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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Tuesday 6th December 2011

  1. COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
  2. TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)

Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2012 Fees)  R&O.163/2011. (Jersey) Order 2011.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

  1. 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.

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.

  1. 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 .

  1. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
  2. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
  3. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
  4. PETITIONS
  5. QUESTIONS
  1. – Written Questions(attached)
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Senator A. Breckon regarding Social Security cards.
  7. 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.
  8. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Senator A. Breckon regarding contract employees.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  1. – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. 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?"

  1. – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –

1st question period – Minister for Treasury and Resources 2nd question period – Chief Minister

  1. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
  1. STATEMENTS ON A MATTEROF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
  2. 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.

Mobile dental service funded from the Health Insurance Fund.  P.170/2011. Lodged: 13th October 2011.

Senator A. Breckon.

Draft Endangered Species (CITES) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.171/2011. Lodged: 17th October 2011.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Draft Shipping (MARPOL) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.172/2011. Lodged: 18th October 2011.

Minister for Economic Development.

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 .

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)

  1. 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 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 .

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.

M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States

1st December 2011 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2011 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th December 2011.

Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)

R&O.163/2011.

This Order increases, by approximately 2.5% fees connected with –

  1. an application for a badge to drive a public service vehicle;
  2. registration of a motor vehicle, changes of registration mark, issue of trade licences and issue of certificates in respect of vehicle standards;
  3. registration of driving instructors;
  4. licensing of a vehicle that does not comply with construction and use requirements;
  5. driving tests.

There is one exception to the above: the fee for compulsory basic training under the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003.  That fee rises by 5.4%, being  the Retail Price s Index for September 2011.

The increases take effect from 1st January 2012. Fees were last increased on 1st January 2011. The Order was made on 25th November 2011 and comes into force on 1st January 2012.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))

  1. The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –

"Will the Minister explain why it is illegal to advertise any car for sale in a States car park, when and why this restriction came into force and the how many individuals were (a) cautioned and (b) prosecuted for this offence since the introduction of this restriction?"

  1. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade –

"In relation to the processing of Planning applications under Article 9 of the Planning and Building law (Jersey) Law 2002, will the Minister advise the Assembly:

  1. the  number  of refusals  and  permissions  granted  during  the  previous  12 months  made personally by the Minister or his predecessor;
  2. the number of refusals and permissions granted during the previous 12 months under the Minister's delegated powers by the Planning Applications Panel, by Planning officers and by the Assistant Minister and for each, the average elapsed time between the receipt of the initial application and the decision;
  3. the number of Planning applications for which decisions are currently pending and the average delay between their submission and the decision being made;
  4. the number of meetings held during the last twelve months between the Minister and his predecessor, Assistant Minister, all members of the Planning Applications Panel and the Planning officers to discuss Planning policy and procedure to ensure all Planning decisions consistently took full account of the requirements of the Planning Law and the Policies of the Island Plan?"
  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.L.C. Baudains of St. Clement –

"Further to the answer given on 22nd June 2010 when it was stated that scaffolding had first been erected at St. James' Church in September 2006 at a cost of £15,000 a year, would the Minister state –

1  what the total cost to date is of the scaffolding;

  1. the nature and estimated cost of repairs,
  2. how  long  the  defects  have  been  present  and,  if  from the  date of  purchase,  whether professional surveys were carried out and taken into account at the time of purchase?"
  1. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier –

"Would the Minister make available a list of commercial planning applications that are currently waiting to be determined together with the dates that the applications were submitted to the department?"

  1. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier –

"Could the Minister advise what progress, if any, has been made in relation to the States-owned sites earmarked for much needed housing development when the Island Plan was agreed in July 2011?"

  1. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator A. Breckon –

"Can the Minister give details of the number of new or re-issued Social Security cards provided in 2010 and 2011 by his Department to date and state the country/place of origin of applicants?"

  1. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator A. Breckon –

"Can the Minister explain why it has taken nearly 4 years to produce the Government Actuary's Report on the Financial Condition of the Health Insurance Fund as at 31st December 2007' (R138/2011)?"

  1. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator A. Breckon –

"Can Chief Minister advise how many contract and agency employees are engaged in the public sector who have not been resident for 5 years?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

"During the debate on the Draft Annual Business Plan 2012 (P.123/2011), the Minister presented comments to amendment P.123/2011 Amd. (6) which referred to the following unscoped user pays proposals –

"(n)  Patient Transport Review PTS provision (user pays)

  1. Introduce an A&E charging mechanism (user pays)
  2. Review thresholds for travel to the UK for elective surgery (user pays)
  3. Consider the re-introduction of prescription charges by H&SS (user pays)
  4. Surgical specialties: non-urgent cosmetic procedures (user pays)
  5. Income generation initiatives within Community and Social Services (user pays)."

Elsewhere in the Annual Business Plan, in relation to the initiatives in (t) it stated "Some savings proposals within Community and Social Services require further scoping but could include a review of Occupational Therapy Services less SLA annual increases."

Will the Minister inform members which of these proposals, if any, are now fully scoped and give members full details of those that are? If any are not yet scoped, will she state whether, or when, they will be, and whether she will bring these proposals to the States for final approval by members and, if not, why not?"

  1. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

"Will the Minister inform members whether he will commit to the introduction of a tenant deposit scheme  (TDS)  within  a  6  month  period  in  accordance  with  P.130/2009  which  called  for Regulations to be brought forward under the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law (RTL) and, if not, why not?

Will  he update members on  the progress  made on the following issues since  the R.37/2010 Tenants' Deposit Scheme: current status was issued-

  1. Whether the draft Law has yet been sanctioned by the Privy Council?
  2. Whether draft Regulations have been reviewed and accepted by the Minister?
  3. Whether the full cost implications of the Law have been identified and, if so, what they might be?
  4. Whether a tender process to recruit a scheme provider has been initiated and, if so, whether one has been identified and appointed and, if not, why not?
  5. When an Appointed Day Act for the Law will be lodged?
  6. Whether work has been completed on compulsory condition reports as part of the scheme?
  7. Whether the goal of "no cost to the States" has been established with any potential scheme provider, or not, and whatever the case, what the manpower and financial costs might be?"
  1. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

"Does the Minister accept the figures I recently publicised on the balance of income tax revenues, and income support and supplementation bills, which suggested that for every £1 produced by jobs at, or close to, the minimum wage there was a cost to the taxpayer of £3 or more?

With or without his acceptance, will the Minister produce for members his department's figures on the cost/benefit to the taxpayer of low-paid employment along with an explanation of the overall size of the subsidy that is required to be paid by the taxpayer to keep the minimum wage at its present level?"

  1. The Chairman of the Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny Panel will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

"Has the panel had time to study the reports of its predecessors, and in particular, Review of Benefit Levels (S.R.3/2011), and Review of CSR2 (S.R.13/2011), both of which contain questions and recommendations which have yet to be fully addressed by their respective Ministers and, if not, will the panel undertake to do so?

In pursuance of continuity in the scrutiny function will the panel undertake to give appropriate consideration to the conclusions of these reports when it assesses its priorities for 2012 reviews and, in particular, will she assure the Assembly that the panel will conduct some assessment of the impact of the CSR process and staff shortages on hospital waiting lists before further decisions have to be made in the Medium Term Financial Plan for 2013 and beyond in relation to the budget of the Health and Social Services Department?"

  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

"On the basis that, following the changes brought about by the introduction of Income Support at the beginning of 2008, "residual" unemployment in the economy is reflected in the average figure for that pre-recession year of around 480, what figures does the Minister have for the cost to the States in lost income tax revenues and in additional income support payments for the following years –

2009  average unemployment  960 2010  average unemployment  1,200 2011  average unemployment (to date)  1,370

With the October unemployment figure now standing at 1500, what estimate does the Minister have for the cost of maintaining an additional 1,000 unemployed workers (over the residual figure above) through the coming year?

In addition, what estimate does the Minister have for the cost in both lost income tax and extra income support from the workers who will join the unemployed from the fulfilment industry in the New Year?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John –

"Would the Minister advise when Samarès ward at Overdale was constructed, who it was designed by and what the construction cost?

Can the Minister confirm that the Samarès ward Overdale does not have a bed lift from the first to ground floor and terminally ill patients are pushed down the long and winding wheel chair ramp along the outside of the North east side of the building which is open to all elements, and, if so, can she advise how long she has been aware of the lack of this facilities in this building?

Will the Minister detail what action, if any, is to be taken to rectify this issue at Overdale and advise what the estimated cost would be to fit a bed lift, or put some other means in place to transfer seriously ill patients?"

  1. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John –

"In the event of a Euro Zone collapse what contingencies, if any, has Jersey got in place in respect of disaster recovery within the finance industry and will the Island follow UK contingency plans or take a global approach?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator S.C. Ferguson –

"In relation to the implementation timetable of the recent KPMG Report (Table 8.2.9, p.167), would the Minister confirm whether Health and Social Services is on track to –

  1. identify the patient groups which are suitable for telehealth (the delivery of health-related services and information via telecommunications technologies) and healthcare;
  2. undertake the initial rollout of 50% during 2012;
  3. begin training staff on monitoring equipment from March 2012; and
  4. would the Minister list and explain the planned timeline?"
  1. The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier –

"Will the Minister advise the Assembly –

  1. how he defines enhancement' in relation to contracts of employment for public sector staff;
  2. what enhancements' or other payments were made to the Airport Operations Director who recently left States employment approximately 6 months before the end of her contract?"
  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier –

"Would the Minister advise the Assembly –

  1. the number of specialisms of the consultants employed on a full time, part time, or on an ad hoc basis over the last three years indicating as necessary when any breaks in continuous service or specialisms occurred or, in the case of part time or ad hoc consultants, the periods they were employed;
  2. the number of operations carried outby these consultants during the last three years detailing which were –
  1. routine (public)
  2. emergency (public)
  3. private
  1. the mortality rates for these operations?"
  1. The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier –

"Could the Minister advise the number of times that he has renewed the contract of the Airport Director who resigned in June 2010, giving the reasons for the renewal in each instance and advising of any revisions to the salary paid and any changes to his duties?

Would the Minister confirm whether the Airport Director is currently employed to undertake the duties of the former Airport Operations Director and, if so, would he also confirm whether the postholder is sufficiently qualified to undertake those duties?"

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

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