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Consolidated Order Paper 12th April 2016

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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

Tuesday 12th April 2016 CONSOLIDATED

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

Proceeds of Crime (Supervisory Bodies) (Designation of Supervisory Bodies)  R&O.34/2016. (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Order 2016.

Assistant Chief Minister.

EU Legislation (Sanctions – ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.35/2016. Minister for External Relations.

Home Affairs (2016 Fees) (Marriage and Civil Partnership) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.36/2016. Deputy Chief Minister.

Companies  (Transfers  of  Shares   Exemptions)  (Amendment  No.  2)  (Jersey) R&O.37/2016. Order 2016.

Assistant Chief Minister.

Planning and Building (General Development) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order  R&O.38/2016. 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Debt Remission (Individuals) (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.39/2016. Deputy Chief Minister.

* Motor  Traffic  (Third-Party  Insurance)  (Expenses  Limits)  (Amendment  No. 4)  R&O.40/2016. (Jersey) Order 2016.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

  1. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED OR LAID

Housing Strategy – March 2016.  R.29/2016. Presented: 29th March 2016.

Chief Minister.

Public Lotteries: report for 2015.  R.30/2016. Presented: 1st April 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaint against a decision of the R.31/2016. Minister for Infrastructure regarding the Minister's actions under clause 18.3 of

the Connex bus contract.

Presented: 1st April 2016.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

* Consultation Summary of Responses: Law to protect against Age Discrimination. R.32/2016. Presented: 12th April 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

  1. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Draft Animal Health (Jersey) Law 201- (P.17/2016): amendment.  P.17/2016. Lodged: 29th March 2016.  Amd. Minister for the Environment.

Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of proceeds from 2015.  P.32/2016. Lodged: 6th April 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.33/2016. Lodged: 6th April 2016.

Minister for Home Affairs.

* Draft Licensing (No. 18) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.34/2016. Lodged: 11th April 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

* Law Society of Jersey Disciplinary Panel: re-appointment of lay member.  P.35/2016. Lodged: 11th April 2016.

Chief Minister.

* Draft Removal of Vehicles (Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.36/2016. Lodged: 11th April 2016.

Minister for Housing.

* Draft Discrimination (Age) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.37/2016. Lodged: 12th April 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

* Draft Employment (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.38/2016. Lodged: 12th April 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

  1. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposer of the following proposition lodged au Greffe' has informed the Greffier of the States that it is to be withdrawn –

Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201-. P.120/2015. Lodged: 15th October 2015.

Privileges and Procedures Committee.

  1. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS

Nomination of Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier as a member of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.

  1. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
  2. PETITIONS
  1. QUESTIONS
  1. Written Questions(attached)

9304  1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by the Deputy

of St. John regarding loss of revenue in respect of the personal tax system.

9341  2. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y.

Mézec of St. Helier regarding Corporation Tax.

9342  3. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by the Deputy

of Grouville regarding private pension schemes.

9343  4. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a

question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier regarding plans to restore Fort Regent.

9344  5. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec

of St. Helier regarding the amount spent on Income Support payments and allowances.

9345  6. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y.

Mézec of St. Helier regarding High Net Worth individuals paying tax in Jersey.

9346  7. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St.

Helier regarding the action points raised in the 2016 Housing Strategy.

9347  8. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Hilton of St. Helier regarding the number of Islanders diagnosed with asbestosis.

9348  9. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A. Hilton

of St. Helier regarding cases of asbestos related diseases.

9349  10. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a

question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding outdoor basketball courts.

9350  11. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will table an answer to a

question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the level of priority given to culture.

9351  12 The President of the Jersey section of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie will table

an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding membership of the Assemblée.

9352  13. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of

St. Brelade regarding Cannabis possession.

9353  14. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade

regarding the redeployment of disabled and older public sector employees.

9354  15. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy

M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the possible merger of Jersey Telecom and Airtel Vodafone. 9355  16. 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 a summons issued to the States of Jersey

Development Company.

9356  17. 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 grounds for rejecting questions and propositions submitted by States members.

9357  18. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St.

Helier regarding the effect of the leak of confidential documents from Mossack Fonseca upon Jersey as an international finance centre.

9358  19. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St.

Helier regarding the submission of complaints against the judiciary.

9360  20. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St.

Helier regarding addressing tax secrecy.

9365  21. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of Grouville

* regarding the human rights compliance of the administration of the red diesel tax free concession.

  1. Oral Questions (120 minutes)

9369  1. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –

"Aside from the Chaplaincy Team of the Freedom for Life Ministry, which of the Island's other Trusts or organisations dedicated to the rehabilitation of ex-offenders have access and input to the Prison Service's Discharge Planning Group during its deliberations on placements?"

9361  2. The Deputy of Grouville will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and

Resources –

"What consideration has the Minister given to removing the restrictions currently imposed on private pension schemes, to enable a person to access their own capital sums of money and give them choice to be able to invest in other opportunities which may present themselves and which could create greater opportunities for regeneration, employment and economic growth and if so what action, if any, will he take to achieve this?"

9366  3. The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –

"What is the Minister's response to the findings of a recent Complaints Board regarding the actions taken in accordance with clause 18.3 of the Connex bus contract and, given the Board's recommendation in paragraph 6.2 of its findings, what steps, if any, will he take to ensure that the situation which gave rise to the complaint could not happen again?"

9373  4. The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –

"Will the Minister take steps to make the cost of bus travel in Jersey as attractive as our sister Island of Guernsey where fares are half the price and there is a round-the-Island flat fare of £1 designed especially for tourists and, if not, why not?"

9371  5. Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and

Resources –

"Further to the breakdown of recent negotiations for the partial sale of JT, would the Minister, as shareholder representative, advise what plans, if any, are being considered for the future full or part sale of JT?"

9368  6. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Home

Affairs

"Will the Minister state if it is currently lawful for a person to enter Jersey with Cannabidiol products containing dronabinol which have been prescribed by a medical practitioner elsewhere and, if so, does Jersey recognise prescriptions issued by doctors and specialists in countries with which the Island has reciprocal agreements and what, if any, would be the stipulations attached in such circumstances?"

9375  7. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for

Infrastructure

"Following the announcement that Infrastructure workers have voted in favour of strike action in response to the way that the negotiations to outsource their jobs have been carried out, will the Minister agree to hold urgent face to face meetings with employee representatives?"

9378  8. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Education –

"What action, if any, is the  Minister taking to mitigate the loss  to families caused  by the withdrawal of 20 hours of free nursery care?"

9374  9. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"What steps, if any, will the Chief Minister take to ensure that all financial services companies based in Jersey are registered in the Island rather than in Panama, the British Virgin Islands and similar jurisdictions to ensure that they are all subject to the stringent regulation of the Jersey Financial Services Commission?"

9362  10. Deputy R.J. Rondel of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and

Social Services –

"Would the Minister advise the Assembly what the current age is of the CT scanner at the Jersey General Hospital, when it is due for replacement and whether a second scanner is planned to be introduced?"

9376  11. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Home

Affairs

"Does the Minister consider that the primary focus of Jersey's drugs policy should be harm reduction and, if so, what action, if any, is being taken in this regard in the Island?"

9370  12. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –

"Is the Minister satisfied that the Island's legal limit of 250 watts power output is keeping pace with developments in the manufacture of electric bikes?"

9367  13. The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services –

"Will the Minister set out his proposed timetable leading to the lodging of a proposition on the choice of a site for the new hospital?"

9372  14.   Deputy  A.D.   Lewis  of  St.  Helier  will  ask  the  following  question  of  the  Minister  for

Infrastructure

"When was the last time the States property portfolio was valued in total or in part, is a fully developed plan in place to maximise the value of the States property portfolio and, if not, why not?"

9377  15.   Deputy  G.P.   Southern  of  St.  Helier  will  ask  the  following  question  of  the  Minister  for

Education –

"Will  the  Minister  explain  to  members  why  he  considers  that  it  is  neither  necessary  nor appropriate to bring his proposals on the provision of nursery education to the States for approval and why there has been no consultation with stakeholders?

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

1st question period – Minister for Environment

2nd question period – Minister for Health and Social Services

  1. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
  2. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY

* The Minister for Treasury and Resources will make a statement regarding JT.

  1. PUBLIC BUSINESS

Draft Children's Property and Tuteurs (Jersey) Law 201-. P.156/2015. Lodged: 15th December 2015.

Chief Minister.

Draft Children's Property and Tuteurs (Jersey) Law 201- (P.156/2015): amendment. P.156/2015. Lodged: 8th March 2016. Amd. Chief Minister.

Draft Aircraft (Registration) (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.7/2016. Lodged: 2nd February 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

Draft Pet Travel Scheme (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.16/2016. Lodged: 29th February 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft Animal Health (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.17/2016. Lodged: 29th February 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft Animal Health (Jersey) Law 201- (P.17/2016): amendment.  P.17/2016. Lodged: 29th March 2016.  Amd. Minister for the Environment.

Draft EU Legislation (Aquatic Animal Health) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.18/2016. Lodged: 29th February 2016.

Minister for the Environment.

Draft Telecommunications (Amendment No. 3) and Crime (Miscellaneous  P.19/2016. Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201-.

Lodged: 1st March 2016.

Chief Minister.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: re-appointment of members. P.21/2016. Lodged: 2nd March 2016.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Commissioners of Appeal for Taxes: appointment.  P.22/2016. Lodged: 11th March 2016.

Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Intellectual Property (Plant Varieties) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.20/2016. Lodged: 2nd March 2016.

Chief Minister.

  1. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 26th April 2016

La Collette Low Rise Development: direction to Andium Homes Ltd. P.139/2015. Lodged: 9th November 2015.

Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier .

La Collette Low Rise Development: direction to Andium Homes Ltd. (P.139/2015) –  P.139/2015. comments.  Com. Presented: 21st March 2016.

Council of Ministers.

Draft Former La Motte Street School (Validation and Abrogation of Covenants)  P.9/2016. (Jersey) Law 201-.

Lodged: 17th February 2016.

Minister for Infrastructure.

Draft Education (Provided Schools – Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.14/2016. Lodged: 29th February 2016.

Minister for Education.

Draft Education (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.15/2016. Lodged: 29th February 2016.

Minister for Education.

Draft Protection of Children (Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.23/2016. Lodged: 11th March 2016.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

Draft Dormant Bank Accounts (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.25/2016. Lodged: 15th March 2016.

Chief Minister.

Draft Extradition (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.26/2016. Lodged: 15th March 2016.

Chief Minister.

Outsourcing.  P.29/2016. Lodged: 18th March 2016.

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Westaway Donations Council: appointment of member.  P.31/2016. Lodged: 22nd March 2016.

Minister for Health and Social Services.

10th May 2016

Draft Motor Vehicle Registration (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.24/2016. Lodged: 14th March 2016.

Minister for Infrastructure.

Draft Connétable s (Miscellaneous Provisions – Consequential Amendments) (No. 2)  P.27/2016. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 16th March 2016.

Comité des Connétable s.

Draft Rates (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.28/2016. Lodged: 17th March 2016.

Comité des Connétable s.

Draft Financial Regulation (Miscellaneous Provisions No. 4) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.30/2016. Lodged: 22nd March 2016.

Chief Minister.

Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of proceeds from 2015.  P.32/2016. Lodged: 6th April 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

* Law Society of Jersey Disciplinary Panel: re-appointment of lay member.  P.35/2016. Lodged: 11th April 2016.

Chief Minister.

24th May 2016

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.33/2016. Lodged: 6th April 2016.

Minister for Home Affairs.

* Draft Licensing (No. 18) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.34/2016. Lodged: 11th April 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

* Draft Removal of Vehicles (Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.36/2016. Lodged: 11th April 2016.

Minister for Housing.

* Draft Discrimination (Age) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.37/2016. Lodged: 12th April 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

* Draft Employment (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.38/2016. Lodged: 12th April 2016.

Minister for Social Security.

* Draft Licensing (No. 18) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.34/2016. Lodged: 11th April 2016.

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States

11th April 2016 Note –

An asterisk * in the left-hand margin denotes either a new item added to this Order Paper since the principal Order Paper was published on 7th April 2016, or an item which has been altered or

moved.  

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

R&O.40/2016.

This Order increases the limits on expenses that may be charged to a third-party motor insurer in relation to treatment of a victim of a road traffic accident occurring on or after 1st April 2016. The new limits are identical to those applying under the NHS Injury Costs Recovery Scheme (the equivalent third-party insurance scheme in the United Kingdom) with effect from the same date.

The Order was made on 11th April 2016 and came into force on being made.