Order Paper 9th September 2014

STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Tuesday 9th September 2014

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

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Ukraine) (Amendment No. 7)  R&O.106/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Battle of Flowers (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.107/2014. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Jersey Seaside Festival (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.108/2014. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Belarus) (Amendment No. 12)  R&O.109/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Sea Fisheries (Spider Crabs – Restrictions on Fishing) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.111/2014. Minister for Economic Development.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Iran) (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey)  R&O.112/2014. Order 2014.

Minister for External Affairs.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Amendment No. 16)  R&O.113/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Amendment No. 19)  R&O.114/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Court of Appeal (Civil) (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2014.  R&O.115/2014. Court of Appeal.

Pedal Cycles (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.116/2014. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Crimea and Sevastopol)  R&O.117/2014. (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Ukraine) (Amendment No. 8)  R&O.118/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for External Relations.

Social Security (Miscellaneous Provisions No. 3) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.119/2014. Minister for Social Security.

Income Support (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 15) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.120/2014. Minister for Social Security.

Road Racing (Festival of Speed) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.121/2014. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Ukraine) (Amendment No. 9)  R&O.122/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Chief Minister, for and on behalf of Minister for External Relations.

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Russia) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.123/2014. Chief Minister, for and on behalf of Minister for External Relations.

Financial Services (Trust Company Business (Exemptions)) (Amendment No. 4)  R&O.124/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Chief Minister.

Companies (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.125/2014. Chief Minister.

Companies (Exemptions) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.126/2014. Chief Minister.

Companies (Uncertificated Securities) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.127/2014. Chief Minister.

Consumer Safety (Protective Helmets) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.128/2014. Minister for Economic Development.

Weights and Measures (Amendment of Schedules 2 and 3 to Law) (Jersey) Order  R&O.129/2014. 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Weights and Measures (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Order  R&O.130/2014. 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.131/2014. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Air Navigation (Small Aircraft) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.132/2014. Chief Minister, for and on behalf of Minister for External Relations.

Conservation of Wildlife (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.133/2014. Minister for Planning and Environment.

Conservation of Wildlife (Protected Plants) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.134/2014. Minister for Planning and Environment.

Jersey International Air Display (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.135/2014. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Road Traffic ( Grouville ) (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.136/2014. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Road Traffic (Protective Helmets) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.137/2014. Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Residential Tenancy (Condition Reports) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.138/2014. Minister for Housing.

Education (Discretionary Grants – Amounts) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order  R&O.139/2014. 2014.

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

Education (Discretionary Grants – General) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order  R&O.140/2014. 2014.

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

Health Insurance (Pharmaceutical Benefit) (General Provisions) (No. 2)  R&O.141/2014. (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Air Navigation (International Air Display) (Jersey) Order 2014.  R&O.142/2014. Minister for External Relations.

Employment (Redundancy – Maximum Weekly Amount) (Amendment No. 2)  R&O.143/2014. (Jersey) Order 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

3. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID

Jersey Consumer Council: amendments to the Constitution.  R.104/2014. Presented: 22nd July 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Jersey Tourism Annual Report 2013.  R.105/2014. Presented: 22nd July 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – La Pulente Car Park,  R.106/2014. St. Brelade – transfer of car park.

Presented: 23rd July 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Access to Justice Review: Interim Report.  R.107/2014. Presented: 23rd July 2014.

Chief Minister.

Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Jersey) Law 2005 and Police Procedures and  R.108/2014. Criminal Evidence (Jersey) Law 2003: Report of the Investigatory Powers

Commissioner 1st January to 31st December 2013.

Presented: 23rd July 2014.

The States as Shareholder: Jersey Telecom.  R.109/2014. Presented: 24th July 2014.

Comptroller and Auditor General.

Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service Board: appointment of members.  R.110/2014. Presented: 30th July 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –  R.111/2014.

1. Timaru, Devonshire Lane, St. Helier – sale of share;
2. La Palloterie, Les Marais Avenue, La Route de La Haule, St. Lawrence – sale

assisted house purchase;

3. Sun Bowls Club, La Route des Nouaux, First Tower, St. Helier – Lease.

Presented: 30th July 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Social Security – Long-Term  R.112/2014. Care Scheme.

Presented: 4th August 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Office of the Financial Ombudsman (OFSO): appointment of Chairman.  R.113/2014. Presented: 5th August 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –  R.114/2014.

1. New Street (A8), St. Helier – sale of pavement;
2. Eagle House, Colomberie – proposed lease of parts of the property;
3. La Plage and Clos de Charrière, Grève d'Azette and Plat Douet Road (B47),

St. Clement – acquisition of land.

Presented: 6th August 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Financial Case for the Jersey Aircraft Registry.  R.115/2014. Presented: 7th August 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Law Officers' Department and members of the Law Society of Jersey: revised  R.116/2014. disciplinary process (P.152/2013) – response of the Chief Minister.

Presented: 7th August 2014.

Chief Minister.

Safeguarding Partnership Board: Annual Report 2013.  R.117/2014. Presented: 8th August 2014.

Chief Minister.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –  R.118/2014.

1. Dicq Shack, Dicq Slipway, La Grève d'Azette, St. Saviour – lease;
2. Obstacles Policy – acquisition of Bylands and Newholme, St. Peter;
3. S9B South Pier, St. Helier – variation of lease;
4. B45 La Marquanderie – acquisition of bus refuge.

Presented: 11th August 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States Employment Board: Annual Report 2013.  R.119/2014. Presented: 12th August 2014.

States Employment Board.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –  R.120/2014.

1. Doridan, La Route es Nouaux, St. Helier – acquisition of a strip of land on the

north-east side;

2. La Rue à Don, Grouville – acquisition of land at the De La Mare Florist site;
3. 3 St. Andrew's Place, Charing Cross, St. Helier – lease of 1st Floor offices;
4. 9 Chevalier Road, St. Helier – sale;
5. Timaru, Devonshire Lane, St. Helier – sale of share.

Presented: 19th August 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Financial Directions.  R.121/2014. Presented: 21st August 2014.

Comptroller and Auditor General.

States Members' Remuneration Review Body: recommendations for  R.122/2014. November 2014 to May 2018.

Presented: 26th August 2014.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Social Security Department: Minister's Report and Financial Statements – 2013.  R.123/2014. Presented: 29th August 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Government Actuary's Report on the financial condition of the Health Insurance  R.124/2014. Fund as at 31st December 2012.

Presented: 29th August 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Social Security – revised  R.125/2014. delegation of financial authorities September 2014.

Presented: 2nd September 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Tourism Development Fund: report for 2013.  R.126/2014. Presented: 3rd September 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Annual Letter and Annual Report.  R.127/2014. Presented: 4th September 2014.

Comptroller and Auditor General.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (S.R.5/2014): response  S.R.5/2014. of the Minister for Health and Social Services.  Res. Presented: 31st July 2014.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

Retail Policy (S.R.6/2014): response of the Minister for Planning and  S.R.6/2014. Environment.  Res. Presented: 25th July 2014.

Minister for Planning and Environment.

Retail Policy (S.R.6/2014): response of the Minister for Economic Development.  S.R.6/2014. Presented: 19th August 2014.  Res.(2) Minister for Economic Development.

Review of the Draft Charities (Jersey) Law (S.R.7/2014): response of the Chief  S.R.7/2014. Minister.  Res. Presented: 5th August 2014.

Chief Minister.

Digital Skills.  S.R.9/2014. Presented: 18th August 2014.

Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel.

The Redesign of Health and Social Services.  S.R.10/2014. Presented: 5th September 2014.

Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny Panel.

4. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey)  P.97/2014. Regulations 201- (P.97/2014): second amendment.  Amd.(2) Lodged: 20th August 2014.

States Employment Board.

Draft Budget Statement 2015 (P.129/2014): amendment.  P.129/2014. Lodged: 5th September 2014.  Amd. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Draft States of Jersey (Amendment No. 7) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201-.  P.131/2014. Lodged: 22nd July 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Amendment (No. 24) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.132/2014. Lodged: 22nd July 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Amendment (No. 25) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.133/2014. Lodged: 22nd July 2014.

Chairmen's Committee.

Jersey Innovation Fund: Board remuneration.  P.134/2014. Lodged: 24th July 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Draft Income Support (Special Payments) (Child Personal Care) (Jersey)  P.135/2014. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th July 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.136/2014. Lodged: 29th July 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Income Support (Special Payments) (Cold Weather Payments) (Amendment  P.137/2014. No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th July 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Public Elections (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Regulations 201.  P.138/2014. Lodged: 29th July 2014.

Comité des Connétable s.

Draft Amendment (No. 26) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.139/2014. Lodged: 1st August 2014.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Road Traffic (No. 61) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.140/2014. Lodged: 4th August 2014.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Draft Finance (2015 Budget) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.141/2014. Lodged: 8th August 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States of Jersey Complaints Panel: appointment of Deputy Chairman.  P.142/2014. Lodged: 11th August 2014.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey)  P.143/2014. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 12th August 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Social Security (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.144/2014. Lodged: 12th August 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Social Security Tribunal: re-appointment of members.  P.145/2014. Lodged: 13th August 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Freedom of Information (Jersey Heritage Trust) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.146/2014. Lodged: 14th August 2014.

Chief Minister.

Jersey Appointments Commission: appointment of Chairman.  P.147/2014. Lodged: 26th August 2014.

Chief Minister.

5. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposers of the following propositions lodged au Greffe' have informed the Greffier of the States that they are to be withdrawn –

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

Lodged: 20th May 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

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

Minister for Social Security.

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.

6. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
7. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
8. PETITIONS
9. QUESTIONS

1. – Written Questions(attached)

1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding the relationship with the utilities and issues with the JT billing system.
2. 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 financial forecasts for 2016 to 2019.
3. 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 dividends from utility companies.
4. 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 information given to credit rating agencies.
5. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. Brelade regarding payments made to the former Treasurer of the States.
6. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. Brelade regarding the scope for tax increases in the Budget 2015.
7. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding court proceedings held in private.
8. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding guidance given to the States of Jersey Police and States departments.
9. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding the IT allowance for States members.
10. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the number of questions asked in the States Assembly.
11. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the proposals for the Criminal Offences Confiscation Fund and the Drug Trafficking Confiscation Fund in the Budget.
12. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the impact of the revised financial forecasts on public sector pay awards.

13. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the revised financial forecasts.
14. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the measures to balance the 2015 Budget and the impact of these measures on future budgets.
15. The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Mary regarding a review of speed limits and the introduction of penalty points for drivers.
16. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Mary regarding the impact of the Budget 2015 proposals on freedom of information.
17. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding States' websites.
18. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement regarding the financial impact of the US FATCA agreement.
19. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding workers in poverty in Jersey.
20. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding the revised financial forecasts.
21. The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding outdoor basketball courts in Jersey.
22. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding social security contribution rates.
23. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding the revised financial forecasts.
24. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding the relationship breakdown policy.
25. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding the forecast surpluses and deficits for 2016 to 2019.
26. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding the labour requirements of public sector construction projects.
27. The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding the new vessel being acquired by Condor Ferries.
28. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding a review of planning enforcement procedures.
29. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade regarding the Regeneration Steering Group.
30. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour regarding the public sector reform programme.

31. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding access to psychiatric services.
32. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the number of work permits issued.

2. – Oral Questions (120 minutes)

1. Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources -

"When was the Minister first made aware of the significant changes in the income forecasts for 2014 and 2015?"

2. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chairman of Privileges and Procedures Committee –

"What provisions, if any, are in place to ensure that there will be a level playing field in terms of what expenses the campaign groups are allowed to incur for the upcoming referendum on the future of the Constables in the States?"

3. Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask the following question of the Minister for Social Security –

"What consideration, if any, has the Minister given to adopting a similar approach to prescription charges as was used for the road tax changes, when a simple petrol duty was imposed, and would he contemplate bringing back the prescription charge with special assistance available as required for those in need?

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

"Does the Chief Minister consider that Israel should be condemned for its continuing defiance of UN resolutions and disproportionate use of force against its neighbours and, if so, in light of the recent escalation in violence, would he agree to take action to implement a trade boycott of Israel?"

5. Deputy N.B Le Cornu of St Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"Can the Minister, as the shareholder representative, detail the total number of parking spaces at Clos du Fort and the number of parking permits issued to Andium Trust's Clos du Fort tenants, the Christians Together Housing Trust for their tenants at Bas du Mont flats and private parking space users at both and advise what the criteria is for the issue of permits to those living at Bas du Mont?"

6. The Connétable of St. John will ask the following question of the Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee –

"Could the Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee advise the Assembly how many of the members who claimed the IT allowance provided receipts documenting expenses?"

7. Deputy J.H. Young of St Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"Will the Chief Minister inform the Assembly when, and in what circumstance, he first became aware of the downturn in States revenue income compared to earlier forecasts; whether he considers that his recent public statement that the Island running a year on year deficit in revenue expenditure is nothing to worry about was appropriate and whether he plans to do anything about it and, if so, what?"

8. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister – "How does the Chief Minister justify the 2% reduction to pay budgets in the 2015 Budget?"
9. Deputy M. Tadier of St Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Housing –

"Further to the findings of the 2009Review of Social Housing in Jersey (Whitehead Report') which found that 27% of social housing in the Island would not meet the UK decent homes standard, will the Minister now provide an up-to-date estimate of what this figure would be, and in the absence of such a figure, explain what mechanism is being used to assess progress or otherwise in this regard?"

10. Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social Services -

"What percentage of operating theatre time is devoted to allow Consultants to perform private procedures during their working week?"

11. Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"In placing the bond for £250,000,000 to finance future funding for Andium Homes Limited, could the Minister outline the specific discussions he had with prospective issuers of the bond and advise whether these were based on the projections now stated in Budget 2014, namely the projected budget deficits for the next three years of up to £90,000,000 and possibly more in the future?"

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

"Will the Minister advise Members whether the police have received any legal advice not to pursue cyber bullying cases and, if not, would he investigate whether police officers are advising members of the public seeking to make complaints that such cases cannot be pursued?"

13. Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for External Relations –

"What steps, if any, are currently being taken to remove the necessity for some Jersey residents to have a stamp' in their passports restricting them from working in the EU without a permit?"

14. Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"What action, if any, will the Minister, in his capacity of shareholder representative, be taking to encourage JT to raise its standard of customer service and would he in particular, undertake to discuss the reinstatement of number cross-referencing previously available in the telephone directory?"

15. Deputy J.H. Young of St Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"Will the Minister inform the Assembly whether the draft 2015 Budget is based on the latest available revenue forecast or whether an updated forecast has been produced and, if so, whether the requirement in the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005 not to go into deficit in the Consolidated Fund at the year-end will require the draft Budget and the MTFP approved by the States, to be revised?".

16. Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources -

"Do the States have a structural deficit?"

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

"How has the Minister arrived at the figure for an increase in the Health Insurance Fund of 2.7% prior to full details of the reform of primary health care being delivered by the Minister for Health and Social Services?"

18. Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –

"Given that in September 2012, the Minister strongly defended the accuracy of the income forecasts in the MTFP and stated he had personally reviewed the assumptions and that they were absolutely robust and therefore, by implication, so were the spending plans based upon them, is he now distancing himself from this earlier position and, if so, why?"

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

"Will the Minister advise members whether the States of Jersey Police have failed to prosecute an alleged cyber-bully who has been making death threats and, if so, would he advise why?"

20. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture –

"Does the Minister support the idea of a 50m indoor shooting range for Jersey, which would allow both local and visiting athletes to train at the Olympic distance for rifle and free pistol, indoors at night and/or during winter months when outdoor shooting is not possible or practical and, if so, will the Minister give an undertaking to speak to the shooting clubs to identify potential assistance, financial or otherwise?"

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

1st question period – Minister for Transport and Technical Services 2nd question period – Chief Minister

10. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
11. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY

12. PUBLIC BUSINESS

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 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 Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey)  P.97/2014. Regulations 201- (P.97/2014): second amendment.  Amd.(2) Lodged: 20th August 2014.

States Employment Board.

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 .

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

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

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

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 .

Bedrocan BV: possession for treatment purposes – petition.  P.126/2014. Lodged: 16th July 2014.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Sativex: possession for treatment purposes – petition.  P.127/2014. Lodged: 16th July 2014.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Cannabis: possession of cannabis for treatment purposes – petition.  P.128/2014. Lodged: 16th July 2014.

Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Draft States of Jersey (Amendment No. 7) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201-.  P.131/2014. Lodged: 22nd July 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Amendment (No. 24) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.132/2014. Lodged: 22nd July 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Amendment (No. 25) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.133/2014. Lodged: 22nd July 2014.

Chairmen's Committee.

Jersey Innovation Fund: Board remuneration.  P.134/2014. Lodged: 24th July 2014.

Minister for Economic Development.

Draft Income Support (Special Payments) (Child Personal Care) (Jersey)  P.135/2014. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th July 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.136/2014. Lodged: 29th July 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Income Support (Special Payments) (Cold Weather Payments) (Amendment  P.137/2014. No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th July 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Draft Public Elections (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Regulations 201.  P.138/2014. Lodged: 29th July 2014.

Comité des Connétable s.

Draft Amendment (No. 26) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.139/2014. Lodged: 1st August 2014.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

States of Jersey Complaints Panel: appointment of Deputy Chairman.  P.142/2014. Lodged: 11th August 2014.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Social Security Tribunal: re-appointment of members.  P.145/2014. Lodged: 13th August 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

13. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 22nd September 2014

Draft Budget Statement 2015.  P.129/2014. Lodged: 18th July 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Budget Statement 2015 (P.129/2014): amendment.  P.129/2014. Lodged: 5th September 2014.  Amd. Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade .

Draft Finance (2015 Budget) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.141/2014. Lodged: 8th August 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Income Tax (Amendment No. 44) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.130/2014. Lodged: 18th July 2014.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

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

Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier .

Springfield Stadium: maintaining amenity space.  P.125/2014. Lodged: 14th July 2014.

Connétable of St. Helier .

Draft Road Traffic (No. 61) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.140/2014. Lodged: 4th August 2014.

Minister for Transport and Technical Services.

Draft Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey)  P.143/2014. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 12th August 2014.

Chief Minister.

Draft Social Security (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.144/2014. Lodged: 12th August 2014.

Minister for Social Security.

Jersey Appointments Commission: appointment of Chairman.  P.147/2014. Lodged: 26th August 2014.

Chief Minister (cannot be debated before 23rd September).

25th November 2014

Draft Freedom of Information (Jersey Heritage Trust) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.146/2014. Lodged: 14th August 2014.

Chief Minister.

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

4th September 2014 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2014 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 10th, the morning of Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September 2014.

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

R&O.106/2014.

This Order amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Ukraine) (Jersey) Order 2014 by giving effect in Jersey to the amendments made by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 753/2014 (O.J. No. L205, 12.7.2014, p.7) to Council Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014 of 17th March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, which adds to the list of persons, entities and bodies that are subject to restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine.

The Order was made on 17th July 2014 and came into force forthwith on being made. R&O.107/2014.

Under this Order, the Jersey Battle of Flowers Association ("the association") may close public roads and use them for the purpose of holding the Battle of Flowers on Thursday 14th August 2014 and the Moonlight Parade on Friday 15th August 2014. The association may also restrict parking and traffic movements in those roads and in roads in the surrounding area, as specified in the Order, provided the association gives public notice of the closures and restrictions, and takes out public liability insurance.

The Order was made on 17th July 2014 and came into force immediately upon being made. R&O.108/2014.

This Order provides for road closures and other traffic restrictions in and around Havre des Pas to enable the holding of the Jersey Seaside Festival on Sunday 10th August 2014.

The Order was made on 17th July 2014 and came into force on being made. R&O.109/2014.

This Order gives effect to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 740/2014 of 8th July 2014 ("Council Implementing Regulation") (O.J. L 200 9.7.2014 p.1) which implements Regulation (EC) No. 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Belarus. The Council Implementing Regulation adds one person to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures and removes eight persons from that list.

The Order was made on 18th July 2014 and came into force forthwith on being made. R&O.111/2014.

Article 2(4B) of the Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994 enables Orders to be made for the purpose of giving effect to Regulations made under paragraph (1) of that Article, which include the Sea Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 1998. As recently amended by R&O.84/2014, those Regulations include provision banning the fishing, taking or storing of spider crabs during their soft shell' stage of development for a period to be specified by Order (under Regulation 5), and prohibiting the use of passive gear (defined as certain types of nets, for which the catch operation does not require an active movement of the gear) during a period and in an area of the sea similarly specified (under Regulation 6).

This Order specifies the period for the purposes of Regulations 5 and 5A (Article 2) and the area for the purposes of Regulation 5A (Article 3, and the Schedule). The Order comes into force (Article 4) 14 days after it is made.

The Order was made on 25th July 2014 and came into force on 8th August 2014. R&O.112/2014.

This Order amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Iran) (Jersey) Order 2012 to give effect, in Jersey, to 2 Community instruments –

(a)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 371/2014 of 10th April 2014 (OJ L 109, 12.4.2014, page 9) implementing Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 359/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran, which substitutes the entries for various persons in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No. 359/2011; and

(a)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 397/2014 of 16th April 2014 (OJ L 119, 23.4.2014, page 1) implementing Regulation (EU) No. 267/2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran, which adds the North Drilling Company to, and removes Safa Nicu from, Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No. 267/2012.

The Order was made on 28th July 2014 and came into force on 29th July 2014.

R&O.113/2014.

This Order amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Jersey) Order 2012 to give effect, in Jersey, to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 793/2014 of 22nd July (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, page 10) implementing Regulation (EU) No. 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria. The Regulation being given effect adds 3 persons and 9 entities to Annex II to Regulation (EU) No. 36/2012.

The Order was made on 28th July 2014 and came into force on 29th July 2014. R&O.114/2014.

This Order amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Jersey) Order 2011 to give effect, in Jersey, to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 792/2014 of 22nd July 2014 (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, page 9) implementing Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No. 204/2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya. The Regulation being given effect removes Mohamad Ali Zidane from the list of persons in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No. 204/2011.

The Order was made on 28th July 2014 and came into force on 29th July 2014. R&O.115/2014.

These Rules of Court – consisting of 7 Rules – amend the Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 1964 ("the principal Rules").

Rule 1 merely defines the principal Rules. Thereafter the amendments fall into 2 categories:

1. Judicial Greffe procedures

Rule 2 – (amending definitions in Rule 1(1) of the principal Rules)

• There is a minor consequential amendment in the definition of "respondent's case".

• The expression "timings letter" is defined as the letter referred to in Rule 8.

• The word "transcript" is defined (having abandoned references in the principal Rules to the "transcript of the shorthand note").

Rule 3 – (amending Rule 3 of the principal Rules)

Rule 3 of the principal Rules requires an appeal in a civil matter to be brought "within one month from the date on which the judgment or order of the court below was pronounced." In relation to criminal and quasi-criminal appeals, the Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961 requires the appeal to be brought within 28 days. Rule 3 (of the amending Rules) substitutes replaces one month' in Rule 3 of the principal Rules with '28 days'.

Rule 4 – substituting Rules 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the principal Rules

Rule 7 – Transcript

The new Rule 7 makes it clear that, subject to any direction of the court, after an appeal has been set down, the Judicial Greffier shall, at the request of either party to the appeal, make a transcript of the official record of the proceedings at the hearing. The transcript has to be furnished to the appellant and to every other party to the appeal upon payment of such charges as are fixed for the time being by rules of court pursuant to Article 21(4) of the Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961.

Rule 8 – Documents, timetable

The new Rule 8 makes it clear that the Judicial Greffier is required, within 7 days of receiving the notice of appeal, to prepare and circulate to each of the parties to the appeal a timings letter' containing a timetable of the dates by which submissions and other documents in the appeal are to be lodged, and specifying certain other procedural matters, including notice of the sitting of the Court of Appeal at which the appeal is scheduled to be heard.

The appellant is required, in accordance with the timetable, to lodge with the Judicial Greffier the appellant's case i.e. various acts, documents, pleadings, exhibits etc. germane to the appeal, including the order, judgment, decree or award under appeal; and to deliver the same to all other parties.

The respondent is similarly required, in accordance with the timetable, to lodge with the Judicial Greffier a respondent's case which sets out the respondent's contentions and authorities (and to deliver to the same appellant within 2 days).

Rule 9 – Hearing date

The new Rule 9 makes it clear that the Judicial Greffier will circulate to each of the parties, or their advocate, a copy of the Court's agenda for the relevant sitting no later than 7 days before the first day of the sitting of the Court of Appeal at which the appeal is scheduled to be heard.

Rule 10 – Abandonment by non-prosecution

The new Rule 10 involves a consequential amendment and simplification only. Rule 5 – (amending Rule 14 of the principal Rules)

The reference to an official shorthand note (of evidence in the court below) is deleted.

2. The Terrorist Asset-Freezing/Money Laundering etc. amendments Rule 6 – (inserting Rule 18A in the principal Rules)

The Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Jersey) Law 2011 ("the 2011 Law") provides for financial restrictions on persons suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. The Money Laundering and Weapons Development (Directions) (Jersey) Law 2012 ("the 2012 Law") provides for directions to be given to persons in response to threats from abroad relating to money laundering, terrorist financing or weapons development.

Rule 6 inserts a new Rule 18A in the principal Rules in relation to appeals against decisions of the Royal Court in proceedings brought under Article 28 or Article 29 of the 2011 Law, or under Article 10 of the 2012 Law.

The effect is that an appeal against a decision of the Royal Court in such proceedings brought is conducted in accordance with the principal Rules, but subject to certain adaptations and modifications set out in  Rule 6 to accommodate the non-disclosure and special counsel régimes under those Laws. Rules 16A/7 to 16A/17 of the Royal Court Rules 2004 are rendered applicable to the appeal proceedings as they applied in relation to the proceedings in the Royal Court.

Rule 7 – Citation and commencement  

Rule 7 is the citation and commencement provision.

The Rules were made by the Court of Appeal on 28th July 2014 and came into force on 1st September 2014.

R&O.116/2014

This Order amends the Pedal Cycles (Jersey) Order 1998 to provide for the wearing of helmets by children on pedal cycles or trailers drawn by pedal cycles, following the amendment of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 (the "Law") by the Road Traffic (No. 60) (Jersey) Regulations 2014.

Article 1 defines the "principal Order" as the Pedal Cycles (Jersey) Order 1998, and Article 2 amends the enacting provision of that Order to include Article 45A of the Law, under which this Order is made.

Article 3 inserts a new Article 6A in the principal Order. Paragraph (1) sets the age for wearing a helmet at 13 years or younger. Paragraph (2) imposes the requirement to wear a helmet, securely fastened and in compliance with the further requirements in the Schedule. The helmet must be no more than 10 years old.

Paragraphs (3) and (4) contain exceptions to the requirement to wear a helmet. No helmet is required: on a sea beach (which otherwise is a road under the definition in Article 1(1) of the Law); if the cycle is controlled by an adult pedestrian, but only on a cycle track, on a green lane or on a part of a road other than the carriageway; in a trailer, but only in certain circumstances; if the cycle has 4 or more wheels, but only on a cycle track; or for a Sikh child wearing a turban. The circumstances in which the exception for a trailer applies are when all of the following apply: the trailer is attached by a hinge to the cycle; the trailer has at least 2 wheels in parallel; the trailer complies with the relevant European Standard; the child uses the safety belt; and the child is not too tall for the trailer.

Articles 4 and 5 amend Articles 7 and 8 of the principal Order so that the powers to test and inspect pedal cycles also apply to helmets (and to trailers, where the exception applies), and so that the general offence does not apply to the new provisions on helmets (the relevant offences are instead set out in Article 45A of the Law).

Article 6 adds a new Schedule to the principal Order to set standards for helmets (see below). Article 7 names this Order and brings it into force on 6th October 2014.

The Schedule contains the new Schedule to the principal Order, which sets standards for helmets. The helmet itself must comply with a listed European or non-European standard. The applicable version of that standard is the version in effect when the helmet was manufactured (but the helmet cannot be over 10 years old – see note on Article 3 above).

For a European standard, the child's head must match the marked size of the helmet and the helmet must be adjusted and positioned in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For a non-European standard (which must be identified on the helmet, even if the standard does not require that), any equivalent requirements must be met.

The Order was made on 29th July 2014 and comes into force on 6th October 2014.

R&O.117/2014

This Order gives effect in Jersey to the Council Regulation made on 30th July 2014 amending Council Regulation (EU) No. 692/2014 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 amended Regulation provides for a ban on new investments in the infrastructure in the sectors of transport, telecommunications and energy and the exploitation of natural resources in Crimea and Sevastopol, as well as an export ban on key equipment and technology related to those sectors.

The Order was made on 30th July 2014 and came into force on 31st July 2014. R&O.118/2014

This Order further amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Ukraine) (Jersey) Order 2014, to give effect in Jersey to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 810/2014 of 25 July 2014 implementing Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014 of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ No. L 221/1, 25.7.2014) (the "Implementing Regulation"), and to Council Regulation (EU) No. 811/2014 of 25 July 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures, etc. (OJ No. L 221/11, 25.7.2014) (the "Council Regulation"). The Council Regulation expands the scope of the list of persons, entities and bodies who may be subjected to restrictive measures, so as to enable the inclusion of (among others) persons responsible for, actively supporting or implementing actions or policies which obstruct the work of international organizations in Ukraine. The Implementing Regulation adds certain natural and legal persons and entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014.

The Order was made on 30th July 2014 and came into force on 31st July 2014. R&O.119/2014

This Order amends 3 Orders made under the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974 so as to substitute references to a fixed pensionable age of 65 with references to the raised pensionable age that is being phased in by the amendments to that Law made by the Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 7) (Jersey) Regulations 2014.

The Orders amended are – the Social Security (Accident Benefit) (Jersey) Order 1974, the Social Security (Contributions) (Jersey) Order 1975 and the Social Security (Incapacity Benefits) (Jersey) Order 2004.

The Order was made on 31st July 2014 and came into force on 1st August 2014. R&O.120/2014

This Order amends the Income Support (General Provision) (Jersey) Order 2008, consequentially upon the enactment of the Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 7) (Jersey) Regulations 2014, which phase in a raising of pensionable age, for the purposes of the old age pension payable under the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974.

These amendments amend rules regarding the calculation of a person's income for the purposes of income support, so that rules which currently turn upon whether or not a person has attained the age of 65 will turn upon whether or not the person has attained pensionable age, as defined in the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974.

The Order was made on 31st July 2014 and came into force on 1st August 2014. R&O.121/2014

This Order allows the Classic and Vintage Motor Racing Club of Jersey Limited to close roads to hold sprint races on the Five Mile Road on Friday 22nd August 2014 and hill climbs at Grève de Lecq on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August 2014. The Order is subject to the Road Racing (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1959.

The Order was made on 1st August 2014 and came into force forthwith. R&O.122/2014

This Order further amends the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Ukraine) (Jersey) Order 2014 by giving effect in Jersey to the amendments made by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 826/2014 (OJ No. L226, 30.7.2014, p.16) to Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014 of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, adding to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies that are subject to restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine.

The Order was made on 1st August 2014 and came into force on 2nd August 2014. R&O.123/2014

This Order brings into effect in Jersey, with suitable modifications, the sanctions against Russia imposed by Council Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 of 31st July 2014 (OJ L No. 229, 31.7.2014, p.1). Those sanctions include a prohibition on the sale, supply, transfer or export of certain goods and technology to Russia for military use; a requirement for authorisation for the sale etc. of certain other equipment and technologies related to oil exploration and production (listed in Annex II to the Council Regulation) to Russia or for use in Russia; and prohibitions on the provision of technical and financial assistance and brokering services related to such goods and technology, or dealing with certain securities and money- market instruments issued by entities listed in Annex III.

The Order creates offences for breach of such sanctions and introduces penalties for those offences. It comes into force the day after it is signed.

The Order was made on 1st August 2014 and came into force on 2nd August 2014. R&O.124/2014

Article 1 of this Order amends the Financial Services (Trust Company Business (Exemptions)) (Jersey) Order 2000 (the "2000 Order") to clarify the meaning of the expression "registered person" used in paragraph 14 of the Schedule to the 2000 Order which deals with exemptions.

Article 2 of this Order provides for the citation of the Order and for it to come into force on the day after it is made.

The Order was made on 1st August 2014 and came into force on 2nd August 2014. R&O.125/2014

Article 1 of this Order amends Article 74ZA(1) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 to include in the list of persons who are connected to a director of a fund a person who is connected with the establishment or promotion of the fund and any person who is accustomed to acting in the accordance with the directions of the first mentioned person, whether given directly or indirectly (but disregarding advice given in a professional capacity).

Article 2 of the Order sets out the title of the Order and provides for it to come into force on the same day as the Companies (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Law 2014.

The Order was made on 1st August 2014 and came into force on that date.

R&O.126/2014

Article 1 of the Order sets out the definitions for terms used in the Order.

Article 2 of the Order provides that Article 74(3), (4) and (5) of the Law shall not apply to a company that immediately before the commencement of this Order was a scheme or arrangement which would be a collective investment fund under Article 3 of the Collective Investment Funds (Jersey) Law 1988 but for the fact that it does not acquire capital by means of an offer to the public of units for subscription, sale or exchange as described in that Law; a certified fund; a recognized fund or an unregulated fund. Article 3  of the  Order gives a  company  that is a  certified fund the  discretion, in accordance  with Article 113(1A) and (1B) of the Law, to disapply the requirement to appoint an auditor to examine and report on accounts of company in relation to a financial period under Article 113(1) of the Law if no units in the fund were issued to any person other than a person connected with the establishment or promotion of the fund in that financial period and any preceding financial period.

Article 3(2) of the Order modifies Article 113(1B) of the Law in respect of its application to a company of a class referred to in Article 3(1) of the Order to provide that the resolution must be passed by all members of the company entitled to vote in general meeting and a printed copy must be embodied in or annexed to every copy of the memorandum or articles issued after the passing of the resolution and forwarded to a member of the company at the member's request on payment of such sum (if any), not exceeding the published maximum, as the company may require. Within 21 days after the resolution is passed it must be delivered to the registrar and be recorded by the registrar. The resolution has the effect of disapplying the requirement to appoint an auditor to examine and report on accounts of the company from the date that it is delivered to the Registrar.

Article 3(3) of the Order provides that Article 113(1C), (1D) and (1E) of the Law shall not apply to the classes of companies referred to in Article 3(1) of the Order.

Article 4 of the Order sets out the title of the Order and provides for it to come into force on the same day as the Companies (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Law 2014.

The Order was made on 1st August 2014 and came into force on the same date. R&O.127/2014

This  Order amends  Article 40 of the  Companies  (Uncertificated  Securities) (Jersey) Order 1999  by providing that, when determining the earliest time that the issuer may specify for a person to be entered on the relevant register of securities in order to have the right to vote at a meeting (being 48 hours before the time fixed for the meeting), no account should be taken of any part of a day that is not a working day.

The Order was made on 1st August 2014 and came into force on the same date. R&O.128/2014

This Order re-names the Consumer Safety (Protective Helmets) (Jersey) Order 2006 as the Consumer Safety (Motor Cycle Helmets) (Jersey) Order 2006.

The Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 has been amended to introduce separate provision for protective helmets for pedal cycles (in relation to children), which then is to be distinguished from provision for protective helmets for motor cycles. This amendment therefore follows suit for the consumer safety Order that deals with motor cycle helmets rather than pedal cycle helmets.

It should also be noted that the use of the expression "Motor Cycle" in the new title, without reference to a moped, does not change the position that the Order continues to apply expressly to all such helmets, whether required for motor cycles or mopeds.

The Order was made on 4th August 2014 and came into force on 1st September 2014. R&O.129/2014

This Order amends paragraph 1 of Part 4 of Schedule 2 to, and paragraph 2 of Part 6 of Schedule 3 to the Weights and Measures (Jersey) Law 1967, to render a capacity measure of 2/3 pint lawful for use for trade, and to permit beer and cider to be sold by retail in that quantity.

The Order was made on 4th August 2014 and came into force on 18th August 2014. R&O.130/2014

This Order amends Article 26 of the Weights and Measures (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1968, which regulates liquid capacity measures for use for the sale of intoxicating liquor, to allow those measures to be made of stainless steel (as an alternative to glass or transparent plastic).

The Order also amends the table in paragraph 2 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Weights and Measures (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1968, to prescribe a limit of error of 4 fluid drachms in relation to a liquid capacity measure of 2/3 pint.

The Order was made on 4th August 2014 and came into force on 18th August 2014. R&O.131/2014

This Order makes minor changes to the prescribed form of driving licence and updates the arrangements for the mutual exchange of driving licences by adding Croatia, the Czech Republic and Romania and making adjustments in respect of some other countries.

The Order was made on 7th August 2014 and came into force on 18th August 2014.

R&O.132/2014

This Order regulates the use of small unmanned aircraft, including small surveillance aircraft. The Order was made on 8th August 2014 and came into force on 15th August 2014.

R&O.133/2014

This Order substitutes new scientific names for the palmate newt and the Jersey bank vole in the entries in the Schedules to the Conservation of Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2000 that afford protection to certain wild animals.

The Order was made on 11th August 2014 and came into force on 18th August 2014. R&O.134/2014

This Order adds the early spider orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) to the list of plant species protected under the Conservation of Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2000.

The Order was made on 11th August 2014 and came into force on 18th August 2014. R&O.135/2014

This Order allows Jersey International Air Display a.r.l. to control access to certain roads and beaches on 10th, 11th and 12th September 2014 for the viewing of the Jersey International Air Display on Thursday 11th September 2014.

The Order was made on 15th August 2014 and came into force on being made. R&O.136/2014

This Order makes further amendments to the Road Traffic ( Grouville ) (Jersey) Order 2002 so as to prohibit waiting on parts of Gorey Village Road, La Rue à Don, La Rue du Marais à la Cocque and Le Chemin des Maltières.

The Order was made on 15th August 2014 and came into force on 29th August 2014. R&O.137/2014

This Order renames the Road Traffic (Protective Helmets) (Jersey) Order 2004 as the "Road Traffic (Motor Cycle Helmets) (Jersey) Order 2004" (the "2004 Order"), to make clear that the 2004 Order relates to helmets for motor cycles (including mopeds) and not to helmets for pedal cycles.

The Road Traffic (No. 60) (Jersey) Regulations 2014 amended the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 to provide for wearing of protective helmets by children on pedal cycles, by inserting a new Article 45A into that Law. Those Regulations accordingly amended the heading to Article 45 of that Law to read "Motor cycle helmets" instead of "Protective helmets". This Order therefore follows suit by renaming the 2004 Order, which is made under that Article of that Law.

This Order also updates the reference in the renamed 2004 Order to the related Order under the Consumer Safety (Jersey) Law 2006 dealing with motor cycle helmets (which in turn is to be renamed to show that it relates to motor cycles and not to pedal cycles).

This Order comes into force immediately after the commencement of the Order renaming the related Order under the Consumer Safety (Jersey) Law 2006.

The Order was made on 15th August 2014 and came into force on 1st September 2014. R&O.138/2014

This Order provides for the production or condition reports at the commencement and termination of residential tenancies.

Article 1 defines "condition report", requires it to be in writing and allows it to include images.

Article 2 states what a condition report must contain and requires it to specify the condition of the residential unit to which it relates and to itemise any fixtures, fittings and movables belonging to the landlord.

Article 3 requires the landlord to complete a condition report at or before the commencement of the tenancy. Within 7 days of the tenant's vacating the residential unit the landlord must confirm in writing to the tenant the landlord's satisfaction with the condition of the residential unit or complete another condition report. The landlord must provide 2 signed copies of the report to the tenant within 7 days of its completion. If the tenancy is varied or renewed and the landlord and tenant agree, the condition report prepared at the commencement of the tenancy has effect.

Article 4 requires the tenant, within 7 days of receiving the condition report, to accept it or mark on it the modifications the tenant thinks appropriate, failing which he or she is taken to have accepted the report. The landlord then has 7 days to accept the report or try and reach agreement with the tenant, failing which the landlord is taken to have accepted the report as modified by the tenant. If agreement is attempted but fails the report is not treated as accepted and in the event of the matter being considered in proceedings both parties have to provide their best evidence refuting the report, or the modifications to it, as the case may be.

Article 5 provides for the condition report, if accepted or treated as accepted, to be conclusive evidence of the condition of the residential unit and the provision or condition of the landlord's fixtures, fittings and movables, at the time of the report.

Article 6 makes it an offence to contravene Article 3, punishable with a fine of up to level 3 on the standard scale.

Article 7 names the Order and provides for its commencement.

Under the Criminal Justice (Standard Scale of Fines) (Jersey) Law 1993, the standard scale of fines is –

Level 1 £50

Level 2 £500

Level 3 £2,000

Level 4 £5,000.

The Order was made on 19th August 2014 and comes into force on 31st October 2014.

R&O.139/2014

This Order amends the Education (Discretionary Grants – Amounts) (Jersey) Order 2008 (the "principal Order") to increase the amount of grant maintenance to reflect the annual increase in costs for students following programmes of higher education.

This Order also allows for the removal of Article 2(2) of the principal Order which provided for the reduction in the maintenance costs for a student who has not attained 18 years who is undertaking a vocational arts course.

The minimum value of the relevant assets which are taken into account in assessing the final contribution is reduced from £750,000 to £500,000.

The Order was made on 26th August 2014 and came into force on 27th August 2014.

R&O.140/2014

This Order amends the Education (Discretionary Grants – General) (Jersey) Order 2008 to update the definition of independent student and to include the income of a student's partner as relevant income if the student is in a marriage-like or civil-partnership-like relationship.

This Order also removes the distinction previously made for eligibility of students for grants for dance and drama courses.

The Order was made on 26th August 2014 and came into force on 27th August 2014. R&O.141/2014

This Order amends Schedule 5 of the Health Insurance (Pharmaceutical Benefit) (General Provisions) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2002 (the "principal Order") to provide an increase in dispensing fee to 351 pence for each of the first 50,000 items of pharmaceutical benefit supplied by an approved supplier on prescription in respect of an insured person. The amendment brings the dispensing fee in line with the RPI (Y) (retail price index excluding mortgage interest payments and direct taxes) value of 1.6% and will take effect from 1st October 2014.

Schedule 5 to the principal Order is also amended to add zopiclone to the list of drugs for which an additional dispensing fee is payable if the prescription is endorsed C.D . by the approved supplier.

This Order also provides for the substitution of Schedule 6 of the principal Order to reduce the discounting scale used to recoup the portion of the discount given to pharmacies by manufacturers and wholesalers from 15% to 10%.

The Order was made on 29th August 2014 and comes into force on 1st October 2014. R&O.142/2014.

This Order prohibits aircraft (including small unmanned aircraft) from flying in the specified airspace over Jersey temporarily for the Jersey International Air Display 2014 except where the aircraft is flying with the permission of the Senior Air Traffic Controller Jersey; under the control of the Jersey Approach Control; for the purpose of search and rescue or saving life or in the air display or in practices for the air display with the permission of the flying display director.

The Order was made on 2nd September 2014 and came into force on 3rd September 2014. R&O.143/2014.

This Order amends the maximum amount of weekly pay that may be taken into account when calculating a statutory redundancy payment under Article 60C of the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003. The amount is increased from £660 to £670. It was last increased one year ago.

The Order was made on 4th September 2014 and comes into force on 1st October 2014.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))

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 -

"Does the Minister, as shareholder representative for utilities generally and Jersey Telecom in particular, consider that the Memorandum of Understandings which he relies on should include an ability to require adequate customer satisfaction?

Would he also, in relation to JT –

1. confirm that, as of July of this year, the billing problem had not yet been resolved, and state when final resolution is expected;
2. state why the company is not willing to supply its customers with a bill that is clear, comprehensible and easily understandable, and
3. advise, during the last year, on how many occasions customers have been wrongly charged via Direct Debit and the amounts involved?"

2. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence -

"Would the Minister provide the most recent estimates for income, expenditure and forecast surpluses/deficits for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019?"

3. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence -

"a) At the time the draft Budget 2015 was lodged, had the following dividends been agreed in

principle by the Boards of the relevant companies -

1. Jersey Post - £5,000,000 (2014)
2. Jersey Telecom - £3,000,000 (2014)
3. Jersey Telecom - £3,000,000 (2015)?

2. In the time after lodging the budget was any communication or correspondence received from any of the utility companies challenging the level of dividends to be required?
3. As at 9 a.m. on Monday 1st September 2014 do the  amounts included in the Budget measures to balance the Consolidated Fund (as identified on page 55 of P129/2014) in respect of dividends from the utility companies (namely Jersey Post and Jersey Telecom) remain unchanged and have they been agreed by the companies?"

4. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence -

"Would the Minister inform members what data and reports were provided to the credit rating agencies in respect of the £250m bond?"

5. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. Brelade -

"Further to the Minister for Treasury and Resources' confirmation on 15th July 2014 that all payments will be documented in the States accounts next year, could the Chief Minister inform what the approximate amounts that will be disclosed in the 2014 accounts will be in respect of any payments made to the former Treasurer of the States for the period from 1st January 2014, including any amounts connected with her resignation, and would the Chief Minister disclose the amounts of these payments in answering this question rather than waiting until 2015?"

6. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy S.S.P.A. Power of St. Brelade -

"In light of the fact that the Jersey all-items RPI (annual averages for each year) shows that in the 5 years from 2008-2013 prices have risen by 13%, an annual average of 2.5% per annum, and that figures provided to me over the summer period by the Statistics Unit show that a person receiving no pay increases over that period will have seen a real-term fall in earnings of -13%, a person receiving a 1% increase per year a real-term fall in earnings of -8% and a person receiving a 2% increase per year a real term fall in earnings of -2%, does the Minister consider that he any scope for a tax increase in any area in the forthcoming Budget when a person would have had to have received a 3% increase in pay every year to have seen a real increase in earnings?"

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

"Will the Chief Minister, in view of his political responsibility for justice matters, state -

1. whether he considers there is a place for court proceedings to be held in private in a democratic society such as Jersey and if so, in what circumstances he considers they are acceptable and/or justified including, in particular, whether he considers they are acceptable for cases under the data protection law?
2. whether he considers that the full cost to the taxpayer of all cases heard in private should be accounted for openly, transparently and itemized so it is not hidden from the public by being merged or accounted for within other budget headings to ensure that those responsible for the public expenditure can be held accountable for the expenditure;
3. whether he is concerned that the holding of cases in private impacts on Jersey's reputation in the world?"

8. 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 advise Members -

1. whether he issues guidance to the Police and States departments on what crimes or regulatory breaches that they should or should not investigate or upon the degree to which any offence, criminal or regulatory, that is committed before they should take steps to institute a prosecution?
2. whether he believes that such guidance should be published to the public in a transparent way so as to all can judge whether such guidance is reasonable in the circumstances?

3. whether he has issued any such guidance to the States of Jersey Police with regard to cyber bullying or the operation of the Crime (Disorderly Conduct and Harassment) (Jersey) Law 2008 and, if so, what guidance he has issued for the treatment of such cases."

9. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John -

"Would the Chairman provide the Assembly with a list showing the names of States members who have claimed some or all of the £600 IT allowance giving details of the amount claimed by each member?"

10. The Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier -

"Will the Chairman of PPC produce in a tabular form information relating to the number and type of questions asked in the States Chamber by each member during the last parliamentary session (2011 to 2014) so that it shows the name of each States member, the number of oral questions with notice asked, the number of oral questions asked under questions without notice, the number of written questions asked and, in each case, to whom they were addressed."

11. 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 give detailed descriptions of what capital schemes it is intended to fund to allow the use of £7.5m from funds held in the Criminal Offences Confiscation Fund and the Drug Trafficking Confiscation Fund and explain how these schemes "fit the rules set on the use of these funds?" (see page 56 of draft Budget 2015)?

Is the Minister concerned that repeated use of ring-fenced funds such as Health Insurance Fund, the Criminal Offences Confiscation Fund and the Drug Trafficking Confiscation Fund to cover general revenue shortfalls will bring the public's trust in the ability of the States to properly manage its revenues to a new low and, if not, why not?"

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

"Does the Minister accept that the proposals to manage the consolidated fund balance by removing 2% from the public sector pay budget (page 56 of the Budget 2015) effectively reneges on the agreement made by the SEB for a cost of living pay award in 2015 and, if so, how does he justify this proposal?

If not, why did he feel it was justified to refer to possible recruitment freezes (page 58) at a time when school rolls are rising and the Health and Social Services Department is already carrying vacancies for experienced specialist nurses? Did the Minister carry out an impact assessment of such a recruitment freeze on the level of public services provision before including reference to this in the Budget and, if not, why not?"

13. 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 state clearly when he was first informed of the potential for a fall in tax revenues in 2014 and 2015 and, in particular, of the size of potential deficits on the projected figures in the Medium Term Financial Plan?

When did the Minister start to consider the options laid out in the Budget for action on shares/dividends in the utility companies JT, Jersey Post and Jersey Water, will he give a detailed account of when the utility companies were informed of these measures and state what discussions and meetings took place?"

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

"What assurances, if any, can the Minister give that measure taken to postpone spending on measures previously agreed by the States on Freedom of Information, early repayment of PECRS debt and the Long Term Care Fund will not be repeated in the 2016 budget?

What confidence does the Minister have that the estimates for tax revenues for 2016 can be relied on and what measures has he put in place to ensure that the emergency measures to balance the budget this year do not need to be repeated in coming years?"

15. The Minister for Transport and Technical Services will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Mary -

"Further to previous questions on aspects of road safety, can the Minister advise whether it is still the Department's intention to undertake a review of the Island's speed limits and if so, indicate its likely terms of reference and the anticipated timescale?

Furthermore, will the Minister advise the current position with regard to the possible introduction of penalty points for certain motoring offences?

What priority will the Minister be giving these matters in any "legacy" report he may choose to prepare for the next Minister?"

16. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Mary -

"The 2015 Budget Statement contains a proposal to reduce contingency allocation to Freedom of Information by £1million and gives the following explanation -

"In order to get ready for enactment of the Freedom of Information Law in 2015 a significant amount of the allocated budget was set aside for the recruitment of staff to work through department policies and procedures. The recruitment of these staff members has proved to be difficult with the levels of knowledge and experience available, which has meant that departments have had to use existing staff and knowledge. An element of the budget allocated to Freedom of Information could, therefore, be returned to the consolidated fund."

Will the Chief Minister advise how the amount of this proposed reduction was identified, including identifying the departments consulted?

Is the Chief Minister confident that this proposal will not impact negatively on the long awaited implementation of the Freedom of Information legislation?"

17. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement -

"Does the Chief Minister accept that many of the States/departmental websites are far from optimal regarding user-friendliness and, if so, will he explain how this has happened and what, if anything, is being done about it?"

18. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.C.L. Baudains of St. Clement -

"Can the Chief Minister confirm whether the cost of the US FATCA to UK businesses and individuals has been estimated at £1bn, and has he estimated the estimated cost to businesses and individuals (including trusts) in Jersey?"

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

"In the light of the findings of the Resolution Foundation that in the UK the number of young workers (aged 21 to 30) on low pay, defined as less than two-thirds of the median hourly wage, has risen to almost one in three (29%) what equivalent figures does the Minister have for young Jersey workers in poverty and, if none, will he agree to investigate this issue and report back to the States with his findings?

Does the Minister agree that in the light of the findings in the Jersey/UK comparison of the cost of living study from the Statistics Unit that the cost of living in Jersey is 20% greater than the UK, that our minimum wage is currently set far below a level which would eliminate in-work poverty and will he commission a major review of the minimum wage level, and if not why not?"

20. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence -

"When was the Council of Ministers formally informed of the significant change in the income forecasts as compared to those included in the Medium Term Financial Plan?"

21. The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade -

"Will the Minister provide a list of all the publicly accessible outdoor basketball courts in the island, as well as who can use them, whether they are single use, or multi-purpose, and by whom they are administered?

Will the Minister provide an estimate for the cost of building a new outdoor basketball court, and advise whether he believes it would be appropriate to provide such a facility at Les Quennevais Playing Fields."

22. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy

M. Tadier of St. Brelade -

"Will the Minister provide projections for income yield if social security contributions were set at 4%, 5% and 6%, respectively, with no SEL or UEL, with employer contributions remaining unchanged?

Given the Minister's recent comments that social security contributions will have to rise, can the Minister give an update of what preparatory work has been done, if any, in the area by his department and will he provide an outline of the preferred options? Does he consider that there is scope to make the contributions mechanism more progressive?"

23. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade -

"In relation to the significant change in the States revenue income forecasts for 2015 as compared to the figures in the Medium Term Financial Plan and those reported to members in the 2014 budget, would the Chief Minister inform the Assembly;

1. whether he was fully and promptly informed about this change and, if so, when;
2. whether he was informed or otherwise, that the chief officer and finance director (or equivalent) of each ministerial department had been promptly informed of the significant change and, if so, when;
3. whether he was informed that Ministers had been promptly informed of the change and when he made arrangements to ensure that each member of the Council of Ministers had been provided with full and prompt information on this change and been asked to consider the implications;
4. what the Council of Minister's initial assessment of the policy implications of the revised estimates of States income was and the action the Council directed be taken as a consequence?"

24. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade -

"Will the Chief Minister give the Assembly details of the relationship breakdown policy currently applied under the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012, and explain how this policy is applied both to entitled persons and to persons licenced to occupy housing and, in particular, inform the Assembly -

1. the effect on the separated partner's right to occupy housing if such partner does not enjoy either entitled or licenced housing status in their own right;
2. the policy in respect of Jersey born children, whether they can remain in their homes whilst in education and whether the policy recognizes the jurisdiction of the Family Division of the court in such matters;
3. how many applications for one party to remain in their family homes have been made under this policy and how many have been refused;
4. whether applications where one party is licensed are automatically refused and, if so, how the Chief Minister justifies such decisions;

5. whether persons and their children refused consent to remain in their home are required to appeal to the Royal Court?"

25. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade -

"Will the Minister inform the Assembly of the latest forecast revenue surpluses and deficits for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, based on the financial and expenditure commitments which have been submitted for approval in the Budget 2015 and will he give his assessment of the implications of these forecasts for the future management of States finances?"

26. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour -

"Given  the  large  number of public  sector construction projects  due to start, can the  Chief Minister confirm that all labour needs  will be  met from within the  current workforce and allocated licences? If not, how will additional labour be sourced?"

27. The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour -

"Given that Condor intend to operate all their fast ferry services to the United Kingdom with one vessel, what back up arrangements, if any, will exist in case of breakdowns and other breaks in service?"

28. The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade -

"Will the Minister inform the Assembly whether any progress has been made by the Planning Department in implementing the essential improvements required to current planning enforcement procedures as identified in the reports of the Reg's Skips Inquiry, the States Complaints Board and most recently the Planning Officers' Society and would he explain why there has been such a long delay in dealing with this matter and ensure that the States receive a full and detailed report outlining the remedial action taken?"

29. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Young of St. Brelade -

"Will the Chief Minister provide an explanation why the States have still not received a written report from him on the work of the Regeneration Steering Group as he promised in response to my previous 2 questions?"

30. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour -

"Does the public service reform programme entail a reduction in the numbers of permanent employees and, if so, what targets have been set for the next 5 years and how do they impact on the different pay grades?"

31. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier -

"Will the Minister -

1. set out how members of the public seeking the urgent assistance of mental health professionals for friends and family members who are suffering psychotic episodes or other conditions that require admission, voluntarily or by compulsion of law, to Orchard House, St. Saviour or to some other institution can get the help they require and the procedures that must be followed in such cases;
2. inform Members whether a person who calls for assistance in these cases is compelled first to contact their GP to arrange for a psychiatrist to consult the person being referred and whether this person will be billed for both the GPs consultation and also that of the psychiatrist who is called out to assess the person who needs urgent medical assessment and treatment at a cost of £100s and, if so, whether she considers this is reasonable;
3. explain what she considers to be an acceptable or reasonable timescale for a person to be seen by a doctor, psychiatrist or to be taken to Orchard House or a similar institution from time of first request for assistance or from examination by a psychiatrist?"

32. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier –

"Will the Minister advise Members of the number of work permits that have been issued in Jersey over the last three years and give further information regarding the nationality of each the people granted a permit, their profession or skills and the sector in which they will be working and the duration of the permit?"

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

September 22nd (Monday) November 25th

December 9th

External Relations  Home Affairs

Treasury and Resources  Chief Minister

Education, Sport and Culture  Health and Social Services