Deputy of St. Martin .  Amd.

Draft  Wildlife  (Jersey)  Law  202-  (P.110/2020):  amendment  (P.110/2020 Amd.)   P.110/2020. comments.  Amd.Com. Presented: 30th October 2020, Minister for the Environment.

Encroachments on the Foreshore: Revised Policy. P.111/2020. Lodged: 18th September 2020, Minister for Infrastructure.

Foreshore Encroachment Policy Review.  S.R.1/2021. Presented:  14th  January  2021,  Environment,  Housing  and  Infrastructure  Scrutiny

Panel.

Encroachments on the Foreshore: Revised Policy: amendment.  P.111/2020. Lodged: 31st December 2020, Deputy of Grouville .  Amd.

Migration Control Policy.  P.137/2020. Lodged: 20th October 2020, Chief Minister.

Migration Control Policy (P.137/2020): amendment.  P.137/2020. Lodged: 23rd October 2020, Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour .  Amd.

Secondary Employment of Public Sector Employees: Review of Policies. P.146/2020. Lodged: 30th October 2020, Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour .

Residential Properties in the Waterfront Development.  P.165/2020. Lodged: 11th December 2020, Senator S.Y. Mézec .

Our Hospital: Preferred Access Route.  P.167/2020. Lodged: 14th December 2020, Council of Ministers.

Draft Covid-19 (Island Plan) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.  P.168/2020. Lodged: 22nd December 2020, Minister for the Environment.

Draft Taxation (Companies – Economic Substance) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law P.172/2020. 202-.

Lodged: 29th December 2020, Minister for External Relations.

Skatepark at Les Quennevais Sports Centre. P.1/2021. Lodged: 6th January 2021, Senator S.W. Pallett.

2nd March 2021

Life in Jersey' Test and Eligibility for Election.  P.2/2021. Lodged: 15th January 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .

THE STATES rose at 5.45 p.m.

W.J.C. MILLOW Acting Greffier of the States