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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
18th APRIL 2017
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 Minister for Treasury and Resources two Ministers Chief Minister
Up to 15 minutes of Statements
questions following the
statement, with the The Chairman of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny possibility of a 15- Panel will make a statement regarding the Panel's report, Review of minute extension Nitrate Levels in Jersey's Water' (S.R.3/2017).
Approx. 12.30 p.m. Future Hospital Funding Strategy (as amended) (P.130/2016)
Future Hospital Funding Strategy (P.130/2016): second amendment (P.130/2016 Amd.(2))
Future Hospital Funding Strategy (P.130/2016): third amendment (P.130/2016 Amd.(3))
Draft Public Elections (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.13/2017)
Draft Public Finances (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.15/2017)
Draft Public Finances (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.15/2017): amendment (P.15/2017 Amd.)
JT (Jersey) Limited: administrative charges (P.16/2017)
Draft Main Roads (Classification) (No. 29) (Jersey) Act 201- (P.17/2017)
Jersey Financial Services Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner (P.19/2017)
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 19th and Thursday 20th April 2017 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
18th APRIL 2017 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Jersey) Law 2005 and Police Procedures and R.33/2017. Criminal Evidence (Jersey) Law 2003: Report of the Investigatory Powers
Commissioner 1st January to 31st December 2016.
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Parking) (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Order R&O.38/2017. 2017.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
United Nations Financial Sanctions (Jersey) Law 2017 (Appointed Day) (Jersey) R&O.42/2017. Order 2017.
Minister for External Relations.
Long-Term Care Services (Health and Social Services Charges) (Amendment No. R&O.45/2017. 4) (Jersey) Order 2017.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
* Future Hospital Funding Strategy (P.130/2016): third (P.130/2016 Amd.(3)) – addendum.
Presented: 13th April 2017, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
amendment P.130/2016. Amd.(3).
Add. amendment P.130/2016
Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority: re-appointment of Non-Executive R.34/2017. Director.
Presented: 6th April 2017, Chief Minister.
Consolidated Immigration Laws. R.35/2017. Presented: 11th April 2017, Chief Minister.
* States of Jersey Prison Service: H.M. Prison La Moye – Annual Report 2016. R.36/2017. Presented: 18th April 2017, Minister for Home Affairs.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
* Draft Public Finances (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.15/2017): P.15/2017. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 18th April 2017, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
La ColletteLow Rise Development: protection of existing amenity space and trees – P.22/2017. direction to Andium Homes Ltd.
Lodged: 31st March 2017, Connétable of St. Helier .
Chief Minister: term limit. P.24/2017. Lodged: 6th April 2017, Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Immigration (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2017: extension to Jersey by P.26/2017. Order in Council.
Lodged: 11th April 2017, Chief Minister.
* Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of proceeds from 2016. P.27/2017. Lodged: 18th April 2017, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and
Culture.
* Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal: appointment of Chairman and P.28/2017. members.
Lodged: 18th April 2017, Minister for Social Security.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
1(203) 1. Deputy G.J. Truscott of St. Brelade will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services regarding the delivery of community and primary care services once the new Hospital has been constructed.
1(204) 2. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources
regarding the findings of Review of Personal Tax (Stage 1) – Data Analysis' (R.30/2017) in respect of the effect of GST on people on different parts of the income scale.
1(205) 3. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources
regarding the findings of Review of Personal Tax (Stage 1) – Data Analysis' (R.30/2017) in respect of post-tax income for middle earners and the raising of required amounts of revenue.
1(206) 4. The Connétable of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding the
involvement of members of the Planning Committee in applications concerning the Parish or district they represent.
1(207) 5. The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask a question of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding the use of
evidence produced by roadside cameras.
1(208) 6. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding relative low
income in Jersey.
1(209) 7. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the impact of changes to Income Support on levels of relative low income.
1(210) 8. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the raising of the Long-Term Care charge rate.
1(211) 9. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Economic Development,
Tourism, Sport and Culture regarding discussions with Guernsey and Alderney about Island hopping'.
1(212) 10. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) legislation.
1(213) 11. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding the eGov budget.
1(214) 12. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding the role and budget of
the Information Services Department.
1(215) 13. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding the cost
of planning permits and the impact of changes to the time limits for such permits.
1(217) 14. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding
waiting list time for procedures in the Hospital.
1(218) 15. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services
regarding the quality and safety of care delivered by home care agencies.
1(219) 16. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the levels of Income Support for particular claimants in 2017 compared with the levels in 2009. 1(220) 17. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Treasury and Resources
regarding consultation with the management of JT regarding the decision to impose additional
charges.
1(222) 18. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the introduction of maximum work time legislation.
1(223) 19. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding income
distribution and income inequality.
1(224) 20. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding the engagement
of Portland Communications in relation to media training in preparation for the publication of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry's report.
1(225 21. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding the
decision to limit the period in which approved development should begin.
1(226) 22. Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding services
outsourced from his Department.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
Note: Question 8 was inadvertently missed from the Principal Order Paper and the subsequent questions have therefore been re-numbered accordingly.
1(244) 1. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and
Resources –
"What measures, if any, does the Minister have under consideration for "raising the required amount of revenue to fund the provision of public services" (as stated in R.30/2017) in light of the ongoing structural deficit and continued austerity; and, in particular, how much revenue, if any, does he expect to raise via the measures covered by the work stream of that report entitled "Tax Compliance Framework"?"
1(228) 2. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister be approaching the R.N.L.I. head office in the U.K. regarding the recent standing-down of the entire St Helier lifeboat crew?"
1(234) 3. The Connétable of St. John will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services –
"Will the Minister inform the Assembly what work was being carried out behind the granite hospital building between Monday 3rd and Friday 7th April 2017; and will he explain the purpose for which this work was necessary and what the budgeted cost was?"
1(237) 4. Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister update the Assembly on any progress he has made with regard to addressing the recent standing-down of the St. Helier lifeboat crew?"
1(242) 5. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of H.M. Attorney General –
"Will H.M. Attorney General advise whether there are any aspects of the procedure in the Magistrate's Court which give him concern as not being compliant with the Human Rights (Jersey) Law 2000?"
1(230) 6. The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"What steps, if any, does the Chief Minister intend to take to bring forward the next Jersey Income Distribution Survey?"
1(241) 7. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –
"Given the decision of the Parish Assembly in St Helier to appeal the Royal Court's decision that the Bellozanne Covenant' was spent and extinguished to the Privy Council, will the Minister consider taking this as an opportunity to delay the implementation of the waste disposal charge and to engage with the business community to address any concerns they may have about the charge?"
1(235) 8. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and
* Social Services –
"What measures, if any, does the Minister have under consideration to ensure that existing standards of home care are maintained and improved through the engagement of highly-trained, experienced and well-motivated staff?"
1(239) 9. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chairman of the
Privileges and Procedures Committee –
"Will the Committee make plans to commemorate the centenary of the legislation enabling women to vote in Jersey, which was adopted in 1919?"
1(233) 10. The Connétable of Grouville will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic
Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –
"Has the Minister's Department done any work to assess the impact that the proposed liquid and solid waste charges will have on businesses, in particular the tourism and agricultural industries; and, if not, why not?"
1(227) 11. Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister provide an update on the appointment of the new Chief Executive of the States?"
1(231) 12. The Deputy of Grouville will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and
Resources –
"Will the Minister, as shareholder representative, advise whether Jersey Electricity is looking to implement an additional charge to commercial renewable energy producers from November 2017 and, if so, will he request an explanation of the justification for this measure?"
1(243) 13. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for External
Relations –
"Will the Minister advise what official duties, if any, he has in relation to the work being undertaken with the local synod on whether Jersey should be part of the diocese of either Winchester or Dover; and, if he has such duties, will he further advise whether the Assembly will have a role in that decision, in particular via any approval of changes in Canon Law?"
1(232) 14. The Deputy of Grouville will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
"Will the Minister advise whether a redundant guest house in Gorey Village has been set up as a halfway house for ex-offenders and, if so, whether any information was passed to the Parish authorities or whether they were made aware of this use of the property; and will she explain how it is determined to be appropriate that such a facility may be placed in the middle of a residential area?"
1(238) 15. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Education –
"What consideration, if any, has been given to including a sixth-form in the new Les Quennevais School; and, if none, why has it not been considered?"
1(236) 16. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and
Resources –
"Will the Minister outline for members what principal conclusion he draws from the report on personal taxation, P.30/2017, especially in relation to low- and middle-earning taxpayers?"
1(229) 17. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs – *
"Given that many airlines ask for passports for booking and travel between the Channel Islands and the U.K. and Ireland, will the Minister advise whether producing a passport is a requirement arising from Jersey's membership of the Common Travel Area; and, if it is not, will she undertake to remind air operators of what any such requirements are?"
1(240) 18. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chairman of the
Privileges and Procedures Committee –
"What plans, if any, does the Committee have to encourage more women and people from minority groups to become involved in politics in Jersey, including standing for election?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Treasury and Resources 2nd question period – Chief Minister
- 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 report, Review of Nitrate Levels in Jersey's Water' (S.R.3/2017).
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Note: In accordance with Standing Order 86(a), the Minister for Treasury and Resources will move the proposition afresh, taking into account the amendment already agreed by the Assembly when the proposition was first moved on 18th January 2017. Once the proposition, as amended, has been moved the Assembly will consider the subsequent amendments which have been lodged.
* Future Hospital Funding Strategy (P.130/2016): third (P.130/2016 Amd.(3)) – addendum.
Presented: 13th April 2017, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
* Future Hospital Funding Strategy (P.130/2016): third (P.130/2016 Amd.(3)) – comments.
Presented: 13th April 2017, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
amendment P.130/2016. Amd.(3).
Add. amendment P.130/2016
* Draft Public Finances (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.15/2017): P.15/2017. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 18th April 2017, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Note: The Minister for Treasury and Resources has given notice of his intention, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), to request the States to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of the above matter so that it may be considered at the present meeting.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 2nd May 2017
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Law will resume, following adoption of the principles on 14th February 2017 and the subsequent referral to the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
E-Petitions. P.14/2017. Lodged: 1st March 2017, Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
23rd May 2017
Immigration (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2017: extension to Jersey by P.26/2017. Order in Council.
Lodged: 11th April 2017, Chief Minister.
* Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal: appointment of Chairman and P.28/2017. members.
Lodged: 18th April 2017, Minister for Social Security.
6th June 2017
La Collette Low Rise Development: protection of existing amenity space and P.22/2017. trees – direction to Andium Homes Ltd.
Lodged: 31st March 2017, Connétable of St. Helier .
* Chief Minister: term limit. P.24/2017. Lodged: 6th April 2017, Senator S.C. Ferguson.
* Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of proceeds from 2016. P.27/2017. Lodged: 18th April 2017, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and
Culture.
20th June 2017
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
13th April 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 19th and Thursday 20th April 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 11th April 2017, or an item which has been altered or moved.