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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
Tuesday 23rd May 2006
- COMMUNICATIONS BYTHE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID
States Employees' Remuneration: 2005. R.41/2006. Presented: 18th May 2006.
Chief Minister.
States Financial Report and Accounts 2005. R.42/2006. Presented: 18th May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Reporting by the States of Jersey of sickness absence levels. R.43/2006. Presented: 18th May 2006.
Comptroller and Auditor General.
Jersey's Goods and Services Tax (GST): Financial Services R.44/2006. Discussion Paper.
Presented: 19th May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Strategic Plan 2006 to 2011 (P.40/2006): second amendment. P.40/2006. Amd. Lodged: 19th May 2006. (2) Connétable of St. Helier.
Income Tax: allowances, reliefs and exemption thresholds P.58/2006. ("20 means 20").
Lodged: 19th May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier has informed the Greffier of the States that the following propositions lodged "au Greffe" are to be withdrawn –
Employment legislation: petition. P.214/2005. Lodged: 4th October 2005.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier.
Milk Subsidy for Delivery to Special Classes. P.145/2005. Lodged: 5th July 2005.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier, and referred to the Ministers for
Economic Development and Social Security (formerly the Economic
Development and the Employment and Social Security Committees). In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the Minister for Planning and Environment has informed the Greffier of the States that the following proposition lodged "au Greffe" is to be withdrawn –
Draft Water Resources (Jersey) Law 200-. P.206/2005. Lodged: 27th September 2005.
Minister for Planning and Environment (formerly the Environment and
Public Services Committee).
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions - (attached)
The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to a question asked by Senator J.L. Perchard regarding costs and income in connection with composting operations.
- – Oral Questions (90 minutes) -
Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
" What, if any, is the projected increase in traffic (in volume and maximum queue length) arising from the H2 sites in St Ouen, St Peter, St Brelade, and St Lawrence, and that arising from all other development, either completed or approved since 1st January 2005, on the use of St Peter's Valley, La Route de la Haule (between Beaumont and Bel Royal), Rue de Haut, Victoria Avenue, and Mont Félard?"
Deputy D.W. Mezbourian of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services–
" What measures, if any, are being introduced to mitigate the impact of traffic volume in St Peter's Valley, La Route de la Haule, Rue de Haut, Victoria Avenue and Mont Félard arising from the completion of developments approved in St Peter, St Mary, St Ouen, St Brelade and St Lawrence since January 2005, and, if so, what effect will they have on traffic at both peak and off-peak times?"
Deputy S. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –
"Would the Minister inform members whether children, as young as reception age, are being transported by school coaches which are not fitted with seat belts and, if so, what action he intends to take to address the situation and who would be liable in the event of an injury resulting from such a coach being involved in a road traffic accident?"
Senator B.E. Shenton will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"The Strategic Plan 2006-2011, (P.40/2006) does not provide a specific statement on any implications for the manpower resources of the States as required in accordance with Standing Order 21. As this is required for any amendment to the Plan, would the Chief Minister explain why no such statement has been included and what action, if any, he plans to take to redress this matter?"
The Connétable of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
"I n respect of the requirement for a pumping station on the H2 development on Fields
848, what is the projected total construction cost of the pumping station, the approximate amount to be paid by the Developer to fund ongoing maintenance, over what period will such maintenance be funded, and what is the approximate amount required to fund the replacement of the pumps at the end of the maintenance period?"
Connétable A.S. Crowcroft of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
" Would the Chief Minister explain in detail the circumstances leading up to the resignation of the Managing Director of the Waterfront Enterprise Board and indicate what impact, if any, this has on the timetable for the development of the St Helier waterfront?"
Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Would the Minister inform members of the current status of the OXERA study on trade links with France that was commissioned by the former Economic Development Committee last year?"
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Would the Chief Minister inform members whether the services of the Communications Unit are available to all States Departments?"
The Deputy of St. Peter will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
" In respect of the requirement for a pumping station on the H2 development, Field 848, St. Peter , what method has been used to value the land (a car park) upon which the pumping station is to be constructed, what is the value, does the value reflect a full and commercial amount, how long will the car park be out of commission and what are the dimensions of any excavations?"
The Connétable of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –
" In relation to all five Parishes of St. Brelade , St. Lawrence, St. Mary, St. Ouen and St. Peter, what is the total number of units of accommodation that have been approved, that have been completed or that are presently the subject of planning applications since 1st January 2005?"
Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
"W hat are the latest departmental figures in respect of peak hours (7.45-9.00 a.m. and
5.00 -6.00 p.m.) and off peak hours traffic volume (in numbers and maximum queue lengths) using St Peter's Valley, La Route de la Haule (between Beaumont and Bel Royal), Rue de Haut, Victoria Avenue, and Mont Félard?"
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee –
"Would the Chairman inform members of the cost of the proposed survey into, amongst other things, the reasons for people not voting in the last elections and how the results will be followed up?"
Deputy S. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –
" Given that States' departments aim to achieve best practice' and value for money', would the Minister explain to members how the current ratio of a four strong management team to twelve professional workers within the Youth Service achieves this?"
The Deputy of St. Peter will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –
"In respect of the requirement for a pumping station on land (a car park) on the H2 development, Field 848, St. Peter, are any actions being taken to ensure that the value being attributed is a full and commercial amount, are any conditions being imposed requiring nearby properties to be surveyed before construction works, and will property owners be indemnified for any damage to their properties arising from construction works?"
Connétable A.S. Crowcroft of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
" Would the Minister inform members whether he will cease operations at the
temporary La Collette composting site in view of the public complaints made from residents and workers in the vicinity over concerns of ill health, for a further two years until an odour-free facility can be provided and, if not, the reasons why?
- – Questions to Ministerswithout notice (30 minutes) -
1st question period – Minister for Social Security.
2nd question period – Minister for Planning and Environment.
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Minister for Planning and Environment will make a statement regarding the draft Water Resources (Jersey) Law 200-, (P.206/2005).
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Draft Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 (Appointed Day) Act P.46/2006. 200-.
Lodged: 13th April 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
(proposed and debate commenced on 16th May 2006)
Composting facilities. P.258/2005. Lodged: 1st November 2005.
Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire of St. Helier .
Composting facilities (P.258/2005): comments. P.258/2005. Presented: 19th December 2005. Com. Comité des Connétable s.
Composting facilities (P.258/2005): comments. P.258/2005. Presented: 9th March 2006. Com.(2) Minister for Health and Social Services.
Composting facilities (P.258/2005): comments. P.258/2005. Presented: 9th March 2006. Com.(3) Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of profits for 2005/2006. P.41/2006. Lodged: 11th April 2006.
Minister for Economic Development.
Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie Executive Committee: P.50/2006. membership.
Lodged: 3rd May 2006.
Connétable of St. Ouen.
Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie Executive Committee: P.50/2006. membership (P.50/2006) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 16th May 2006.
Connétable of St. Ouen.
Administrative Appeals Panel: membership. P.51/2006. Lodged 8th May 2006.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
6th June 2006
Senators and Deputies: terms of office. P.227/2004. Lodged: 14th December 2004.
Deputy A. Breckon of St. Saviour .
(debate commenced and States adopted move to next item of public
business on 1st February 2005).
Senators and Deputies: terms of office (P.227/2004) – comments. P.227/2004. Presented: 18th January 2005. Com. Presented by the Minister for Treasury and Resources (formerly the
Finance and Economics Committee).
Draft Postal Services (Transfer) (Jersey) Regulations 200-. P.9/2006. Lodged: 31st January 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Continuation of 2nd reading.
(Principles adopted on 28th March 2006 before referral to Economic
Affairs Scrutiny Panel in accordance with Standing Order 72(1)).
Draft Postal Services (Transfer) (Jersey) Regulations 200- (P.9/2006): P.9/2006. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 28th February 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Postal Services (Transfer) (Jersey) Regulations 200- (P.9/2006): P.9/2006. second amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 14th March 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Postal Services (Transfer) (Jersey) Regulations 200- (P.9/2006): third P.9/2006. amendments. Amd.(3) Lodged: 25th April 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Exclusivity of postal services within Jersey: termination of Agreement P.42/2006. between the States of Jersey and the United Kingdom.
Lodged: 11th April 2006.
Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Postal Services (Jersey) Law 2004 (Appointed Day) (No. 2) Act 200-. P.43/2006. Lodged: 11th April 2006.
Minister for Economic Development.
Island Plan 2002, Policy H2: Fields 848, 851, 853, and 854. P.48/2006. Lodged: 20th April 2006.
Connétable of St. Lawrence.
Island Plan 2002, Policy H2: Fields 848, 851, 853, and 854 (P.48/2006) – P.48/2006. comments. Com. Presented: 8th May 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Island Plan 2002, Policy H2: Fields 848, 851, 853, and 854 (P.48/2006) – P.48/2006. comments – addendum. Com.Add. Presented: 12th May 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Strategy Plan: approval by the States. P.55/2006. Lodged: 11th May 2006.
Senator B.E. Shenton.
20th June 2006
Strategic Plan 2006 to 2011. P.40/2006. Lodged: 10th April 2006.
Council of Ministers.
Strategic Plan 2006 to 2011 (P.40/2006): amendment. P.40/2006. Lodged: 16th May 2006. Amd. Senator J.L. Perchard.
Strategic Plan 2006 to 2011 (P.40/2006): second amendment. P.40/2006. Lodged: 19th May 2006. Amd.(2) Connétable of St. Helier.
Solid Waste Strategy: locations for proposed facilities. P.45/2006. Lodged: 11th April 2006.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Draft Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals (Jersey) Regulations P.49/2006. 200-.
Lodged: 2nd May 2006.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
4th July 2006
Draft Customs and Excise (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.52/2006. Lodged: 11th May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) (Amendment No. 3) P.53/2006. (Jersey) Law 200-.
Lodged: 11th May 2006.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Health and Safety (Work Experience) (Jersey) Regulations 200-. P.54/2006. Lodged: 11th May 2006.
Minister for Social Security.
Tevielka, La Rue de la Haye du Puits, Grouville : deed of arrangement. P.56/2006. Lodged: 12th May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Employment Relations (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.57/2006. Lodged: 15th May 2006.
Minister for Social Security.
Income Tax: allowances, reliefs and exemption thresholds ("20 means 20"). P.58/2006. Lodged: 19th May 2006.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
18th July 2006
12th September 2006 26th September 2006 10th October 2006 24th October 2006 7th November 2006 21st November 2006
A.H. HARRIS Deputy Greffier of the States
18th May 2006 Note –
In accordance with a decision of the States on 25th October 2005, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th May 2006.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator J.L. Perchard –
" W ould the Minister –
(a) provide a breakdown of the total costs relating to the Department's green waste composting operation for 2005 including the cost of the disposal of all material, depreciation of plant and machinery and all other associated costs? and,
( b ) inform members of the value, in monetary terms, of the Department's compost sales for 2005?"
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE ROTA
(See Item I(c))
First 15 minute period Housing
Home Affairs
Economic Development Health and Social Services Education Sport and Culture
lanning and Environment Housing
Second 15 minute period
Chief Minister
Treasury and Resources
Chief Minister
Technical and Transport Services Chief Minister
Social Security
Chief Minister