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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
Tuesday 10th July 2012 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Collective Investment Funds (Certified Funds – Fees) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2012. R&O.79/2012. Minister for Economic Development.
Shipping (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2012. R&O.81/2012. Minister for Economic Development.
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Amendment No. 5) R&O.82/2012. (Jersey) Order 2012.
Chief Minister.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID
* Tourism Development Fund: assistance to the private sector (P.26/2012) – P.26/2012. comments. Com. Presented: 9th July 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
* Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) legislation P.60/2012. (P.60/2012): comments. Com. Presented: 9th July 2012.
Minister for Social Security.
* Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) legislation P.60/2012. (P.60/2012): comments. Com.(2) Presented: 9th July 2012.
States Employment Board.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Nos. 6 and 7 Springfield R.84/2012. Crescent, St. Helier (former Roseneath) – proposed purchase.
Presented: 28th June 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Telecom Group Ltd.: Annual Report and Accounts at 31st December 2011. R.85/2012. Presented: 2nd July 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Water: Annual Report and Financial Statements 2011. R.86/2012. Presented: 2nd July 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Post International: Annual Report 2011. R.87/2012. Presented: 2nd July 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Budget Management Report for the period ended 31st December 2011. R.88/2012. Presented: 3rd July 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Child Care Trust: appointment of Chairperson. R.89/2012. Presented: 4th July 2012.
Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
* Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme (PECRS): Actuarial Valuation R.90/2012. at 31st December 2010.
Presented: 10th July 2012.
Chief Minister.
Tourism Development Fund. S.R.3/2012. Presented: 3rd July 2012.
Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
* Introduction of Tasers in Jersey. S.R.4/2012. Presented: 6th July 2012.
Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
* Compromise Agreements: Following up the investigations of the Comptroller and P.A.C.1/2012. Auditor General.
Presented: 6th July 2012.
Public Accounts Committee.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposers of the following propositions lodged au Greffe have informed the Greffier of the States that they are to be withdrawn –
* Vote of Censure: Minister for Treasury and Resources. P.61/2012. Lodged: 12th June 2012.
Senator S.C. Ferguson.
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
- The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St Brelade regarding Airport hangar facilities.
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the nationalities of those in receipt of Income Support.
- The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St Brelade regarding an update of existing Motor Traffic Regulations.
- The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding the recent Red Ensign conference.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Senator S.C. Ferguson regarding the effect of power cuts on services for Jersey Telecoms fibre optic cable customers.
- H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the court costs associated with drug offences in 2011.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding staffing at the Health and Social Services Department.
- The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the future of Hautlieu and Highlands College.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the removal of final salary pensions for public sector employees.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the automatic information exchange under the European Union Savings Tax Directive.
- The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding police searches at incorrect addresses.
- H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier regarding the election of Jurats.
- H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier regarding cases tried by jury.
- H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier regarding the professional background of Jurats.
- H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier regarding disciplinary sanctions for lawyers and advocates.
- The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding CSR savings proposals.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
- Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Has the Council of Ministers discussed the issue of independence; do the views on independence recently expressed by the Assistant Chief Minister with responsibility for External Relations represent those of the Council and, if not, what is the Councils position?"
- Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Does the Minister consider that his announcement of major changes to public sector pensions in the media rather than directly to employee representatives is an appropriate way to initiate negotiations over this sensitive issue?"
- The Connétable of Grouville will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister arrange to release the former head of Property Holdings from the clause within his severance agreement which restricts his speaking out about the events leading to his resignation, in order that he can defend himself against reputational attacks?"
- The Connétable of St. John will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Following previous announcements that the budget for grants to all clubs and societies from the Jersey Sports Council would be reduced, can the Minister explain why his Department chose to provide funding of £75,000 to just one club, the Jersey Rugby Club, and was this sanctioned by the Minister for Treasury and Resources?"
- Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –
"Will the Minister advise what sites, if any, have been identified for any potential rebuild of Les Quennevais School and whether there are any plans to build on Les Quennevais playing fields?"
- Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –
"Would the Minister advise the Assembly whether he has reappointed the members of the Jersey Architectural Commission formed by the previous Minister and, if so, and whether its role includes the setting of architectural policy and commissioning design reviews of significant planning applications?"
- Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –
"Would the Minister clarify the purpose of recent personnel changes within the Youth Service, and advise whether all youth clubs now have a qualified Youth Worker and if not, why not?"
- Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"In light of the most recent scandals involving the UK banking industry, does the Minister believe that there are any lessons which can be learnt and does he consider that he needs to take any further steps to ensure that the users of the Jersey financial services industry are fully protected against wrongdoing by individuals and firms operating in the Island?"
- Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister clarify whether Mr. Brian Napier QC had access to the transcript of the States in camera session where the former Home Affairs Minister informed the Assembly that he had seen the preliminary report that was so damning that he was left no option but to suspend the former Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police?"
- The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Would the Chief Minister advise the Assembly what authority, if any, his Assistant Minister with responsibility for External Affairs has to comment on significant constitutional matters and, in particular, those reported on the 27th June 2012 in the Guardian newspaper?"
- Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Will the Minister advise on the situation regarding the repayment of Payment Protection Insurance in Jersey and confirm that anyone who was mis-sold a policy is able to reclaim their payments?"
- Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –
"Would the Minister advise whether he is in favour of wind farms on our offshore reefs, why he is considering allowing the expense and intrusion of monitoring masts and how this issue fits within the Ramsar designation?"
- Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Housing –
"Has the Minister investigated the possibility of selling individual houses when they become empty to housing trusts, thereby keeping the properties within the social rented sector?"
- The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Was the Minister involved in any discussions with the Assistant Chief Minister with responsibility for External Affairs and/or the Chief Minister prior to the comments made by the Assistant Chief Minister to the Guardian regarding the issue of Jerseys independence?"
- Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –
"Does the Ministers announcement of reforms to the tertiary sector mean that plans to reduce grants to the fee-paying provided sector, proposed by his predecessor, have now been abandoned?"
* 16. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
"Can the Minister advise whether evidence relating to child abuse in Jersey has gone missing and thereby prevented the prosecution of alleged offenders and, if so, what investigations have taken place to find those responsible for the loss of this evidence?"
- Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Minister advise why, if there was considered to be a problem with the terms of reference drawn up by Verita for the proposed Historic Abuse Enquiry, this was not resolved with Verita and outline why Mr. Andrew Williamson was engaged?"
- Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Social Security –
"Will the Minister advise the Assembly whether he has already initiated, or is actively considering any proposals jointly with other Ministers for undertaking suitable, labour intensive public sector infrastructure projects such as the maintenance of our coastal paths and conservation sites, in order to open up interim employment opportunities and, if not, why not?"
- Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Further to his response to an oral question on 26th June 2012, what mechanisms, if any, does the Chief Minister have in place to ensure that the finance industry understands and agrees with his definition of the long term best interest of Jersey and how will he be made aware of what Special Purpose Vehicles exist locally and whether they meet this criteria?"
- Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Is the Chief Minister satisfied that the right lessons have been learnt, given the comments made by the Comptroller and Auditor General upon his resignation?"
- – 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 MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* The Chairman of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel will make a statement regarding its review of the proposed introduction of Tasers in Jersey.
* The Vice-Chairman of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Sub-Panel will make a statement on the Panels Review of the use of the Tourism Development Fund to provide assistance to the private sector.
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Disciplinary Panel of the Law Society of Jersey: re-appointment of lay members. P.50/2012. Lodged: 29th May 2012.
Chief Minister.
Tourism Development Fund: assistance to the private sector. P.26/2012. Lodged: 13th March 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
(debate commenced 1st May 2012)
* Tourism Development Fund: assistance to the private sector (P.26/2012) – P.26/2012. comments. Com. Presented: 9th July 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Employment Tribunal (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.51/2012. Lodged: 29th May 2012.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Petroleum (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.52/2012. Lodged: 29th May 2012.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Petroleum Substances (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.53/2012. Lodged: 29th May 2012.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Fire Precautions (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.54/2012. Lodged: 29th May 2012.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme: Committee of Management – P.58/2012. appointment of Member.
Lodged: 6th June 2012.
Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Development Company Limited: appointment of Non-Executive P.59/2012. Director.
Lodged: 7th June 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment legislation. P.60/2012. Lodged: 8th June 2012.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
* Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) legislation P.60/2012. (P.60/2012): comments. Com. Presented: 9th July 2012.
Minister for Social Security.
* Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) legislation P.60/2012. (P.60/2012): comments. Com.(2) Presented: 9th July 2012.
States Employment Board.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 17th July 2012
Draft Income Tax (Amendment No. 41) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.38/2012. Lodged: 4th April 2012.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Economic Growth and Diversification Strategy. P.55/2012. Lodged: 1st June 2012.
Council of Ministers.
Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.56/2012. Lodged: 1st June 2012.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Waste Management (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.57/2012. Lodged: 1st June 2012.
Minister for Planning and Environment.
Income support: mileage allowance. P.62/2012. Lodged: 14th June 2012.
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Jersey Financial Services Commission: appointment of Commissioner. P.63/2012. Lodged: 19th June 2012.
Minister for Economic Development.
(Consideration in camera')
States of Jersey Complaints Panel: appointment of members. P.64/2012. Lodged: 19th June 2012.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Property and Infrastructure Regeneration: appointment of Member to the P.65/2012. Regeneration Steering Group.
Lodged: 19th June 2012.
Chief Minister.
11th September 2012
Scrap Metal Contract: approval by States Assembly. P.66/2012. Lodged: 25th June 2012.
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement .
M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States
9th July 2012 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 5th July 2012, or an item which has been moved.