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Consolidated Order Paper 19th March 2013

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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Tuesday 19th March 2013 CONSOLIDATED

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

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Zimbabwe) (No. 6) (Amendment  R&O.32/2013. No. 6) (Jersey) Order 2013.

Chief Minister.

  1. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID

* Green Initiative Fund: establishment (P.12/2013) – comments.  P.12/2013. Presented: 18th March 2013.  Com. Minister for Planning and Environment.

* Green Initiative Fund: establishment (P.12/2013) – comments.  P.12/2013. Presented: 18th March 2013.  Com.(2) Council of Ministers.

* Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 5) (Jersey) Regulations 201-  P.15/2013. (P.15/2013) – amendment (P.15/2013 Amd.) – comments.  Amd.Com. Presented: 18th March 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

* Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2013 (P.25/2013) – comments.  P.25/2013. Presented: 18th March 2013.  Com. Minister for Social Security.

* Independent Planning Appeals Tribunal: establishment (P.26/2013) – comments.  P.26/2013. Presented: 18th March 2013.  Com. Minister for Planning and Environment.

* Independent Planning Appeals Tribunal: establishment (P.26/2013) – comments.  P.26/2013. Presented: 19th March 2013.  Com.(2) H.M. Attorney General.

Liberty Bus: reinstatement of Route 18 to Le Squez and Le Marais – comments.  P.28/2013. Presented: 12th March 2013.  Com. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: report for 2012.  R.17/2013. Presented: 11th March 2013.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Draft States of Jersey (Minister for External Relations) (Jersey) Regulations 201-:  R.18/2013. report of the Chief Minister.

Presented: 11th March 2013.

Chief Minister.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – probationary period of police  R.19/2013. constables.

Presented: 12th March 2013.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Jersey Electricity Report and Accounts 2012: Sustainability for life, growth and  R.20/2013. prosperity.

Presented: 13th March 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Affordable Housing Gateway: Year End Performance Report at 31st December  R.21/2013. 2012.

Presented: 15th March 2013.

Minister for Housing.

Public Lotteries: report for 2012.  R.22/2013. Presented: 15th March 2013.

Minister for Economic Development.

* Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –  R.23/2013.

  1. Fields 805, 819 and 821, Le Mont Mado, St. John – lease;
  2. A43B and C, Albert Pier, N20 New North Quay – lease;
  3. La Rue des Landes, St. Peter – acquisition of new pavement.

Presented: 19th March 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

* Planning appeals – can we improve the process? Green Paper March 2013.  R.24/2013. Presented: 19th March 2013.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Ash Disposal (S.R.20/2012): response of the Minister for Transport and Technical  S.R.20/2012. Services.  Res.(2) Presented: 8th March 2013.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

  1. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Jersey Music Service: introduction of user pays' charges.  P.36/2013. Lodged: 8th March 2013.

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

* Living Wage for Jersey: investigation.  P.37/2013. Lodged: 18th March 2013.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

* Draft Wills and Successions (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.38/2013. Lodged: 19th March 2013.

Chief Minister.

  1. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
  2. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
  1. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
  2. PETITIONS
  3. QUESTIONS
  1. – Written Questions(attached)
  1. The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Senator A. Breckon regarding the employment of Public Relations Consultants during 2011 and 2012.
  2. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier regarding the generation of 150 two bedroom rental homes on the Summerland and Ambulance station sites.
  3. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier regarding the available budget for the development of 150 category A' residential units on the Summerland site.
  4. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Lawrence regarding the use of Members' facilities in the States building to promote any of the referendum options.
  5. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding  the creation of legislation addressing death by careless driving'.
  6. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding changes to eligibility rules for States housing and rental payments.
  7. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the release to members of the Wilcox Report and other research documentation into the social impact of the Housing Transformation Programme.
  8. The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P Southern of St. Helier regarding the transfer of staff from Connex to CTPlus.
  9. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding blood screening of residents near to the Bellozanne facility.
  10. The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the health screening of employees at the Bellozanne facility.
  11. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the processing of complaints against the States of Jersey Police.
  12. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the failure of the Data Protection Commissioner to take action regarding alleged data protection breaches.
  13. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the Business Case for the Housing Transformation Programme.
  1. – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
  1. Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of H.M. Attorney General –

"Will H.M. Attorney General inform the Assembly what procedures are followed in the event of a vacancy in the office of Dean of Jersey and who is responsible for making any appointment to the post?"

  1. Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"Could the Minister explain whether the grant of a loan and possible stamp duty removal for the recently initiated Parish sponsored property development in Trinity will reduce the cost of first time buyer homes, and, if so, how?"

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

"Does the Chief Minister consider that, with only 15 apprentices aged 16 to 22, the States is doing all it can to address of unemployment amongst young people; what extent will "Advance to Work" or "Trackers" placements play a role in improving this situation and does he believe that these schemes are adequate substitutes for full apprenticeships?"

  1. Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Housing –

"How did the Minister determine that some 150 two bedroom units' could be built on the Summerland and Ambulance site, as stated in his comments  on P.92/2012 (Police Station Relocation: review of decision') and on what were these calculations based?"

  1. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –

"Will the Minister provide the Assembly with an explanation for his decision to call in to a Ministerial meeting on 8th March 2013 a planning application which was previously approved by the Planning Applications Panel on 24th January 2013, thereby overriding the Panel's decision?"

  1. Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St Clement will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"Given that three months have passed since the Chief Minister, in response to my question regarding departmental restructuring on 11th December 2012, agreed to issue a paper updating members on the issue, could he advise not only what is being done and how advanced the work is, but also who is involved in doing it?"

  1. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –

"Will the Minister advise whether the agreement with CTPlus stated that there were to be no changes to the staff's terms and conditions for 1 year and, if so, will he confirm that this did not happen, explain why and outline the reasons why the company's compliance with this agreement was not enforced?"

  1. The Deputy of St. Peter will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"Given the current economic situation and the shortage of affordable housing, would the Minister be prepared to identify further funding to acquire additional sites that could be brought forward in the next 2 years?

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

"Would the Minister advise Members why domestic type wheelie bins have been positioned at sites of special interest, such as those recently installed along St Catherine's promenade, what alternatives, if any, were available and does he consider that the style and location of such bins enhances the natural beauty of our coastline?"

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

"Will the Minister advise members of all the roads his Department administers in the Parish of St. Helier that have residents parking areas; the number of residential parking spaces on each road and what would the annual parking income be form these spaces, if Residential Permits were not in place?"

  1. Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of H.M. Attorney General –

"Would H.M. Attorney General explain how the appointment and management of day to day performance in regard to the Dean is divided as between the Crown and the Bishop of Winchester?"

  1. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –

"Will the Minister advise the Assembly whether he has decided to re-open the Planning Inquiry for Plemont Holiday Village in response to the submission he has received and, if not, advise when he intends to reply to this submission and detail his intentions regarding the Planning Obligation agreement while he considers his decision on the submission?"

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

"In the light of 2011 total rental income of £36.1million, will the Minister explain to members what assumptions have gone into the summary financial projection of £240 million for the Housing Company for rental income in years 1 to 5, and which of these factors apply across the 30 year plan to produce growth in rental income of up to 4.8% annually?"

  1. Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"Will the Minister advise whether all the units of accommodation to be created at the Summerland site will be category A' social rental, will they be developed by a housing trust, the States of Jersey Development Company or a private developer and will he identify what budget, if any, is available for this?"

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

"Will the Minister comment on the Police Complaints Authority Report regarding Data Protection Breaches by Police Officers and advise whether police officers are treated like ordinary members of the public who break the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005, and, if not, why not?"

  1. Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier will ask the following question of H.M. Attorney General –

"Given that in any other walk of life attempting to extract monies by submitting invoices/claims for  work  not  actually  carried  out  by  individuals  could  be  classed  as  attempted  fraud,  can allegations of fraud be brought by the public against lawyers or is the only available recourse via a disciplinary hearing with the Law Society?"

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

1st question period – Minister for Economic Development

2nd question period – Chief Minister

  1. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
  2. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY

* The Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s will make a statement regarding those who helped during recent blizzard conditions in the Island.

  1. PUBLIC BUSINESS

Green Initiative Fund: establishment.  P.12/2013. Lodged: 31st January 2013.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

* Green Initiative Fund: establishment (P.12/2013) – comments.  P.12/2013. Presented: 18th March 2013.  Com. Minister for Planning and Environment.

* Green Initiative Fund: establishment (P.12/2013) – comments.  P.12/2013. Presented: 18th March 2013.  Com.(2) Council of Ministers.

Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2013.  P.25/2013. Lodged: 11th February 2013.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

* Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2013 (P.25/2013) – comments.  P.25/2013. Presented: 18th March 2013.  Com. Minister for Social Security.

Draft Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Regulations  P.13/2013. 201-.

Lodged: 31st January 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 5) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.15/2013. Lodged: 5th February 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 5) (Jersey) Regulations 201-  P.15/2013. (P.15/2013) – amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 5th March 2013.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

* Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 5) (Jersey) Regulations 201-  P.15/2013. (P.15/2013) – amendment (P.15/2013 Amd.) – comments.  Amd.Com. Presented: 18th March 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Beach House, Green Island, St. Clement : grant of a right to access through the sea  P.16/2013. wall.

Lodged: 6th February 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011 (Appointed Day) Act 201.  P.19/2013. Lodged: 8th February 2013.

Minister for Housing.

Draft Amendment (No. 20) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.29/2013. Lodged: 15th February 2013.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Companies (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.20/2013. Lodged: 8th February 2013.

Minister for Economic Development.

Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of profits for 2012.  P.21/2013. Lodged: 8th February 2013.

Minister for Economic Development.

Ratification of the Agreement for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax  P.22/2013. Matters between the Government of Jersey and the Government of Brazil.

Lodged: 11th February 2013.

Chief Minister.

Ratification of the Agreement for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax  P.23/2013. Matters between the Government of Jersey and the Government of Latvia.

Lodged: 11th February 2013.

Chief Minister.

Draft Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Amendment  P.24/2013. No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 11th February 2013.

Chief Minister.

Independent Planning Appeals Tribunal: establishment.  P.26/2013. Lodged: 12th February 2013.

Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

* Independent Planning Appeals Tribunal: establishment (P.26/2013) – comments.  P.26/2013. Presented: 18th March 2013.  Com. Minister for Planning and Environment.

* Independent Planning Appeals Tribunal: establishment (P.26/2013) – comments.  P.26/2013. Presented: 19th March 2013.  Com.(2) H.M. Attorney General.

Liberty Bus: reinstatement of Route 18 to Le Squez and Le Marais.  P.28/2013. Lodged: 13th February 2013.

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement .

Liberty Bus: reinstatement of Route 18 to Le Squez and Le Marais – comments.  P.28/2013. Presented: 12th March 2013.  Com. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

  1. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 16th April 2013

Jersey Innovation Fund: establishment, funding and operation.  P.124/2012. Lodged: 20th November 2012.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Starter Home Deposit Loan Scheme.  P.131/2012. Lodged: 4th December 2012.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Island Plan 2011: wind-farms.  P.27/2013. Lodged: 12th February 2013.

Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement .

Draft Taxation (Implementation) (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.30/2013. Lodged: 22nd February 2013.

Chief Minister.

Committee of Inquiry: costs for local businesses.  P.31/2013. Lodged: 25th February 2013.

Senator A. Breckon.

Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority: re-appointment of Chairman.  P.32/2013. Lodged: 28th February 2013.

Minister for Economic Development.

Draft States of Jersey (Amendment No. 6) Law 201-.  P.34/2013. Lodged: 5th March 2013.

Chief Minister.

Draft Register of Names and Addresses (Register Entries) (Jersey) Regulations  P.35/2013. 201-.

Lodged: 5th March 2013.

Chief Minister.

* Living Wage for Jersey: investigation.  P.37/2013. Lodged: 18th March 2013.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

30th April 2013

* Draft Restriction on Smoking (Advertising, Promotion and Display) (Jersey)  P.17/2013. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 6th February 2013.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

* Draft Restriction on Smoking (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.18/2013. Lodged: 7th February 2013.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

The Reform of Social Housing.  P.33/2013. Lodged: 4th March 2013.

Council of Ministers.

Jersey Music Service: introduction of user pays' charges.  P.36/2013. Lodged: 8th March 2013.

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

* Draft Wills and Successions (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.38/2013. Lodged: 19th March 2013.

Chief Minister.

14th May 2013

Code of Conduct for Elected Members: Commissioner for Standards.  P.4/2013. Lodged: 14th January 2013.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Discrimination (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.6/2013. Lodged: 15th January 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States

18th March 2013 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 14th March 2013, or an item which has been moved.

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