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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 1st October 2024, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Deputy Bailiff , Robert James MacRae , Esquire.
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His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Vice-Admiral Jeremy Paul Kyd, C.B.E. was present. __________________
All members were present at roll call with the exception of –
Connétable Deidre Wendy Mezbourian of St. Lawrence – excused attendance Connétable Richard Anthony Kingston Honeycombe of St. Ouen – ill
Deputy Carina Soares Alves of St. Helier Central – ill
Deputy Hilary Louise Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity – excused attendance
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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. The following Members attended remotely, either for all or part of the meeting –
Deputy Louise Mary Catherine Doublet of St. Saviour
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Documents presented
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – amendment. (P.51/2024 P.51/2024. Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 23rd September 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Nationality Acts: Extension to Jersey. (P.55/2024) – comments. P.55/2024. Presented: 25th September 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Com. Capital Gains Tax on the sale of residential property that is not a main residence. P.61/2024. (P.61/2024) – amendment (P.61/2024 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 23rd September 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Capital Gains Tax on the sale of residential property that is not a main residence P.61/2024. (P.61/2024) – comments. Com. Presented: 27th September 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Social Security Law (Payments into Social Security Fund) (Jersey) Amendment P.62/2024. Regulations 202- (P.62/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 16th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Gender Pay and Income Ratio Consultation (P.64/2024) – Children's Rights Impact P.64/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 19th September 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Public Elections: Extension of eligibility criteria (P.65/2024) – Children's Rights Impact P.65/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th September 2024, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Draft Social Security Law (Parental Allowance and Death Grant) (Jersey) Amendment P.66/2024. Regulations 202- (P.66/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 1st October 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.67/2024. (P.67/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 1st October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
States of Jersey Prison Service Annual Report 2021-2023. R.144/2024. Presented: 11th September 2024, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Jersey Consumer Council Annual Report 2023. R.145/2024. Presented: 13th September 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Bilingual Primary Schools – Head Teacher Survey Results. R.146/2024. Presented: 16th September 2024, Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning.
Ministerial Response to R.110/2024: States of Jersey Complaints Board Findings. R.147/2024. Presented: 16th September 2024, Chief Minister.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Transfer of Land Parcel – La Route R.148/2024. de Beaumont.
Presented: 17th September 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Purchase of Land – Field P765. R.149/2024. Presented: 25th September 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Purchase of Land – Area of Land on R.150/2024. Field No. S228.
Presented: 25th September 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
Jersey Appointments Commission: extension of appointment of Commissioner. R.151/2024. Presented: 26th September 2024, Chief Minister.
Good Practice Guide to Transparency and Excellence in Annual Reporting. R.153/2024. Presented: 27th September 2024, Comptroller and Auditor General.
States of Jersey Law 2005: Delegation of Functions – Minister for Treasury and R.154/2024. Resources.
Presented: 27th September 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Organisations receiving grants of over £75,000 in 2020, 2021 and 2022. R.155/2024. Presented: 27th September 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Updated Assisted Purchase Pathway Eligibility Criteria. R.156/2024. Presented: 30th September 2024, Minister for Housing.
Updated Social Housing Eligibility Criteria. R.157/2024. Presented: 30th September 2024, Minister for Housing.
Notification of lodged propositions
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – amendment. Increase P.51/2024. Grants to States Funds. Amd. Lodged: 23rd September 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Members (P.57/2024) – P.57/2024. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 19th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Members (P.58/2024) – P.58/2024. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 19th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Capital Gains Tax on the sale of residential property that is not a main residence P.61/2024. (P.61/2024) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 23rd September 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Draft Social Security Law (Payments into Social Security Fund) (Jersey) Amendment P.62/2024. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 16th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Amendment to Standing Orders – remote participation in States Meetings. P.63/2024. Lodged: 17th September 2024, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Social Security Law (Parental Allowance and Death Grant) (Jersey) Amendment P.66/2024. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 1st October 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.67/2024. Lodged: 1st October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
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 –
Westaway Trust: Transfer of Assets to Le Don de Faye Trust. P.60/2024. Lodged: 10th September 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.268/2024 1. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 16th September 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding Government expenditure on consultants. WQ.269/2024 2. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 16th September
2024 to a question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the process to
plan the number of Government school places available for children in the Island.
WQ.270/2024 3. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 16th September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy C.D . Curtis of St. Helier Central regarding the Food (Jersey) Law 2023 Regulations.
WQ.271/2024 4. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 16th September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the Marine Spatial Plan.
WQ.272/2024 5. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 16th September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding the Upper Earnings Limit. WQ.273/2024 6. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 16th September 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding individuals paid from public funds who were
not ordinarily resident in Jersey.
WQ.274/2024 7. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 16th September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the reduction in the GST de minimis level.
WQ.275/2024 8. The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s had tabled an answer on 16th September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the gender of Roads Committee members.
WQ.276/2024 9. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 16th September 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Government Gender Pay Gap Report.
WQ.277/2024 10. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 23rd
September 2024 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding legislation to ensure Estate Agents obtained membership of an independent redress scheme.
WQ.278/2024 11. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024
to a question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the closure of the Jersey Recovery College.
WQ.279/2024 12. The Minister for External Relations had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding the Lloyds Bank branch closure in St. Brelade .
WQ.280/2024 13. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 23rd September
2024 to a question asked by Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding postgraduate study bursaries.
WQ.281/2024 14. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy C.D . Curtis of St. Helier Central regarding the reuse centre at La Collette. WQ.282/2024 15. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to
a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding staff employed
across the Public Sector for each grade above Grade CS11.
WQ.283/2024 16. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to
a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding police officer recruitment.
WQ.284/2024 17. The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding the Dogs (Jersey) Law 1961. WQ.285/2024 18. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding traffic calming measures on Rue des
Prés in St. Saviour .
WQ.286/2024 19. The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding allotment gardens. WQ.287/2024 20. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding residential developments.
WQ.288/2024 21. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 23rd
September 2024 to a question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding Jersey's Cannabis Industry.
WQ.289/2024 22. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding new housing
developments built next to growers, horticulturalists, glasshouses and small business parks. WQ.290/2024 23. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024
to a question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the
Dementia Strategy for Jersey.
WQ.291/2024 24. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 23rd
September 2024 to a question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding research into the impact on soil health, food resilience and existing agricultural produce if plans for farming were encouraged through the agricultural loans scheme
WQ.292/2024 25. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the proposed Living Wage transitional support fund.
WQ.293/2024 26. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the West of Island Master plan. WQ.294/2024 27. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding MOT-style vehicle inspections. WQ.295/2024 28. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 23rd September
2024 to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding GCSE results for
2024 for modern languages.
WQ.296/2024 29. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding an individual's social security contributions allocations.
WQ.297/2024 30. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North regarding the cost of Operation Nectar and Operation Spire.
WQ.298/2024 31. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the cost of maintenance of the Havre des Pas pool.
WQ.299/2024 32. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 23rd September
2024 to a question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier South regarding the Jersey Premium schools and colleges funding programme.
WQ.300/2024 33. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier South regarding the facilities available in Government funded parks and public toilets.
WQ.301/2024 34. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 23rd
September 2024 to a question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier South regarding a breakdown of the allocation of the £6.7 million provided by P.74/2023 (Increase in revenue expenditure for agriculture and fisheries).
WQ.302/2024 35. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the minimum wage being set as a living wage'.
WQ.303/2024 36. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding budget transfers. WQ.304/2024 37. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 23rd September 2024 to
a question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding reductions in budget
within Technology and Digital services.
WQ.305/2024 38. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 30th September
2024 to a question asked by Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour regarding French language tuition in schools.
WQ.306/2024 39. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy L.M.C Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the Children Young People and Families' Plan 2024-27.
WQ.307/2024 40. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy L.M.C Doublet of St. Saviour regarding duty bearers in the Children (Convention Rights) (Jersey) Law 2022.
WQ.308/2024 41. The Minister for External Relations had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding legislation relating to consumer lending.
WQ.309/2024 42. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to
a question asked by Deputy L.M.C Doublet of St. Saviour regarding hate crime consultations. WQ.311/2024 43. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding calculations for the transition to the living
wage.
WQ.312/2024 44. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the increase in the living wage in 2025 and 2026.
WQ.313/2024 45. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024
to a question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the tender process for construction of hospital facilities.
WQ.314/2024 46. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to
a question asked by Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding residency requirements for employees of the States Employment Board.
WQ.315/2024 47. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding social housing provider licences. WQ.316/2024 48. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding a new youth facility on the
Ann Street Brewery site.
WQ.317/2024 49. The Minister for External Relations had tabled an answer on 30th September 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour regarding assessments of variable and fixed residential mortgage rates available in Jersey against those offered in the UK.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.174/2024 1. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure
regarding the CCTV system at the Havre des Pas Lido.
OQ.171/2024 2. Deputy C.D . Curtis of St. Helier Central asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding reprioritising the progress of the Food (Jersey) Law 2023 Regulations.
OQ.186/2024 3. Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding
the data available on the total number of private sector rental properties available in Jersey. OQ.179/2024 4. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and
Resources regarding the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Fiscal
Policy Panel 2024 Annual Report.
OQ.180/2024 5. Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter asked a question of the Minister for
Health and Social Services regarding recommendations outlined in "Getting it right first time: orthopaedics and theatre efficiency review".
OQ.178/2024 6. Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity asked a question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development regarding Social Enterprises.
OQ.184/2024 7. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
annual savings detailed within the Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028. OQ.188/2024 8. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable Economic
Development regarding Condor Ferries bookings.
OQ.187/2024 9. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North asked a question of the Vice-Chair of the States
Employment Board regarding curbing public sector growth.
OQ.191/2024 10. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Social
Security regarding progress in implementing the conclusions of the Family Friendly Post- Implementation Review: Report and Ministerial Conclusions.
OQ.172/2024 11. Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter asked a question of the Minister
for Health and Social Services regarding the current waiting time for a laparoscopy. OQ.176/2024 12. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding a
reduction in public sector spending.
OQ.182/2024 13. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services regarding sustainable healthcare spending.
OQ.175/2024 14. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South asked a question of the Assistant Minister for
Infrastructure regarding the three pedestrian crossings proposed on Rue de L'Etau. OQ.183/2024 15. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding reforming the planning service.
OQ.173/2024 16. Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter asked a question of the
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure regarding plans announced in June 2024 to ban the sale of disposable vapes in Jersey by April 2025.
OQ.181/2024 17. Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter asked a question of the Minister for
the Environment regarding public comments in relation to turning derelict glasshouses into housing sites.
OQ.190/2024 18. Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable Economic
Development regarding concerns raised by the increase in the cost of living and the related hardship.
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 63(9), a written response would be provided to the following oral questions that had not been asked during the time allowed at the meeting –
OQ.185/2024 19. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement of the Chief Minister regarding the Government's risk
appetite and plans for the strategic reserve.
OQ.189/2024 20. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour of the Chief Minister regarding the Gender Pay Gap
OQ.177/2024 21. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North of the Minister for Health and Social Services
regarding aftercare provision in the community to enable timely patient discharge from the hospital.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Children and Families answered questions without notice from Members.
The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning answered questions without notice from Members. The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from Members.
Changes in Presidency
The Deputy Bailiff retired from the Chamber following the period of Oral Questions without notice and the meeting resumed following the midday adjournment under the Presidency of the Bailiff .
Bailiff of Jersey – retirement
The Bailiff advised the Assembly that he had received permission from His Majesty The King to retire from office with effect from 19th October 2025.
Statements on a matter of official responsibility (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Chief Minister made a statement in response to the States of Jersey Complaints Board's report on the Jersey Lifeboat Association suspension.
Nationality Acts: Extension to Jersey P.55/2024
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chief Minister entitled Nationality Acts: Extension to Jersey (P.55/2024), agreed to consent to the extension of various provisions concerning British citizenship, which were contained in the Acts and Subordinate Legislation of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and their subsequent registration in the Royal Court.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 41 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy K.F. Morel
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier
Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy I.J. Gorst
Deputy L.J. Farnham
Deputy K.L. Moore
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf
Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy H.M. Miles
Deputy M.R. Scott
Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy C.D . Curtis
Deputy L.V. Feltham
Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy M.E. Millar
Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet
Deputy M.R. Ferey
Deputy R.S. Kovacs
Deputy A.F. Curtis
Deputy B. Ward
Deputy K.M. Wilson
Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy M.B. Andrews
Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Members P.57/2024
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Minister for Social Security entitled Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Members' (P.57/2024) and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for Social Security (P.57/2024), agreed that, after the words "Dr. Omer Zubair", there would be inserted the words ", Dr. Lucy Fleur Baudains,".
THE STATES, adopting the proposition of the Minister for Social Security, as amended, agreed, in accordance with Article 34 of the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974, and further to a process overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission, to appoint Dr. Omer Zubair, Dr. Lucy Fleur Baudains and Dr. Nauman Jadoon, Medical Practitioners, as members of the Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal, for a term of 5 years.
Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Members P.58/2024
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Minister for Social Security entitled Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Members' (P.58/2024) and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for Social Security (P.58/2024), agreed that, after the words "Dr. Omer Zubair", there would be inserted the words ", Dr. Lucy Fleur Baudains,".
THE STATES, adopting the proposition of the Minister for Social Security, as amended, agreed, in accordance with Article 34 of the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974, and further to a process overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission, to appoint Dr. Omer Zubair, Dr. Lucy Fleur Baudains and Dr. Nauman Jadoon, Medical Practitioners, as members of the Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal, for a term of 5 years.
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) –
22nd October 2024
Delivery of three bilingual primary schools. (P.45/2024) – Children's Rights Impact P.45/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 19th July 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Bilingual Primary Schools – Head Teacher Survey Results. R.146/2024. Presented: 16th September 2024, Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning.
Draft Multinational Taxation (Global Anti-Base Erosion – IIR Tax) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.53/2024. Lodged: 14th August 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Multinational Taxation (Global Anti-Base Erosion – IIR Tax) (Jersey) Law 202- P.53/2024. (P.53/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th August 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Multinational Taxation (Global Anti-Base Erosion – IIR Tax) (Jersey) Law 202- P.53/2024. (P.53/2024) – Addendum. Add.(2). Presented: 14th August 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Multinational Corporate Income Tax (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.54/2024) – Children's P.54/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th August 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Multinational Corporate Income Tax (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.54/2024) – P.54/2024. Addendum. Add.(2). Presented: 14th August 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Marine Spatial Plan. P.44/2024. Lodged: 19th July 2024, Minister for the Environment.
Marine Spatial Plan. (P.44/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. P.44/2024. Presented: 19th July 2024, Minister for the Environment. Add. Draft Shipping (Registration) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. P.46/2024. Lodged: 22nd July 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Shipping (Registration) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- (P.46/2024) – P.46/2024. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 22nd July 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Family Division Registrar (Change of Status and Title) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.56/2024. Lodged: 22nd August 2024, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Family Division Registrar (Change of Status and Title) (Jersey) Law 202- P.56/2024. (P.56/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 22nd August 2024, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Income Support (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.59/2024) – Children's P.59/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 9th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Gender Pay and Income Ratio Consultation (P.64/2024) – Children's Rights Impact P.64/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 19th September 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Public Elections: Extension of eligibility criteria (P.65/2024) – Children's Rights Impact P.65/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th September 2024, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
12th November 2024
Draft Social Security Law (Parental Allowance and Death Grant) (Jersey) Amendment P.66/2024. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 1st October 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Social Security Law (Parental Allowance and Death Grant) (Jersey) Amendment P.66/2024. Regulations 202- (P.66/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 1st October 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.67/2024. Lodged: 1st October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.67/2024. (P.67/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 1st October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Make States Old Age Pensions exempt from Tax' (In-Committee).
26th November 2024
Proposed Budget (Government Plan 2025-2028): Annex. R.133/2024. Presented: 13th August 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – amendment. Increase P.51/2024. Grants to States Funds. Amd. Lodged: 23rd September 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – amendment. (P.51/2024 P.51/2024. Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 23rd September 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Draft Social Security Law (Payments into Social Security Fund) (Jersey) Amendment P.62/2024. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 16th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Social Security Law (Payments into Social Security Fund) (Jersey) Amendment P.62/2024. Regulations 202- (P.62/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 16th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
10th December 2024
Amendment to Standing Orders – remote participation in States Meetings. P.63/2024. Lodged: 17th September 2024, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
THE STATES rose at 14:54 p.m.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States