Order Paper 6th June 2000

STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Tuesday, 6th June 2000

1. C OMMUNICATIONSBYTHEBAILIFF
2. T ABLINGOFSUBORDINATELEGISLATION (Explanatory note attached)

Social Security (Classification) (Amendment No.  3) (Jersey) Order 2000.  R & O  45/2000. Employment and Social Security Committee

3. M ATTERSRELATINGTOCOMMITTEEMEMBERSHIP
4. P RESENTATIONOFPAPERS

1. Papersforinformation

Matters presented under Standing Order 6A(1)(a)

Ecology Fund: report for 1999.       R .C  .2 2 /2  0 0 0   Planning and Environment Committee.

Matters presented under Standing Order 6A(1)(b)

2. Notification ofStanding Order decisions

Decisions under delegated functions. Finance and Economics Committee.

3. Notification ofacceptanceoftenders

4. Paperstobelodged "au Greffe" under Standing Order17A(1)(a)

Les Ormes Farm, Field 773, La Route de la Blanche Pierre, St.  Lawrence: development in the

Green Zone.                P. 8 2 /2  0 0 0         Planning and Environment Committee.

Attendance Allowance Board: appointment of members. P.83/2000 Employment and Social Security Committee.

De La Salle College, Beaulieu Convent School and FCJ Primary School: loans. P. 84/2000 Education Committee.

H.M. Prison La Moye: construction of Control Room - approval of drawings. P. 85/2000 Home Affairs Committee.

Oak Tree Gardens, St. Helier (Old Elysée Estate): Phase III - approval of drawings. P.86/2000

Housing Committee.

Cannon Street and Lemprière Street housing development: sale to Jersey Homes Trust. P.87/2000

Housing Committee.

Le Rocquier School: Field Nos. 131 and 131A, La Rue du Pontlietaut, St. Clement - proposed

change of use.                P. 8 8 /2  0 0 0       Planning and Environment Committee.

Projet de Loi (200  ) (Amendement No.  8) réglant la procédure criminelle . P.  89/2000 Comité de Législation.

5. Notification ofPaperslodged "au Greffe" under Standing Order17A(1)(b) Lodged on 30th May 2000

Maritime boundary between France and Jersey and Agreement concerning fishing in the Bay of

Granville.                  P. 8 1 /2  0 0 0         Policy and Resources Committee.

6. Papersforconsiderationby the States in CommitteeunderStanding Order 38A

5. S TATEMENTS AND PROPOSITIONS RELATING TO THE ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESSATTHISORANYSUBSEQUENTMEETING

THE STATES are asked to agree that the following matters lodged "au Greffe" will be considered at the next meeting on 20th June 2000 -

Draft Civil Proceedings (Vexatious Litigants) (Jersey) Law 200  .P.70/2000 Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Legislation Committee.

Draft Friendly Societies (Immovable Property) (Jersey) Law 200 .P.71/2000 Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Legislation Committee.

Draft Amendment (No. 20) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.76/2000 Lodged: 16th May 2000.

House Committee.

Draft  Amendment  (No.  20)  of  the  Standing  Orders  of  the  States  of  Jersey  (P.76/2000): amendment. P.  7 9/2000

Lodged: 23rd May 2000.

Deputy J.L. Dorey of St. Helier .

Maritime boundary between France and Jersey and Agreement concerning fishing in the Bay of

Granville.                  P. 8 1 /2  0 0 0         Lodged: 30th May 2000.

Policy and Resources Committee.

Les Ormes Farm, Field 773, La Route de la Blanche Pierre, St.  Lawrence: development in the

Green Zone.           P. 8 2 /2  0 0 0         Lodged: 6th June 2000.

Planning and Environment Committee.

Attendance Allowance Board: appointment of members. P.83/2000 Lodged: 6th June 2000.

Employment and Social Security Committee.

H.M. Prison La Moye: construction of Control Room - approval of drawings. P.  85/2000 Lodged: 6th June 2000.

Home Affairs Committee.

Oak  Tree  Gardens,  St.  Helier  (Old  Elysée  Estate):  Phase  III - approval  of  drawings. P.86/2000

Lodged: 6th June 2000.

Housing Committee.

Cannon Street and Lemprière Street housing development: sale to Jersey Homes Trust. P.87/2000

Lodged: 6th June 2000.

Housing Committee.

Le Rocquier School: Field Nos. 131 and 131A, La Rue du Pontlietaut, St. Clement - proposed

change of use.                P. 8 8 /2  0 0 0       Lodged: 6th June 2000.

Planning and Environment Committee.

6. P RESENTATIONOFPETITIONS
7. Q UESTIONS

The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the President of the Planning and Environment Committee about the cost of building sites on land rezoned by the States.

The Deputy of St. John will ask questions of the President of the Education Committee about the Teachers' Superannuation Fund.

The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee about a sculpture at the entrance to the Elizabeth marina.

The Deputy of St. Peter will ask questions of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee about the cost of removing obstacles to aeronautical safety.

Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask a question of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee about the use of private security firms.

Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask questions of the President of the Human Resources Committee about procedures used in the recruitment of chief officers.

Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask a question of the President of the Policy and Resources Committee about internet betting.

Deputy M.E. Vibert of St. Brelade will ask a question of the President of the Policy and Resources Committee about consideration of the proposition on population policy.

Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Helier will ask questions of the President of the Agriculture and Fisheries Committee about the price of Jersey Royal new potatoes.

8. M ATTERSOFPRIVILEGE
9. P E RSONALSTATEMENTS
10. C OMMITTEESTATEMENTS

The President of the Home Affairs Committee will make a statement about vehicle testing.

11. P UBLICBUSINESS

Draft Magistrate's Court (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Law 200 . P.69/2000

Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Legislation Committee.

Draft Maintenance Orders (Enforcement) (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 200  . P.72/2000 Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Legislation Committee.

Draft Statutory Nuisances (Jersey) Law 1999 (Appointed Day) Act 200  . P. 73/2000 Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Health and Social Services Committee.

Church of England: Draft Ecclesiastical Offices (Age Limit) (Channel Islands) Order 200 . P.74/2000

Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Legislation Committee.

States members income support and expense allowance: increase for 2000.  P.75/2000 Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Finance and Economics Committee.

States members income support and expense allowance: increase for 2000 (P.75/2000): amendment. P. 7 8/2000

Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Deputy A.S. Crowcroft of St. Helier .

Jersey Heritage Trust: appointment of chairman.   P.  7 7 /2 0 0 0 Lodged: 16th May 2000.

Finance and Economics Committee.

Draft Conservation of Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2000 (Appointed Day) Act 200  . P.  8 0/2000 Lodged: 23rd May 2000.

Planning and Environment Committee.

G.H.C. COPPOCK Greffier of the States

1st June 2000

Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this Meeting

(See Item B)

R & O 45/2000

The purpose of this Order is to treat a person as a Class 2 insured person for the purpose of paying contributions to the Social Security Fund in the following circumstances -

1. w h e re his employment under a contract of service is subsidiary to other employment (not being a contract of service) and either he has entered into that contract of service to avoid paying Class 2 contributions or it would be unfair to the general body or a class of insured persons if he were so classified as an employed person; and
2. w h e re heis employed by a limited liability company and he, his spouse, nominee or other agent is beneficially entitled to not less than half the total shares of the company or otherwise has substantial control ofits operations.

The Order was made on 25th May 2000 and comes into force on 1st June 2000.

NOTIFICATION OF STANDING ORDER DECISIONS - FINANCE AND ECONOMICS COMMITTEE

(delegated functions)

26th May 2000

1. a s recommended by the Planning and Environment Committee, the renewal of the lease from Mrs. Daphne Wilson , née Vautier, and Messrs.Owen Maxwell Philip Vautier, Donald Cecil Valentine Vautier and Ian Malcolm Vautier of the bridle path within Field No. 1342, Grantez, St. Ouen , for a period of nine years from 1st May 1997, at an annual peppercorn rent of £20, payable yearly in advance, with the rent tobe reviewed every three years in line with the percentage increase in the Jersey Retail Price s Index, on the basis that each party would be responsible for its own legal costs incurred in connexion with this transaction, and that the lessee would be responsible for maintaining the land and carrying out any necessary maintenance and repairs to the bridle path deemed to be required to maintain the land in good order;
2. a s recommended by the Public Services Committee -

( i ) th e purchase from L.C. Pallot Properties Limited of land (measuring 1,090 square feet) at La Rue de Bechet,

Trinity , for a consideration of £1,090, for the purpose of constructing a sewage pumping station; and

( ii ) th e lease from L.C. Pallot and Sons Limited of an area of land (measuring 570 square feet) for use as a working

area during the construction period for the sum of £114 to be payable as rent, and with an additional payment of £1,000 to be made for disturbance costs and the provision of water and electricity;

o n the basis that the Committee would be responsible for all accommodation works necessary, including the re-siting of an existing wash-down bay and oil interceptor and the provision of a foul sewer connection for the Steam Museum and adjoining works area, with the Committee to be responsible for all reasonable legal fees to a maximum of £500 incurred in connexion with the land transaction;

3. a s recommended by the Planning and Environment Committee, the lease to Mrs. Alison Veronica Rebourg, née Matuszek, of Field No. 471B, Gorselands, La Moye, St. Brelade , for a period of five years from 1st February 2000, at an annual rent of £360, payable half-yearly in advance, subject to annual rent reviews in line with the Jersey Retail Price s Index, on condition that the field was to be used for bona fide agricultural purposes, and with the lessee being responsible for the maintenance and security of the field, with each party being responsible for its own legal costs arising from the transaction;
4. as recommended by the Education Committee, the sale to the undermentioned six owners of properties in La Grande Route du Mont-à-l'Abbé, St. Helier , bordering Haute Vallée School, of land (measuring 1,725 square metres) on former Fields Nos. 1243 and 1244, St. Helier (currently forming a buffer zone' between the rear of those six properties and Haute Vallée School), for the sum of £14,500 a vergée, being the net price (excluding all fees and interest, etc.) which had been paid by the public for the land, with the Committee to meet its own legal costs and to contribute £100 per parcel towards the fees incurred by the prospective purchasers in seeking legal advice and agreeing the terms of the deed of sale -

M  r . St e p h en Turner and Mrs. May Turner,

n é e Su   m  m  ers           Su n d o w  n         M  r . A r th u r William Coutanche       H e r m e s    

M  r . D e n n is Frank Andrews and Mrs. Sonia

M  a rg a r e t Andrews , née Jehan       D  en s o n    

M  r . M a r k Anthony Hill and Mrs. Moreen Katherine

H ill, n é e C anning L e s Fa v ie re s

M  r . D o u g las Allan Brown         N  e w la n d s    

M  r . D a v id Vincent Haywood and Mrs. Ruth Ester

A  d am  s , n ée Le Ruez         G ir a s s o l.      

QUESTION PAPER

(See Item G)

The Deputy of St. John will ask the following question of the President of the Planning and Environment Committee -

"On 2nd November 1999 the States rezoned a number of areas of land for development for social rented and/or first time buyer homes. Would the President advise members whether any ceiling has been placed on the price to be paid for building sites or have market forces been allowed to prevail?"

The Deputy of St. John will ask the following questions of the President of the Education Committee -

"1)  Would the President advise members whether the Committee is empowered to distribute funds from the Teachers' Superannuation Fund after a teacher has resigned his/her post?

2) D oes the Committee have any plans to appoint independent trustees to administer the Teachers' Superannuation Fund?"

The Deputy of St. John will ask the following question of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee -

"Since the Public Sculpture Trust erected the golden ball tidal movement sculpture at the Elizabeth Marina entrance, the ball has barely moved. Would the President advise members when this unit will be fully operational?"

The Deputy of St. Peter will ask the following questions of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee -

"1)  In the consultation document which it circulated to all States Members on 11th April 2000, the Committee gave in Appendix D a list of obstacles to aeronautical safety which should be removed, but expressed the opinion that Jersey Airport Limited, after incorporation, should not be liable for any of the costs or financial obligations of removing them.

Would the President give the Assembly a full and fair estimate of costs of removing each of these obstacles? 2) Wo uld he confirm that the ten obstacles listed are set out in considered order of priority for removal?"

Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask the following question of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee -

"Would the President give members the names of private security firms which provide supplementary security at the Island's Harbours and at the Airport. Would he also inform members of the cost involved at -

( a ) St. Helier Harbour; ( b ) o ther harbours;

( c ) th e Airport?"

Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask the following questions of the President of the Human Resources Committee -

"1) In a recent letter to all States members the President stated that no written brief had been given to the consultants employed to head hunt' a chief executive for the Policy and Resources Committee. Would the President inform members if this absence of a written brief is normal procedure?

2) Wo uld the President inform members what, if any, safeguards are in place to prevent job descriptions for States employees being designed, and candidates selected, on the basis of a particular political agenda?"

Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask the following question of the President of the Policy and Resources Committee -

"Would the President agree to make available to all Members copies of both letters sent to the Committee's Chief Executive by the Financial Services Commission in relation to internet betting together with any other advice that has been received to date from the Financial Services Commission?"

Deputy M.E. Vibert of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the President of the Policy and Resources Committee -

"Would the President advise members when the Committee intends to request the Assembly to consider the proposals on population and immigration control?"

Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Helier will ask the following questions of the President of the Agriculture and Fisheries Committee -

"1)  On the 4th April 2000 the President was asked whether the transferring of vital price control and co-ordination into the hands of competitors posed a direct and substantial threat to the well-being of the agricultural industry.

Would the President justify the answer he gave then in the light of the recent dramatic fall in Jersey Royal Potato prices?

2) Wo uld the President inform the Assembly whether the Committee has received details of the likely overall shortfall of money that farmers will require to break even in 2000 and, if so, would he provide these details to members?"

STATES MEMBERS LUNCHEON

No.3 Committee Room

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