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Consolidated Order Paper 15th November 2016

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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

15th NOVEMBER 2016

SUMMARY

9.30 a.m.  Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions (if any)

Approx. 9.40 a.m.  Summary of written questions

Up to 2 hours  Oral questions with notice

Urgent questions (if any)

Up to 30 minutes,  Oral questions without notice:

divided between the

two Ministers  Minister for External Relations

  • Chief Minister

Statements:

  • The Assistant Chief Minister will make a statement regarding the Innovation Fund.
  • The Assistant Chief Minister will make a statement regarding television licences for people aged over 75.

Approx. 12.00 p.m.   Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an

elected Speaker of the States (P.54/2016)

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker  of the States  (P.54/2016) –  amendment  (P.54/2016 Amd.)

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016)

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): amendment (P.92/2016 Amd.)

Draft  Criminal  Justice  (Young  Offenders)  (Jersey)  Law  2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201- (P.98/2016)

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Consequential Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.99/2016)

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Placement Panel) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.100/2016)

Draft  Financial  Services  Ombudsman  (Case-fee  and  Levy) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.101/2016)

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.102/2016)

Draft  Sea  Fisheries  (Inshore  Trawling,  Netting  and  Dredging) (Amendment No. 3) Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.103/2016)

Jersey Appointments Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner (P.106/2016)

Arrangement of public business at subsequent sittings

Lunch adjournment likely around 12.45 p.m., until 2.15 p.m.

If business is not completed by around 5.30 p.m. the Assembly usually adjourns for the evening and will resume its meeting at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th November 2016 if necessary.

STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

15th NOVEMBER 2016 CONSOLIDATED

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

Lodging Houses (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 21) (Jersey) Order 2016.  R&O.113/2016. Minister for Housing.

  1. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): comments.  P.92/2016. Presented: 3rd November 2016, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.  Com.

Building a Safer Society: A Community Safety and Substance Misuse Strategy for R.111/2016. Jersey 2016–2019.

Presented: 7th November 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

Building a Safer Society: Annual Report 2015.  R.112/2016. Presented: 7th November 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

Statistics Users Group: appointment of Chairman and Panel Members.  R.113/2016. Presented: 8th November 2016, Chief Minister.

Foodbanks in Jersey 2016 usage report.  R.114/2016. Presented: 8th November 2016, Minister for Housing.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Environment – Scheme of  R.115/2016. delegations – November 2016.

Presented: 11th November 2016, Minister for the Environment.

* Consultation Paper: introduction of a regulatory framework for affordable housing R.116/2016. provision in Jersey.

Presented: 14th November 2016, Minister for Housing.

* Travel and Entertainment Expenses 2015: Ministers and Assistant Ministers.  R.117/2016. Presented: 14th November 2016, Chief Minister.

* Land 447 and 4Trans48, La Ractions oundeute de Sr Standit. Catngher Oirne,der St. 168Ma(3)r t–inLa – lMaeasre.e Fields – Fields 445,  R.118/2016. Presented: 15th November 2016, Minister for Infrastructure.

Future Hospital Project: Interim Report of the Sub-Panel.  S.R.6/2016. Presented: 3rd November 2016, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.

Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel – MTFP Addition for 2017–19 (S.R.5/2016) –  S.R.5/2016. response of the Minister for Treasury and Resources.  Res. Presented: 9th November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Travel and Accommodation Expenses Review.  P.A.C.2/2016. Presented: 10th November 2016, Public Accounts Committee.

  1. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker  P.54/2016. of the States (P.54/2016) – amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 8th November 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): amendment.  P.92/2016. Lodged: 8th November 2016, Minister for Social Security.  Amd.

Ann Alice Rayner Fund: alteration of purpose.  P.116/2016. Lodged: 4th November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Television Licence Fee: exemption for Jersey residents aged 75 and over.  P.117/2016. Lodged: 4th November 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: appointment of members.  P.118/2016. Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

Ratification of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange P.119/2016. of Country-By-Country Reports.

Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for External Relations.

Draft Opticians (Registration) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.120/2016. Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for Health and Social Services.

Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner.  P.121/2016. Lodged: 11th November 2016, Deputy of Grouville .

  1. 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 Jersey Appointments  Commission (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) P.50/2016. Law 201-.

Lodged: 19th May 2016, States Employment Board.

Draft  International  Criminal  Court  (Immunities  and  Privileges)  (Jersey) P.72/2016. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 22nd July 2016, Chief Minister.

Draft International Criminal Court (Remand Time) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.73/2016. Lodged: 22nd July 2016, Chief Minister.

  1. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
  2. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
  3. PETITIONS

* Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will present a petition in relation to the funding of Family Nursing and Home Care.

  1. QUESTIONS
  1. Written Questions(attached)

9700  1.  H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of

St. Saviour regarding the taking of breath samples from persons under the age of 18.

9701  2.  The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy P.D. McLinton

of St. Saviour regarding a scheme for the reporting of motoring collisions with domestic cats.

9702  3.  The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré

of St. Lawrence regarding the Partnership Agreement between the Department and private-sector nursery providers.

9703  4.  The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy

J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding traffic data for certain roads in St. Lawrence .

9704  5.  The Minister for External Relations will table an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of

Grouville regarding the Brexit Working Group.

9705  6.  The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by

Senator S.C. Ferguson regarding the Department's use of agency social workers.

9706  7.  The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade

regarding television licences for residents aged over 75.

9707  8.  The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier

regarding the site of the former swimming pool at Fort Regent.

9708  9.  The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern

of St. Helier regarding applications for Income Support Personal Care Component Level 4.

9709  10. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern

of St. Helier regarding measures to reduce the number of over- and under-payments in Income Support.

9710  11. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern

of St. Helier regarding the response to Recommendation 10 of Living on Low Income' (S.R.4/2016).

9711  12. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern

of St. Helier regarding the degree of success in reducing poverty.

9712  13. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the funding of home care.

  1. Oral Questions (120 minutes)

9717  1.  The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Minister for Social Security –

"Will the Minister provide regular updates, to coincide with the publication of Jersey Labour Market Survey reports, relating to the number of people with a zero-hours contract as their main job, and the industries worked in by those with a zero-hours contract as their main job?"

9713  2.  Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development,

Tourism, Sport and Culture –

"Has use of the grant provided by the Department to Jersey Rugby Club met its objectives, and does the Minister intend to renew it?"

9718  3.   Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"What representations, if any, has the Chief Minister received regarding the level of personal information required of Islanders by local banks; can he advise whether Islanders are being asked to provide more such information than previously and, if that is case, is he aware of the reasons why?"

9719  4.   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social

Security –

"In light of the recent report into the use of foodbanks, will the Minister accept that her statement to the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel on 5th May 2016 that "a very large proportion of the people" claiming food parcels were not entitled to Income Support and had not been in Jersey for 5 years was incorrect, and what was the evidential basis for that statement?"

9699  5.   Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and

Social Services –

"Would the Minister advise when the site now being proposed for the new Hospital was first considered by him or his predecessor; was this site one of the first options to be discarded during initial consideration of potential sites and, if so, why should it now be considered as the best site?"

9715  6.   Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home

Affairs –

"Following the launch by the States of Jersey Police of the 'True Vision' reporting system for hate crime, will the Minister advise what progress, if any, is being made towards making inciting racial hatred a crime in Jersey, and explain how such activity can currently be reported as a crime in the absence of such legislation?"

9716  7.   Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"Following statements made in the House of Commons by the Minister for Security on 25th October 2016 that the U.K. Government hoped the Crown Dependencies might have made their registers of beneficial ownership of companies public by the end of this year or into next year, will the Chief Minister advise what discussions he has had and what plans, if any, are in place to achieve this?"

9714  8.  Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services –

"Will the Minister advise whether there has recently been any inability to obtain additional bedding in the Hospital over week-ends and, if so, what the reason for that was, and will he further advise whether the in-house laundry has been outsourced?"

9720  9.   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social

Security –

"What assessment has her Department made of the effect of recent changes to benefits policy on the increased use of food banks, and what other factors does she consider are responsible for that increased use?"

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

1st question period – Minister for External Relations

2nd question period – Chief Minister

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

* The Assistant Chief Minister will make a statement regarding the Innovation Fund.

* T75.he Assistant Chief Minister will make a statement regarding television licences for people aged over

  1. PUBLIC BUSINESS

Bailiff  of  Jersey:  cessation  of  dual  role  and  the  appointment  of  an  elected P.54/2016. Speaker of the States.

Lodged: 24th May 2016,  Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of P.54/2016. the States (P.54/2016) – comments.  Com. Presented: 22nd June 2016, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of P.54/2016. the States (P.54/2016) – comments. Com.(2) Presented: 27th June 2016, H.M. Attorney General.

Bailiff  of  Jersey:  cessation  of  dual  role  and  the  appointment  of  an  elected  P.54/2016. Speaker of the States (P.54/2016) – amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 8th November 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Zero-hours contracts.  P.92/2016. Lodged: 1st September 2016, Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier .

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): comments.  P.92/2016. Presented: 3rd November 2016, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.  Com.

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): amendment.  P.92/2016. Lodged: 8th November 2016, Minister for Social Security.  Amd.

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) P.98/2016. Act 201-.

Lodged: 27th September 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Consequential Provisions) (Jersey) P.99/2016. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 27th September 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

Draft  Criminal  Justice  (Young  Offenders)  (Placement  Panel)  (Jersey) P.100/2016. Regulations 201- .

Lodged: 27th September 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

Draft  Financial  Services  Ombudsman  (Case-fee  and  Levy)  (Amendment) P.101/2016. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 27th September 2016, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport

and Culture.

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations P.102/2016. 201-.

Lodged: 4th October 2016, Minister for the Environment.

Draft  Sea  Fisheries  (Inshore  Trawling,  Netting  and  Dredging)  (Amendment P.103/2016. No. 3) Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 4th October 2016, Minister for the Environment.

Jersey Appointments Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner.  P.106/2016. Lodged: 17th October 2016, States Employment Board.

  1. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 29th November 2016

* Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.87/2016. Lodged: 23rd August 2016, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

* DLodgrafte Cd:o 1smtm Niovssiemonerberf 2016, or StandChiardsef M (iJneristseery). Law 201- (P.87/2016): amendment.  P.87/201Amd.6.

Ministerial Government: referendum.  P.94/2016. Lodged: 16th September 2016, Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier .

Ministerial Government: referendum (P.94/2016) – amendment.  P.94/2016. Lodged: 1st November 2016, Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier .  Amd.

* Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) P.105/2016. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 5th October 2016, States Employment Board.

Draft Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Regulations P.107/2016. 201-.

Lodged: 17th October 2016, Minister for Social Security.

Draft United Nations Financial Sanctions (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.108/2016. Lodged: 18th October 2016, Minister for External Relations.

Note:  Because  of  the  requirement  for  a  six-week  lodging  period  the  following proposition  cannot  be  debated  before  Wednesday 30th  November  2016.  If  other business on the Order Paper for the 29th November 2016 is completed before the 30th November, the Chief Minister has indicated that he will seek the agreement of the Assembly, under Standing Order 26(7) to reduce the lodging period in order that this matter can be debated at that meeting.

Future Hospital: preferred site.  P.110/2016. Lodged: 19th October 2016, Council of Ministers.

Greville Bathe Fund: appointment of Jurat.  P.112/2016. Lodged: 25th October 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Road Works and Events (Jersey) Law 2016 (Appointed Day) Act 201-.  P.114/2016. Lodged: 1st November 2016, Minister for Infrastructure.

Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2017.  P.115/2016. Lodged: 1st November 2016, Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier .

12th December 2016

Draft Budget Statement 2017.  P.109/2016. Lodged: 18th October 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Finance (2017 Budget) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.113/2016. Lodged: 1st November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Country-by- P.111/2016. Country Reporting: BEPS) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 20th October 2016, Minister for External Relations.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: appointment of members.  P.118/2016. Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

Note:  Because  of  the  requirement  for  a  six-week  lodging  period  the  following proposition cannot be debated before Monday 19th December 2016. Once other business on the Order Paper for the 12th December 2016 is completed, the Minister for External Relations has indicated that he will seek the agreement of the Assembly, under Standing Order 26(7) to reduce the lodging period in order that this matter can be debated at that meeting.

Ratification  of  the  Multilateral  Competent  Authority  Agreement  on  the P.119/2016. Exchange of Country-By-Country Reports.

Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for External Relations.

17th January 2017

Ann Alice Rayner Fund: alteration of purpose.  P.116/2016. Lodged: 4th November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Television Licence Fee: exemption for Jersey residents aged 75 and over.  P.117/2016. Lodged: 4th November 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .

Draft Opticians (Registration) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.  P.120/2016. Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for Health and Social Services.

Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner.  P.121/2016. Lodged: 11th November 2016, Deputy of Grouville .

DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States

14th November 2016

Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2016 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th November 2016.

An asterisk * in the left-hand margin denotes either a new item added to this Order Paper since the Order Paper was first published on 11th November 2016, or an item which has been altered or moved.