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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Tuesday 10th December 2013

  1. COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
  2. TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
  3. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID
  4. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
  5. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
  6. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
  7. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
  8. PETITIONS
  9. QUESTIONS
  1. – Written Questions(attached)
  1. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the impact of R&O.75/2012.
  2. The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a question by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding engagement with young voters in 2014.
  3. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to a question by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding engagement with young voters in 2014.
  4. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the introduction of a harmonised maternity policy.
  1. – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
  1. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"Will the Chief Minister update members on the compensation scheme for Historic Child Abuse victims and in particular the number of claims settled, disputed, rejected and pending; the number of claimants undergoing additional psychiatric or other assessments; and the process on extending the Scheme to those in foster care?"

  1. Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –

"Would the  Minister explain why he  finds  it necessary to repair the  Bellozanne Chimney immediately prior to demolishing it and how much this exercise is going to cost?"

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

"Will the Chief Minister clarify why the Data Protection Commissioner was able to utilise the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005 to prosecute former Senator S. Syvret as a data controller' and why no similar actions have yet been brought against others who run hate sites such as forums and blogs under the same provisions and in doing so would he clarify precisely which Article of the Law was utilised?"

  1. Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –

"Would the Minister outline the steps taken by his Department to encourage play.com to remain in Jersey and state whether he is aware of the reasons why, ultimately, they decided to move?"

  1. Senator A. Breckon will ask the following question of the Minister for Housing – "Does the Housing Department still need more homes for States rental?"
  2. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –

"With reference to the arrest and detention of HG on 26th September 2010, will the Minister explain the number of examinations made by the Police Force medical examiner of this lady, the total time spent on, and the costs of, these visits; and why statements made by the Dean, his wife and the Bishop were not taken for at least 6 hours after HG's arrest?"

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

"Since the appointment of a specialist office to investigate cyber bullying how many complaints, if any, have been passed to the officer for investigation and how many cases, if any, have resulted in charges being brought?"

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

"Given the recent comments made in the Royal Court, would the Minister, in his role as sole shareholder in JT, consider issuing a Ministerial directive so that JT funds, and those of the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority, are not unnecessarily expended on expensive Court cases?"

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

"Would the Minister advise whether he considers that the sanctions that are available to the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority regarding telecommunication providers are adequate, and whether the Minister has any plans to amend or revise them?"

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

"What measures does the Minister, in conjunction with the Minister for Health and Social Services, have under consideration to increase the coverage of financial support for the up to 10,000 unpaid carers reported in JASS 2009 and 2013 and referred to in a written answer on 2nd December 2013 from the Minister for Health and Social Services and, if none, why not?"

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

"What mechanisms, if any, does the Minister have at his disposal to pursue a third party complaint on breaches of employment law by Jersey employers who use zero hours contracts to cover what, in reality, is permanent full-time employment?"

  1. The Connétable of St. John  will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –

"Will the Minister advise who gave permission for the former La Folie Inn building, which is a proposed BLI/SSI, to be used to train emergency services and why was this building chosen when the States have many former housing properties which are to be demolished and have no historic value that could have been used?"

  1. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"Will the Minister advise what plans there are for the use or disposal of the St Saviour's Hospital building?"

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

"Following the announcement that Camerons and a U.K. Company are to work with Jersey Development Company on the financial Quarter of the Esplanade can the Minister give details of all the companies who tendered and price quotes for the work?"

  1. Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"Could the Minister explain how Ministerial Decision MD-TR-2013-0106 dated 25th November 2013 concerning the delegation of Ministerial powers under the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005 and subordinate Regulations will enable the efficient and effective management of public finances'?"

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

1st question period – Minister for Home Affairs

2nd question period – Minister for Transport and Technical Services

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

Public Elections: Single Transferable Voting System (STV) and an Alternative  P.86/2013. Voting System (AV).

Lodged: 17th July 2013.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Public Elections: Single Transferable Voting System (STV) and an Alternative  P.86/2013. Voting System (AV) (P.86/2013) – comments.  Com. Presented: 4th September 2013.

Comité des Connétable s.

Long-Term Care Scheme. P.99/2013. Lodged: 22nd August 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Long-Term Care Scheme (P.99/2013): amendment.  P.99/2013. Lodged: 5th November 2013.  Amd. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Long-Term Care Scheme (P.99/2013): amendment (P.99/2013 Amd.) – comments.  P.99/2013. Presented: 5th December 2013.  Amd.Com. Minister for Social Security.

Long-Term Care Scheme (P.99/2013): second amendment.  P.99/2013. Lodged: 19th November 2013.  Amd.(2) Senator A. Breckon.

Long-Term Care Scheme (P.99/2013): second amendment (P.99/2013 Amd.(2))  P.99/2013. and Draft Long-Term Care (States Contribution) (Jersey) Regulations 201-  Amd.(2) (P.140/2013): amendment (P.140/2013 Amd.) – comments.  and Presented: 5th December 2013.  P.140/2013. Minister for Social Security.  Amd.

Com. Long-Term Care Scheme (P.99/2013): third amendment.  P.99/2013. Lodged: 19th November 2013.  Amd.(3) Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Long-Term Care Scheme (P.99/2013): third amendment (P.99/2013 Amd.(3)) and  P.99/2013. Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 201-  Amd.(3) (P.138/2013): amendment (P.138/2013 Amd.) – comments.  and Presented: 5th December 2013.  P.138/2013. Minister for Social Security.  Amd.

Com. Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.138/2013. Lodged: 29th October 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 6) (Jersey) Regulations 201-  P.138/2013. (P.138/2013): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2013.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Draft Social Security (Amendment No. 21) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.139/2013. Lodged: 29th October 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Long-Term Care (States Contribution) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.140/2013. Lodged: 29th October 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Long-Term Care (States Contribution) (Jersey) Regulations 201-  P.140/2013. (P.140/2013): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2013.

Senator A. Breckon.

Draft Long-Term Care (Health and Social Services Charges) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.141/2013. Lodged: 29th October 2013.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

Draft Long-Term Care (Residency Conditions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.136/2013. Lodged: 29th October 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Social Security (Hypothecs) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.137/2013. Lodged: 29th October 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Long-Term Care (Jersey) Law 2012 (Appointed Day) Act 201-.  P.142/2013. Lodged: 29th October 2013.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Public Finances (Amendment of Law No. 1) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.133/2013. Lodged: 24th October 2013.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Swiss  P.134/2013. Federal Council for the Exchange of Information on Tax Matters.

Lodged: 28th October 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

Draft Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Amendment  P.143/2013. No. 8) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 30th October 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

(Cannot be debated until 11th December 2013)

Legal aid reform and access to justice: working group.  P.145/2013. Lodged: 1st November 2013.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

  1. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 21st January 2014

Sunstone Holdings Ltd. and De Lec Ltd. – ex gratia payments to investors.  P.90/2013. Lodged: 26th July 2013.

Senator A. Breckon.

Sunstone Holdings Ltd. and De Lec Ltd. – ex gratia payments to investors  P.90/2013. (P.90/2013) – comments.  Com. Presented: 23rd September 2013.

Council of Ministers.

Composition and election of the States Assembly: reform – proposal 1. P.93/2013. Lodged: 2nd August 2013.

Senator P.F.C. Ozouf .

Composition and election of the States Assembly: reform – (P.93/2013, P.94/2013,  P.93, P.94, P.98/2013, P.116/2013, P.117/2013 and associated amendments) – comments.  P.98, P.116, Presented: 25th October 2013.  P.117/2013. Privileges and Procedures Committee.  Com.

(re-issue) Composition and election of the States Assembly: reform – proposal 1  P.93/2013. (P.93/2013) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 3rd September 2013.

Senator L.J. Farnham .

Composition and election of the States Assembly: reform – proposal 1  P.93/2013. (P.93/2013) – amendment (P.93/2013 Amd.) – amendment.  Amd.Amd. Lodged: 14th October 2013.

Deputy E.J. Noel of St. Lawrence .

Composition and election of the States Assembly: reform – proposal 1  P.93/2013. (P.93/2013) – second amendment.  Amd.(2) Lodged: 22nd October 2013.

Connétable of St. Mary .

Composition and election of the States Assembly: reform – proposal 1  P.93/2013. (P.93/2013) – third amendment.  Amd.(3) Lodged: 26th November 2013.

Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence .

Composition and election of the States Assembly: reform – proposal 1  P.93/2013. (P.93/2013) – third amendment (P.93/2013 Amd.(3)) – comments.  Amd.(3). Presented: 2nd December 2013.  Com. Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Committee of Inquiry: planning applications by the Channel Islands Co-operative  P.102/2013. Society Ltd.

Lodged: 28th August 2013.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .

Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.114/2013. Lodged: 24th September 2013.

Minister for Economic Development.

Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Republic  P.147/2013. of Croatia with respect to the Taxation of Savings Income.

Lodged: 4th November 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

EU Taxation of Savings Income Agreements: replacement of the retention tax by  P.150/2013. automatic exchange of information.

Lodged: 12th November 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

Draft Taxation (Agreements with European Union Member States) (Amendment  P.151/2013. No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 12th November 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

Law Officers' Department and members of the Law Society of Jersey: revised  P.152/2013. disciplinary process.

Lodged: 13th November 2013.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .

Referenda: revised procedures.  P.153/2013. Lodged: 13th November 2013.

Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .

Ratification of the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax  P.154/2013. Matters.  (re-issue) Lodged: 26th November 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

Draft Taxation (Implementation) (Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance  P.155/2013. in Tax Matters) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 26th November 2013.

Minister for External Relations.

Housing Shadow Board: Terms of Reference and appointment of Directors.  P.156/2013. Lodged: 2nd December 2013.

Minister for Housing.

Machinery of Government: committee system.  P.157/2013. Lodged: 2nd December 2013.

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

Access to justice in Jersey: review.  P.158/2013. Lodged: 2nd December 2013.

Chief Minister.

M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States

5th December 2013 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2013 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December 2013.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))

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

"Will the Minister confirm that R&O.75/2012 reduced the sum payable for a child with severe disability, who was in receipt of Attendance Allowance prior to 2008, to 60% of the original award as of 1st July 2012?"

  1. The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to the following question by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier

"What measures, if any, does the Minister have under consideration, in conjunction with the Privileges and Procedures Committee or otherwise, given that 2014 is an election year and that all those over 16 on election day will have the right to register and to vote, to improve:

  1. the numbers of 16 to 19 year olds who register to vote;
  2. access to politicians in schools and colleges through hustings, PSHE lessons or otherwise; and,
  3. awareness of current election issues with the aim to significantly increase turnout of 16 to 19 year olds in the forthcoming elections?"
  1. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to the following question by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier

"What measures, if any, does the Chairman have under consideration, in conjunction with the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture or otherwise, given that 2014 is an election year and that all those over 16 on election day will have the right to register and to vote, to improve:

  1. the numbers of 16 to 19 year olds who register to vote;
  2. access to politicians in schools and colleges through hustings, PSHE lessons or otherwise; and,
  3. awareness of current election issues with the aim to significantly increase turnout of 16 to 19 year olds in the forthcoming elections?"
  1. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier -

"Further to his statement of the 19th November 2013 on public sector pay in which he referred to "a harmonised maternity policy", will the Chief Minister inform members what the terms of this policy are, which employee groups are affected and how it compares with UK equivalents?"

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

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