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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
Tuesday 18th February 2014 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Amendment No. 17) R&O.19/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014
Minister for External Relations.
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Tunisia) (Amendment) (Jersey) R&O.20/2014. Order 2014.
Minister for External Relations.
Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Specified Date R&O.21/2014. (Latvia)) (Jersey) Order 2014.
Minister for External Relations.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID
Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201- (P.114/2013): comments. P.114/2013. Presented: 12th February 2014. Com. Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaint against a decision of the R.15/2014. Minister for Planning and Environment (R.144/2013) and response of the Minister
(R.154/2013) – correspondence from the Deputy Chairman of the Board.
Presented: 11th February 2014.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Jersey Fire and Rescue: Integrated Risk Management Plan 2014. R.16/2014. Presented: 13th February 2014.
Minister for Home Affairs.
* Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service: Annual Report 2013. R.17/2014. Presented: 18th February 2014.
Minister for Social Security.
* Camera Surveillance in Jersey (S.R.1/2014): response of the Minister for Home S.R.1/2014. Affairs. Res. Presented: 18th February 2014.
Minister for Home Affairs.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
* Interim Population Policy: 2014 – 2015 (P.10/2014) – amendment. P.10/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014. Amd. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Draft Passports (False Statements and Forgery) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.14/2014. Lodged: 6th February 2014.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Esplanade Quarter developments: approval by the States. P.15/2014. Lodged: 10th February 2014.
Senator A. Breckon.
Piquet House: cancellation of sale and future use. P.16/2014. Lodged: 11th February 2014.
Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .
Draft Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Amendment P.17/2014. No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 14th February 2014.
Minister for External Relations.
* Tasers: deployment and use in Jersey by the States of Jersey Police. P.18/2014. Lodged: 17th February 2014.
Minister for Home Affairs.
* States Housing: arrangements for new tenants. P.19/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
* Committee of Inquiry: planning applications by the Channel Islands Co-operative P.20/2014. Society Ltd.
Lodged: 18th February 2014.
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .
* Draft Statute Law Revision (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.21/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014.
Chief Minister.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposer of the following proposition lodged au Greffe' has informed the Greffier of the States that it is to be withdrawn –
* 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 .
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
Nomination of the Connétable of Saviour as a member of Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the availability of a Web based Income Support calculator.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the Interim Population policy.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding anomalies in the Interim Population policy.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding an assessment of the use of zero hours contracts.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the potential for the introduction of a living wage in Jersey.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding the annual Report of the Fiscal Policy Panel.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding an update of Summary Table A in the Medium Term Financial Plan.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding an update on the General Revenue Income.
- The Chairman of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the Panel's anticipated work programme.
- The Chairman of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the current drugs policy of the Home Affairs Department.
- The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding the contamination of groundwater by the process known as Fracking'.
- The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding CICRA and Jersey Telecoms.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding companies connecting to the JT network.
- The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding enforcement matters.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the arrest and removal of a lady known as HG.
- H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the clarification of the law of defamation.
- H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Rules of Court in respect of the treatment of witnesses.
- The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding an incident in Winston Churchill Park in May 2011.
- The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding Certificates of Service for States of Jersey Police officers.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
- Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Will the Minister inform the Assembly whether he authorized the use of public resources to prosecute local fishermen for time expired certificates of training under the Shipping (Fishing Vessels - Safety Training) (Jersey) Order 2004 and, if so, would he explain why this was considered preferable to the direct provision of training by the Harbourmaster and how he considers imposing fines on fishermen assists the industry in difficult economic times?"
- Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social Services –
"Can the Minister advise whether a need for additional funding has been identified for respite services for families and young adults with complex needs and advise what contingency plans, if any, have been made, for when the present contract with Highlands Luxury Care Home terminates on 31st May this year?"
- The Connétable of St. John will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Would the Minister advise whether the current pay and conditions of Condor Ferries' crew was a consideration when the decision was made to extend the company's permit to operate car and passenger ferry services to and from the Island and, if not, why not, given the recent industrial action taken by staff?"
- Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social Services –
"Will the Minister explain to Members the legal basis for the Department's patient travel policy?"
- Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
"Further to my recent question regarding the scrap metal facility at Bellozanne, would the Minister not concede that removing upholstery from vehicles before crushing would be an environmentally superior option?"
- Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Would the Minister provide an update on the proposed developments for social/affordable homes for purchase on the former Normans timber yard and Jersey College for Girls sites and South Hill?"
- The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Would the Minister explain what steps, if any, he is taking to ensure the continuity and reliability of fast ferry services between St. Helier and St. Malo?"
- Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Housing –
"Will the Minister confirm that it is his Department's policy not to provide carpets or flooring for its properties and, if so would he advise whether he thinks that it is reasonable and appropriate to expect tenants to provide their own flooring before moving into a property?"
- Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
"Given the Police have stated that a forensic investigation has failed to identify who was behind the threatening letters sent to a number of individuals linked to the case involving the former Deputies Pitman, can the Minister clarify whether anyone was actually interviewed and whether or not DNA testing was undertaken?"
- Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade will ask the following question of H.M. Attorney General –
"Will H.M. Attorney General advise the Assembly whether he ensures that States Departments with delegated regulatory authority, such as Planning and Harbours, comply with his Guidance (issued January 2008) regarding the circumstances under which suspected infractions should or should not be referred for prosecution; whether Departmental referrals are monitored for compliance and what action, if any, is taken if it is considered there is non-compliance or a lack of consistency?"
- Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Would the Minister, as the shareholder representative, confirm that the Gigabit project of JT is meeting its installation and financial targets and that, when completed, it will come within budget?"
* 12. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social Services –
"Will the Minister explain to Members how the Department's recruitment and selection process ensures that the doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and consultants employed in the Island are skilled and experienced to a high standard?"
13. The Connétable of St. John will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development –
"Within any permit or Service Level Agreement between the States of Jersey and Condor is there any protection for the public to cover pre-payment to the shipping company for transport/travel and, if so, where are these funds held and who manages and controls them until the date the clients travel?"
* Urgent oral question –
The following urgent oral question has been approved by the Bailiff since the Order Paper was published on 13th February 2014.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following urgent oral question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
"Would the Minister advise whether a former prison employee had an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP La Moye and, if so, what assurances can he give that correct safeguards are in place so that such alleged practice may not occur in future?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Health and Social Services 2nd question period – Chief Minister
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Minister for Treasury and Resources will make a statement regarding the proposed development of the Esplanade Quarter.
The Chairman of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel will make a statement regarding the review of P.164/2013 (Draft European Union Legislation (Implementation) (Jersey) Law 201-).
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201-. P.114/2013. Lodged: 24th September 2013.
Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201- (P.114/2013): comments. P.114/2013. Presented: 12th February 2014. Com. Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 201- (P.114/2013): amendment. P.114/2013. Lodged: 4th February 2014. Amd. Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law P.163/2013. 201-.
Lodged: 13th December 2013.
Chief Minister.
Draft Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law P.163/2013. 201- (P.163/2013): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 28th January 2014.
Chief Minister.
Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.1/2014. Lodged: 6th January 2014.
Minister for Social Security.
Jersey Employment Tribunal: appointment of members. P.8/2014. Lodged: 20th January 2014.
Minister for Social Security.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 4th March 2014
Draft Shipping (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.3/2014. Lodged: 9th January 2014.
Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Drainage (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.6/2014. Lodged: 15th January 2014.
Minister for Transport and Technical Services.
Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) P.7/2014. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 17th January 2014.
States Employment Board.
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of non-States Commissioner. P.11/2014. Lodged: 31st January 2014.
Senator P.F. Routier.
18th March 2014
Elected Speaker of the States. P.160/2013. Lodged: 10th December 2013.
Connétable of St. Helier .
Elected Speaker of the States (P.160/2013): comments. P.160/2013. Presented: 16th December 2013. Com. Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.4/2014. Lodged: 14th January 2014.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013 (Appointed Day) Act 201-. P.5/2014. Lodged: 14th January 2014.
Minister for Social Security.
Draft Financial Services Ombudsman (Jersey) Law 201-. P.9/2014. Lodged: 21st January 2014.
Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Taxation (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.13/2014. Lodged: 3rd February 2014.
Minister for External Relations.
Esplanade Quarter developments: approval by the States. P.15/2014. Lodged: 10th February 2014.
Senator A. Breckon.
Piquet House: cancellation of sale and future use. P.16/2014. Lodged: 11th February 2014.
Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .
* States Housing: arrangements for new tenants. P.19/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
1st April 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.
Draft Passports (False Statements and Forgery) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.14/2014. Lodged: 6th February 2014.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Ratification of the Agreement on the Exchange of Information relating to Tax P.12/2014. Matters between the Government of Jersey and the Government of Hungary.
Lodged: 3rd February 2014.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Amendment P.17/2014. No. 10) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 14th February 2014.
Minister for External Relations.
* Tasers: deployment and use in Jersey by the States of Jersey Police. P.18/2014. Lodged: 17th February 2014.
Minister for Home Affairs.
* Draft Statute Law Revision (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.21/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014.
Chief Minister.
29th April 2014
Draft European Union Legislation (Implementation) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.164/2013. Lodged: 16th December 2013.
Minister for External Relations.
* Interim Population Policy: 2014 – 2015. P.10/2014. Lodged: 30th January 2014.
Council of Ministers.
* Interim Population Policy: 2014 – 2015 (P.10/2014) – amendment. P.10/2014. Lodged: 18th February 2014. Amd. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
* Committee of Inquiry: planning applications by the Channel Islands Co-operative P.20/2014. Society Ltd.
Lodged: 18th February 2014.
Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour .
M.N. DE LA HAYE Greffier of the States
17th February 2014
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 13th February 2014, or an item which has been altered or
moved.