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 June 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 with the exception of –
Senator Lyndon John Farnham – excused attendance (joined at 9.48 a.m.)
Connétable Deidre Wendy Mezbourian of St. Lawrence – excused attendance (joined at 12.00 p.m.) Deputy Jeremy Martin Maçon of St. Saviour – excused attendance (joined at 2.15 p.m.)
Deputy Jessica Harriet Perchard of St. Saviour – excused attendance
__________________
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.
H.R.H. The Princess Royal – visit
The Bailiff advised the Assembly that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal would visit the Island on 24th June 2021, in order to open Les Quennevais Secondary School and the new Strive facility in St. Peter , to attend a church service at St. Saviour 's Parish Church to commemorate the lives of veterans from the Peninsular War and Battle of Waterloo buried in St. Saviour 's churchyard, to present Volunteer Reserve Service Medals to the Jersey Field Squadron personnel and to meet families of squadron members at Government House, and to visit the bio-secure unit within the reptile house and open the butterfly and tortoise house at the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
H.R.H. The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – Service of Celebration
The Bailiff informed members that a service of celebration of the life of His Late Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, would take place on 10th June 2021.
Tribute to the late Mr. Frederick Ellyer Cohen, former member of the States The Bailiff paid tribute to the late Mr. Frederick Ellyer Cohen, former Senator. The States observed one minute's silence as a mark of respect.
Tribute to the late Mr. Leonard Norman, member of the States
The Bailiff paid tribute to the late Mr. Leonard Norman, Connétable of St. Clement , and former Senator and Deputy of St. Clement .
The States observed one minute's silence as a mark of respect. First female usher
The Bailiff informed members that Ms. Vannessa Amy had been appointed as an Usher to the Assembly, the first female full-time holder of the position.
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments – Coastguard Vehicles) (Jersey) Order R&O.66/2021. 2021.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Motor Traffic (Cabs – General) (Jersey) Order 2021. R&O.67/2021. Minister for Infrastructure.
Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness)) (Amendment No. 3) R&O.68/2021. (Jersey) Order 2021.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Immigration (Fees) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order 2021. R&O.69/2021. Assistant Minister Deputy G.C.U. Guida of St. Lawrence for and on behalf of the
Minister for Home Affairs.
Covid-19 (Workplace – Twenty-Third Extension) (Jersey) Order 2021 R&O.71/2021. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Covid-19 (Gathering Control – Seventh Extension) (Jersey) Order 2021 R&O.72/2021. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Mental Health (Miscellaneous Provisions and Prescribed Forms) (Amendment No. 2) R&O.73/2021. (Jersey) Order 2021.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
Road Traffic ( St. Peter ) (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Order 2021. R&O.74/2021. Minister for Infrastructure.
Emergency Powers and Planning (Medicines and Vaccines – Covid-19) (Third R&O.75/2021. Period) (Jersey) Order 2021.
Signed by Assistant Minister Deputy C.H. Raymond of Trinity , for and on behalf of,
the Minister for Health and Social Services.
Documents presented
Housing Affordability Crisis: Actions to be taken by the Government of Jersey P.31/2021. (P.31/2021): Comments. Com. Presented: 7th June 2021, Council of Ministers.
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations P.33/2021. 202- (P.33/2021): Comments. Com. Presented: 2nd June 2021, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.
Transfers between Heads of Expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) R.82/2021. Law 2019: Article 18 – 10th May 2021.
Presented: 13th May 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Transfers between Heads of Expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) R.83/2021. Law 2019: Article 18 – 25th March 2021.
Presented: 17th May 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Transfers between Heads of Expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) R.84/2021. Law 2019: Article 18 – 25th March 2021. (re-issue) Presented: 18th May 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168 - International House, 41 The Parade, St. R.85/2021. Helier: Proposed Lease.
Presented: 19th May 2021, Minister for Infrastructure.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168 – First Floor Offices, Capital House, 8 R.86/2021. Church St. Helier : Proposed Lease.
Presented: 19th May 2021, Minister for Infrastructure.
States Employment Board: Chief Executive Officer Exit Deliberations. R.89/2021. Presented: 20th May 2021, States Employment Board.
Jersey Competition and Regulatory Authority Annual Report and Accounts 2020. R.91/2021. Presented: 24th May 2021, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and
Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal Annual Report. R.92/2021. Presented: 25th May 2021, Minister for Social Security.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Office 3 & 4, Second Floor, R.94/2021. Springfield Sports Facility, Janvrin Road, St Helier – Lease.
Presented: 28th May 2021, Minister for Infrastructure.
Achieving Carbon Neutrality – Report of Jersey's Citizens' Assembly on Climate R.95/2021. Change.
Presented: 1st June 2021, Minister for the Environment.
States of Jersey Law 2005: Delegation of Functions – Minister for Home Affairs – R.97/2021. Appointment of an Assistant Minister.
Presented: 3rd June 2021, Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Law 2005: Delegation of Functions – Minister for Children and R.101/2021. Education – Appointment of Assistant Ministers for Children and Education.
Presented: 8th June 2021, Minister for Children and Education.
Jersey Safety Council Annual Report and Accounts 2020. R.102/2021. Presented: 8th June 2021, Minister for Social Security.
Response to States of Jersey Complaints Board: Complaint by Mr. S. Newman against R.103/2021. the Treasury and Exchequer Department regarding the valuation and calculation of
pension entitlements.
Presented: 8th June 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel: COVID-19 Response and Recovery Interim Report S.R.7/2021. – Response of the Chief Minister. Res. Presented: 24th May 2021, Chief Minister.
Notification of lodged propositions
Draft Proceeds of Crime (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations P.50/2021. 202-.
Lodged: 18th May 2021, Minister for External Relations and Financial Services.
Draft Taxation (Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax and Revenue Administration) P.51/2021. (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202-.
Lodged: 18th May 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Restriction on Smoking (Standardised Packaging and Labelling) (Jersey) P.52/2021. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 18th May 2021, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Elections (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.56/2021. Lodged: 8th June 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Criminal Procedure (Juries – Tirage) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.57/2021. Lodged: 8th June 2021, Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Discrimination (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.58/2021. Lodged: 8th June 2021, Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Criminal Procedure (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) (Jersey) P.59/2021. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 8th June 2021, Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Covid-19 (Election of Jurats) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.60/2021. Lodged: 8th June 2021, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Single-Use Plastics etc. (Restrictions) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.61/2021. Lodged: 8th June 2021, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Amendment (No. 52) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.62/2021. Lodged: 8th June 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Access to Justice (Jersey) Law 2019 (Appointed Day) Act 202-. P.63/2021. Lodged: 8th June 2021, Chief Minister.
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.217/2021 1. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 17th May 2021 to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding complaints made to the Office of the Information Commissioner.
WQ.218/2021 2. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 17th May 2021 to a
question asked by Senator K.L. Moore regarding cases of major health conditions over the past 10 years.
WQ.219/2021 3. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 17th May 2021 to a question
asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding sea water testing at Bonne Nuit Bay. WQ.220/2021 4. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 17th May 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding dental care.
WQ.221/2021 5. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 17th May 2021 to a question
asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the development of the Limes on Green Street.
WQ.222/2021 6. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 17th May 2021 to a
question asked by the Connétable of St. Lawrence regarding Residence Orders from 2010 to 2020.
WQ.223/2021 7. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 17th May 2021 to a
question asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding the redevelopment of South Hill. WQ.224/2021 8. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer
on 17th May 2021 to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding Jersey
Sport.
WQ.225/2021 9. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer
on 24th May 2021 to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding the Covid- 19 Recovery Fund for sports clubs.
WQ.226/2021 10. H.M. Attorney General had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question asked by the
Connétable of St. Martin regarding Jersey Sport.
WQ.227/2021 11. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat of St. Helier regarding pupil capacity in primary schools.
WQ.228/2021 12. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Senator T.A. Vallois regarding I.T. expenditure in the Department of Children, Young People, Education and Skills.
WQ.229/2021 13. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question asked by Senator
T.A. Vallois regarding cyber-security projects.
WQ.230/2021 14. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Senator T.A. Vallois regarding the provision of behavioural and mental health support units in secondary schools.
WQ.231/2021 15. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer
on 24th May 2021 to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding grants for agricultural, aquacultural, farming or farming-related purposes.
WQ.232/2021 16. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question
asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding farm buildings converted to accommodation.
WQ.233/2021 17. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Settled Status Scheme.
WQ.234/2021 18. The Minister for Housing and Communities had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding the Affordable Housing Gateway and Andium Homes.
WQ.235/2021 19. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question asked by Senator
S.Y. Mézec regarding the Review of Children's Homes in Jersey.
WQ.236/2021 20. The Minister for External Relations and Financial Services had tabled an answer on 24th
May 2021 to a question asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding the relationship of the Government of Jersey with the Government of Israel.
WQ.237/2021 21. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the development of a model for dental services.
WQ.238/2021 22. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the Hoppa' Bus.
WQ.239/2021 23. The Minister for Housing and Communities had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding gazumping' in the housing market.
WQ.240/2021 24. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the resourcing panel for recruitment of public sector posts.
WQ.241/2021 25. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question asked by the
Connétable of St. Martin regarding the Safer Travel Policy.
WQ.242/2021 26. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the monitoring of use of zero-hours contracts. WQ.243/2021 27. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer
on 24th May 2021 to a question asked by Senator S.W. Pallett regarding the prospective
skateparks at Les Quennevais and South Hill.
WQ.244/2021 28. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Senator S.W. Pallett regarding the Health and Community Services Board and its sub-committees.
WQ.245/2021 29. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a
question asked by Senator S.W. Pallett regarding the development of mental health facilities at Clinique Pinel.
WQ.246/2021 30. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 24th May 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy G.P. Southern regarding subsidies for G.P. consultations.
WQ.247/2021 31. The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a
question asked by Senator T.A. Vallois regarding training and guidance provided to Parish officials.
WQ.248/2021 32. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding school capacity.
WQ.249/2021 33. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the forecasting of pupil numbers. WQ.250/2021 34. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding planned infrastructure work in St. Brelade . WQ.251/2021 35. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the prevention of discrimination by landlords
against tenants with children.
WQ.252/2021 36. H.M. Attorney General had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by Deputy
M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011.
WQ.253/2021 37. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the costs of the Ask the Ministers' live panel event. WQ.254/2021 38. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding emergency situations arising at the Town Park. WQ.255/2021 39. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question
asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding teaching staff placed on performance
improvement plans.
WQ.256/2021 40. H.M. Attorney General had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the powers of the police in entering private properties. WQ.257/2021 41. H.M. Attorney General had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Professional Standards Department of the States of
Jersey Police.
WQ.258/2021 42. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding consultancy contracts.
WQ.259/2021 43. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by
the Connétable of St. Helier regarding strategies for walking, cycling, bus travel and parking. WQ.260/2021 44. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee had tabled an answer on 1st June
2021 to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding identity checks for
voting.
WQ.261/2021 45. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding the Bridging Island Plan.
WQ.262/2021 46. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked
by Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding Social Security contributions.
WQ.263/2021 47. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements. WQ.264/2021 48. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet regarding paid leave after pregnancy loss.
WQ.265/2021 49. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 1st June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet regarding ongoing legislative work relating to marriage, partnerships and divorce.
WQ.266/2021 50. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the former States of Jersey Police headquarters at Rouge Bouillon.
WQ.267/2021 51. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding feasibility studies undertaken in respect of the former States of Jersey Police headquarters at Rouge Bouillon.
WQ.268/2021 52. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the Eastern and Western Ambulance despatch points.
WQ.269/2021 53. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding invitations for tender issued by the Government.
WQ.270/2021 54. The Minister for External Relations and Financial Services had tabled an answer on 8th June
2021 to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the impact of an international minimum effective tax rate.
WQ.271/2021 55. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding Income Support overpayments.
WQ.272/2021 56. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by
the Connétable of St. Brelade regarding the car park at La Carrière quarry.
WQ.273/2021 57. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding the La Gigoulande Quarry extension safeguard zone.
WQ.274/2021 58. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer
on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding the High Value Residents scheme.
WQ.275/2021 59. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer
on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding reviews undertaken of the impact of the High Value Residents scheme.
WQ.276/2021 60. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the repayment of funds received through the Co-funded Payroll Scheme.
WQ.277/2021 61. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding ambulance call-outs.
WQ.278/2021 62. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture had tabled an answer
on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the development of a productivity strategy.
WQ.279/2021 63. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding the use of fiscal stimulus funding.
WQ.280/2021 64. The Minister for Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a question asked by
Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding children stopped and searched by the States of Jersey Police.
WQ.281/2021 65. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding children whose first language was not English and children with special educational needs.
WQ.282/2021 66. The Minister for Children and Education had tabled an answer on 8th June 2021 to a
question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding school budgets.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.118/2021 1. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding a public enquiry into the sale of Field MY966.
OQ.131/2021 2. Senator S.W. Pallett asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Health and Social
Services regarding whether requests for funding had been received from the charity, Focus on Mental Health.
OQ.116/2021 3. Senator S.C. Ferguson asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services
regarding the offer of Covid-19 vaccinations to staff at Mont-à-l'Abbé School.
OQ.124/2021 4. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and
Resources regarding the measures being taken to prevent Value Added Tax (V.A.T.), or equivalent import duties, being charged on goods coming into the Island.
OQ.126/2021 5. Senator S.Y. Mézec asked a question of the Chair of the States Employment Board
regarding the appointment of the next Chief Executive Officer.
OQ.128/2021 6. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for External Relations
and Financial Services regarding the prospective impact of a proposed international minimum effective tax rate.
OQ.133/2021 7. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Housing and
Communities regarding cases brought to court under the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011.
OQ.120/2021 8. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding
the income generated by LibertyBus.
OQ.134/2021 9. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
Appointed Day Act for the Access to Justice (Jersey) Law 2019.
OQ.117/2021 10. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding
the list of States-owned property assets.
OQ.122/2021 11. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding
the presentation of walking, cycling bus travel and parking strategies to the States. OQ.130/2021 12. Senator S.C. Ferguson asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Home Affairs
regarding the process for importing goods from outside the United Kingdom to Jersey. OQ.123/2021 13. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and
Resources regarding the profits generated by the development of the Esplanade Quarter. OQ.121/2021 14. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier asked a question of the Acting Minister for Children and
Education regarding the allocation of Covid-19 catch-up' funding.
OQ.132/2021 15. Senator S.W. Pallett asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Children and Education
regarding Schools Mental Health Audits.
OQ.119/2021 16. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding the anticipated building waste arising from the development of the south-west of St. Helier .
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.127/2021 Senator S.Y. Mézec to the Minister for Children and Education regarding amendments to the
Children (Jersey) Law 2002.
OQ.129/2021 Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier to the Minister for Social Security regarding the Jersey
Dental Fitness Scheme.
OQ.125/2021 Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier to the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the
de minimis level on the Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T.).
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture answered questions without notice from members.
The Minister for Infrastructure answered questions without notice from members. The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from members.
Minister for Children and Education – resignation
The Chief Minister, in accordance with Article 22(4) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, informed the Assembly that Deputy Jeremy Martin Maçon of St. Saviour had resigned as Minister for Children and Education.
Statements on a matter of official responsibility (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Treasury and Resources made a statement regarding a complaint against the Treasury and Exchequer Department regarding the valuation and calculation of pension entitlement.
Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings): Request for new Licensing Regulations P.20/2021
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier entitled Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings): Request for new Licensing Regulations' (P.20/2021) requested the Minister for Environment to lodge the Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) Jersey Regulations 202-, taking into account the following amendments from the draft lodged as P.106/2019 –
- inclusion of a longer time frame for expiration of rental licence, through the inclusion of the word fifth in Regulation 3(2), to read "A licence commences on 1st January following the date
on which it is granted, unless the Minister specifies another date of commencement in the licence, and expires on the fifth anniversary of the date of commencement";
- the replacement of the words "inspect the dwelling" within Regulation 3(3)(a) with the words "require that the dwelling is inspected" in order to read "Before issuing a new licence the Minister must –
(a) require that the dwelling be inspected";
- the replacement of the words "and if such charges are imposed they must be published" within Regulation 3(5) with the words "provided that the charges are first agreed by the Assembly" in order to read "The Minister may impose charges for the issue of a licence provided that the charges are first agreed by the States Assembly";
- the replacement of the Transitional Provisions date of "31st March 2020" within Regulation 6(1) with the date "30th June 2022";
- the amendment of the date within Regulation 7, detailing when the Regulations would come into force, from "1st December 2019" to "1st March 2022";
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 25 CONTRE: 19 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John 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 L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) 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 S.M. Ahier (H)
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(1)(c), the following members declared an interest as landlords, but remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the proposition of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier –
Senator Kristina Louise Moore The Connétable of St. Helier The Connétable of Grouville
The Connétable of St. Ouen
The Connétable of St. Mary
The Deputy of Grouville
Deputy Susan Jane Pinel of St. Clement
The Deputy of St. Ouen
The Deputy of St. Martin
The Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy Graham John Truscott of St. Brelade
Deputy John Hilary Young of St. Brelade
Deputy Gregory Charles Umberto Guida of St. Lawrence 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), Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade declared an interest, as his partner was a landlord, but remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the proposition of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier .
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(1)(c), the Deputy of St. Peter declared an interest, as a landlord and committee member of the Jersey Landlord Association, but remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the proposition of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier .
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106(1)(c), Senator Samuel Yves Mézec and Deputy Judith Ann Martin of St. Helier declared an interest as tenants which was not financial and remained in the Chamber for the duration of the debate on the proposition of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier .
Suspension of meeting
The Bailiff , during consideration of the proposition of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier entitled Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings): Request for new Licensing Regulations' (P.20/2021), briefly suspended the meeting, in accordance with Standing Order 46, to ensure that technical problems affecting members' participation in the meeting by remote means were addressed.
Jersey Sea Cadets: Provision of a Permanent Headquarters P.30/2021
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Home Affairs entitled Jersey Sea Cadets: Provision of a Permanent Headquarters' (P.30/2021), agreed that an appropriate permanent base of operations should be identified, and a funding solution proposed by the Government of Jersey, for the use of the Jersey Sea Cadets; and agreed that TS Jersey should not be released for development or change of use as part of the Fort Regent development plans until such a permanent base had been identified.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 43 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAIN: 1 Senator I.J. Gorst Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Senator T.A. Vallois
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 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 G.P. Southern (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 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)
Adjournment
THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Wednesday 9th June 2021 to continue consideration of the outstanding items of public business listed for the meeting.
THE STATES rose at 5.29 p.m.
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States