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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
Tuesday 14th July 2015 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Gambling (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Order 2015. R&O.75/2015. Minister for Economic Development.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID
States Assembly: filming proceedings and the installation of clocks (P.39/2015) – P.39/2015. addendum to report. Add. Presented: 30th June 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Humanist and Open-air Marriages (P.65/2015): comments. P.65/2015. Presented: 6th July 2015. Com. Minister for Home Affairs.
Jersey Fire and Rescue Service: Annual Review 2014. R.76/2015. Presented: 26th June 2015.
Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Prison Service: H.M. Prison La Moye – Annual Report 2014. R.77/2015. Presented: 1st July 2015.
Minister for Home Affairs.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – R.78/2015.
- Red Houses Upper Car Park, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade – lease;
- SC06 St. Catherine's Sailing Club, St. Martin – lease.
Presented: 1st July 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
States of Jersey Complaints Panel: report for 2014. R.79/2015. Presented: 9th July 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Regulation of Virtual Currency: Consultation Paper. R.80/2015. Presented: 10th July 2015.
Chief Minister.
* Customs and Immigration Service: Annual Report 2014. R.81/2015. Presented: 14th July 2015.
Minister for Home Affairs.
* SpeciPresental Eded: uca14tth ioJuln Ny 2015.eeds S.R.3/2015. Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
States Assembly: filming proceedings and the installation of clocks (P.39/2015) – P.39/2015. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 30th June 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Jersey Financial Services Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner P.49/2015. (P.49/2015) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 30th June 2015.
Chief Minister.
Ports of Jersey Limited: Approval of First Board and Terms of Office. P.68/2015 Lodged: 30th June 2015. (re-issue). Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Intellectual Property (Registered Rights) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) P.69/2015. Law 201-.
Lodged: 3rd July 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police Force: re-appointment. P.70/2015. Lodged: 8th July 2015.
Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Complaints Panel: renewal of membership. P.71/2015. Lodged: 9th July 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
* Medium Term Financial Plan 2016 – 2019. P.72/2015. Lodged: 14th July 2015.
Council of Ministers.
* RLodged Housesed: 14t Ch Jarul Py 2015.ark: lease. P.73/2015. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
* StaLodgtesed:A 14tssemh blJuyl:y st 2015.ream ing and online archive of audio. P.74/2015. Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence .
* I2013ndepe–ndent2015 .Jersey Care Inquiry: amendment to Medium Term Financial Plan P.75/2015. Lodged: 14th July 2015.
Council of Ministers.
* Strategic Reserve Fund: funding for Independent Jersey Care Inquiry and transfers P.76/2015. from and to the Consolidated Fund.
Lodged: 14th July 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), Deputy L.C.M. Doublet of St. Saviour has informed the Greffier of the States that paragraph (a) of the following proposition lodged "au Greffe" is to be withdrawn –
Humanist and Open-air Marriages (paragraph (a)). P.65/2015. Lodged: 15th June 2015.
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
The Deputy of Grouville will present a petition on behalf of the supporters of Mary Herold, which has been signed by 2,033 persons, praying that the Minister for Planning and Environment be requested to stop his appeal of a decision of the Royal Court which ruled against the inappropriate development planned around Keppel Tower, Grouville .
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier regarding the cost of Ministerial support services.
- The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding inward investment.
- The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding inward migration.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding families volunteering for fostering.
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the permanent employment of "back to work" employees.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the modernisation of the public sector workforce.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
- Tadier of St. Brelade regarding reductions in bed space for those with special needs.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the implementation of the Chapman report recommendations.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding assistance with refurbishment costs provided to Andium Homes' tenants.
- The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding time taken off work due to injury within the Fire Service and the States of Jersey Police.
- The Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding the payment of parish rates.
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding discrimination against employees who are working from home.
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding the suspension of pregnant women where there is deemed to be a health and safety risk.
- The Minister for Education, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding the future use of Springfield Stadium.
- The Minister for Planning and Environment will table an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of Grouville regarding the re-development of the site at Keppel Tower.
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the Criminal Offences Compensation Fund.
- The Minister for Economic Development will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding inward investment businesses.
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding a payment made to the former Treasurer of the States.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding patient welfare facilities.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
- The Deputy of St. Mary will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Did the tax policy in the 2014 States of Jersey accounts not account for debtors for individuals paying tax on a prior year basis and, if so, will the Minister state why the debtor amount is not recognised in accordance with U.K. accounting policy; whether adopting such a policy would impact on the Medium Term Financial Plan, and outline the impact on the debtor balance if the policy was adopted?"
- Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Would the Chief Minister detail the exact provision, if any, contained in the contract of the former Treasurer of the States that was used to justify the payment of £167,375 upon her departure "to spend more time with her family" and, if not, can the Chief Minister advise why it is in the public interest not to do so?"
- Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"What consideration, if any, has the Chief Minister given to moving from a minimum wage to a National Living Wage over the period of the Medium Term Financial Plan, and does he agree that a living wage in Jersey, were it to be adopted, would be 20% higher than in the UK (including housing costs), and if not why not?"
- Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Does the Chief Minister propose to consult on the Population Policy and, if so, who will be consulted, and will he ensure that the policy will be brought to the States prior to the expiry of the Interim Population Policy and provide a timetable for this work?"
- Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"What impact assessments, if any, have been undertaken to ascertain the social and economic consequences of the voluntary leavers and compulsory redundancy programmes?"
- Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"What improvements, if any, does the Chief Minister intend to make to current policies and practices governing the health and wellbeing of States of Jersey employees, with particular regard to those employees who may be experiencing stress-related conditions?"
- Deputy P.D. McLinton of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Given that many jurisdictions require people arriving to live and work in their country to agree to leave when their work permit expires; have enough money to care for themselves and their family; obey the law, have no criminal record, not be a danger to the country's security, and be in good health on arrival, has consideration been given to introducing similar measures in Jersey and, if not, why not?"
- Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
"Would the Minister indicate whether the police are investigating whether any criminal offences might have been committed in relation to the child who had to be resuscitated by a member of the public in Coronation Park last week?"
- Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Following my suggestion to the Minister of Education, Sport and Culture during question time on 10th March 2015 that a tax based scheme to help support students wishing to attend tertiary education (university in particular but not exclusively) should be introduced, would the Minister advise whether this is now being investigated and what the accompanying timetable for its introduction would be?"
- Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Why has the Chief Minister not brought forward a proposition asking the States to adopt a timeline for the introduction of equal marriage legislation, given that the consultation at the end of 2014 stated that this would be done by the first quarter of 2015?"
- Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Does the Chief Minister consider that his department and other executive departments are affording sufficient priority and exercising due diligence when servicing information requests made by the Public Accounts Committee and, if he has any concerns in this regard, how will he seek to improve current response times?"
- Deputy P.D. McLinton of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services –
"In the interest of the safety of the pupils of Plat Douet School and the public in general, and following concerns expressed by constituents, will the Minister consider erecting safety railings on the pavement directly outside Bagot Stores and on the pavements at the junction of Longueville Road, Aubin Lane and Belvedere Hill?"
- Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"What actions, if any, does the Minister intend taking to improve the accuracy of the measurement and monitoring of the population on an ongoing basis?"
- Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister explain why two officers, appointed to liaise with the Committee of Inquiry for document provision, are present at the majority of hearings and explain how their normal duties are being covered, at what cost, and where the budget has been allocated from, and whether any concerns have been expressed regarding the potential impact of the attendance at hearings?"
- Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Further to the Chief Minister's response to question 8844 on 16th June 2015, will the Chief Minister explain why it would be disproportionately resource intensive to conduct the review required to establish how many of the applications for care, supervision or freeing orders did not have a lawyer appointed and how many had a lawyer appointed over three months after proceedings commenced, and will he undertake to provide the information?"
- Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister inform members how many public sector workers have applied for release' from employment and state what proportion of applicants are senior, experienced staff and advise whether those staff will be replaced by cheaper, less experienced, junior or trainee staff?"
- Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Following the news that a private sector developer has secured pre-lets of 41,000 square foot in planned office space along the Esplanade from two major local finance firms, does the Minister still consider that the International Finance Centre is viable and, if so, why?"
- Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Following the decision of the U.K. government to introduce a statutory living wage that will rise to £9 an hour by 2020, is the Chief Minister inclined to revisit his government's commitment to introducing a minimum wage at 45% of median income by 2026 and, if not, why not?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Education, Sport and Culture 2nd question period – Minister for Treasury and Resources
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* The Chairman of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel will make a statement regarding the Panel's report entitled Special Education Needs' (S.R.3/2015).
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Keppel Tower: petition. P.67/2015. Lodged: 23rd June 2015.
States Assembly: filming proceedings and the installation of clocks. P.39/2015. Lodged: 16th April 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
States Assembly: filming proceedings and the installation of clocks (P.39/2015) – P.39/2015. addendum to report. Add. Presented: 30th June 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
States Assembly: filming proceedings and the installation of clocks (P.39/2015) – P.39/2015. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 30th June 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Jersey Financial Services Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner. P.49/2015. Lodged: 11th May 2015.
Chief Minister. (Consideration in camera'.)
Jersey Financial Services Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner P.49/2015. (P.49/2015) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 30th June 2015.
Chief Minister.
Draft Register of Names and Addresses (Comparison with Electoral Registers) P.55/2015. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Draft Register of Names and Addresses (Access for Medical Purposes) (Jersey) P.56/2015. Regulations 201-.
Draft Shipping (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.59/2015. Lodged: 27th May 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft Air Navigation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents on Jersey P.62/2015. Registered Aircraft) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Minister for External Relations.
Draft Aircraft Registration (Births, Deaths and Missing Persons) (Jersey) P.63/2015. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 2nd June 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Draft Aircraft Registration (Births, Deaths And Missing Persons) (Jersey) P.63/2015. Regulations 201- (P.63/2015): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 11th June 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Humanist and Open-air Marriages. (Paragraphs (b) and (c) only.) P.65/2015. Lodged: 15th June 2015.
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Humanist and Open-air Marriages (P.65/2015): comments. P.65/2015. Presented: 6th July 2015. Com. Minister for Home Affairs.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 8th September 2015
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and Immigration Act 2014: P.64/2015. extension of certain sections to Jersey.
Lodged: 10th June 2015.
Chief Minister.
Greville Bathe Fund: appointment of Jurat. P.66/2015. Lodged: 16th June 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Ports of Jersey Limited: Approval of First Board and Terms of Office. P.68/2015 Lodged: 30th June 2015. (re-issue). Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Intellectual Property (Registered Rights) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) P.69/2015. Law 201-.
Lodged: 3rd July 2015.
Minister for Economic Development.
Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police Force: re-appointment. P.70/2015. Lodged: 8th July 2015.
Minister for Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Complaints Panel: renewal of membership. P.71/2015. Lodged: 9th July 2015.
Privileges and Procedures Committee.
* Red Houses Car Park: lease. P.73/2015. Lodged: 14th July 2015.
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
* StaLodgtesed:A 14tssemh blJuyl:y st 2015.ream ing and online archive of audio. P.74/2015. Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence .
22nd September 2015
Draft Public Finances (Amendment of Law No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.57/2015. Lodged: 22nd May 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
6th October 2015
* Medium Term Financial Plan 2016 – 2019. P.72/2015. Lodged: 14th July 2015.
Council of Ministers.
* I2013ndepe–ndent2015.Jersey Care Inquiry: amendment to Medium Term Financial Plan P.75/2015. Lodged: 14th July 2015.
Council of Ministers.
* Strategic Reserve Fund: funding for Independent Jersey Care Inquiry and transfers P.76/2015. from and to the Consolidated Fund.
Lodged: 14th July 2015.
Minister for Treasury and Resources.
M.N. DE LA HAYE, O.B.E. Greffier of the States
13th July 2015 Note –
An asterix * in the left-hand margin denotes either a new item added to this Order Paper since the principal Order Paper was published on 9th July 2015, or an item which has been altered or
moved.