Order Paper Tuesday 3rd June 2008

STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Tuesday 3rd June 2008

1. COMMUNICATIONS BYTHE PRESIDING OFFICER
2. TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS

(Explanatory note attached)

Income Tax (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Order 2008. R&O.66/2008. Minister for Treasury and Resources.

3. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID

Drainage Law: service of notices on owners (P.57/2008) – comments. P.57/2008. Presented: 20th May 2008. Com. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Central European Time: referendum (P.62/2008) – comments. P.62/2008. Presented: 28th May 2008. Com. Comité des Connétable s.

Draft Non-Profit Organizations (Jersey) Law 200- (P.63/2008): comments. P.63/2008. Presented: 30th May 2008. Com. Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.

States' Spending Review: Emerging Issues. R.48/2008. Presented: 19th May 2008.

Comptroller and Auditor General.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – S13 South Pier Shipyard, R.49/2008. South Pier, St.  Helier – lease amendment.

Presented: 20th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Sea Transport Policy: Report to the States. R.50/2008. Presented: 23rd May 2008.

Minister for Economic Development.

Employment Tribunal Members: extension of appointment. R.51/2008. Presented: 27th May 2008.

Minister for Social Security.

Code of Practice on Public Access to Official Information: Annual Report for R.52/2008. 2007.

Presented: 30th May 2008.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – R.53/2008.

1. Grèvede Lecq Café, Site No. 2 – lease – surrender and renewal;
2. Disposal of 26 & 28West Park Avenue,St. Helier, bywayof deed of gift

of the usufruct to Jersey Council on Alcoholism;

3. Flat 2, Hazelgrove, 73 Rouge Bouillon, St.  Helier – lease;
4. St.  Catherine (Old Lifeboat Building)SC14 – lease to Jersey Canoe Club;

5. Exchange of land with Mrs.Yvonne Louise Stead, 65  Elizabeth Avenue, St.  Brelade.

Presented: 30th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service: Board Members' Report and R.54/2008. Financial Statements for the year ended 31st  December 2007.

Presented: 30th May 2008.

Minister for Social Security.

4. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Esplanade Quarter, St.  Helier: Masterplan (P.60/2008) – amendments. P.60/2008. Lodged: 20th May 2008. Amd. Connétable of St. Helier.

Esplanade Quarter, St.  Helier: Masterplan (P.60/2008) – amendments P.60/2008. (P.60/2008  Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 27th May 2008.

Council of Ministers.

Esplanade Quarter, St.  Helier: Masterplan (P.60/2008) – amendments P.60/2008. (P.60/2008  Amd.) – second amendment. Amd.Amd.(2) Lodged: 27th May 2008.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Draft Marriage and Civil Status (Amendment No.  2) (Jersey) Law 200- P.61/2008. (P.61/2008): amendments. Amd. Lodged: 19th May 2008.

Deputy of St. Martin.

Draft Non-Profit Organizations (Jersey) Law 200- (P.63/2008): second P.63/2008. amendments. Amd.(2) Lodged: 20th May 2008.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .

Draft Public Elections (Amendment No.  3) (Jersey) Law 200- (P.65/2008): P.65/2008. amendments. Amd. Lodged: 27th May 2008.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier.

Draft European Communities Legislation (Bluetongue) (Jersey) P.71/2008. Regulations  200-.

Lodged: 20th May 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Energy from Waste Facility: establishment and acceptance of tender. P.72/2008. Lodged: 20th May 2008.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Energy from Waste Facility: funding. P.73/2008. Lodged: 20th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Jersey Homebuy Housing: amendment to Island Plan Policy H1. P.74/2008. Lodged: 21st May 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Provision of land for lifelong dwellings (for people over 55) and first-time P.75/2008. buyers: amendment to Island Plan (2002).

Lodged: 22nd May 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Integrated Coastal Zone Management Strategy. P.76/2008. Lodged: 23rd May 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Draft Supply of Goods and Services (Jersey) Law 200-. P.77/2008. Lodged: 23rd May 2008.

Minister for Economic Development.

Human Rights Committee and Statements of Compatibility. P.78/2008. Lodged: 29th May 2008.

Deputy of St. Martin.

Draft Proceeds of Crime (Enforcement of Confiscation Orders) (Jersey) P.79/2008. Regulations 200-.

Lodged: 29th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) (Jersey) Regulations 200-. P.80/2008. Lodged: 29th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Drug Trafficking Offences (Enforcement of Confiscation Orders) (Jersey) P.81/2008. Regulations 200-.

Lodged: 29th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Public Elections (Expenditure and Donations) (Jersey) Regulations  200-. P.82/2008. Lodged: 30th May 2008.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

5. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
6. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
7. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
8. PETITIONS
9. QUESTIONS

1. – Written Questions (attached)

1. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answerto a questionaskedby Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. BreladeregardingPoliceCadet training.
2. The Minister forHome Affairs will tablean answer to a questionaskedby Senator B.E. Shenton regarding political accountability.

3. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Senator J.L. Perchard regarding investigations into theconductof the Deputy Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police.
4. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Senator J.L. Perchard regardingthefragmentfoundin February 2008 at Haut delaGarenne.
5. The Chief Minister will table ananswerto a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding the erection of a Ferris wheelonthe Waterfront.
6. The MinisterforTransport and TechnicalServices will table an answer to a questionasked by Deputy I.J. Gorst ofStClementregarding road worksatRuedeMaupertuis, St. Clement.

8. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a questionaskedby Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding prosecutionsforpossession of machineguns.
   3. The Minister for Home Affairs will tableananswerto a questionaskedby Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clementregardingmedia statements madeby the Deputy Chief Officer ofthe States of Jersey Police.
   4. The Minister for Planning andEnvironment will table an answerto a question askedby Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding the super-fill' at La Collette.

11. The Chief Minister will table ananswer to a questionaskedby Deputy R.G.LeHérissierofSt. Saviour regarding electioneering by public employees.
12. The Minister for Home Affairs will table ananswer to a questionaskedby Deputy R.G.Le Hérissier of St. Saviourregardingyoungoffenders being placedatH.M.PLaMoye.
13. The Minister forHealth and Social Services will table an answer to a question askedby Deputy R.G.Le Hérissier ofSt.Saviour regarding the success of Greenfields.
14. The Minister forHealth and Social Services will table an answer to a question askedby Deputy R.G.Le Hérissier ofSt.Saviour regarding hospital waiting lists.
15. The Minister forEconomicDevelopment will tableananswerto a questionaskedby Deputy R.G.LeHérissierofSt. Saviour regarding the appointment oflocalAir Traffic Controllers.
16. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a questionaskedby Deputy R.G.Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding the publication of a report into theresignation of Mr.S.Bellwood.
17. The Minister for EconomicDevelopment will table ananswerto a questionasked by Deputy S.S.P.A. Powerof St. Brelade regarding paymentsto airlines to operate London routes.
18. The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.S.P.A.Powerof St. Brelade regardingthepurchaseof ferries by Jersey Heritage Trust.
19. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table ananswer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding wage inflation.
20. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table ananswer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern ofSt. Helier regardingreductionsin tax bills for thoseon marginal rates of income tax.

2. – Oral Questions (90 minutes)

1. Deputy R.G.LeHérissierof St. Saviour will askthefollowingquestionof the Minister for Health and SocialServices –

" D oes the Minister consider that any conflict exists between the role of Senator Perchard as Assistant Minister in charge of Children's Services and his membership of the Chief Minister's Advisory Group relating to the Haut de la Garenne affair?"

2. Deputy  S.C. Ferguson of St.  Brelade will  ask the following question of the Minister  for Economic Development –

"G  iven that the milk deliveries have stopped for all parishes outside St Helier, what steps, if

any, are being taken to ensure that housebound or disabled pensioners can still have milk delivered?"

3. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour will ask thefollowingquestionofthe Minister for Education, Sport andCulture –

" U nder what circumstances has the Jersey Heritage Trust purchased the amphibious vehicles operating to Elizabeth Castle?"

4. Deputy S.S.P.A.Powerof St. Brelade will askthefollowingquestionof the Chief Minister –

" W ould the Chief Minister give assurances that the former Tourism Building will be kept by WEB in a condition appropriate to its significance, status and role in the Island's history and that its current dilapidated state, with grass growing out of the roof gutters and peeling paintwork, evident during the recent Liberation day celebrations, will be addressed?"

5. Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and TechnicalServices–

" O n 15th January 2008 the Minister stated that the Hazard Review Group signed off the Phase 2 report on La Collette Fuel Depot and Jersey Gas Facility on 14th December 2007, that this report was due to be presented to the Council of Ministers on 24th January 2008 and, subject to approval, would be made public immediately after; would the Minister update members on whether or not this has occurred?"

6. Deputy G.C.L.Baudains of St.Clement will ask the followingquestionofthe Minister for Transport and TechnicalServices –

"F  urther to his reply to my question of April 29th, regarding the likelihood of putting the bus

service out to tender, would the Minister undertake to inform members before his decision whether or not to re-tender takes effect, in order that members are not faced with a fait- accompli?"

7. The Deputy ofSt.Martin will ask the followingquestionof the Minister for Health and Social Services –

" W ill the Minister inform members of the number of woman attending the Health

Department's free breast screening programme and the annual cost, and as there is no equivalent yet for men for prostate cancer, although it claims a similar number of lives, what steps, if any, is the Minister taking the address this inequality and what would the cost be to run a similar screening programme for men?"

8. Deputy S.S.P.A.PowerofSt. Brelade will ask thefollowingquestionof the Minister for Home Affairs–

"I n view of the forensic opinions as to the nature of the alleged fragment of skull found at Haut

de la Garenne, does the Minister still maintain her view that the comments made by the Deputy Chief of Police at a press conference on the 23rd February were appropriate?"

9. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour will ask thefollowingquestionofthe Minister for Education, Sport andCulture –

"W  ould the Minister inform members what progress, if any, has been made for the provision of

nursery care for working mothers?"

10. Deputy R.G.LeHérissierof St. Saviour will ask thefollowingquestionofthe Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –

" D oes the Minister consider that the agreement to purchase the amphibious vehicles servicing Elizabeth Castle and the compensation paid, represent value for money?"

11. The Deputy ofSt.Martin will askthefollowingquestionof the Minister forHome Affairs –

" F ollowing her oral answer on 26th February 2008 when the Minister informed members that she would present a report on the operation of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Law would she also  update  members  with  work  being  undertaken  to  establish  a  formal  agreement  with Disclosure Scotland, explaining exactly what form that agreement will take, and how local employers and residents will be informed of its existence and how to access it?"

12. Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clementwill ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –

"W  ould the Minister advise of the number of visitor beds available in each of the last five years

and would he explain whether he considers this sufficient to cater for a future increase in tourist numbers?"

3. – Questions to Ministerswithout notice (30 minutes) -

1 s t q u e stion period – Minister for Transport and Technical Services 2 n d q u estion period – Minister for Economic Development

10. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
11. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
12. PUBLIC BUSINESS

Draft Crime (Disorderly Conduct and Harassment) (Jersey) Law 200- P.55/2008. Lodged: 7th April 2008.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Drainage Law: service of notices on owners. P.57/2008. Lodged: 9th April 2008.

Senator B.E. Shenton.

Drainage Law: service of notices on owners (P.57/2008) – comments. P.57/2008. Presented: 20th May 2008. Com. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (British Broadcasting Corporation) P.59/2008. (Jersey) Regulations 200-.

Lodged: 16th April 2008.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Esplanade Quarter, St.  Helier: Masterplan. P.60/2008. Lodged: 16th April 2008.

Council of Ministers.

Esplanade Quarter, St.  Helier: Masterplan (P.60/2008) – amendments. P.60/2008. Lodged: 20th May 2008. Amd. Connétable of St. Helier.

Esplanade Quarter, St.  Helier: Masterplan (P.60/2008) – amendments P.60/2008. (P.60/2008  Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 27th May 2008.

Council of Ministers.

Esplanade Quarter, St.  Helier: Masterplan (P.60/2008) – amendments P.60/2008. (P.60/2008  Amd.) – second amendment. Amd.Amd.(2) Lodged: 27th May 2008.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Draft Marriage and Civil Status (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.61/2008. Lodged: 21st April 2008.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Draft Marriage and Civil Status (Amendment No.  2) (Jersey) Law 200- P.61/2008. (P.61/2008): amendments. Amd. Lodged: 19th May 2008.

Deputy of St. Martin.

Draft Non-Profit Organizations (Jersey) Law 200-. P.63/2008. Lodged: 22nd April 2008.

Council of Ministers.

Draft Non-Profit Organizations (Jersey) Law 200- (P.63/2008): comments. P.63/2008. Presented: 30th May 2008. Com. Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.

Draft Non-Profit Organizations (Jersey) Law 200- (P.63/2008): amendments. P.63/2008. Lodged: 13th May 2008. Amd. Council of Ministers.

Draft Non-Profit Organizations (Jersey) Law 200- (P.63/2008): second P.63/2008. amendments. Amd.(2) Lodged: 20th May 2008.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .

Draft Public Elections (Amendment No.  3) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.65/2008. Lodged: 6th May 2008.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Public Elections (Amendment No.  3) (Jersey) Law 200- (P.65/2008): P.65/2008. amendments. Amd. Lodged: 27th May 2008.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier.

School milk: continued funding. P.66/2008. Lodged: 8th May 2008.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier.

Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme: Committee of P.69/2008. Management – appointment of Chairman.

Lodged: 13th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

13. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS

17th June 2008

Draft Taxation (Land Transactions) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.185/2007. Lodged: 4th December 2007.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

(Principles adopted on 12th March 2008)

Draft Taxation (Land Transactions) (Jersey) Law 200- (P.185/2007): comments. P.185/2007. Presented: 10th March 2008. Com. Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.

Draft Taxation (Land Transactions) (Jersey) Law 200- (P.185/2007): P.185/2007. amendments. Amd. Lodged: 26th February 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Jersey Enterprise Board Limited: proposed establishment. P.194/2007. Lodged: 19th December 2007.

Council of Ministers.

Jersey Enterprise Board Limited: proposed establishment (P.194/2007) – P.194/2007. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 28th December 2007.

Deputy J.B. Fox of St. Helier.

Jersey Enterprise Board Limited: proposed establishment (P.194/2007) – P.194/2007. amendment – (P.194/2007  Amd.) – comments. Amd.Com. Presented: 11th April 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Jersey Enterprise Board Limited: proposed establishment (P.194/2007) – P.194/2007. amendment (P.194/2007  Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 9th April 2008.

Deputy J.B. Fox of St. Helier.

Jersey Enterprise Board Limited: proposed establishment (P.194/2007) – third P.194/2007. amendment. Amd.(3) Lodged: 19th February 2008.

Public Accounts Committee.

Millennium Town Park: Funding from Strategic Reserve. P.1/2008. Lodged: 3rd January 2008.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier.

Millennium Town Park: Funding from Strategic Reserve (P.1/2008) – P.1/2008. comments. Com. Presented: 26th February 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Customs and Excise (Amendment No.  6) (Jersey) Law  200-. P.54/2008. Lodged: 7th April 2008.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Central European Time: referendum. P.62/2008. Lodged: 21st April 2008. (re-issue) Senator J.L. Perchard.

Central European Time: referendum (P.62/2008) – comments. P.62/2008. Presented: 28th May 2008. Com. Comité des Connétable s.

1st July 2008

Census of Island's population. P.32/2008. Lodged: 26th February 2008.

Deputy of Grouville .

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Amendment) P.36/2008. (Jersey) Regulations 200- second reading.

Lodged: 6th March 2008.

Minister for Economic Development.

(principles adopted on 29th April 2008)

Draft Water (Amendment No.  3) (Jersey) Law 200-. P.58/2008. Lodged: 11th April 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Flu pandemic funding. P.67/2008. Lodged: 13th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Parish Rates: the States' liability. P.68/2008. Lodged: 13th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Goods and Services Tax: receipts. P.70/2008. Lodged: 13th May 2008.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier.

Draft European Communities Legislation (Bluetongue) (Jersey) P.71/2008. Regulations  200-.

Lodged: 20th May 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Energy from Waste Facility: establishment and acceptance of tender. P.72/2008. Lodged: 20th May 2008.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Energy from Waste Facility: funding. P.73/2008. Lodged: 20th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Human Rights Committee and Statements of Compatibility. P.78/2008. Lodged: 29th May 2008.

Deputy of St. Martin.

15th July 2008

Draft European Communities Legislation (Implementation) (Bovine Semen) P.43/2008. (Jersey) Regulations 200-.

Lodged: 14th March 2008.

Chief Minister.

Jersey Homebuy Housing: amendment to Island Plan Policy H1. P.74/2008. Lodged: 21st May 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Provision of land for lifelong dwellings (for people over 55) and first-time P.75/2008. buyers: amendment to Island Plan (2002).

Lodged: 22nd May 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Integrated Coastal Zone Management Strategy. P.76/2008. Lodged: 23rd May 2008.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Draft Supply of Goods and Services (Jersey) Law 200-. P.77/2008. Lodged: 23rd May 2008.

Minister for Economic Development.

Draft Proceeds of Crime (Enforcement of Confiscation Orders) (Jersey) P.79/2008. Regulations 200-.

Lodged: 29th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) (Jersey) Regulations 200-. P.80/2008. Lodged: 29th May  2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Drug Trafficking Offences (Enforcement of Confiscation Orders) (Jersey) P.81/2008. Regulations 200-.

Lodged: 29th May 2008.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Public Elections (Expenditure and Donations) (Jersey) Regulations 200-. P.82/2008. Lodged: 30th May 2008.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States

29th May 2008 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2008 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 4th June and Thursday 5th June 2008.

Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting.

(See Item B)

R&O.66/2008.

This Order amends the definition "financial services company" in the Income Tax (Jersey) Law 1961, consequentially upon the enactment of amendments to the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998 which provides for certain service providers in relation to certain collective investment funds to be regulated under that Law instead of under the Collective Investment Funds (Jersey) Law 1988.

The Order was made on 19th May 2008 and came into force on 26th May 2008.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))

1. T he Minister for Home Affairs will table ananswerto the following question askedby Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. Brelade –

" C an the Minister confirm whether –

1. all States of Jersey PoliceCadets now haveall their basic training completed in Jersey?
2. whether any useofmadeofPolice Training Colleges such as Ashford inKent and, if not, why?
3. whether any provision is made to allow Jersey Police Officerstocarryout police work and studyin the UK with UK police forces for training and experience purposes?
4. whether any provision is made forJersey Police Cadets and Jersey Police Officers to study and become familiar with UK Criminal Law, as well as Jersey Law?"

2. T he Minister for Home Affairs will table ananswerto the following question askedbySenatorB.E.Shenton –

" C an the Minister describe her political role, with particular regard to the relationship with the police, and the concept of political and public accountability?"

3. T he Minister for Home Affairs will table ananswer to the followingquestion asked bySenatorJ.L.Perchard –

" W ill the Minister advise whether the Deputy Chief Officer of Police is under investigation by detectives from Devon and Cornwall Police for alleged abuse of authority and if so, when did the investigation begin and when is it expected to be concluded?"

4. T he Minister for Home Affairs will table ananswer to the followingquestion asked bySenatorJ.L.Perchard –

" W ill the Minister inform the Assembly who informed the States of Jersey Police that the fragment, found in February 2008 under a stairwell at Haut de la Garenne, was not bone and the date that this information was received by the Police?"

5. T he Chief Minister will table ananswer to thefollowingquestionaskedby Deputy G.C.L.Baudainsof St. Clement –

" W ould the Chief Minister outline the nature of, and who was included in, the consultation process associated with the erection of the Ferris wheel on Waterfront property administered by WEB and would he advise whether any financial implications arise for either the States or WEB?"

6. T he Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table ananswerto the following question askedby Deputy I.J. Gorst ofSt.Clement –

" W ill the Minister advise –

1. th e purpose of the road works onRuedeMaupertuis, St. Clement?
2. th e lengthof time to date that the work hastaken?
3. th e scopeofthework undertaken to date?
4. th e expected length oftimeto completion?
5. th e full cost of the work?
6. w  h o will be liable to meet the cost of the work?
7. w  h at adviceorcommentwasgiventothe Planning and EnvironmentDepartment in relation to drainage issues when the original planning application wasbeing considered for the development in Field 40 St. Clement?

(viii) whether the department will undertake to review fully the way it approaches drainage is s u e s on

new or proposed developments?"

7. The Minister for Home Affairs will table ananswer to the followingquestion asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement –

" F ollowing statements by the States of Jersey Police regarding the alleged possession of machine guns (including a single-shot machine gun) by Islanders, would the Minister advise how many successful prosecutions, if any, there have been?"

8. T h e Minister for Home Affairs will table ananswer to the followingquestion asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement –

"Would the Minister advise members whether she believes that statements made in the media by the Deputy Chief Officer have always been accurate and proportionate and, if not, does she consider that he should be suspended from duty whilst investigations into his conduct are carried out?"

9. T he Minister for Planning and Environment will table ananswerto the following questionaskedby Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement –

"Would the Minister advise whether Planning permission was required for the superfill' at La Collette and, if so -

(i ) w hat were the conditions applied in relation to its height, visibility when viewed from the east of the

Island and its potential to interrupt the view of St. Aubin's Bay?

(ii)  what discussions, if any, have taken place between him and the Minister for Transport and Technical Services in relation to this matter?"

10. The Chief Minister will table an answerto the followingquestionaskedby Deputy R.G.Le Hérissier of St. Saviour –

"Would the Chief Minister confirm that public employees campaigning for election are entitled to campaign during vacation periods and during Time off in Lieu'?

I f limitations or restrictions exist would the Chief Minister confirm that they are consistent with the European

Convention on Human Rights and other relevant legislation?"

11. The Minister for Home Affairs will table ananswerto the followingquestion asked by Deputy R.G.Le Hérissier of St. Saviour –

"When will the practice of placing young people in HMP La Moye cease?"

12. The Minister for Health and SocialServices will table ananswerto the followingquestionasked by Deputy R.G.LeHérissierofSt. Saviour –

"Is Greenfields fulfilling its original objectives and if not, why not?"

13. The Minister for Health and SocialServices will table ananswerto the followingquestionasked by Deputy R.G.LeHérissierofSt. Saviour –

"How is the maximum waiting time limit of 6 months for treatment calculated? Are all specialities conforming to this limit? What exceptions exist, and why?"

14. The Minister forEconomicDevelopment will table ananswer to the followingquestionasked by Deputy R.G.LeHérissierofSt. Saviour –

"What procedures are in place to ensure that local candidates are in place to compete for the position of Air Traffic Controller?"

15. The Chief Minister will table an answerto the followingquestionaskedby Deputy R.G.Le Hérissier of St. Saviour –

"When will the Report on the circumstances surrounding the resignation of Mr. S. Bellwood be published?

16. The Minister forEconomicDevelopment will table ananswer to the followingquestionasked by Deputy S.S.P.A. Powerof St. Brelade –

"Can the Minister confirm whether an agreement is in existence in the latest calendar year to pay an amount in the region of £400,000 to any airline to operate any one particular service to a major London Airport?"

17. The Minister forEducation, Sport and Culture will table ananswer to the followingquestionaskedby Deputy S.S.P.A.Powerof St. Brelade –

"Would the Minister advise whether Jersey Heritage Trust purchased two ferries in the sum of £500,000 for the Castle Ferry service and, if so, outline all the reasons for this purchase?"

18. The Minister forTreasury and Resources will table ananswer to the following questionaskedby Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

( 1 ) "Does the Minister have figures for 2006 and 2007 relating to the average annual bonus per FTE in the

Finance Sector (given that in 2005, according to the Jersey Economic Digest 2006, it was £5,600, raising the average weekly earnings figure from £710 to £820)?

( 2 ) Does the Minister accept that the rate of wage inflation is driven by competition from the Finance sector

and if so, what proposals, if any, does he have to curb wage claims in the Private sector, and the Finance sector in particular, in order to give his anti-inflation strategy any possibility of success?"

19. The Minister forTreasury and Resources will table ananswer to the following questionaskedby Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

"Following his written response of 13th May to question 3873 when he stated that many low to middle income earners will see a cut in their income tax', will the Minister advise what figure he has for the percentage or absolute reduction in tax bills for those on marginal rate of income tax?"

ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))

1st Session –

2nd Session –