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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
Tuesday, 14th May 2002
- COMMUNICATIONSBYTHEBAILIFF
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION
(Explanatory note attached)
Marriage and Civil Status (Forms, Registration and Fees) (Jersey) Order 2002. R & O 33/2002.
Etat Civil Committee.
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2002. R & O 34/2002.
Home Affairs Committee.
Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles (Fees)) (Jersey) Order 2002. R & O 35/2002.
Home Affairs Committee.
Collective Investment Funds (Permit Fees) (Jersey) Order 2002. R & O 36/2002.
Finance and Economics Committee.
Health Insurance (Pharmaceutical Benefit) (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2002. R & O 37/2002.
Employment and Social Security Committee.
Diseases of Animals (Foot and Mouth Restrictions No. 1H) (Jersey) Order 2002. R & O 38/2002. Agriculture and Fisheries Committee.
- MATTERS RELATING TO COMMITTEEMEMBERSHIP
Resignation of Senator S. Syvret from the Employment and Social Security Committee. Resignation of Senator S. Syvret from the Legislation Committee.
- PRESENTATIONOFPAPERS
- Papersforinformation
Matters presented under Standing Order 6A (1)(a)
Optical appliances: sale of "ready P.55/2002. readers" (P.55/2002) - comments. Com. Health and Social Services
Committee.
Optical appliances: sale of "ready P.55/2002. readers" (P.55/2002) - comments. Com.(2) Policy and Resources Committee.
Matters presented under Standing Order 6A
(1)(b)
Presented on 7th May 2002.
Confiscation of alcohol: introduction of legislation (P.46/2002) - report. Home Affairs Committee.
Confiscation of alcohol: introduction of legislation (P.46/2002) - comments. Health and Social Services Committee.
Machinery of Government: establishment of an Appointments Commission (P.52/2002) - comments.
Human Resources Committee.
Public Sector Manpower Report for the period 1st July 2001 to 31st December 2001.
Human Resources Committee.
P.46/2002. Rpt.
P.46/2002. Com.
P.52/2002. Com.
R.C.16/2002.
- Notification ofStanding Order decisions 1st May 2001
Decisions under delegated functions. Finance and Economics Committee.
- Notification ofacceptanceoftenders
Overdale Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit, St. Helier.
Health and Social Services Committee.
- Papers to be lodged "au Greffe" under Standing Order17A(1)(a)
"Narkunda" and "Chantemerle", P.78/2002 West Hill, St. Helier: transfer of
administration.
Public Services Committee.
- Notification of Papers lodged "au Greffe"
under Standing Order 17A(1)(b) Lodged on 30th April 2002.
Field 141, La Rue Horman, P.62/2002. Grouville : sale of land.
Housing Committee.
Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders P.63/2002. (Jersey) Law 2001 (Appointed Day)
Act 200-.
Legislation Committee.
Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders P.64/2002. (Exceptions) (Jersey) Regulations
200-.
Legislation Committee.
Manual Workers' Joint Council: P.65/2002. Employers' Side membership.
Human Resources Committee.
Draft Road Traffic (No. 53) P.66/2002. (Jersey) Regulations 200-.
Home Affairs Committee.
La Collette Fuel Farm, St. Helier: P.67/2002. lease to Shell U.K. Limited and
Esso Petroleum Company Limited.
Harbours and Airport Committee.
Jersey Potato Export Marketing P.68/2002. Scheme 2001.
Connétable of St. Helier .
Island Plan. P.69/2002. Planning and Environment
Committee.
Machinery of Government: P.70/2002. proposed departmental structure
and transitional arrangements.
Policy and Resources Committee.
Lodged on 7th May 2002.
Draft Harbours (Administration) P.71/2002. (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Law
200-.
Harbours and Airport Committee.
Draft Gambling (Betting) P.72/2002. (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey)
Regulations 200-.
Gambling Control Committee.
Draft Gambling (Licensing P.73/2002. Provisions) (Amendment No. 13)
(Jersey) Regulations 200-.
Gambling Control Committee.
Draft Gambling (Pool Betting) P.74/2002. (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey)
Regulations 200-.
Gambling Control Committee.
Draft Terrorism (Jersey) Law 200-. P.75/2002. Home Affairs Committee.
Draft Act amending further the Act P.76/2002. of the States dated the 4th day of
December 1990, establishing a
Scheme to provide compensation
for victims of crimes of violence.
Home Affairs Committee.
Draft Medicines (Amendment) P.77/2002. (Jersey) Law 200-.
Health and Social Services
Committee.
- Papers for consideration by the States in Committee underStandingOrder38A
- STATEMENTS AND PROPOSITIONS RELATING TO THE ARRANGEMENT OFPUBLICBUSINESSATTHISORANY SUBSEQUENTMEETING
The President of the Public Services Committee has given notice that he will request the States to consider the proposition regarding La Collette, St. Helier , Phase II: transfer of administration (P.51/2002) immediately after consideration of the proposition regarding La Collette, St. Helier, Phase II: approval of drawings and funding for bus workshop facility (P.61/2002) at the present meeting.
THE STATES are asked to agree that the following matter lodged "au Greffe" be considered at the present meeting –
Field 141, La Rue Horman, P.62/2002. Grouville : sale of land.
Lodged: 30th April 2002.
Housing Committee.
THE STATES are asked to agree that the following matters lodged "au Greffe" be considered at the next meeting on 28th May 2002 -
Machinery of Government: P.52/2002. establishment of an Appointments
Commission.
Lodged: 17th April 2002.
Policy and Resources Committee.
Machinery of Government: P.52/2002. establishment of an Appointments Com. Commission (P.52/2002) -
comments.
Presented: 7th May 2002.
Human Resources Committee.
Draft Housing (Amendment No. P.54/2002. 10) (Jersey) Law 200-. Lodged: 23rd April 2002.
Housing Committee.
Draft Public Elections (Jersey) P.59/2002. Law 2002 (Appointed Day) Act
200-.
Lodged: 23rd April 2002.
Legislation Committee.
Draft Public Elections (Jersey) P.60/2002. Regulations 200-.
Lodged: 23rd April 2002.
Legislation Committee.
Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders P.63/2002. (Jersey) Law 2001 (Appointed Day)
Act 200-.
Lodged: 30th April 2002.
Legislation Committee.
Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders P.64/2002. (Exceptions) (Jersey) Regulations
200-.
Lodged: 30th April 2002.
Legislation Committee.
Manual Workers' Joint Council: P.65/2002. Employers' Side membership.
Lodged: 30th April 2002.
Human Resources Committee.
Draft Harbours (Administration) P.71/2002. (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Law
200-.
Lodged: 7th May 2002.
Harbours and Airport Committee.
Draft Gambling (Betting) P.72/2002. (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey)
Regulations 200-.
Lodged: 7th May 2002.
Gambling Control Committee.
Draft Gambling (Licensing P.73/2002. Provisions) (Amendment No. 13)
(Jersey) Regulations 200-.
Lodged: 7th May 2002.
Gambling Control Committee.
Draft Gambling (Pool Betting) P.74/2002. (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey)
Regulations 200-.
Lodged: 7th May 2002.
Gambling Control Committee.
Draft Medicines (Amendment) P.77/2002. (Jersey) Law 200-.
Lodged: 7th May 2002.
Health and Social Services
Committee.
"Narkunda" and "Chantemerle", P.78/2002 West Hill, St. Helier: transfer of
administration.
Lodged: 14th May 2002.
Public Services Committee.
In accordance with Standing Order 22(3) Senator P.V.F. Le Claire has instructed the Greffier of the States to withdraw the proposition regarding the François Scornet: commemorative statue (P.116/2001 lodged "au Greffe" on 17th July 2001).
In accordance with Standing Order 22(3) the President of the Home Affairs Committee has instructed the Greffier of the States to withdraw the proposition regarding the Draft Act amending further the Act of the States dated the 4th day of December 1990, establishing a Scheme to provide compensation for victims of crimes of violence (P.71/2001 lodged "au Greffe" on 24th April 2001).
- PRESENTATIONOFPETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask a question of Senator P.A. Bailhache , Education Committee representative on the Jersey Arts Trust, regarding the Trust.
Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask questions of the President of the Industries Committee regarding the report entitled 2020.je'.
The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the President of the Policy and Resources Committee about States Information and Communications Technology systems.
Senator C. Stein will ask questions of the President of the Employment and Social Security Committee regarding employment legislation.
Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask a question of the President of the President of the Policy and Resources Committee regarding Emergencies Council meetings.
Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask a question of the President of the Public Services Committee regarding attendance at the Emergencies Council meeting of 24th April 2002.
The Deputy of St. John will ask questions of the President of the Home Affairs Committee regarding the Jersey Police Authority, the review of Police Services and the Territorial Army agreement.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask questions of the President of the Public Services Committee regarding the provision of a Hoppa Bus service.
Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask questions of the President of the Home Affairs Committee regarding policing of financial crime and suicides in car parks.
Deputy G.C.L Baudains of St. Clement will ask a question of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee regarding the post of Chief Executive at the Harbours.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the President of the Housing Committee regarding the sale of rented housing to tenants.
The Deputy of St. John will ask questions of the President of the Public Services Committee regarding the waste strategy.
Deputy G.C.L Baudains of St. Clement will ask a question of the President of the Planning and Environment Committee regarding savings.
Deputy R.G. Le Herissier of St. Saviour will ask questions of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee regarding the OXERA report on the funding of Jersey Airport
- MATTERSOFPRIVILEGE
- PERSONALSTATEMENTS
- COMMITTEESTATEMENTS
The Vice President of the Agriculture and Fisheries Committee will make a statement regarding allegations that large quantities of ormers were removed from Les Minquiers during the Easter spring tides.
- PUBLICBUSINESS
La Collette, St. Helier, Phase II: P.61/2002. approval of drawings and funding
for bus workshop facility.
Presented to the States by the
Planning and Environment
Committee and lodged au Greffe on
23rd April 2002 by Deputy J.L.
Dorey of St. Helier.
Subject to E –
La Collette, St. Helier, Phase P.51/2002. II: transfer of administration.
Lodged: 17th April 2002.
Public Services Committee.
Proposed Race Discrimination P.32/2002. (Jersey) Law.
Lodged: 5th March 2002.
Legislation Committee.
Proposed Race Discrimination P.32/2002. (Jersey) Law (P.32/2002): Com. comments.
Presented: 26th March 2002.
Human Resources Committee.
Proposed Race Discrimination P.32/2002. (Jersey) Law (P.32/2002): Com.(2) comments.
Presented: 9th April 2002.
Finance and Economics Committee.
Confiscation of alcohol: P.46/2002. introduction of legislation.
Lodged: 26th March 2002.
Deputy of St. Martin .
Confiscation of alcohol: P.46/2002. introduction of legislation Rpt. (P.46/2002) - report.
Presented: 7th May 2002.
Home Affairs Committee.
Confiscation of alcohol: P.46/2002. introduction of legislation Com. (P.46/2002) - comments.
Presented: 7th May 2002.
Health and Social Services
Committee.
Draft Public Markets P.53/2002.
(Administration) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 200-.
Lodged: 17th April 2002.
Industries Committee.
Optical appliances: sale of "ready P.55/2002. readers".
Lodged: 23rd April 2002.
Deputy A. Breckon of St. Saviour .
Optical appliances: sale of "ready P.55/2002. readers" (P.55/2002) - comments. Com. Presented: 14th May 2002.
Health and Social Services
Committee.
Optical appliances: sale of "ready P.55/2002. readers" (P.55/2002) - comments. Com.(2) Presented: 14th May 2002.
Policy and Resources Committee.
5-7 Newgate Street, St. Helier: P.58/2002. purchase of land.
Lodged: 23rd April 2002.
Health and Social Services
Committee.
Subject to E –
Field 141, La Rue Horman, P.62/2002. Grouville : sale of land.
Lodged: 30th April 2002.
Housing Committee.
C.M. NEWCOMBE Greffier of the States
8th May 2002
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting.
R & O 33/2002
The purpose of this Order is -
(a ) to prescribe the forms to be used for the solemnization of marriages and the registration of births, stillbirths,
deaths and marriages;
(b ) to establish the procedures for registration of a birth, stillbirth, death or marriage; and (c ) to set fees and amounts payable under the Law.
The Order was made on 25th April 2002 and came into force on 1st May 2002.
R & O 34/2002
The main purpose of this Order is to clarify certain matters in respect of driving licences that must be held before a driving test can be taken in respect of certain large vehicles drawing trailers.
It also excludes the recognition of driving licences issued by Kenya.
The Order was made on 25th April 2002 and came into force on 27th April 2002.
R & O 35/2002
The purpose of this Order is to prescribe by Order fees previously prescribed by Regulations before the Motor Traffic (Jersey) Law 1935 was amended.
The Order was made on 25th April 2002 and came into force on 27th April 2002. R & O 36/2002
This Order increases the fees previously payable under an Order made in 1997 in respect of permits to be a functionary under the Collective Investment Funds (Jersey) Law 1988 as follows -
(i ) th e application fee increases from £750 to £1,000;
(ii ) th e fee payable by a functionary which is a company issuing units whenever a new pool of assets is added to
a collective investment fund increases from £350 to £500;
(ii i) th e annual fee payable by all permit holders according to the number of pools of assets in all the funds in
respect of which that permit holder is a functionary increases by various amounts depending on the numbers of pools of assets held.
The Order is also extended to cover unit trusts which were omitted from the previous Order. The Order was made on 1st May 2002 and comes into force on 1st June 2002.
R & O 37/2002
This Order revokes and replaces the Health Insurance (Pharmaceutical Benefit) (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1992, as amended 17 times. Although it updates some of the previous provisions (and changes the prescription form slightly) it does not make any substantial changes.
The Order was made on 2nd May 2002 and came into force forthwith. R & O 38/2002
The purpose of this Order is to abolish all foot-and-mouth disease restrictions in respect of other British Islands. Foot and mouth disease restrictions remain in respect of Argentina.
The Order was made on 3rd May 2002 and came into force on 11th May 2002.
NOTIFICATION OF STANDING ORDER DECISIONS -
FINANCE AND ECONOMICS COMMITTEE (delegated functions)
1st May 2002
- as recommended by the Agriculture and Fisheries Committee, the lease to the Jersey Electricity Company Limited from 1st April 2002 of three areas of land (known as "Area 1", "Area 2" and "Area 3") adjoining the Abattoir Site, La Collette, St. Helier (as shown on Drawing No. LC-16-1-006(c)), as follows -
- Area 1 (measuring 1,055 square feet) - until 24th June 2019, at an annual rent of £1,582.50 (representing a rate of £1.50 a square foot), subject to five yearly rent reviews to Open Market Rental Value;
- Area 2 (measuring 12,422 square feet) - for a period of five years, at an annual rent of £12,422.00 (representing a rate of £1.00 a square foot), subject to a mid-term rent review to Open Market Rental Value, with an option to renew for a further five-year period; and
- Area 3 (measuring 3,498 square feet) - for a period of five years at an annual rent of £2,098.80 (representing a rate of £0.60 a square foot), subject to a mid-term rent review to Open Market Rental Value, with an option to renew for a further five-year period;
on the basis that the combined area was to be enclosed with a fence similar to the existing fence separating the Company's land from the Abattoir site, and with the Company having responsibility for the costs associated with (1) gaining planning and development approval for the development of the site, and any other statutory obligations necessary; (2) the public's legal fees in connection with drafting and agreeing the lease, and passing contract; (3) the Department of Property Services and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Committee in connexion with agreeing terms and gaining the necessary approvals; and (4) the employment of a land surveyor to record co-ordinate points of the boundaries and confirm the area of the land being leased;
- as recommended by the Housing Committee, the entering into of a Deedof Arrangement with Mr. Stephen Malcolm Willows, the owner of No. 5 The Willows, Grands Vaux, St. Saviour, in order to ratify the eastern boundary of the property in relation to the publicly-owned footpath, on the following basis -
- the existing block work wall would form the boundary to the land owned by the public and the wall constructed on the eastern side of Mr. Willows' property would remain entirely in the ownership of No. 5 The Willows, without offset;
- the existing gate, which had been formed within the wall, would be permitted to remain subject to its use being restricted for access purposes, in order that repairs and maintenance work to the boundary wall and gate could be undertaken;
- the wall and gate were to be maintained at all times in good condition;
- the contract itself should not in any way imply any right of way over the footpath itself situated adjacent to the wall; and
- Mr. Willows was to meet the reasonable expenses of the public up to a maximum sum of £500.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER UNDER RULE 5 OF THE PUBLIC FINANCES (GENERAL) (JERSEY) RULES 1967, AS AMENDED -
FINANCE AND ECONOMICS COMMITTEE
1st May 2002
The Health and Social Services Committee has accepted the lowest tender received for the development of the Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit at Overdale, St. Helier , namely that submitted by Hacquoil and Cook Limited in the sum of £6,275,299.00 in a contract period of 96 weeks.
The other tenders received were as follows -
Contractor: Amount: Contract
period:
Charles Le Quesne Limited £6,761,232.64 96 weeks Camerons Limited £6,954,453.00 96 weeks A.C. Mauger and Son £7,382,116.00 98 weeks (Sunwin) Ltd.
Stansell QVC Limited £8,030,578.00 96 weeks
QUESTION PAPER (See Item G)
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Senator P.A. Bailhache , Education Committee representative on the Jersey Arts Trust -
"(a) Would Senator P.A. Bailhache , in her capacity as Education
Committee representative on the Jersey Arts Trust, outline the outcome of the needs analysis that was undertaken by the Trust (or its predecessor) prior to the granting of approval for the development St. James and the refurbishment of the Opera House?
- if no needs analysis or assessment of demand was undertaken, would the Senator outline how the decisions to develop or redevelop both locations were arrived at?
- how would the Senator seek to improve the process whereby these decisions are arrived at?"
Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask the following question of the President of the Industries Committee -
"(a) would the President confirm that the Committee commissioned
consultants to produce a report entitled "2020.je" which involved interviewing hundreds of local residents about their views on the future of Jersey?
- if the answer is in the affirmative, would he advise members of the findings of the report?
- would the President confirm that a public presentation of the findings was scheduled for last year but the presentation was cancelled?
- would the President explain why the document has not been released and if there is any intention to release it in future?
- how much did the report cost?"
The Deputy of St. John will ask the following question of the President of the Policy and Resources Committee -
"At the recent meeting held at La Place Hotel on 15th and 16th April, it became apparent that the States Information and Communication Technology (ICT) system is still not compatible across all States Departments. Given the Law Draftsmen are using a more up to date system than, say, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Department, would the President inform members when a uniform ICT system across all States' departments will be in place?"
Senator C. Stein will ask the following questions of the President of the Employment and Social Security Committee -
"1. Would the President provide members with a progress report on the development of employment legislation regarding, in particular -
- the protection from unfair dismissal;
- the introduction of pay statements;
- the establishment of minimum contractual standards; and
- the revision of the Industrial Disputes Law;
- the Maternity Rights and other legislation originally proposed for this year; and
would he indicate the future timetable having regard to the delay in bringing forward the first phase of employment legislation as agreed by the States on 12th December 2000?
2. Would the President advise members whether his department has referred for consideration of prosecution any employers who have failed to provide written statements of employment bearing in mind his assurance as long ago as 1996 that this would be one of the Committee's priorities?"
Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask the following question of the President of the Policy and Resources Committee -
"Given the importance of security matters since the incidents of 11th September 2002, would the President advise members -
- why hewas not represented by a fellow Committee member on 24th April 2002 at the Emergencies Council meeting?
- why no officers of his Committee were present either?
- what has been the attendance record at Emergencies Council meetings in the last 12 months and which Committees have been unable to attend the various meetings?"
Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask the following question of the President of the Public Services Committee -
"Would the President advise members why there were no political representatives of his Committee at the scheduled meeting of the Emergencies Council on 24th April 2002?"
The Deputy of St. John will ask the following questions of the President of the Home Affairs Committee -
"1. On 26th February 2002, the States received a progress report on
the Jersey Police Authority in answer to a question put by the Deputy of St. Martin. Would the President update members on the number of occasions the Authority has met since its inception and details of when it will become fully functional?
- Would the President advise members when the Report of the Independent Review Body on Police Services in Jersey, prepared in July 1996 (under the chairmanship of Sir Cecil Clothier KCB,
QC) will be implemented in full or in part?
- The Defence Committee approved the Terms of Agreement between the United Kingdom Government and the States of Jersey on the raising of a Territorial Army Unit in Jersey at its meeting on 24th November 1988.
- Would the President confirm that this agreement was for a ten year period and advise whether an extension to that agreement has been approved. If so, would he give details of the extension?
- if no such extension has been agreed, would the President undertake to bring a report and proposition on this matter to the States for debate?"
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following questions of the President of the Public Services Committee -
"1. In light of the public comment following the appointment of
Connex Bus UK to run the Island's bus service from September, and the Committee's stated aim "to maximise bus usage", would the President confirm that under Regulation 19(1) of the Draft Motor Traffic (No. 8) (Jersey) Regulations 200- (P.38/2002) the Committee has the power to appoint an operator for the Hoppa Bus service without going through a lengthy tendering process?
2. As part of the tendering process, Connex Bus has provided costings for the provision of additional services such as the Hoppa Bus. Would the President -
- advise members of this figure, and indicate what overall sum would be required to restore the HoppaBus service?
- give an undertaking to members to open negotiations with Connex Bus UK, and to seek the required funding, to restore the Hoppa Bus to enable a service to be in place by December 2002?"
Senator P.V.F. Le Claire will ask the following questions of the President of the Home Affairs Committee -
"1. (a) how many officers are currently tasked to investigate
financial crime related matters in the States of Jersey Police and how many of that number are assisting with investigations from outside of this jurisdiction?
- what has been the increase in work load for the police in this area in the last five years showing percentages and has this been attributed to stricter financial regulations as well as international agreements adopted by this Assembly?
- given that finance continues to be the number one economic contributor to the revenues of this Island, does the President consider that enough police are being provided to meet our international obligations, and does he have the resources available for them to continue to give their full co-operation where and when it is necessary, or does he anticipate having to prioritize investigations in future due to increased reporting practises and limited resources?
- has the possibility of money laundering and the difficulty of knowing one's client been identified by the police to all of the promotional bodies of finance in Jersey as a cause for concern?
- if the answer is yes, what has been their instruction and are they acting upon this to the satisfaction of the police?
2. Does the President have statistics on suicides that indicate causes for concern in relation to car parks and if so would you make those known?"
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee -
"The traditional positions of Harbour Master and Deputy Harbour Master have been changed by creating the position of Chief Executive and deleting the position of Deputy Harbour Master. Would the President inform members of the salary difference between the deleted post and the newly created one and what future annual costs may occur for the taxpayer from the pension aspect of these changes?"
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the President of the Housing Committee -
"Will the President outline the Committee's current policy on selling rented housing to sitting tenants?"
The Deputy of St. John will ask the following questions of the President of the Public Services Committee -
"1. Would the President advise members of the cost so far of the
report on the Waste Strategy Review up to 26th April 2002?
2. Will the President confirm -
- that the Committee recently engaged the services of an independent consultant, and that he was employed to undertake work on a Waste Strategy Review?
- whether, at the time of appointing this independent consultant, references were followed up to ascertain his suitability for appointment? If the answer is in the affirmative what was the result?"
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the President of the Planning and Environment Committee -
"In the President's statement to the Assembly on 23rd April 2002, he announced that the appeals procedure is being curtailed as a result of a 14 per cent cutback in the Department's finances, would the President -
- explain why the Committee is required to make a 14 per cent cutback when other committees are being asked for two per cent and what proportion of that 14 per cent, if any, is due to new services or the expansion of existing ones?
- give members an account of the prioritisation process the Committee used to arrive at the decision as to which service would be cut or reduced in order to achieve savings, including an explanation as to which other areas were considered, and why they were discounted."
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following questions of the President of the Harbours and Airport Committee -
"1. The report by OXERA Consulting Limited on the Funding of
Jersey Airport (p.4) showed Jersey to be under-achieving in revenues from non-aeronautical activities. What steps are in hand to remedy this under-achievement?
- The Report (p.36) states that the consultants were not in a position to assess the costings and necessity for the proposed Capital Expenditure programme.
- is the Committee aware whether OXERA attempted to make informed comparisons through studying similar programmes at comparable airports?
- in view of the observations of OXERA, how will the Committee make an informed decision on this matter?
- The Report states (p.38) that Jersey's staff costs are approximately double those of comparable airports, but that other costs are low. Would the President inform the Assembly what steps are being taken to rectify these high staff costs?"