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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
2nd MAY 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 Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture two Ministers Minister for Health and Social Services
Statements
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Chairman of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel
Approx. 12.10 p.m. Future Hospital Funding Strategy (as amended) (P.130/2016 Re-issue)
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 The Law Society of Jersey (Amendment No. 4) Law 201- (P.136/2016)
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.)
Draft States of Jersey (Amendment No. 9) Law 201- (P.18/2017)
Draft States of Jersey (Amendment No. 9) Law 201- (P.18/2017) – amendment (P.18/2017 Amd.)
Draft States of Jersey (Amendment No. 9) Law 201- (P.18/2017) – second amendment (P.18/2017 Amd.(2))
States of Jersey Complaints Panel: appointment of members (P.20/2017) 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 3rd and Thursday 4th May 2017, if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
2nd MAY 2017 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 15) (Jersey) Order 2017. R&O.50/2017. Minister for Infrastructure.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
* Draft The Law Society of Jersey (Amendment No. 4) Law 201- (P.136/2016): P.136/2016. comments. Com. Presented: 28th April 2017, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
* EPre-Petsentitieond:s ( 28tP.1h A4/20pri17)l 201: co7,mPrimentvileges. s and Procedures Committee. P.14/201Com7..
Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service: Board Members' Report and Financial R.38/2017. Statements for the year ended 31st December 2016.
Presented: 20th April 2017, Minister for Social Security.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Health and Social Services – R.39/2017. Historic Abuse Redress Scheme.
Presented: 20th April 2017, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Jersey Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (JMAPPA) Annual Report R.40/2017. 2016.
Presented: 21st April 2017, Minister for Home Affairs.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – R.41/2017.
- Le Port, La Grande Route des Mielles, St. Peter – lease of White Hut;
- 12 Le Clos de l'Atlantique, Le Mont de la Pulente, St. Brelade , JE3 8HE – lease.
Presented: 21st April 2017, Minister for Infrastructure.
Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal: Annual Report 2016. R.42/2017. Presented: 24th April 2017, Minister for Social Security.
Finance Law Delegation Report for the 6-month period ended 31st December 2016. R.43/2017. Presented: 25th April 2017, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Police Complaints Authority: report for 2016. R.44/2017. Presented: 27th April 2017, Minister for Home Affairs.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Draft EU Legislation (Information Accompanying Transfers of Funds) (Jersey) P.31/2017. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 25th April 2017, Chief Minister.
- 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 –
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
1(245) 1. Deputy P.D. McLinton of St. Saviour will ask a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding steps being taken to encourage the use of sustainable energy sources.
1(246) 2. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask a question of the Minister for Education regarding the
capacity of Les Quennevais School.
1(247) 3. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask a question of the Minister for Education regarding the
capacity of Hautlieu School's sixth form.
1(248) 4. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding applications for
Entitled status on hardship grounds.
1(249) 5. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask a question of the Chief Minister regarding the prospect of
introducing provisions to recognise no fault' divorces.
1(250) 6. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the prospect of health campus' services being delivered as part of the future Hospital.
1(251) 7. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Minister for Housing regarding monitoring of the
application of the policy that rents in social housing would be charged at 90 per cent of market rents. 1(252) 8. The Deputy of St. John will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding the impact
on the Department's budget of the decision that rents in social housing would be charged at 90 per
cent of market rents.
1(253) 9. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the income and employment of households in receipt of Income Support.
1(254) 10. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the level of zero-hour jobs in the economy.
1(255) 11. The Connétable of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding liquid
and solid waste charges levied on commercial entities.
1(256) 12. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the recruitment of qualified nurses and delivery of community care services.
1(257) 13. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Education regarding
teachers engaged in teaching G.C.S.E., AS and A-Level subjects without a degree-level, or equivalent, qualification in the subject.
1(258) 14. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Education regarding
expenditure on the pupil premium.
1(260) 15. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding Human
Rights audits of Jersey's courts and tribunals.
1(261) 16. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding provision within Jersey's court and justice system for equality of arms' in Human Rights terms.
1(262) 17. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask a question of H.M. Attorney General regarding Human
Rights compatibility of the Centenier's role in the Magistrate's Court and at Parish Hall Inquiries. 1(264) 18. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask a question of the Minister for Health and Social Services
regarding services for orthopaedic patients and those with back-pain problems.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
1(269) 1. Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister advise how much consultation, if any, has occurred with the residents most affected by the proposed changes to the location of sewage treatment equipment within his Department's complex at Bellozanne?"
1(265) 2. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Further to his answer to my written question on 18th April 2017, will the Chief Minister advise whether the £33,500 spent on consultancy in preparation for the release of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry's findings included any expenditure on engaging Ramsay Jones; and, if not, what was the cost of engaging him and what is the total anticipated spend for all such P.R. advice and training relating to this issue?"
1(273) 3. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"What measures, if any, will the Chief Minister be taking to ensure that, in the aftermath of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry publishing its report, the evidence it received remains publicly accessible and complete?"
1(274) 4. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and
Social Services –
"What is the Minister's assessment of whether the combination of pay levels, shift patterns, policies for payment of travel time and terms for sick leave, as well as the use of zero-hour contracts, gives rise to health and safety concerns in the delivery of home care to clients in Jersey; and, if the assessment is that there are no such concerns, why is that the case?"
1(271) 5. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
"Will the Minister commit to take the appropriate action, in association with the Minister for Infrastructure where required, to stop the service known as Jersey Lifts'?"
1(270) 6. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"How much money is it estimated will be raised per year from the proposed infrastructure levy?" 1(266) 7. The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister advise what cover and treat' odour-mitigation technology is planned to be used in the proposed sewage treatment works in Bellozanne Valley and whether this is recognised in the industry as the most effective option available; if it is not, will he agree to pursue instead the most effective option; and, if not, will he explain why not?"
1(277) 8. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"In light of the States expenditure on public relations consultants, legal representation and civil service time in preparation for the publication of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry's report, will the Chief Minister undertake to investigate what measures, if any, can be taken to ensure there is equality of arms' for all parties involved with the Inquiry to be able to respond to that report?"
1(267) 9. Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Has the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union changed the direction of the development of a new population policy by the Council of Ministers; and can the Chief Minister give a date on which the policy will come to the Assembly for debate?"
1(272) 10. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Infrastructure –
"What current targets, if any, is the Minister working to in terms of vehicular traffic reduction; are those targets likely to be met; and, if not, what measures, if any, is he considering taking to reduce car usage?"
1(268) 11. Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister give an update on the implementation of P.53/2016 and advise when he will be bringing a proposition for debate on how the next Assembly will elect Assistant Ministers?"
1(275) 12. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"In light of the latest labour market survey, will the Minister advise what proportion of jobs advertised through her Department are zero-hour contracts; how many jobseekers, if any, have been placed in such jobs; and how many sanctions, if any, have been issued for those leaving zero-hour jobs?"
1(278) 13. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister provide his assessment of whether the cost for litigants in person to access transcripts or recordings of court hearings and trials, and other limitations on such access, are appropriate and whether justice in Jersey is thereby available to those least able to afford legal representation; and, if his assessment is that they are appropriate, will he explain how?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture 2nd question period – Minister for Health and Social Services
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* The Minister for Health and Social Services will make a statement regarding advice received from Jersey's Misuse of Drugs Advisory Council.
* TPanelhe C'hs aireporman rt, ofSchthe oolE Sducatarttiingon Aand ge'H (omS.Re .5/A2017ffairs ).Scrutiny Panel will make a statement regarding the
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Future Hospital Funding Strategy (as amended). P.130/2016 Lodged: 30th November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources. (re-issue (2))
Note: In accordance with Standing Order 86(a), the Minister for Treasury and Resources will move the proposition afresh, taking into account the amendment (as amended) 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): second amendment P.130/2016. (P.130/2016 Amd.(2)) – amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 25th April 2017, Minister for Treasury and Resources. Amd. Future Hospital Funding Strategy (P.130/2016): third amendment. P.130/2016. Lodged: 4th April 2017, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel. Amd.(3)
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
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).
* Draft The Law Society of Jersey (Amendment No. 4) Law 201- (P.136/2016): P.136/2016. comments. Com. Presented: 28th April 2017, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
E-Petitions. P.14/2017. Lodged: 1st March 2017, Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
* E-Petitions (P.14/2017): comments. P.14/2017. Presented: 28th April 2017, Privileges and Procedures Committee. Com.
Note: Standing Order 20(3) states that a proposition cannot be in the same or substantially the same terms as a proposition which the Assembly has previously debated and voted upon unless at least 3 months have elapsed. The two amendments from Deputy A.D. Lewis of St. Helier , when taken together, would effectively replicate the original proposition entitled Composition and Election of the States Assembly' (P.133/2016), which the Assembly debated and voted upon on 2nd February 2017, by approving an amendment to that proposition. As a result, neither of the amendments may be debated before 3rd May 2017, when the 3-month period prescribed by Standing Order 20(3) will have elapsed.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 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.
Draft EU Legislation (Information Accompanying Transfers of Funds) (Jersey) P.31/2017. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 25th April 2017, Chief Minister.
20th June 2017
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
28th 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 3rd and Thursday 4th May 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 26th April 2017, or an item which has been altered or moved.