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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Monday 14th July 2014 at 2.30 p.m.

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

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Central African Republic)  R&O.89/2014. (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Amendment No. 15)  R&O.90/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Crimea and Sevastopol) (Jersey)  R&O.91/2014. Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Amendment No. 18)  R&O.92/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Misuse of Drugs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 5) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.93/2014. Minister for Health and Social Services.

  1. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID
  2. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
  3. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
  4. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
  5. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
  6. PETITIONS
  1. QUESTIONS
  1. – Written Questions(attached)
  1. The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding I.T. infrastructure.
  2. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding companies within the J.T. Group.
  3. The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding the pedestrian crossing at Miladi Farm.
  4. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the en Désastre' process.
  5. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding Registration cards.
  6. The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Gambling Commission.
  7. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding Andium Homes.
  8. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding JEC work at Grève d'Azette.
  9. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding Energy Efficiency grants.
  10. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding the Regeneration Steering Group.
  11. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier regarding asbestos in schools.
  12. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the authority of the Viscount to publish individuals' Income Tax information.
  13. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding the Law Drafting list for all departments.
  1. – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
  1. Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Planning and Environment –

"Given that the creation of an additional storey of car parking spaces at Green Street was a condition of the planning permission for the Police headquarters, can the Minister explain whether the permit allows construction of the new headquarters to commence before the additional storey of car parking is built?"

  1. Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s –

"Following the recent removal of policing powers from the Connétable s, will the Comité be bringing an amendment to legislation to make it a requirement for candidates for the position of Connétable to declare convictions at a nomination meeting to mirror the requirements for Senators and Deputies?"

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

"Given the number of complaints received by JT in relation to the new billing system, is the Minister, as the shareholder representative, content that the Chief Executive of JT received a bonus of £118,000 bringing his total wage to £308,000 and, if so, please explain why?"

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

"What action, if any, has the Minister taken, or does he have under consideration, following the decision of the Assembly to adopt Deputy Martin's amendment to the Draft Income Support (Special Payments) (Child Personal Care) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.90/2014) and to support Special payments for child personal care?"

  1. Senator A. Breckon will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social Services –

"Can the Minister advise whether Recommendation 8 of the Scrutiny Panel Report (Health, Social Services and Housing S.R.6/2009) into the Co-ordination of Services for Vulnerable Children, which recommended that Social Workers be allocated to all four States Secondary Schools, has been implemented and, if not, why not?"

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

"Further to the Minister's response to my oral question on 30th June 2014 regarding the Head of Children's Service comments that a young child observing a sexual act at close proximity does not represent a child protection issue, could the Minister confirm whether she has had sight of all the  supporting evidence/correspondence relating to this  particular child protection matter to support her Department's actions and statements to the Assembly?

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

"Given that the lease for the Airport Fuel farm is due to expire, what action, if any, is being taken to ensure that there is no travel disruption to passenger and plane operators and can the Minister advise whether the Airport fire service could be used as crews to fuel Aircraft in the event of industrial action by existing staff?"

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

"Can the Minister explain to Members whether the States of Jersey Police Force has a duty to report any child protection concerns or issues fully and accurately to the appropriate States bodies, and if not, why not?"

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

"Will the Minister justify to members why applicants to the Housing Gateway, who are pregnant, are not placed on the waiting list at the appropriate level until their pregnancy reaches the seventh month and does he not consider that discriminates against these applicants?"

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

"Given that the creation of an additional storey of car parking spaces at Green Street was a condition of the planning permission for the Police headquarters, can the Minister explain why this is not being built first?"

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

1st question period – Minister for Planning and Environment 2nd question period – Minister for Social Security

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

Grouville School: parking facilities.  P.24/2014. Lodged: 4th March 2014.

Connétable of Grouville .

Grouville School: parking facilities (P.24/2014) – comments.  P.24/2014. Presented: 31st March 2014.  Com. Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

Draft Road Traffic (No. 60) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.30/2014. Lodged: 18th March 2014.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval.  P.37/2014. Lodged: 21st March 2014.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – amendment.  P.37/2014. Lodged: 17th April 2014.  Amd. Connétable of St. Clement .  (re-issue).

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – second  P.37/2014. amendment.  Amd.(2) Lodged: 30th April 2014.

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

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – third amendment.  P.37/2014. Lodged: 1st May 2014.  Amd.(3) Deputy of St. Martin .

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – fourth  P.37/2014. amendment.  Amd.(4) Lodged: 1st May 2014.

Connétable of St. Ouen .

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – sixth amendment.  P.37/2014. Lodged: 6th May 2014.  Amd.(6) Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – seventh  P.37/2014. amendment.  Amd.(7) Lodged: 6th May 2014.

Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – eighth  P.37/2014. amendment.  Amd.(8) Lodged: 6th May 2014.

Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – eighth amendment  P.37/2014. (P.37/2014 Amd.(8)) – amendment.  Amd.(8) Lodged: 9th July 2014.  Amd. Minister for Planning and Environment.

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – ninth amendment.  P.37/2014. Lodged: 6th May 2014.  Amd.(9) Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – ninth amendment  P.37/2014. (P.37/2014 Amd.(9)) – comments.  Amd.(9) Presented: 8th July 2014.  Com. Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – tenth amendment.  P.37/2014. Lodged: 6th May 2014.  Amd.(10) Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – eleventh  P.37/2014. amendment.  Amd.(11) Lodged: 6th May 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – eleventh  P.37/2014. amendment (P.37/2014 Amd.(11)) – amendment.  Amd.(11) Lodged: 20th May 2014.  Amd. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – eleventh  P.37/2014. amendment (P.37/2014 Amd.(11)) – amendment (P.37/2014 Amd.(11)Amd.) –  Amd.(11) amendment.  Amd.Amd. Lodged: 9th July 2014.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Island Plan 2011: revised draft revision – approval (P.37/2014) – twelfth  P.37/2014. amendment.  Amd.(12) Lodged: 9th July 2014.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Maternity leave: rights of employees.  P.104/2014. Lodged: 2nd June 2014.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Draft Employment (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.109/2014. Lodged: 3rd June 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.105/2014. Lodged: 3rd June 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 8) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.106/2014. Lodged: 3rd June 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey)  P.97/2014. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 21st May 2014.

States Employment Board

Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey)  P.97/2014. Regulations 201- (P.97/2014): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 30th June 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Restriction on Smoking (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.103/2014. Lodged: 29th May 2014.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

Draft Charities (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.108/2014. Lodged: 3rd June 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Referendum (Composition of the States Assembly) (Jersey) Act 201-.  P.118/2014. Lodged: 17th June 2014.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Referendum (Composition of the States Assembly) (Jersey) Act 201-  P.118/2014. (P.118/2014): comments.  Com. Presented: 9th July 2014.

Comité des Connétable s.

Draft Referendum (Composition of the States Assembly) (Jersey) Act 201-  P.118/2014. (P.118/2014): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 30th June 2014.

Deputy of St. John .

Draft Referendum (Composition of the States Assembly) (Jersey) Act 201-  P.118/2014. (P.118/2014): second amendment.  Amd.(2) Lodged: 7th July 2014.

Deputy A.K.F. Green, M.B.E. of St. Helier .

Kerbside Recycling: feasibility study.  P.121/2014. Lodged: 18th June 2014.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

(Cannot be debated before 16th July 2014)

Kerbside Recycling: feasibility study (P.121/2014) – amendment.  P.121/2014. Lodged: 8th July 2014.  Amd. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

  1. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 9th September 2014

Committee of Inquiry: sale of Broad Street post office building.  P.61/2014. Lodged: 28th April 2014.

Senator A. Breckon.

Committee of Inquiry: sale of Broad Street post office building (P.61/2014) –  P.61/2014. comments.  Com. Presented: 27th June 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Committee of Inquiry: sale of Broad Street post office building (P.61/2014) –  P.61/2014. comments.  Com.(2) Presented: 27th June 2014.

Council of Ministers.

Draft Income Support (Special Payments) (Child Personal Care) (Jersey)  P.90/2014. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 20th May 2014.

Minister for Social Security .(continuation of Second Reading)

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.91/2014. Lodged: 20th May 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.91/2014):  P.91/2014. amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 12th June 2014.

Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier .

Draft Income Support (Special Payments) (Cold Weather Payments) (Amendment  P.92/2014. No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 20th May 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Criminal Justice (Compensation Orders) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law  P.115/2014. 201-.

Lodged: 16th June 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Criminal Justice (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.116/2014. Lodged: 16th June 2014.

Chief Minister.

Milli's Contact Centre: funding.  P.119/2014. Lodged: 17th June 2014.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Survivor's Benefit: repeal of 2012 changes.  P.122/2014. Lodged: 19th June 2014.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Funding for Women's Refuge.  P.124/2014. Lodged: 26th June 2014.

Deputy of St. Martin .

22nd September 2014

Freedom For Life Ministries: grant from Criminal Offences Confiscation Fund.  P.123/2014. Lodged: 25th June 2014.

Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier .

M.N. DE LA HAYE, O.B.E. Greffier of the States

9th July 2014 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2014 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July 2014.

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

R&O.89/2014.

This Order amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Central African Republic) (Jersey) Order 2014 to give effect in Jersey to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 691/2014 of 23 June 2014 (OJ L 183/6, 24.6.2014) implementing Article 17(1) of Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic. The effect is to place 3 persons on the list of those whose funds and economic resources are frozen (until this amendment that list was empty).

The Order was made on 2nd July 2014 and came into force forthwith. R&O.90/2014.

This Order further amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Jersey) Order 2012, to give effect in Jersey to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 693/2014 of 23 June 2014 (OJ L 183/15, 24.6.2014) implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria. The effect of the amendment is to add 12 persons to the list of those whose funds and economic resources are frozen (and to update the information relating to one such person).

The Order was made on 2nd July 2014 and came into force forthwith. R&O.91/2014.

This Order gives effect in Jersey to the Council Regulation (EU) No. 692/2014 of 23 June 2014 (O.J. No. L 183/9, 24.6.2014) concerning restrictions on the import into the Union of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol, in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol.

The Council Regulation also prohibits the provision (whether directly or indirectly) of financing or financial assistance as well as insurance and reinsurance related to the import of goods originating in Crimea ad Sevastopol.

The Order was made on 2nd July 2014 and came into force forthwith. R&O.92/2014.

This Order further amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Jersey) Order 2011 ("the 2011 Order") to give effect in Jersey to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 689/2014 of 23 June 2014 (OJ No. L 183, 24.6.2014, p.1) (referred to below in this Note as the "first Council Regulation") and to Council Regulation (EU) No. 690/2014 (OJ No. L 183, 24.6.2014, p.3) (the "second Council Regulation"), both amending Regulation (EU) No. 204/2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

The effect of the first Council Regulation is to substitute the entry in relation to one entity, and to delete entries in relation to two others, in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No. 204/2011. The effect of the second Council Regulation is to create additional offences in connection with the shipping of crude oil from Libya and in particular an offence of financial transactions in relation to crude oil from Libya aboard designated vessels. (A definition of the term "designated vessels" is also inserted by the second Council Regulation.) Article 4 of the 2011 Order is therefore amended to add penalties for these new offences (Article 2).

This Order comes into force immediately upon being made (Article 3).

The Order was made on 2nd July 2014 and came into force forthwith. R&O.93/2014.

Article 1 of this Order adds to the list of drugs in Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 (the "Law") which specifies drugs which are controlled as Class A, B and C drugs respectively under that Law. Part 4 of that Schedule is amended so as to define the meaning of the expression "Khat"  which is  now classified as a  Class  C controlled  drug. In addition, Ketamine is reclassified as a Class B drug (formerly Class C).

Article 2 adds to the list of drugs in Part 1 of the Schedule to the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Jersey) Order 1989, which designates controlled drugs under the Law which are restricted from production, possession and use.

Article 3 adds to the lists of drugs that are Schedule 1 drugs, Schedule 2 drugs or Schedule 4 drugs under the Misuse of Drugs (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009, which are subject to requirements concerning their supply on prescription and to be recorded in a register.

Article 4 gives the title to this Order and states that it will come into force 7 days after it is made. The Order was made on 2nd July 2014 and came into force on 9th July 2014.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))

  1. The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John –

"Would the Minister –

  1. provide a detailed breakdown for the last three years in relation to the maintenance expenditure of the Department's IT infrastructure?
  2. advise whether the company Logicalis has been contracted to rewire the majority of ESC sites to enable wifi and, if so -
  1. was this put out to tender?
  2. what, if any, were the alternatives?
  3. why was this quote accepted?
  1. advise whether an electrical contractor was used for the wiring and, if not, why?
  2. advise whether the existing wifi infrastructure that is, in some cases not even a year old, has been replaced?

Will the new wireless network allow teachers and students to work remotely and, if not, why?

Are some schools still waiting for their ICT Business Plan policies to be accepted and on what basis have some not been accepted?

Have schools been made aware of their budgets for September early enough to allocate funds for teacher training in ICT and, if not, why?

Does the Minister consider it is acceptable to have just one local network services provider for ESC, and what measures, if any, are in place to ensure that this monopoly position is not abused?"

  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement -

"Would the Minister, as the shareholder representative, list the companies owned by or that are part of the JT group and would he also state their purpose and the return they provide to the parent company?"

  1. The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.A. Maçon of St. Saviour -

"Could the Minister explain what action, if any, has been taken to establish a pedestrian crossing at Miladi farm, to include reference to:-

  1. the timeline of expected completion;
  2. any drawings that are currently underway and any consultation with residents or the Parish which has or will be undertaken?"
  1. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier -

"Will the Chief Minister request the Viscount to publish all of the guidance material relating to the publication of a désastre' issued by the Viscount's Office, together with the protocols governing the publication of information about a bankrupt's finances, including when the information can be given out and who can receive this information stating further when this guidance was promulgated and last changed?"

  1. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier -

"Further to the response given on 17th June 2014, will the Chief Minister set out for members the number of people who have applied for registration cards under the new Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012, breaking down the numbers into the nationality and country of origin for all those who have applied during the first full year of its operation?"

  1. The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier -

"Will the Minister provide members with the following information regarding the Jersey Gambling Commission for each year since it was formed:

  1. the number and type of gambling licences issued;
  2. the revenue received from these licences broken down into each category;
  3. the number and type of external gambling licences issued - such as those issued to firms outside the Island and the income generated from them;
  4. the amount of money expended on support for problem gamblers and how it is spent;
  5. the salaries of the board, directors and staff of the Gambling Commission; and,
  6. the number, type and cost of conferences attended by Gambling Commission directors and staff?"
  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 release to members the policies under which Andium Homes operates to supply affordable housing to the people of Jersey with particular reference to the allocation of housing through the Gateway?

What differences, if any, are there between these policies and those which apply to private sector social landlords?"

  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement -

"With regard to the JEC cable laying through St Clement, would the Minister, as the shareholder representative, advise –

  1. how long Green Road will have been closed by the time the job is completed;
  2. whether the 8 week partial second closure of Greve d'Azette to enable the cable to be pulled through the conduit will be exceeded;
  3. why the cable jointing trenches were not created during the conduit-laying part of the exercise;
  1. why other sections of road are being dug up to reach conduit bends; and,
  2. what guarantees, if any, can be given that the cables can, in fact, be pulled through the conduits and, if so, when will this happen?"
  1. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade -

"Further to his answer of 30th June 2014, in respect of the Energy Efficiency grants made by his Department, will the Minister provide the following information:

  • the number and total value of grants approved under each of the criteria for eligibility for grants;
  • the number and total value of grants made in respect of properties sited within each parish;
  • whether details of these improvement grants are reported to the parish authorities for parish rate purposes;
  • whether they are reported for income tax purposes;
  • how he justifies not requiring repayment of these grants to private property owners in the event of onward sale of the sale of the properties, and
  • whether he will agree to review these policies to ensure that in future, taxpayers interests are safeguarded?"
  1. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade -

"Will the Chief Minister explain why he has not published a detailed report of the work of the Regeneration Steering Group following the assurances given in his reply to my question of 29th April 2014 that this would be forthcoming by the end of May 2014?

Would the Chief Minister advise –

  1. the number of meetings of the group since his election and attendances by Ministers
  2. the subjects discussed
  3. the significant policy decisions made by the group, if any, detailing their outcomes and achievements
  4. the directions given to the States of Jersey Development Company, if any, to carry out development of public property.
  5. whether the group :
  1. has been monitoring the location and quantity of vacant office units in town;
  2. has identified any particular areas of town which require priority for regeneration;
  3. has a policy to encourage long standing vacant secondary and tertiary offices to be converted or redeveloped to residential uses securing additional dwelling units, and, if not, why not?"
  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier –

"1. Further to the Minister's response on 3rd June 2014, can he now confirm that all staff in all the schools which contain asbestos have been informed of exactly where the asbestos is?

  1. Can the Minister state exactly what budget is allocated each year to asbestos removal and also indicate how much was spent on asbestos removal in the preceding five years?
  2. Does the Minister agree that there is no known level at which asbestos is not a risk and therefore the children are being placed unnecessarily at risk of harm?
  3. Given that the "Management Survey" of buildings is non-intrusive visual inspection, what steps, if any, is he taking to remove the potential risk with buildings containing ACMs?
  4. Can the Minister state what steps are taken to ensure that any buildings used by the Education Department but not owned by the Department do not expose staff or students to asbestos?
  5. Would the Minister provide the inspection reports for the years between 2008 and 2011 for all ESC sites that have asbestos?
  6. Can the Minister advise whether he considers that there is no risk to students and staff at Highlands College?"

12.  H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier -

"Will the Attorney General state whether the Viscount is authorised to publish Income Tax information relating to a bankrupt and whether the Viscount's protocols are human rights compliant, especially with regard to Article 8 of the Convention, and, if so, will he explain why?"

14.  The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour -

"Will the Chief Minister produce the law drafting list for all departments including the estimated completion dates for each piece?"

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

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