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States Minutes 29th June 2021

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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 29th June 2021, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff , Timothy John Le Cocq , Esquire.

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All members were present at roll call with the exception of –

Deputy Jessica Harriet Perchard of St. Saviour – excused attendance

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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.

Secretary General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association – welcome

The   Bailiff ,  on  behalf  of  all  members,  welcomed  Mr.  Stephen  Twigg,  Secretary  General  of  the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.

Subordinate enactments tabled

The following enactments were tabled, namely –

Covid-19  (Workplace  Restrictions  and  Gathering  Control)  (Amendment  No. 7) R&O.77/2021. (Jersey) Order 2021.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

Road Traffic ( St. Clement ) (Amendment No. 25) (Jersey) Order 2021. R&O.78/2021. Minister for Infrastructure.

Road Traffic ( St. Helier ) (Amendment No. 36) (Jersey) Order 2021. R&O.79/2021. Minister for Infrastructure.

Documents presented

Immigration Acts Consolidation and Extension to Jersey by Order in Council  P.44/2021. (P.44/2021): comments.  Com. Presented: 25th June 2021, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

Draft Proceeds of Crime (Amendment of Law) (No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.45/2021. (P.45/2021): comments.  Com. Presented: 25th June 2021, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

Les Quennevais Park Flats Loan Scheme (P.19/2021) Rescindment (P.54/2021):  P.54/2021. comments.  Com. Presented: 29th June 2021, Council of Ministers.

Draft Amendment (No. 52) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.62/2021): P.62/2021. comments.  Com. Presented: 25th June 2021, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.

Commissioner for Standards: Investigation of Complaint of Breach of the Code of  R.69/2021. Conduct for Elected Members by Senator K. L. Moore (R.69/2021) – Addendum.  Add. Presented: 14th June 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.  (re-issue).

Jersey Appointments Commission 2020 Report.  R.104/2021. Presented: 10th June 2021, Jersey Appointments Commission.  

Transfers  between  Heads  of  Expenditure  under  the  Public Finances  (Jersey) R.105/2021. Law 2019: Article 18 – 28th May 2021.  (re-issue). Presented: 10th June 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Land  Transactions  under  Standing  Order  168(3) –  Klondyke,  Rue  des  Friquettes, R.106/2021. St. Saviour , JE2 7UF: Proposed acquisition of property.

Presented: 14th June 2021, Minister for Infrastructure.

Transfers  between  Heads  of  Expenditure  under  the  Public Finances  (Jersey) R.107/2021. Law 2019: Article 18 – 11th June 2021.

Presented: 14th June 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Jersey Financial Services Commission: Appointment of a Commissioner.  R.108/2021. Presented: 14th June 2021, Minister for External Relations and Financial Services.

Jersey Care Commission Annual Report 2020.  R.109/2021. Presented:17th June 2021, Minister for the Environment.

Island Wide rate figures for 2021.  R.110/2021. Presented: 18th June 2021, Comité des Connétable s

Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner Annual Report and Accounts 2020.  R.111/2021. Presented: 21st June 2021, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and

Culture.

Land  Transactions  under  Standing  Order  168(3)   Apartment  No.  2,  Block  H, R.112/2021. Les Quennevais Park, St. Brelade – Cancellation of Existing 99-Year Lease.

Presented: 22nd June 2021, Minister for Infrastructure.

Transfers  between  Heads  of  Expenditure  under  the  Public Finances  (Jersey) R.113/2021. Law 2019: Article 18 – 25th June 2021.

Presented: 25th June 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Overall Management of Public Finances during the COVID-19 pandemic.  R.114/2021. Presented: 28th June 2021, Comptroller and Auditor General.

Notification of lodged propositions

Les Quennevais Park Flats Loan Scheme (P.19/2021) Rescindment (P.54/2021): P.54/2021. Amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 22nd June 2021, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Rent Control Tribunal and Register of Rents – re-establishment.  P.65/2021. Lodged: 10th June 2021, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .

Draft Amendment (No. 53) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.66/2021. Lodged: 10th June 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Springfield – Protection of amenity space and facilities.  P.67/2021. Lodged: 14th June 2021, Connétable of St. Helier .

Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) (No. 4) Act 202-.  P.68/2021. Lodged: 21st June 2021, Minister for Home Affairs.

Affordable Homes in the South Hill Development  P.69/2021. Lodged: 28th June 2021, Senator S.Y. Mézec .

Parental Bereavement Leave  P.70/2021. Lodged: 28th June 2021, Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier .

Les Quennevais Park Flats Loan Scheme – Revised Terms  P.71/2021. Lodged: 28th June 2021, Minister for Housing and Communities.

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 Amendment (No. 52) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.41/2021. Lodged: 10th May 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Youth Service Provision.  P.42/2021. Lodged: 10th May 2021, Senator T.A. Vallois.

Minister for Children and Education – appointment  

In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 117(2), nominations for the position of Minister for Children and Education were made as follows –

Deputy Scott Michael Wickenden of St. Helier was nominated by the Chief Minister.

Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier was nominated by the Connétable of St. Martin .

Deputy Louise Mary Catherine Doublet of St. Saviour was nominated by Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence .

In accordance with Standing Order 117, 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  S.M.  Wickenden  of   Deputy  R.J.   Ward  of   Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Helier : 22   St. Helier : 17   St. Saviour : 8

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter 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 of St. Ouen

Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of Trinity


Senator S.W. Pallett

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Mary

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)


Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator T.A. Vallois Connétable of St. Lawrence Senator K.L. Moore Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

In accordance with Standing Order 117(11) Deputy Louise Mary Catherine Doublet of St. Saviour , the candidate in receipt of the lowest number of votes, withdrew and a second recorded vote was then held, the results of which were as follows –

Deputy  S.M.  Wickenden  of   Deputy  R.J.   Ward  of St. Helier : 24   St. Helier : 23

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter 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 of St. Ouen

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 St. Peter


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

Senator S.W. Pallett

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy of St. Mary

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)

Deputy of Trinity

The Bailiff accordingly declared that Deputy Scott Michael Wickenden of St. Helier had been duly elected as the Minister for Children and Education.

Selection of the Minister for Home Affairs

In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order  117(2), the Chief Minister nominated Deputy Gregory Charles Umberto Guida of St. Lawrence as Minister for Home Affairs.

In accordance with Standing Order 117(5), the candidate made a speech and was questioned. Once the period of questions had concluded, there being no other nominations, the Bailiff declared that Deputy Gregory Charles Umberto Guida of St. Lawrence had been duly elected as Minister for Home Affairs.

Written Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

WQ.283/2021  1.  The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 14th June 2021 to a question

asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding electrical inspections on rental properties.

WQ.284/2021  2.  The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 14th June 2021 to a question asked by Senator

S.Y. Mézec regarding the States Communications Directorate.

WQ.285/2021  3. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question

asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding complaints in relation to St. Peter 's Technical Park.

WQ.286/2021  4. The Dean of Jersey had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked by Deputy

M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding anticipated changes to Canon Law.

WQ.287/2021  5. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked

by the Connétable of St. John regarding vacancies within the Infrastructure, Housing and Environment Department.

WQ.288/2021  6. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked

by the Connétable of St. John regarding the Bonne Nuit sewage treatment plant.

WQ.289/2021  7. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked

by the Connétable of St. John regarding the mains drains network and road safety schemes. WQ.290/2021  8. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding reviews undertaken by the

Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department.

WQ.291/2021  9. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding students from European countries.

WQ.292/2021  10. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by the Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding antisocial behaviour in and out of schools.

WQ.293/2021  11. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked by Senator

S.Y. Mézec regarding the Housing Policy Development Board's recommendations. WQ.294/2021  12. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked

by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding LibertyBus financial returns.

WQ.295/2021  13. The Minister for Housing and Communities had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding evictions after Covid-19 rule changes.

WQ.296/2021  14. The Minister for Housing and Communities had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding employees with Long Covid in the Health and Community Services Department.

WQ.297/2021  15. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade regarding hydro-carbon based investments. WQ.298/2021  16. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked

by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Jersey Police Complaints Authority. WQ.299/2021  17. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked

by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding juveniles and stop-and-searches. WQ.300/2021  18. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a question asked

by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the former Director General of the

Infrastructure, Housing and Environment Department.

WQ.301/2021  19. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by Senator T.A. Vallois regarding projects deferred to fund the Our Hospital project.

WQ.302/2021  20. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding orthopaedics appointments. WQ.303/2021  21. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding referrals to the Children

and Adolescent Mental Health Services (C.A.M.H.S.).

WQ.304/2021  22. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 21st June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding pupils with mental health issues.

WQ.305/2021  23. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a

question asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding minutes of the Scientific and Advisory Technical Cell (S.T.A.C.).

WQ.306/2021  24. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a

question asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding cars parked on school playgrounds. WQ.307/2021  25. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a question asked

by the Connétable of St. John regarding the Safer Routes to Schools' initiative.

WQ.308/2021  26. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a question

asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the recovery of overpayments.

WQ.309/2021  27. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a question

asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding dental services for young people. WQ.310/2021  28. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding Covid-19 vaccination

certification.

WQ.311/2021  29. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding capital or repair projects in schools affected by the Our Hospital project.

WQ.312/2021  30. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the Independent School Funding Review.

WQ.313/2021  31. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding miscarriage care in Jersey.

WQ.314/2021  32. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a question asked

by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding stop-and-searches conducted by the Police. WQ.315/2021  33. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a

question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding photocopying costs in

schools.

WQ.316/2021  34. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer

on 28th June 2021 to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding High Value Residents.

WQ.317/2021  35. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a question

asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding Environmental Impact Assessments. WQ.318/2021  36. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 28th June 2021 to a question

asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding Environmental Impact Assessments for

cannabis.

WQ.319/2021  37. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer

on 28th June 2021 to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding licences for cultivation and processing of medicinal cannabis.

The Bailiff , in accordance with Standing Order 12(4)(b), had ruled that the answer tabled on 21st June 2021 by the Chief Minister to the question asked by Senator Samuel Yves Mézec (WQ.293/2021) had contravened Standing Order 12(2A), and had directed the Minister to submit an answer that did not contravene the Standing Order.

Oral Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

OQ.139/2021  1.   Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs

regarding the E.U. Settled Status Scheme.

OQ.142/2021  2.   Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services regarding the provision of on-Island radiotherapy for cancer patients.

OQ.135/2021  3.  Senator K.L. Moore asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the

deferral of the Discrimination Law Safeguarding project.

OQ.145/2021  4.   Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding

the deferral of the Vehicle Testing Centre and La Collette Waste Site Development projects. OQ.138/2021  5.  The Connétable of St. Peter asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the deferral of

the projects entitled Electronic Document Management, Cyber (Major Project), Court

Digitisation and Regulation Digital Assets.

OQ.137/2021  6.  Senator S.Y. Mézec asked a question of the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture regarding the conditions applied to grants provided for small and medium-sized businesses.

OQ.141/2021  7.   Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier asked a question of the Chair of the States Employment

Board regarding the application of the Living Wage by contractors engaged by the Board. OQ.149/2021  8.   Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chair of the Environment,

Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel regarding the Scrutiny Review of the Draft Road

Traffic (No. 68) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.

OQ.147/2021  9.   Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Children and Education

regarding the impact of education transition days on the spread of Covid-19.

OQ.152/2021  10.   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and

Resources regarding her powers to sell off utility assets without prior States Assembly approval.

OQ.154/2021  11.   Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs

regarding the increase in the number of stops and searches of juveniles between 2016 and 2021.

OQ.150/2021  12.  Senator T.A. Vallois asked a question of the Minister for Children and Education regarding

the deferral of education projects in order to fund the Our Hospital project.

OQ.144/2021  13.  Senator S.W. Pallett asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Economic Development,

Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding the deferral of sports projects to 2022.

OQ.151/2021  14.   Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Children and Education

regarding young people engaging in antisocial or criminal behaviour.

OQ.153/2021  15.   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and

Resources regarding the balance in income from taxation between personal and company taxation.

OQ.140/2021  16.   Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for Home Affairs

regarding the number of stops of searches of juveniles by the States of Jersey Police. OQ.155/2021  17.   Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister

regarding the financial costs of any delay in determining whether projected changes to

Westmount Road or the People's Park area would proceed.

OQ.143/2021  18.   Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and

Resources  regarding  the sale of JT's majority stake in the  Internet of Things  (I.O.T.) division.

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.136/2021  Senator K.L. Moore to the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the deferral of Home Affairs

projects in order to fund the Our Hospital project.

OQ.148/2021   Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier to the Minister for the Environment regarding the lodging of

amendments to the Bridging Island Plan 2022-2025.

Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)

The Minister for the Environment answered questions without notice from members.

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

Arrangement of public business for the present meeting

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Home Affairs agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of the Minister's proposition entitled Jersey Police Complaints Authority: Appointment of Member' (P.55/2021) in order that it might be debated at the present meeting.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 37 CONTRE: 3 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. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S)


Senator T.A. Vallois Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy R.J. Ward (H)

Deputy of St. Mary

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

Deputy of Trinity

Deputy of St. John

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

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Health and Social Services agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of the Draft Covid-19 (Election of Jurats) (Jersey) Regulations 202- in order that they might be debated at the present meeting.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 35 CONTRE: 3 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. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

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 L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) 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 C.S. Alves (H)


Senator T.A. Vallois Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H)

Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

Draft Taxation (Partnerships – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 202- P.47/2021

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Taxation (Partnerships – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 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 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. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John 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 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 Articles 1 to 22 and Schedules 1 and 2.

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.W. Pallett

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John 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 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 R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Taxation (Partnerships – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 202-.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 37  CONTRE: 0  ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore Senator S.W. Pallett Senator S.Y. Mézec

Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

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

Adjournment

THE STATES adjourned,  having agreed to reconvene on Wednesday 30th June 2021, to continue consideration of the outstanding items of public business listed for the meeting.

THE STATES rose at 5.14 p.m.

L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States