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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Tuesday 12th June 2012

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

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Guinea-Bissau) (Jersey) Order  R&O. 72.2012 2012.

Chief Minister.

  1. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID

Population Office: Consultation on Fees – Fees that may be levied under the new  R.70/2012. Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 201-.

Presented: 7th June 2012.

Chief Minister.

Land transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Sion Methodist Church, La  R.71/2012 Grande Route de St. Jean, St. John – acquisition of land.

Presented: 8th June 2012.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

  1. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

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.

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 (TUPE) legislation.  P.60/2012. Lodged: 8th June 2012.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

  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 Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour regarding a long term tax policy.
  2. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour regarding a review of the States Human Resources Department.
  3. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour regarding the sustainability of the personal taxation system in Jersey.
  4. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the impact of changes to private and public sector rental subsidies.
  5. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding her recent Health and Social Services White Paper.
  6. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the funding of Health and Social Services' capital projects.
  7. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding possible health hazards associated with the use of wireless internet connections.
  8. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding IT links between General Practitioners and the General Hospital.
  9. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding the funding of voluntary organisations.
  10. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding plans for further economic stimulus other than within the construction industry.
  11. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the waiting list for elective surgery.
  1. – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
  1. Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –

"Would the Minister update members on the genetically modified Jersey Royal potato experiment?"

  1. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"Will the Chief Minister explain if there has been a delay in introducing Vulture Fund' legislation and inform members when the promised changes are likely to be implemented?"

  1. The Connétable of St. John will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"Would the Chief Minister inform members whether the agreement made earlier this year between the former consultant gynaecologist and the States Employment Board contained a provision that the Chief Minister would make a public statement relating to the consultant's retirement and, if so, when will the Chief Minister be making this statement?"

  1. Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"Will the Chief Minister clarify precisely what the perceived problems are with the terms of reference for the historic abuse enquiry as proposed by Verita; would he state whether Mr. Andrew Williamson has been engaged to review the terms of reference and, if so, what the cost of his engagement is?"

  1. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –

"Will the Minister name the 11 companies in the oil, gas and mining sector he referred to in his oral answer on 29th May 2012 along with the residential status of their beneficial owners; would he confirm his response that all but 2 of the 59 jobs created are for locally qualified employees and state how many of these 59 jobs have actually been filled by local and non-local employees?"

  1. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –

"Is the Minister satisfied that the Financial Services Commission has the powers and resources it needs to carry out its functions effectively in ensuring that the Island is a well regulated financial centre that protects the consumers of financial services and products and the reputation of the Island?"

  1. Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –

"Would the Minister advise Members when the revised licensing legislation will come before the Assembly?"

  1. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –

"Will the Minister inform members of the circumstances which led to the threatened one day strike by bus drivers and state whether the States' contract with the operator provides for the public to be compensated in the event of the unavailability of the publicly subsidised bus service without adequate notice and would he give details of the action he proposes to take, particularly his contingency plans to prevent a repetition?"

  1. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –

"Will the Minister give a breakdown of the 1,011 job opportunities in P.55/2012 to show in each sector the numbers of high-value (professional and managerial) posts and those (clerical /manual) which are of lower value and inform members how many of the 1,011 have actually been filled and would he further state how he proposes to ensure that future growth creates high value employment and diversity?

  1. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Social Security –

"Will the Minister advise what process and criteria are employed when deciding whether to grant a request for a weekly, rather than monthly, payment of Long Term Incapacity Allowance benefit and would he state how many individuals currently in receipt of LTIA are paid by the week?"

  1. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –

"Would the Minister inform members who, if anyone, has the power to ensure that the States of Jersey Police carry out investigations into alleged wrongdoing when the Police decide not to do so, and who has oversight of this aspect of police operations?"

  1. The Connétable of St. John will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –

"Would the Minister inform members whether Picot & Rouillé Ltd has been chosen to tender in the current round of tendering for the scrapyard contract and would he state whether all the preferred companies on the shortlist are locally based companies with experience in recycling?"

  1. Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Housing –

"Can the Minister give assurances that efforts will be made to ensure that all States Housing developments are provided with adequate safe play areas for children as a matter of urgency?"

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

1st question period – Minister for Social Security

2nd question period – Chief Minister

  1. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
  2. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
  3. PUBLIC BUSINESS

Standing Orders: Answers to Questions.  P.30/2012. Lodged: 26th March 2012.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Standing Orders: Answers to Questions (P.30/2012) – comments.  P.30/2012. Presented: 27th April 2012.  Com. Privileges and Procedures Committee.

States Members' Remuneration Review Body: revised Terms of Reference.  P.44/2012. Lodged: 27th April 2012.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Ex gratia payment: Mr. D. Turner.  P.46/2012. Lodged: 1st May 2012.

Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier .

Ex gratia payment: Mr. D. Turner (P.46/2012) – comments.  P.46/2012. Presented: 28th May 2012.  Com. Minister for Planning and Environment.

Ex gratia payment: Mr. D. Turner (P.46/2012) – comments.  P.46/2012. Presented: 29th May 2012.  Com.(2) Council of Ministers.

Ex gratia payment: Mr. D. Turner (P.46/2012) – amendment.  P.46/2012. Lodged: 29th May 2012.  Amd. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier .

  1. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 26th June 2012

Draft Health Insurance (Medical Benefit) (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Regulations  P.47/2012. 201-.

Lodged: 15th May 2012.

Minister for Social Security.

Statement made in camera' on 8th December 2008: release of transcript.  P.48/2012. Lodged: 23rd May 2012.

Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier .

Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: appointment of members.  P.49/2012. Lodged: 25th May 2012.

Minister for Social Security.

Disciplinary Panel of the Law Society of Jersey: re-appointment of lay members.  P.50/2012. Lodged: 29th May 2012.

Chief Minister.

10th July 2012

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)

Draft Income Tax (Amendment No. 41) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.38/2012. Lodged: 4th April 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 ..

17th July 2012

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.

M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States

7th June 2012 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2012 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th June 2012.

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

R&O. 72/2012.

This Order gives effect in Jersey to Council Regulation (EU) No. 377/2012 of 3 May 2012 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (OJ No. L 119/1, 4.5.2012).

The Order was made on 1st June 2012 and came into force on 2nd June 2012.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))

  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour –

"Could the Minister advise whether he is continuing with a long term tax policy and, if so, could he provide an update on the progress made and advise when he envisages such a policy being lodged for debate by this Assembly?"

  1. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour –

"Further to recent reports and, in particular, the Chief Minister's own comments regarding the need to review the Human Resources Department, could he advise, in detail, how he proposes to restore this vital department so that employees of the States of Jersey, the public and States Members can have confidence in the future of the Public Sector?"

  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour –

"Given that the personal taxation system has come under immense pressure over the last 7 years following the decrease in corporation tax, could the Minister advise whether any work has been undertaken as to the sustainability of the personal taxation system in Jersey and whether there will be a requirement to re-align direct and indirect taxes in the future?"

  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 explain the mechanism for "decoupling" the private and public sector rental subsidies mentioned on 29th May 2012 at his presentation of the proposals contained within the Housing White Paper (page 21)?

Does he consider that an analysis of the social impact of such a move is critical to a full understanding of his housing proposals and, if so, will he outline what analysis has been undertaken and if none, inform members when this will be undertaken and the results presented?

What is the net return to the Housing Department and the States Treasury of the financial changes proposed?

Do the figures contained within the White Paper result in a net £1.35million increase in funding maintenance and, if not, what is the gain?

Will the Minister provide a breakdown of the number of tenants who will pay the increased rents and contribute towards the additional £3.75million directly, giving details of family type and length of tenure, along with the fully worked transitional protection scheme showing timescales and means test levels?"

  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 –

"Would the Minister, in relation to her recent Health and Social Services White Paper, explain –

  1. whether there are any plans to introduce payment for other services than emergency services and if so what are they?
  2. what scale of charges are planned for emergency services?
  3. where the paper talks of bringing in more third party and private sector organisations', what services are under consideration for outsourcing and will this include for profit' organisations?
  1. what strategic partners are under consideration for renal and oncology services?
  2. how the 5 objectives are to be delivered?
  3. given that Nursing pay and conditions and establishment were identified as issues in 2011, what progress has been made in mid 2012 and how is the £800,000 identified for 2012 to be used?
  4. what additional or unfilled posts are to be recruited by the sums outlined under establishment for 2013, 2014 and 2015?
  5. what improvements to nursing Terms and Conditions are envisioned for the £600,000 annual increases 2013 -2015?
  6. what explanation is there for the differences in totals between the two tables of growth commitments shown (pages 29-30)?
  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

"Would the Minister, in relation to the recent Health and Social Services White Paper, advise –

  1. what Health capital projects, if any, from the White Paper (totalling £20.4 million in the 3 years to 2015), he recommends should be included in the bids for capital expenditure?
  2. what explanation there is for the ability of the Council of Ministers to fit between £27 million and £34 million in the States spending envelope with no increases in charges or taxes in phase 1?
  3. will there be cuts in other department budgets to accommodate this?
  4. what growth projections in States revenues are built into this plan?"
  1. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement –

"Given fears expressed in the past about possible health hazards associated with mobile telephone use, does the Minister have any such concerns regarding the increasing use of wireless internet connections and what research, if any, has been undertaken on this issue?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour –

"When will the project to implement IT links between General Practitioners and the General Hospital be fully implemented and what has it cost to date?"

  1. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour –

"Which voluntary organisations receive funding from the Minister, what are the annual amounts and what policies and procedures are in place to ensure that the use of such funds accords with Departmental and States policies?"

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

"Will the Minister advise members whether he has any plans for further economic stimulus spending from additional tax revenues or departmental underspends to create and maintain employment other than within the construction industry and, if so, give details?"

  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 –

"Will the Minister explain to Members to what extent the increase revealed in the response to my question on 15th May 2012, in both the waiting list and waiting list times for elective surgery, is due to staffing problems in the department and, in particular, what measures, if any, does she have under consideration to bring these increased waiting times and numbers down?"

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

First session 2012

June 26th  Transport and Technical Services  Economic Development July 10th  Treasury and Resources  Chief Minister

July 17th  Education, Sport and Culture  Health and Social Services

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September 11th September 25th October 9th October 23rd November 6th November 20th December 4th December 11th


Home Affairs

Housing

Social Security

Transport and Technical Services Treasury and Resources Education, Sport and Culture Home Affairs

Housing


Chief Minister

Planning and Environment Chief Minister

Economic Development Chief Minister

Health and Social Services Chief Minister

Planning and Environment

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