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THE STATES assembled on Wednesday 27th April 2022, 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 –
Senator John Alexander Nicholas Le Fondré – excused attendance (arrived in the Chamber at 5.33 p.m.) Connétable Michael Keith Jackson of St. Brelade – excused attendance (arrived in the Chamber at 3.09 p.m.) Deputy Graham John Truscott of St. Brelade – excused attendance (arrived in the Chamber at 3.09 p.m.) Deputy Charles Hugh Raymond of Trinity – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.45 a.m.)
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Prayers
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Standing Order 55A – remote participation
THE STATES, with reference to their Act dated 14th September 2021, in which they had agreed that, notwithstanding Standing Order 55A(1), members who did not wish to attend in the States Chamber might continue to take part in States meetings using Microsoft Teams (until the States had considered and voted upon a proposition to re-apply Standing Order 55A(1) or to repeal or vary the terms of the Standing Order), assembled in accordance with Standing Order 55A with members able to participate remotely using Microsoft Teams.
Documents presented
Governance of the States of Jersey Police – Follow Up R.59/2022. Presented: 27th April 2022, Comptroller and Auditor General.
Chief Minister's Assembly update on COVID-19, Ukraine and Government actions. R.60/2022. Presented: 27th April 2022, Chief Minister.
Notification of lodged propositions
Public sector employment contracts (P.71/2022): amendment. P.71/2022. Lodged: 27th April 2022, Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier . Amd.
Draft Proceeds of Crime (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 202- P.51/2022
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Proceeds of Crime (Amendment No. 7) (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 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 Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement 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 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 J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) 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 5.
THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Law 202-.
Draft Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 202- P.53/2022
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 202- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 42 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst Deputy G.P. Southern (H) 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. Lawrence
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 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 J.H. Young (B)
Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C)
Deputy K.F. Morel (L)
Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L)
Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H)
Deputy S.M. Ahier (H)
Deputy J.H. Perchard (S)
Deputy R.J. Ward (H)
Deputy C.S. Alves (H)
Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)
Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES, having been informed that the relevant scrutiny panel had indicated that it did not wish to scrutinise the draft legislation, commenced consideration of Articles 1 to 21 and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for External Relations and Financial Services (P.53/2022 Amd.), agreed that, in Article 5(d), in the inserted paragraph (7)(b), for "designated under" there should be substituted "designated (whether by name, description or otherwise, and under whatever procedure) under".
THE STATES adopted Articles 1 to 21, as amended.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 40 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham 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 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. 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 L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 202-.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 37 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator T.A. Vallois Senator K.L. Moore Senator S.W. Pallett Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity 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 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 L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Draft Limited Partnerships (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 202- P.54/2022
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Limited Partnerships (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 202- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 32 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.W. Pallett Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity 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 J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy 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 29.
THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Limited Partnerships (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 202-.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 34 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.W. Pallett Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity 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 M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Draft Non-Profit Organisations (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202- P.56/2022
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Non-Profit Organisations (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 38 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. John 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 L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES, having been informed that the relevant scrutiny panel had indicated that it did not wish to scrutinise the draft legislation, adopted Articles 1 to 35.
THE STATES, subject to the sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Non-Profit Organisations (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202-.
Havre des Pas Lido P.61/2022
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Connétable of St. Helier entitled Havre des Pas Lido' (P.61/2022) and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for Infrastructure (P.61/2022 Amd.), agreed that, in paragraph (a), after the words "Property Holdings Department," there should be inserted ", in consultation with the steering groupestablished in paragraph (b)," and the word "maintaining" should be replaced with "includingto make reasonable endeavours to maintain".
THE STATES, adopting the proposition of the Connétable of St. Helier , as amended, requested the Minister for Infrastructure –
- to ensure that the Property Holdings Department, in consultation with the steering groupestablished in paragraph (b),upheld its full obligations as landlord of the Lido at Havre des Pas with immediate effect, includingto make reasonable endeavours to maintain the facility as watertight in respect of rainwater penetration through the roof (barring extremes of weather)
and ensuring that the public toilets at the pool were available all year round;
- to establish a steering group to maximise the benefit of the Lido to the community and to resolve any issues arising in future, with the steering group to meet quarterly and its
membership to include political representation from the Parish of St. Helier ; and
- to initiate negotiations with the current operator of the Lido facility for a new 9-year lease, with standard break clauses.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 43 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.W. Pallett Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence 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. 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 J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Accommodation for temporary workers P.62/2022
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Deputy of St. Peter entitled Accommodation for temporary workers' (P.62/2022) and, adopting an amendment of the Deputy of St. Peter , (P.62/2022 Amd.), agreed that, in paragraph (d), for "Minister for Housing and Communities" there should be substituted "Council of Ministers" and for "September 2022" there should be substituted "December 2022".
THE STATES rejected paragraphs (a) to (c) of the proposition of the Deputy of St. Peter , as amended –
- that appropriate sites in the Island should be identified and made available for the provision of temporary accommodation to house between 200 and 500 temporary workers;
- to request the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture and the Minister for Treasury and Resources to initiate discussions with Jersey businesses in order that potential sources of private funding for the provision of such accommodation may be identified;
- to request the Minister for the Environment to issue the necessary instructions, including any law-drafting instructions required, to ensure that planning permission may be granted to an application for the construction of such accommodation, provided that any such permission would be granted on the basis that the accommodation would be used for a maximum of 3 years; and
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 4 CONTRE: 40 ABSTAIN: 1
Connétable of St. Mary Senator I.J. Gorst Connétable of St. Clement Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Senator L.J. Farnham
Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Senator S.C. Ferguson
Deputy of St. Peter Senator T.A. Vallois
Senator K.L. Moore
Senator S.W. Pallett
Senator S.Y. Mézec
Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy of St. Mary
Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (d) of the proposition of the Deputy of St. Peter, as amended, requested the Council of Ministers to establish a departmental investigation into longer-term solutions for the housing of temporary workers (beyond the use of temporary accommodation), with a view to a report on the options available being presented to the next States Assembly in December 2022.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 32 CONTRE: 9 ABSTAIN: 1
Senator I.J. Gorst Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Clement Senator L.J. Farnham Deputy G.P. Southern (H)
Senator S.C. Ferguson Deputy M. Tadier (B)
Senator T.A. Vallois Deputy of St. John
Connétable of St. Lawrence Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H)
Connétable of St. Brelade Deputy S.M. Ahier (H)
Connétable of Grouville Deputy J.H. Perchard (S)
Connétable of Trinity Deputy R.J. Ward (H)
Connétable of St. Peter Deputy C.S. Alves (H)
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) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy of St. Mary Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106, Senator Lyndon John Farnham and the Connétable of St. Clement declared an interest in the subject of the proposition of the Deputy of St. Peter entitled Accommodation for temporary workers' (P.62/2022) in that they had a connection to the hospitality industry.
Arrangement of public business for the present meeting
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson, agreed that the proposition of Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson entitled Suspension of drive to Net Zero'' (P.70/2022) would be considered as the next item of public business.
Suspension of drive to Net Zero' P.70/2022
THE STATES rejected a proposition of Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson entitled Suspension of drive to Net Zero'' (P.70/2022) to refer to their Act dated 26th February 2020, in which they had adopted the defining principles for the Carbon Neutral Strategy, and, in view of the uncertainty surrounding fuel costs following the United Kingdom's decision to stop buying Russian oil and gas and the impact of any subsequent rise in costs of these supplies and the effects on lower-income families, middle earners and local businesses, to request the Government of Jersey to suspend the drive to Net Zero' until the war in Ukraine and the uncertainty were resolved.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 3 CONTRE: 40 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator I.J. Gorst Connétable of St. Mary Senator L.J. Farnham Deputy of St. Peter Senator T.A. Vallois
Senator K.L. Moore Senator S.W. Pallett Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement 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 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 Trinity
Deputy of St. John
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Changes in Presidency
The Bailiff retired from the Chamber during consideration of the proposition of Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson entitled Suspension of drive to Net Zero'' (P.70/2022) and the meeting continued under the presidency of Dr. Mark Egan, Greffier of the States. The Bailiff returned to the Chamber during consideration of the same proposition and the meeting continued under his Presidency.
States Meetings – Remote participation and Proxy voting P.63/2022
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier entitled States Meetings – Remote participation and Proxy voting' (P.63/2022).
Greffier of the States – departure from office
The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee referred to the impending departure from office of the Greffier of the States, Dr. Mark Egan, and thanked him on behalf of the States for his exemplary services to the Assembly.
Arrangement of public business for the present meeting
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee, agreed to consider the proposition of the Committee entitled Greffier of the States: Consent to Appointment' (P.72/2022) as the next item of public business following consideration of the proposition of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier entitled States Meetings – Remote participation and Proxy voting' (P.63/2022).
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee, agreed that the lunchtime adjournment on Thursday 28th April 2022 would be taken from 12.45 p.m. to 1.45 p.m.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 37 CONTRE: 8 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
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. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville
Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) 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 G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter
Deputy of Trinity
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
Senator L.J. Farnham Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Mary Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L)
Deputy R.J. Ward (H)
THE STATES rejected a proposition of the Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee that the Assembly would meet until 8.00 p.m. on Thursday 28th April 2022, with a half-hour adjournment at 5.30 p.m.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 22 CONTRE: 22 ABSTAIN: 0
Senator I.J. Gorst
Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator T.A. Vallois Senator S.W. Pallett Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Mary Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy L.B.E. Ash (C) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter Deputy of St. John Deputy C.S. Alves (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator K.L. Moore Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Deputy of Grouville
Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy of St. Ouen
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy of Trinity
Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy J.H. Perchard (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)
THE STATES noted that, as there was an equality of votes, the matter had been determined in the negative in accordance with Article 16(2) of the States of Jersey Law 2005.
Adjournment
THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Thursday 28th April 2022 to continue consideration of the proposition of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier entitled States Meetings – Remote participation and Proxy voting' (P.63/2022) and the other outstanding items of public business listed for the meeting.
THE STATES rose at 5.46 p.m.
L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States