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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
Tuesday 6th December 2011 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS
Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2012 Fees) R&O.163/2011. (Jersey) Order 2011.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID
Homebuy or Shared Equity Scheme: approval by the States (P.163/2011) – P.163/2011. comments. Com. Presented: 2nd December 2011.
Minister for Housing.
* Homebuy or Shared Equity Scheme: approval by the States (P.163/2011) – P.163/2011. comments. Com.(2) Presented: 6th December 2011.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
* St. Helier Waterfront: development (P.175/2011) – comments. P.175/2011. Presented: 5th December 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Appointment of Assistant Ministers: consent of the Chief Minister. R.140/2011. Presented: 29th November 2011.
Chief Minister.
Companies (Jersey) Law 1991: proposed amendments – Green Paper. R.141/2011. Presented: 29th November 2011.
Minister for Economic Development.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – non-contentious Budget R.142/2011. transfers.
Presented: 29th November 2011.
Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Assistant Ministers – R.143/2011. November 2011.
Presented: 29th November 2011.
Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Housing – November 2011 R.144/2011. revised delegations.
Presented: 30th November 2011.
Minister for Housing.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Treasury and Resources – R.145/2011. November 2011 revised delegations.
Presented: 30th November 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Draft Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement – Convention Countries) P.184/2011. (Amendment) (Jersey) Act 201-.
Lodged: 28th November 2011.
Chief Minister.
Health Insurance Fund: transfer to Health and Social Services Department for P.185/2011. 2012.
Lodged: 29th November 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Cold Weather Bonus (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.186/2011. Lodged: 29th November 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Machinery of Government: review by Privileges and Procedures Committee. P.187/2011. Lodged: 29th November 2011.
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement .
* Open ballot for Ministers and Chairmen. P.188/2011. Lodged: 5th December 2011.
Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier .
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposer of the following proposition lodged au Greffe' has informed the Greffier of the States that it is to be withdrawn –
* Mobile dental service funded from the Health Insurance Fund. P.170/2011. Lodged: 13th October 2011.
Senator A. Breckon.
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
* Nomination of the following as members of the Privileges and Procedures Committee –
Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson (non-Ministerial member) Senator Sir Philip Bailhache (Ministerial member)
The Constable of St Clement (non-Ministerial member)
Deputy Judith Ann Martin of St. Helier (Ministerial member) Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade (non-Ministerial member) The Deputy of St Peter (Chairmen's Committee representative)
* Nomination of the Connétable of St. Martin and the Deputy of Grouville as States Commissioners of the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission.
* Nomination of the Deputy of St. Martin as a Member of the Environment Scrutiny Panel.
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
- The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding advertisements in cars.
- The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding planning applications.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.L.C. Baudains of St. Clement regarding scaffolding at St. James' Centre.
- The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier regarding commercial planning applications.
- The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier regarding the Island Plan and housing developments.
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Senator A. Breckon regarding Social Security cards.
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Senator A. Breckon regarding the delay in publication of a Government Actuary Report.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Senator A. Breckon regarding contract employees.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding user pays' proposals.
- The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the Tenant Deposit Scheme.
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the cost of Income Support.
- The Chairman of the Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny Panel will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding reviews to be undertaken by the Panel.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the cost of additional unemployed Islanders.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding Samarès Ward , Overdale Hospital.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding a disaster recovery plan for the finance sector.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Senator S.C. Ferguson regarding the implementation timetable of the KPMG report.
- The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the enhancement' of contracts of employment.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding Hospital consultants.
- The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the renewal of the Airport Director's contract.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
- Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of President of the Chairmen's Committee –
"Will the President clarify whether she intends to pursue the recommendation from the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Sub Panel to include scrutiny of the media under the remit of one of the Scrutiny panels?"
- Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –
"Does the Minister accept the recommendations within the report by the internal Task Force, which he chaired, and, if so, when will restrictions on the power of the Minister to call in' planning applications be adopted?"
- The Deputy of St. Martin will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Given that the construction of the new St. Martin 's Primary School has been authorised by this Assembly and that the project is not due for completion until autumn 2014, would the Minister agree that this project would be ideal for "fast tracking", especially as the funds have already been voted and that the bringing forward of this project would provide a much needed impetus for the economy?"
- Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister provide details as to how he plans to deliver real jobs for the unemployed, what groups are to be targeted, how much funding is required, where that is to be found and whether projects will now be cut or postponed?"
- Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"As the shareholder representative, would the Minister advise why Jersey Water has not implemented restrictions at a far earlier stage before causing great public concern, particularly amongst the elderly, at the prospect of having to pay extra for water in 2012?"
- Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Will the Minister outline the current and projected financial situation of Jersey Airport and advise how he intends to finance or eliminate any deficits?"
- Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"What independent professional advice, if any, did the Minister take before deciding to support the £40 million Gigabit Jersey proposals?
- Senator A. Breckon will ask the following question of the Minister for Housing –
"Can Minister detail whether UK contractors are working on the refurbishment of Pomme d'Or Farm and, if so, how many and why are they being used?"
- The Connétable of St. John will ask the following question of the Minister for Social Security –
"Will the Minister explain what his definition of a proper' job is and, given that society needs people to work in all areas of employment, will he confirm that he values the tremendous work undertaken by blue collar workers such as road sweepers and cleaners across the Island?"
- Deputy S. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education. Sport and Culture –
"Will the Minister advise the overall cost of young people attending university in 2011 and provide a breakdown of the fees met by parents and those met by the States?"
- Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Can the Chief Minister, with regard to proposals he recently announced to assist the unemployed find work, assure members that this will not create more jobs in the public sector and that the employment opportunities will be restricted to local employees and local companies paying Jersey tax?"
- Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Could the Minister state whether a payroll tax is being considered as an appropriate method of raising income from non-locally owned Jersey trading companies and, if not, why not?"
- Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social Services –
"Can the Minister inform the Assembly whether she has accepted the Adopt a Granny Scheme' and, if so, when will it be implemented?"
- Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –
"Given the continued cost to the taxpayer of keeping St. James draped in scaffolding, will the Minister advise whether he supports transferring this building to the Jersey Youth Service and, if so, would he undertake to liaise with Property Holdings to ascertain whether the cost of making the structure good could be met from the sale of the existing and dilapidated La Motte Centre?"
- Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
"Could the Minister outline what technical considerations would be necessary in determining suitable road access to any site proposed for a new General Hospital or a new Police Headquarters?"
- Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"What progress, if any, has been made in negotiating 2012 pay, terms and conditions with Manual workers, Teachers, Nurses, Health workers, uniformed services and Civil Servants and will the Minister state whether any pay offer has yet been made to these groups and what detailed work has been done in respect of the States Employment Board's aim of achieving £7 million of savings on employee terms and conditions?"
- Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –
"Would the Minister inform the Assembly which UK universities have agreed to charge local' fees and which others he anticipates could be added to the list?"
- Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Will the Minister advise members which proposed changes to British and/or European financial regulations he considers to be of the greatest risk or threat to the Jersey finance industry and why?"
- Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
"With regard to the recently installed pedestrian refuge near La Mare slip, would the Minister confirm that neither he nor his officers have any concerns about safety as a result of its construction?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Treasury and Resources
2nd question period – Chief Minister
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTEROF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* The Minister for Social Security will make a statement regarding access to dental health services.
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Clos des Sables: further development – petition. P.121/2011. Lodged: 6th July 2011.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Clos des Sables: further development – petition (P.121/2011) – report of the P.121/2011. Minister for Treasury and Resources. Rpt. Presented: 31st August 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Homebuy or Shared Equity Scheme: approval by the States. P.163/2011. Lodged: 30th September 2011.
Senator A. Breckon.
Homebuy or Shared Equity Scheme: approval by the States (P.163/2011) – P.163/2011. comments. Com. Presented: 2nd December 2011.
Minister for Housing.
* Homebuy or Shared Equity Scheme: approval by the States (P.163/2011) – P.163/2011. comments. Com.(2) Presented: 6th December 2011.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Draft Endangered Species (CITES) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.171/2011. Lodged: 17th October 2011.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Draft Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.173/2011. Lodged: 20th October 2011.
Chief Minister.
Election campaign period: restrictions. P.174/2011. Lodged: 21st October 2011.
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .
St. Helier Waterfront: development. P.175/2011. Lodged: 21st October 2011.
Connétable of St. Helier .
* St. Helier Waterfront: development (P.175/2011) – comments. P.175/2011. Presented: 5th December 2011. Com. Council of Ministers.
Medium Term Financial Plan: minimum lodging period. P.176/2011. Lodged: 21st October 2011.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Medium Term Financial Plan: minimum lodging period (P.176/2011) – P.176/2011. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 1st November 2011.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.178/2011. Lodged: 25th October 2011.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Draft Telecommunications (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.179/2011. Lodged: 26th October 2011.
Minister for Economic Development.
(Cannot be debated before 7th December 2011)
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 17th January 2012
Price control: investigation. P.165/2011. Lodged: 3rd October 2011.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Price control: investigation (P.165/2011) – comments. P.165/2011. Presented: 31st October 2011. Com. Minister for Economic Development.
Ex gratia payment: Mr. D. Turner. P.166/2011. Lodged: 4th October 2011.
Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier .
* Draft Shipping (MARPOL) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.172/2011. Lodged: 18th October 2011.
Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Regulations P.180/2011. 201-.
Lodged: 28th October 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) P.181/2011. Law 201-.
Lodged: 15th November 2011.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2012. P.183/2011. Lodged: 22nd November 2011.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Draft Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement – Convention Countries) P.184/2011. (Amendment) (Jersey) Act 201-.
Lodged: 28th November 2011.
Chief Minister.
Health Insurance Fund: transfer to Health and Social Services Department for 2012. P.185/2011. Lodged: 29th November 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Cold Weather Bonus (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.186/2011. Lodged: 29th November 2011.
Minister for Social Security.
Machinery of Government: review by Privileges and Procedures Committee. P.187/2011. Lodged: 29th November 2011.
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement .
* Open ballot for Ministers and Chairmen. P.188/2011. Lodged: 5th December 2011.
Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier .
31st January 2012
Draft States of Jersey Police Force Law 201-. P.182/2011. Lodged: 16th November 2011.
Minister for Home Affairs.
21st February 2012
Standing Orders: Answers to Questions. P.177/2011. Lodged: 21st October 2011.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
20th March 2012
Old Age Pension: method for increase. P.164/2011. Lodged: 3rd October 2011.
Senator A. Breckon.
A.H. HARRIS Deputy Greffier of the States
5th December 2011
Note – An asterix * in the left hand margin denotes either a new item added to this Order Paper since the principal Order Paper was published on 1st December 2011, or an item which has been
moved.