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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
Tuesday 18th July 2006
- COMMUNICATIONS BYTHE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS
(Explanatory note attached)
Road Racing (Hill Climbs and Sprint) (No. 3) (Jersey) Order 2006. R&O 74/2006. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges) (Amendment) (Jersey) R&O 75/2006. Order 2006.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID
Report and accounts 2005 for the Social Security Department. R.57/2006. Presented: 10th July 2006.
Minister for Social Security.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Turnstone, R.58/2006. 6 Fisherman's Wharf, Grève de Lecq, St. Ouen: sale under the
Assisted House Purchase Scheme.
Presented: 12th July 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Island Plan 2002, Policy H2: Field 91, St. Clement (P.70/2006) – P.70/2006. comments. Com. Presented: 13th July 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Island Plan 2002, Policy H2: Field 91, St. Clement (P.70/2006) – P.70/2006. comments. Com.(2) Presented: 14th July 2006.
Council of Ministers.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Goods and Services Tax: exempt or zero-rated items (P.86/2006) – P.86/2006. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 7th July 2006.
Deputy A. Breckon of St. Saviour .
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions -
The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a question asked by Senator B.E. Shenton regarding comparative contributions made by parents of students attending university from other jurisdictions.
The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding budget standards for household types.
The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding consents granted under the j' category housing policy.
The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by the Deputy S.C. Ferguson of St. Brelade regarding standards and costs of the States of Jersey Police.
- – Oral Questions (90 minutes) -
Deputy S.C. Ferguson of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
" W hen is the inspection report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary due to be received by the Minister and will it be circulated to members of this Assembly?"
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
" W ith regard to the States of Jersey Police, would the Minister inform members
what functions she has responsibility for and, should that not encompass all activities, to whom the Police are accountable for the remainder?"
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
" W hat progress, if any, has the Minister made towards developing a policy, in
consultation with the Council of Ministers if applicable, for the full or partial sale of the States investments in utility companies such as the Jersey Electricity Company Limited and Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited and, if none, when does the Minister expect to progress this matter?"
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Social Security –
" Are details of unwanted prescription drugs which are returned to dispensing pharmacies reported to the Department and, if so, what is the percentage and value of these returns not including prescriptions returned for disposal after their expiry date?"
The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –
"D oes the Minister have confidence in the Board of the Jersey Opera House and that
it is discharging its responsibilities in a proper manner?"
Senator B.E. Shenton will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
" H as the Council of Ministers discussed the possible sale of Jersey Telecom and, if so, has any offer for the Company been received or agreed in principle, and will the Chief Minister, on behalf of the Council of Ministers, give an assurance that the matter will be brought to the States for a full debate before any sale is agreed?"
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
" W hat consideration, if any, has been given to reviewing the position on the
provision of legal advice to both the executive and non-executive arms of government?"
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
" H as funding been withdrawn from this summer's International Football Event and, if so, would he explain the reasons why?"
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chairman, Comité des Connétable s –
" H ave the causes for the low return of electoral registration forms this year been
identified and, if so, what are they?"
The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
" W ould the Minister confirm whether he has determined the Parish of St. Helier's application to implement a business and residential parking scheme in the Cheapside and Kensington Place areas of the Parish and, if not, explain the reasons why?
The Deputy of St. Mary will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Following the States' decision of 14th March 2006, to approve P.16/2006 brought by Deputy Baudains, would the Chief Minister advise whether he and the Council of Ministers still intend to establish a Citizen's Panel' and if so, advise members what progres, if any, has been made in defining its terms of reference and operating methods and when these are likely to be brought to the States for approval?"
- – Questions to Ministerswithout notice (30 minutes) -
1st question period – Minister for Health and Social Services.
2nd question period – Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Island Plan 2002, Policy H2: Field 91, St. Clement. P.70/2006. Lodged: 6th June 2006.
Deputy I.J. Gorst of St. Clement.
Island Plan 2002, Policy H2: Field 91, St. Clement (P.70/2006) – P.70/2006. comments. Com. Presented: 13th July 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Island Plan 2002, Policy H2: Field 91, St. Clement (P.70/2006) – P.70/2006. comments. Com.(2) Presented: 14th July 2006.
Council of Ministers.
Draft Jersey College for Girls (Removal of Covenants from Former P.62/2006. Site) (Jersey) Law 200-. (re-issue) Lodged: 23rd May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Income Tax: allowances, reliefs and exemption thresholds P.58/2006. ("20 means 20").
Lodged: 19th May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Aquasplash Swimming Pool Complex, Waterfront, St. Helier: public P.59/2006. use at weekends.
Lodged: 22nd May 2006.
Connétable of St. Helier.
Aquasplash Swimming Pool Complex, Waterfront, St. Helier: public P.59/2006. use at weekends (P.59/2006) – comments. Com. Presented: 15th June 2006.
Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
Social Affairs Scrutiny Panel: division to create a fifth scrutiny panel. P.64/2006. Lodged 26th May 2006.
Chairmen's Committee.
Social Affairs Scrutiny Panel: division to create a fifth scrutiny panel P.64/2006. (P.64/2006) – comments. Com. Presented: 6th June 2006.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Teachers' Superannuation (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.69/2006. Lodged: 5th June 2006.
Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
Draft Teachers' Superannuation (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 200- P.69/2006. (P.69/2006): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 30th June 2006.
Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Licensing of Fishing Boats) (Amendment) (Jersey) P.71/2006. Regulations 200-.
Lodged: 6th June 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Draft Bankruptcy (Désastre) (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 2006 P.74/2006. (Appointed Day) Act 200-.
Lodged: 13th June 2006.
Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Companies (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Law 2005 (Appointed P.81/2006 Day No. 2) Act 200-.
Lodged: 28th June 2006.
Minister for Economic Development.
Composting facilities at La Collette, St. Helier: cessation. P.76/2006. Lodged: 15th June 2006.
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement .
Composting facilities at La Collette, St. Helier: cessation (P.76/2006) – P.76/2006. comments. Com. Presented: 4th July 2006.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Rent Control Tribunal: appointment of members. P.80/2006 Lodged: 27th June 2006.
Minister for Housing.
Planning Applications Panel: membership. P.84/2006 Lodged: 3rd July 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Rate Appeal Board: appointment of members. P.87/2006. Lodged: 4th July 2006. (re-issue) Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Waterfront Enterprise Board: appointment of Chairman and directors. P.89/2006. Lodged: 4th July 2006.
Chief Minister.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
12th September 2006
Provision of pedestrian crossings. P.60/2006. Lodged: 23rd May 2006.
Connétable of St. Helier.
Provision of Pedestrian Crossings (P.60/2006): comments. P.60/2006. Presented: 20th June 2006. Com. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Fur products: petition. P.72/2006. Lodged: 6th June 2006, and referred to the Ministers for Economic
Development and Home Affairs.
Senator S. Syvret.
Draft Treaty on Open Skies (Privileges and Immunities) (Amendment) P.73/2006. (Jersey) Law 200-.
Lodged: 8th June 2006. Chief Minister.
Fields 190 and 192, Rue de la Sergente, St. Brelade: petition P.75/2006. Lodged: 13th June 2006, and referred to the Minister for Planning and
Environment.
Deputy S. Power of St. Brelade.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Licensing of Fishing Boats) (Amendment No. 2) P.78/2006. (Jersey) Regulations 200-.
Lodged: 20th June 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Draft Electronic Communications (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.79/2006. Lodged: 27th June 2006.
Minister for Economic Development.
Manual Workers' Joint Council Constitution: amendment. P.82/2006. Lodged: 30th June 2006.
Chief Minister.
Manual Workers' Joint Council: Employers' Side membership. P.83/2006 Lodged: 30th June 2006.
Chief Minister.
Draft Insurance Business (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.85/2006. Lodged: 4th July 2006.
Minister for Economic Development.
26th September 2006
Ministerial Government: review of first 12 months. P.77/2006. Lodged: 20th June 2006.
Senator B.E. Shenton.
Goods and Services Tax: exempt or zero-rated items. P.86/2006. Lodged: 4th July 2006.
Senator S. Syvret.
Goods and Services Tax: exempt or zero-rated items (P.86/2006) – P.86/2006. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 7th July 2006.
Deputy A. Breckon of St. Saviour .
Draft Road Traffic (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.88/2006. Lodged: 4th July 2006.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Draft Legal Deposit (Jersey) Law 200-. P.90/2006. Lodged: 5th July 2006.
Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
10th October 2006
Draft Howard Davis Farm (Removal of Covenant) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.65/2006. Lodged 30th May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
24th October 2006 7th November 2006 21st November 2006
Howard Davis Farm, Trinity : part of Fields 562, 827 and 828 – sale of P.68/2006. land.
Lodged: 5th June 2006, and referred to the Public Accounts Committee.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States
13th July 2006 Note –
In accordance with a decision of the States on 25th October 2005, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th July 2006.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting.
(See Item B)
R&O.74/2006
The effect of this Order is to authorize the Classic and Vintage Motor Racing Club of Jersey Limited to hold road races on Friday 25th August around the Five Mile Road and on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August around Grève de Lecq and to close roads for those purposes.
The Order was made on 30th June 2006, and came into force forthwith. R&O.75/2006
This Order would increase, by an average of 3.1%, the fares and charges for use of a controlled taxi cab. The increase is achieved by a combination of an increase in the fare for daytime use, otherwise than on a Sunday or public holiday, and a shortening of the periods of time by reference to which waiting charges are incurred. The fares and charges were last reviewed in May 2005.
The Order was made on 7th July 2006, and comes into force on 24th July 2006.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator B.E. Shenton –
" I n order to assist in the consultation process on university funding, would the Minister provide members with comparative figures showing the contribution made by parents of Isle of Man, Guernsey, and mainland U.K. students?"
The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding budget standards for household types –
" W ould the Minister inform members –
( a ) how much was spent in producing the Report on Budget Standards for Jersey by the Centre for Research
in Social Policy at Loughborough University, (the CRSP Report'), over the years 1997 to the present day?
( b ) whether, as said to be possible in CRSP444 in November 2001, the consensual budgets for all household
types in Jersey have been up-rated annually or re-costed every 3 years since and , if not, the reasons why?
( c ) whether the levels of budget standards that were revealed by CRSP in 2001 have been up-rated to 2006/7
figures and, if not, the reasons why? and,
( d ) whether these figures will be applied in establishing the level of Income Support in 2007 and, if not, will
he explain the reasons why and give the approximate levels he intends to apply?"
The Minister for Housing will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding consents granted under the j' category housing policy –
"Would the Minister inform members –
( a ) of the figures in real and percentage terms for the distribution of j' category housing consents across the
employment sectors he referred to in his answers to oral questions on 4th July 2006?
( b ) whether, as a result of the new j' category housing policy, an additional 600 non time-limited consents
will be produced and, if so, whether this number is increased by dependants?
( c ) whether any non time-limited j' category consents are to be issued in respect of the estimated 500 new
j' category jobs arising from the economic growth policy and, if so, what proportion of these consents will be non time-limited? and,
( d ) how the new j' category housing policy will not affect population one bit' as stated in his answers to
oral questions on 4th July 2006?"
The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to the following question asked by the Deputy S.C. Ferguson of St. Brelade regarding standards and costs of the States of Jersey Police -
" W ould the Minister inform members, for each of the last 4 years –
( a ) of the cost of overtime incurred by the Professional Standards Unit?
( b ) of the cost of any additional uniformed officers or civilian staff involved in investigations?
( c ) of the cost of overtime for additional uniformed officers and civilian staff involved in investigations?
( d ) of the cost of covering the absence of uniformed officers and civilian staff on suspension including
overtime costs incurred?
( e) of the cost of secondment of officers from other departments or from the U.K. and of
temporary/seconded civilian staff brought in to cover suspensions?
( f) of the cost of any specialised equipment used by the Professional Standards Unit?
( g ) of the number of applications made for permission to institute a phone tap on officers and civilian staff
under investigation?
( h ) of the cost of phone tapping, including legal costs of applications?
( i) of the percentage of the Deputy Chief Officer's time attributable to investigations?
( j) of the number of investigations each year?
( k ) of the number of officers and staff charged, arising from investigations?
( l) of the number of retirements/resignations arising from investigations?
( m ) of the total number of officers retiring in 2005 at 50 and 55 years of age? and,
( n ) of the total number of officers estimated to retire in 2006 at 50 and 55 years of age?"
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE ROTA
(See Item I(c))
First 15 minute period Education Sport and Culture
lanning and Environment Housing
Treasury and Resources
Second 15 minute period Chief Minister
Social Security
Chief Minister Home Affairs