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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
10th OCTOBER 2017
SUMMARY
9.30 a.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements
Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions
- Resignation of Connétable Christopher Hugh Taylor of St. John from the Privileges and Procedures Committee and from the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel
- Nomination of Mr. Robert John Parker and Mr. Michael John Robinson as unelected members of the Public Accounts Committee
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 Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and two Ministers Culture
- Minister for Housing
Statements
- Chairman of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel regarding the Panel's review of proposed waste charges
Approx. 12.00 p.m. Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance)
(Common Reporting Standard) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.69/2017)
Draft Air and Sea Ports (Incorporation) (Transfer No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.77/2017)
Arrangement of public business at subsequent meetings
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 11th and Thursday 12th October 2017, if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
10th OCTOBER 2017 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Prison (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Rules 2017. R&O.101/2017. Minister for Home Affairs.
* CConthiefr oMl oinif Hsteousr ing and Work (Fees) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2017. R&O.103/2017. [signed by Senator P.F. Routier, M.B.E. for and on behalf of the Chief Minister]
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
Minimum wage rates for April 2018: Employment Forum's recommendation and R.113/2017. Minister's response.
Presented: 5th October 2017, Minister for Social Security.
* Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – acquisition of land at West View R.114/2017. Development, St. Mary .
Presented: 9th October 2017, Minister for Infrastructure.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Jersey Appointments Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner. P.92/2017. Lodged: 5th October 2017, States Employment Board.
* Draft Public Employees (Pensions) (Deferred Pensions, Transfer Payments and P.93/2017. Refund of Contributions) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
Resignation of Connétable Christopher Hugh Taylor of St. John from the Privileges and Procedures Committee.
* Resignation of Connétable Christopher Hugh Taylor of St. John from the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Nomination of the following 2 persons as unelected members of the Public Accounts Committee –
Mr. Robert John Parker
Mr. Michael John Robinson.
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
1(525) 1. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services regarding the Mental Health Strategy for Jersey 2016-2020.
1(527) 2. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Education regarding
overspends at Haute Vallée School in 2015 and 2016.
1(528) 3. Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services
regarding the recommendations of the Williamson Report'.
1(529) 4. Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour will ask a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding
the recommendations of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
1(530) 5. Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services
regarding the recommendations of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
1(531) 6. Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour will ask a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding the legal
status of living wills.
1(532) 7. Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour will ask a question of the Chairman of the States Employment
Board regarding changes to employment practices in light of recommendations of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
1(533) 8. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding
the safety plan for access to the Millennium Park.
1(534) 9. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures
Committee regarding Disclosure and Barring Service checks for election candidates and elected members.
1(535) 10. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding policy in
respect of alleged criminal activity where a decision is made not to continue with the case.
1(536) 11. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding his Department's policy in respect of alleged criminal activity where a decision is made not to continue with the case.
1(537) 12. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Chairman of the States Employment Board
regarding codes of practice issued under the Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Jersey) Law 2005.
1(538) 13. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Minister for Education regarding changes at
Highlands College since 2014.
1(539) 14. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding sudden death
inquests.
1(540) 15. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Housing regarding rent
levels for tenancies of Andium Homes.
1(541) 16. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding nitrate levels in Jersey's mains water supply.
1(542) 17. Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence will ask a question of the Minister for Infrastructure
regarding the International Conference on Sea Lettuce Management.
1(543) 18. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the operation of the lower contribution threshold.
1(544) 19. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding
communication with the Employment Forum.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
1(553) 1. Senator P.F.C. Ozouf will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"Further to proposals made in the 2017 Budget, why has the Minister not, in the 2018 Budget, implemented the Assembly's decision that the States should pay rates on States properties; and when will the associated Regulations for the revaluation of the rateable value' of properties be lodged?"
1(549) 2. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic
Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –
"Will the Minister give the reasons for the continuing decline in the economic standard of living, as detailed in the latest G.V.A. and productivity figures recorded by the Statistics Unit, and explain why targets for productivity improvement have not been met?"
1(545) 3. Senator P.F. Routier, M.B.E. will ask the following question of the Chairman of the Comité des
Connétable s –
"Is it a policy of the Comité des Connétable s that all buildings and facilities used as polling stations or venues for hustings should be accessible to all electors and candidates with physical, sensory or health disabilities and, if so, will he ask the Comité to carry out an accessibility audit of such buildings and request the Connétable s to proactively promote barrier-free access to Parish buildings?"
1(551) 4. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –
"Does the Minister's Department have regard for BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) when designing new buildings and maintaining existing ones; and if so, how many buildings, and what percentage of buildings, currently owned by the States meet a very good standard' or above under BREEAM?"
1(548) 5. The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services –
"Further to information provided to the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel on 23rd February 2017 that a feasibility study examining the requirements for the Island's mental health estate would be completed by September 2017, will the Minister state whether the study will identify a site for the location of mental health services, explain why the study is delayed and give an updated timetable for its completion?"
1(547) 6. The Connétable of Grouville will ask the following question of the Minister for Housing –
"Is it the Minister's assessment that the Residential Tenancy Deposit Scheme is working well and what feedback, if any, has she had from tenants or landlords about the scheme?"
1(552) 7. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –
"Will the new Les Quennevais School building include photovoltaic panels and if not, why not; and what level of recognised energy efficiency standard will the new school be built to?"
1(550) 8. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Given that workers on zero-hour contracts and low monthly earnings may fail to qualify for sickness benefit due to the contribution criteria which apply, what action, if any, will the Minister take to protect these vulnerable employees?"
1(546) 9. Senator P.F. Routier, M.B.E. will ask the following question of the Chairman of the Privileges and
Procedures Committee –
"Is it a policy of the Privileges and Procedures Committee that the States Assembly and associated buildings should be accessible to all elected members with physical, sensory or health disabilities and, if so, will he agree to the Committee commissioning an accessibility audit and to seeking to remove any barriers that are identified?"
1(554) 10. Senator P.F.C. Ozouf will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Following the publication of Oxera Report on the Jersey Gas Market' (R.1/2017), which highlighted the apparent high cost of gas compared to other energy sources, will the Chief Minister explain what steps have been taken, including by C.I.C.R.A., to promote greater competition for gas consumers this winter?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture 2nd question period – Minister for Housing
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* The Chairman of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel will make a statement regarding the Panel's review of proposed waste charges.
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Common P.69/2017. Reporting Standard) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 25th July 2017, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Air and Sea Ports (Incorporation) (Transfer No. 2) (Jersey) P.77/2017. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 24th August 2017, Council of Ministers.
Jersey Electricity plc.: referral of stand-by charges to the Channel Islands P.88/2017. Competition and Regulatory Authorities.
Lodged: 26th September 2017, Deputy of Grouville .
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 31st October 2017
Draft Health and Safety at Work (Freight Containers Safety Convention) P.80/2017. (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 12th September 2017, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Social Security (Christmas Bonus) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations P.82/2017. 201-.
Lodged; 19th September 2017, Minister for Social Security.
States of Jersey Budget 2017: allocation to the Parishes of funds set aside for the P.81/2017. payment of rates on States' properties.
Lodged: 19th September 2017, Connétable of St. Helier .
14th November 2017
Ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related P.83/2017. Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.
Lodged: 20th September 2017, Minister for External Relations.
Elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the States Assembly: selection and P.84/2017. appointment.
Lodged: 26th September 2017, Chief Minister.
Draft Road Works and Events (Jersey) Law 2016 (Appointed Day) (No. 2) Act P.85/2017. 201-.
Lodged: 26th September 2017, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Road Works (Embargo Periods and Protected Roads) (Jersey) Regulations P.86/2017. 201-.
Lodged: 26th September 2017, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Road Works and Events (Consequential Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations P.87/2017. 201-.
Lodged: 26th September 2017, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Maintenance Orders (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.89/2017. Lodged: 26th September 2017, Chief Minister.
Draft Marriage and Civil Status (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.91/2017. Lodged: 3rd October 2017, Chief Minister.
Jersey Appointments Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner. P.92/2017. Lodged: 5th October 2017, States Employment Board.
28th November 2017
Draft Budget Statement 2018. P.90/2017. Lodged: 3rd October 2017, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
* Draft Public Employees (Pensions) (Deferred Pensions, Transfer Payments and P.93/2017. Refund of Contributions) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) Regulations
201-.
12th December 2017
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
9th October 2017 Note –
In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2017 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th October 2017.
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 5th October 2017, or an item which has been altered or moved.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
R&O.102/2017.
Health Insurance (Pharmaceutical Benefit) (General Provisions) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 14) (Jersey) Order 2017.
This Order amends the Health Insurance (Pharmaceutical Benefit) (General Provisions) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2002 –
- to remove the reliance in that Order on a process whereby a person for whom a supply of a substance or product by way of pharmaceutical benefit is ordered has been the subject of a notification to the Medical Officer of Health pursuant to the Misuse of Drugs (Addicts) (Jersey) Order 1980; and
- to add new items to, or remove items from, the list of pharmaceutical benefits which may be supplied for 90 days on any one prescription signed by an approved medical practitioner.
The Order was made on 6th October 2017 and comes into force on 13th October 2017.
R&O.103/2017.
Control of Housing and Work (Fees) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2017.
Article 1 further amends the Control of Housing and Work (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013, to add a provision prescribing the amount of annual charges payable in respect of Registered persons permitted by business licences to work in or for undertakings in Jersey. The charges are set at £500 per permission payable by an employment agency in respect of each Registered person permitted to work for the agency (which includes in particular Registered persons whose labour is supplied by the agency to other undertakings), and £50 per permission payable by all other undertakings.
Article 2 gives the title by which this Order may be cited and provides for it to come into force the day after it is made.
The Order was made on 6th October 2017 and came into force on 7th October 2017.