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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff ,

Sir Timothy John Le Cocq .

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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 –

Deputy Geoffrey Peter Southern of St. Helier Central – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.39 a.m.)

Deputy Ian Joseph Gorst of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter – absent on States business

Deputy Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf of St. Saviour – excused attendance (arrived in the Chamber 11.14 a.m.) Deputy Sir Philip Martin Bailhache of St. Clement – ill

Deputy Hilary Louise Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity – parental responsibilities (joined at 11.38 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. The following Members attended remotely, either for all or part of the meeting –

Deputy Hilary Louise Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity

Deputy Thomas John Albert Binet of St. Saviour

Deputy Lucy Kate Frances Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter

Tribute to the late Mr. Antony Beresford Chinn, former member of the States  

The Bailiff paid tribute to the late Mr. Antony Beresford Chinn, former Senator. The States observed one minute's silence as a mark of respect.

Subordinate enactments tabled

The following enactments were tabled, namely –

Revenue Administration (Information Sharing) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2025.  R&O.6/2025. Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2025. R&O.7/2025. Minister for Infrastructure.

Royal Court Amendment Rules 2025. R&O.8/2025. Superior Number of the Royal Court.

Sanctions  and  Asset-Freezing  (Implementation  of  External  Sanctions   Director R&O.9/2025. Disqualification) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2025.

Minister for External Relations.

Documents presented

States  of  Jersey  Development  Company:  Pre-Sales  Provisions  for  Residential P.88/2024. Developments and Pre-Let(s) Provisions for Commercial Developments (P.88/2024) –  Amd.Add. amendment (P.88/2024 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.

Presented: 11th February 2025, Council of Ministers.

States  of  Jersey  Development  Company:  Pre-Sales  Provisions  for  Residential P.88/2024. Developments and Pre-Let(s) Provisions for Commercial Developments (P.88/2024):  Com. comments.

Presented: 20th February 2025, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.

Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.8/2024): comments.  P.8/2024. Presented: 21st February 2025, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.  Com.

Revocation of Aviemore sale (P.9/2025): comments. P.9/2025. Presented: 21st February 2025, Minister for Infrastructure.  Com.

Draft Westaway Trust (Transfer of Assets) (Jersey) Law 202 (P.10/2025) – Children's P.10/2025. Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 10th February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Evidence-Based Energy Strategy (P.11/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. P.11/2025. Presented: 12th February 2025, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity .  Add.

Social Security Tribunal: Re-appointment of Panel Members (P.12/2025) – Children's P.12/2025. Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 13th February 2025, Minister for Social Security.

Income  Support  Medical  Appeal  Tribunal:  Re-appointment  of  Panel  Members P.13/2025. (P.13/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 13th February 2025, Minister for Social Security.

Draft Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) P.15/2025. Regulations 202- (P.15/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 17th February 2025, Chief Minister.

Increase Stamp Duty for properties that are not principal residences to 5% (P.15/2025) P.16/2025.

Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 24th February 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .

Finance Law Delegation Report for the six-month period to 31st December 2024.  R.15/2025. Presented: 7th February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

The Extension of the UK-Iraq Partnership and Co-operation Agreement.  R.16/2025. Presented: 10th February 2025, Minister for External Relations.

Collision and Casualty Reduction Plan: 2025 – 2034.  R.17/2025. Presented: 12th February 2025, Minister for Infrastructure.

States of Jersey Police: Policing Plan 2025 – 2028.  R.18/2025. Presented: 13th February 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.

Thinkpiece - Learning from previous IT implementations.  R.19/2025. Presented: 14th February 2025, Comptroller and Auditor General.

Jersey Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) Annual Report 2024. R.20/2025. Presented: 14th February 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.

Statement on the Jersey Immigration Rules.  R.21/2025. Presented: 14th February 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.

Transfers between heads of expenditure under the Public Finances Law – 14th February R.22/2025. 2025.

Presented: 14th February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Organisations Receiving Grants of Over £75,000 in 2023. R.23/2025. Presented: 21st February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Jersey Financial Reporting Manual 2024. R.24/2025. Presented: 21st February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States of Jersey Law 2005: Delegation of Functions – Chief Minister – Freedom of R.25/2025. Information.

Presented: 21st February 2025, Chief Minister.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168 (3) – Cancellation of Lease, Apartment N° R.26/2025. 2, Block H, Les Quennevais Park, St Brelade.

Presented: 24th February 2025, Minister for Infrastructure.

Public Accounts Committee – Appointment of Unelected Members.  R.27/2025. Presented: 25th February 2025, Public Accounts Committee.

Notification of lodged propositions

States  of  Jersey  Development  Company:  Pre-Sales  Provisions  for  Residential P.88/2024. Developments and Pre-Let(s) Provisions for Commercial Developments (P.88/2024) –  Amd. amendment.

Lodged: 11th February 2025, Council of Ministers.

Revocation of Aviemore sale.  P.9/2025. Lodged: 7th February 2025, Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement .

Draft Westaway Trust (Transfer of Assets) (Jersey) Law 202.  P.10/2025. Lodged: 10th February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Evidence-Based Energy Strategy.  P.11/2025. Lodged: 12th February 2025, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity .

Social Security Tribunal: Re-appointment of Panel Members.  P.12/2025. Lodged: 13th February 2025, Minister for Social Security.

Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: Re-appointment of Panel Members.  P.13/2025. Lodged: 13th February 2025, Minister for Social Security.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: Appointment of Member.  P.14/2025. Lodged: 14th February 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.

Draft Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) P.15/2025. Regulations 202-.

Lodged: 17th February 2025, Chief Minister.

Increase Stamp Duty for properties that are not principal residences to 5%.  P.16/2025. Lodged: 24th February 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .

Withdrawal of lodged propositions

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposer of the following proposition lodged "au Greffe" had informed the Greffier of the States that it had been withdrawn –

Amendment to Standing Orders – remote participation in States Meetings.  P.63/2024. Lodged: 17th September 2024, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Written Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

WQ.31/2025 1.  The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 10th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding compensation paid by the Government to Islanders who had been in care.

WQ.32/2025 2.  The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s had tabled an answer on 10th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding speed limits in Parishes. WQ.33/2025 3.  The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 10th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding increasing the

minimum wage to the living wage.

WQ.34/2025 4.  The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 10th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the Future Fit Retail Road Map.

WQ.35/2025 5.  The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 10th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding States employees leaving within the first year of employment.

WQ.36/2025 6.  The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a

question  asked  by   Deputy  M.B.   Andrews  of  St.  Helier  North  regarding  sexual  assault complaints made by staff within the Public Sector.

WQ.37/2025 7.  The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the number of social workers.

WQ.38/2025 8. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a question asked by Deputy

M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding Cabinet Office staff.

WQ.39/2025 9. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding Jersey's regulatory system for medicines.

WQ.40/2025 10. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 17th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding super yachts.

WQ.41/2025 11. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 17th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North regarding funding a ferry services contingency.

WQ.42/2025 12. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 17th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding charging an annual licence fee to hospitality businesses.

WQ.43/2025 13. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding expenditure on the Havre des Pas Lido.

WQ.44/2025 14. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding corporate manslaughter. WQ.45/2025 15. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding communicating the

changes to legislation that provided equal parental rights to same sex parents.

WQ.46/2025 16. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding medicines manufactured in Jersey.

WQ.47/2025 17. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Government's COVID-19 support for businesses.

WQ.48/2025 18. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Government's COVID- 19 support for businesses.

WQ.49/2025 19. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 17th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement regarding the sale of Jersey's geospatial data. WQ.50/2025 20. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee had tabled an answer on 17th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement regarding the new States

Assembly website.

WQ.51/2025 21. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 24th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central regarding support for Jersey's fishing industry.

WQ.52/2025 22. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central regarding developing the provision of marine and offshore amenities.

WQ.53/2025 23. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the report entitled Fuel Farm Lease Renewal' (P.A.C.3/2016).

WQ.54/2025 24. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the cost of consultants on the new hospital.

WQ.55/2025 25. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the Home Carer's Allowance. WQ.56/2025 26. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the old age pension.

WQ.57/2025 27. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the provision of carpets.

WQ.58/2025 28. The Minister for Housing had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question asked by

Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the eligibility criteria to access the Affordable Housing Gateway.

WQ.59/2025 29. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the proposed Partnership Board. WQ.60/2025 30. The Minister for External Relations had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding working relationships between Jersey

and Brittany, Normandy and Guernsey.

WQ.61/2025 31. The Minister for Housing had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question asked by

Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding a downturn in house sales in the Island. WQ.62/2025 32. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding substance misuse. WQ.63/2025 33. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the subsidy and support

provided to Jersey Homes Trust.

WQ.64/2025 34. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 24th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the Building Food System Resilience report.

WQ.65/2025 35. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 24th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the extension of eligibility for travel grants to off-Island competitions.

WQ.66/2025 36. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question

asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding the Residential Space Standards Supplementary Planning Guidance.

WQ.67/2025 37. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 24th February

2025 to a question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the Draft Heritage (Jersey) Law 202-.

WQ.68/2025 38. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding performance-related issues of Government employees.

WQ.69/2025 39. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question asked by Deputy

H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding Arm's Length Organisations.

WQ.70/2025 40. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a question asked by Deputy

H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding Project Breakwater.

WQ.71/2025 41. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding employment terms and conditions for teachers and teaching assistants.

WQ.72/2025 42. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 24th February 2025 to a

question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the long-term future of Greenfields secure children's unit.

Oral Questions

(see Official Report/Hansard)

OQ.38/2025  1.  The Connétable of St. Martin asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the

Hierarchy of Road Safety.

OQ.37/2025  2.   Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding

the accessibility of the States Chamber.

OQ.36/2025  3.   Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North asked a question of H.M. Solicitor General regarding

the Social Security (Overlapping Benefits) (Jersey) Order 1975.

OQ.39/2025  4.   Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter asked a question of the Minister for

External Relations regarding the Moneyval Report of 2024.

OQ.45/2025  5.   Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable

Economic Development regarding contingency ferry services.

OQ.48/2025  6.   Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services regarding the terms of reference for any current consultation regarding the reorganisation of his department.

OQ.51/2025  7.   Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable Economic

Development regarding the DFDS freight services charges.

OQ.50/2025  8.   Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding a review of

current Island regulations.

OQ.40/2025  9.   Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure

regarding external redecoration and repairs at the Havre des Pas Lido.

OQ.35/2025  10.   Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for Health

and Social Services regarding the process for diagnosis of adult ADHD.

OQ.44/2025  11.   Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding an

empty residential property tax.

OQ.41/2025  12.   Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure

regarding the Structural and Engineering Consultants and those who provided consultancy services for the works undertaken at the Havre des Pas Lido.

OQ.49/2025  13.   Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding an

overall Government IT strategy.

OQ.52/2025  14.   Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services

regarding a lack of public consultation on his proposed reorganisation of health services. OQ.46/2025  15.   Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable Economic

Development regarding the high cost of food and groceries in the Island.

OQ.47/2025  16.   Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding

urgent interventions to stimulate housing activity.

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.43/2025  17.   Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity of the Minister for External Relations

regarding the hostilities between the DR Congo army and M23 rebel fighters.

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.

Arrangement of Public Business for the Present Meeting

THE STATES, adopting the request of Deputy Ian Joseph Gorst of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter , agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of the proposition of the Chief Minister entitled Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-.' (P.8/2025), in order that it might be debated at the present meeting.

States of Jersey Development Company: Pre-Sales Provisions for Residential Developments and Pre- Let(s) Provisions for Commercial Developments P.88/2024

THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Council of Ministers entitled States of Jersey Development Company: Pre-Sales Provisions for Residential Developments and Pre-Let(s) Provisions for Commercial Developments' (P.88/2024) and, adopting an amendment of the Council of Ministers (P.88/2024 Amd.) agreed that, for the words "sufficient level of legally binding pre-sales in line with" there should be substituted the words "minimum of 25% of the Gross Development Value as legally binding pre-sales and meet".

THE STATES, adopting the proposition of the Council of Ministers, as amended, agreed that the States of Jersey Development Company Limited would accord with the following pre-sales provisions for residential developments and pre-let(s) provisions for commercial developments –

"If it is proposed that a specific development is undertaken directly by the States of Jersey Development Company Limited, before committing to construction costs the States of Jersey Development Company Limited will, on a residential development, have to secure a minimum of 25% of the Gross Development Value as legally binding pre-sales and meet third party funding requirements or, on a commercial development, a sufficient level of legally binding pre-let(s) that, together with the unlet space, will deliver an end value of the completed building that exceeds the costs of constructing the development. This will remove part of the sales/letting risk of a particular development project.".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 40 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy C.F. Labey

Deputy M. Tadier

Deputy S.G. Luce

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier

Deputy C.S. Alves

Deputy I. Gardiner

Deputy K.L. Moore

Deputy S.Y. Mézec

Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf Deputy T.A. Coles

Deputy B.B.de S.V.M. Porée Deputy D.J. Warr

Deputy H.M. Miles

Deputy J. Renouf

Deputy C.D. Curtis

Deputy L.V. Feltham Deputy R.E. Binet

Deputy H.L. Jeune

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 L.K.F. Stephenson

Deputy M.B. Andrews

Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.8/2025

THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- and adopted the principles.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 47 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade 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. Ouen Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy C.F. Labey

Deputy M. Tadier

Deputy S.G. Luce

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy K.F. Morel

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier

Deputy R.J. Ward

Deputy C.S. Alves

Deputy I. Gardiner

Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy K.L. Moore

Deputy S.Y. Mézec

Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf 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 H.L. Jeune

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

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 3.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 46 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade 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. Ouen Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy C.F. Labey

Deputy M. Tadier

Deputy S.G. Luce

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy K.F. Morel

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier

Deputy R.J. Ward

Deputy C.S. Alves

Deputy I. Gardiner

Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy K.L. Moore

Deputy S.Y. Mézec

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 H.L. Jeune

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

THE STATES, subject to the sanction of His Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 47 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade 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. Ouen Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy C.F. Labey

Deputy M. Tadier

Deputy S.G. Luce

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy K.F. Morel

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier

Deputy R.J. Ward

Deputy C.S. Alves

Deputy I. Gardiner

Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy K.L. Moore

Deputy S.Y. Mézec

Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf 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 H.L. Jeune

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

Revocation of Aviemore sale P.9/2025

THE STATES rejected a proposition of Deputy Alexander Frederick Curtis of St. Clement entitled Revocation of Aviemore sale' (P.9/2025) –

  1. to request the Minister for Infrastructure not to proceed with the sale of the property known as Aviemore, La Rue de la Pouclée et des Quatre Chemins, St Martin, to the Jersey Development Company, as proposed in the Report presented to the States on 17th January 2025, by the Minister, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 168(3); and
  2. to request the Council of Ministers to consult the States Assembly and the public on the future use and ownership of Aviemore and the support of care-experienced Islanders, before 30th September 2025, and include any funding considered appropriate pursuant to such consultation within the Government Plan (Budget) 2026-2029.

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 13  CONTRE: 29  ABSTAINED: 3

Connétable of St. Martin   Connétable of St. Helier   Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Clement   Connétable of St. Peter   Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville   Connétable of St. John   Deputy R.S. Kovacs Connétable of St. Mary   Connétable of St. Ouen

Deputy M. Tadier   Connétable of St. Saviour

Deputy I. Gardiner   Deputy G.P. Southern

Deputy K.L. Moore   Deputy C.F. Labey

Deputy D.J. Warr   Deputy S.G. Luce

Deputy H.M. Miles   Deputy L.M.C. Doublet

Deputy J. Renouf   Deputy K.F. Morel

Deputy H.L. Jeune   Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat

Deputy A.F. Curtis   Deputy S.M. Ahier

Deputy K.M. Wilson   Deputy R.J. Ward

Deputy C.S. Alves

Deputy L.J. Farnham

Deputy S.Y. Mézec

Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf

Deputy T.A. Coles

Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée

Deputy M.R. Scott

Deputy C.D. Curtis

Deputy L.V. Feltham

Deputy R.E. Binet

Deputy M.E. Millar

Deputy T.J.A. Binet

Deputy M.R. Ferey

Deputy B. Ward

Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson

Deputy M.B. Andrews

Changes in Presidency

The Bailiff retired briefly from the Chamber during consideration of the proposition of Deputy Alexander Frederick Curtis of St. Clement entitled Revocation of Aviemore sale' (P.9/2025) and the meeting continued under the Presidency of Mr. William John Charles Millow , Deputy Greffier of the States, until the Bailiff 's return.

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) –

18th March 2025

Selection of Elected Member to Preside at States Meetings.  P.86/2024. Lodged: 5th December 2024, Deputy I.J. Gorst of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter .

Selection of Elected Member to Preside at States Meetings (P.86/2024) – Children's P.86/2024. Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 5th December 2024, Deputy I.J. Gorst of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter .

Selection of Elected Member to Preside at States Meetings. (P.86/2024) – comments.  P.86/2024. Presented: 13th March 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee.  Com.

Promotion of Political Education.  P.1/2025. Lodged: 7th January 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .

Promotion of Political Education (P.1/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  P.1/2025. Presented: 7th January 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .  Add.

Promotion of Political Education (P.1/2025): comments.  P.1/2025. Presented: 24th January 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee.  Com.

Re-instatement of Senators.  P.2/2025. Lodged: 8th January 2025, Deputy M.E. Millar of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity .

Re-instatement of Senators (P.2/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  P.2/2025. Presented: 8th January 2025, Deputy M.E. Millar of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity .  Add.

Draft Shipping (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-.  P.4/2025. Lodged: 28th January 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.

Draft Shipping (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.4/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.4/2025. Assessment.  Add. Presented: 28th January 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.

A National Day for Jersey.  P.6/2025. Lodged: 3rd February 2025, Minister for International Development.

A National Day for Jersey (P.6/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  P.6/2025. Presented: 3rd February 2025, Minister for International Development.  Add.

Rate Appeal Board: Appointment of Members.  P.7/2025. Lodged: 3rd February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Rate Appeal Board: Appointment of Members (P.7/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.7/2025. Assessment.  Add. Presented: 3rd February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Evidence-Based Energy Strategy.  P.11/2025. Lodged: 12th February 2025, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity .

Evidence-Based Energy Strategy (P.11/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. P.11/2025. Presented: 12th February 2025, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and  Add. Trinity .

Social Security Tribunal: Re-appointment of Panel Members.  P.12/2025. Lodged: 13th February 2025, Minister for Social Security.

Social Security Tribunal: Re-appointment of Panel Members (P.12/2025) – Children's P.12/2025. Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 13th February 2025, Minister for Social Security.

Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: Re-appointment of Panel Members.  P.13/2025. Lodged: 13th February 2025, Minister for Social Security.

Income  Support  Medical  Appeal  Tribunal:  Re-appointment  of  Panel  Members. P.13/2025. (P.13/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 13th February 2025, Minister for Social Security.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: Appointment of Member.  P.14/2025. Lodged: 14th February 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.

1st April 2025

Draft Westaway Trust (Transfer of Assets) (Jersey) Law 202-.  P.10/2025. Lodged: 10th February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Westaway Trust (Transfer of Assets) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.10/2025) – Children's P.10/2025. Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 10th February 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) P.15/2025. Regulations 202-.

Lodged: 17th February 2025, Chief Minister.

Draft Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) P.15/2025. Regulations 202- (P.15/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 17th February 2025, Chief Minister.

Increase Stamp Duty for properties that are not principal residences to 5%.  P.16/2025. Lodged: 24th February 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .

Increase Stamp Duty for properties that are not principal residences to 5% (P.15/2025) P.16/2025.

Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 24th February 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .

22nd April 2025

Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-.  P.78/2024. Lodged: 6th November 2024, Minister for Social Security.  (re-issue). Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.78/2024) – P.78/2024. Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 6th November 2024, Minister for Social Security.

Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.78/2024): P.78/2024. comments.  Com. Presented: 16th January 2024, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.

Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.78/2024): P.78/2024. second amendment.  Amd.(2). Lodged: 21st January 2025, Deputy M.R. Ferey of St. Saviour .

Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.78/2024): P.78/2024. second amendment (P.78/2024 Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Amd.(2). Presented: 21st January 2025, Deputy M.R. Ferey of St. Saviour .  Add.

Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.78/2024): P.78/2024. second amendment (P.78/2024 Amd.(2)) – comments.  Amd.(2). Presented: 31st January 2025, Minister for Social Security.  Com.

Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.78/2024): P.78/2024. third amendment.  Amd.(3). Lodged: 28th February 2025, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .

Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.78/2024): P.78/2024. third amendment (P.78/2024 Amd.(3)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Amd.(3). Presented: 28th February 2025, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .  Add.

Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.78/2024): P.78/2024. third amendment (P.78/2024 Amd.(3)) – comments.  Amd.(3). Presented: 31st January 2025, Minister for Social Security.  Com.

13th May 2025 3rd June 2025

Amendment to Standing Orders – deadline for challenging written responses.  P.5/2025. Lodged: 30th January 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

24th June 2025 8th July 2025

Draft Harbours (Inshore Safety) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-.  P.3/2025. Lodged: 28th January 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.

Draft Harbours (Inshore Safety) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- (P.3/2025) – P.3/2025. Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Presented: 28th January 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.

THE STATES rose at 5.23 p.m.

L.-M. HART Greffier of the States