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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
6th MARCH 2018
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 Minister for the Environment
Statements (if any)
Approx. 11.15 a.m. Draft European Union (Repeal and Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-
(P.16/2018)
Short-Term Incapacity Allowance: lower threshold (P.102/2017)
Minimum Wage: amendment of States Act dated 21st April 2010 (P.121/2017)
Minimum Wage: amendment of States Act dated 21st April 2010 (P.121/2017) – second amendment (P.121/2017 Amd.(2))
Draft Petty Debts Court (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.5/2018)
Draft Stamp Duties and Fees (No. 4) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.6/2018)
Draft Postal Services (Transfer) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.8/2018)
Draft Signing of Instruments (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.10/2018)
Draft Charities (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201- (P.11/2018)
Draft Charities (Transitional Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.12/2018)
Draft Charities (Core Financial Information) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.13/2018)
Draft Charities (Tribunal – Restricted Section of Register) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.14/2018)
Draft Amendment (No. 35) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.22/2018)
Housing: prevention of discrimination by landlords against tenants with children (P.31/2018)
Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period the proposition lodged by Deputy M. Tadier cannot be debated before Friday 9th March 2018. The Deputy has indicated that he will therefore seek the agreement of the Assembly to reduce the lodging period in order that this matter can be debated at the meeting.
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 7th and Thursday 8th March 2018 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
6th MARCH 2018 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Road Traffic ( St. Clement ) (Amendment No. 23) (Jersey) Order 2018. R&O.12/2018. Minister for Infrastructure.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
* Draft European Union (Repeal and Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201- P.16/2018. (P.16/2018): comments. Com. Presented: 5th March 2018, Chairmen's Committee.
* Hchiousildrengn (: pP.3rev1/ent20i18)on o–f dicomscmrimentinats. ion by landlords against tenants with P.31/201Com8.. Presented: 5th March 2018, Minister for Housing.
Future Hospital: Report on undertaking borrowing for the future hospital with R.17/2018. capital repayments made in tranches.
Presented: 1st March 2018, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service: Annual Report 2017. R.18/2018. Presented: 1st March 2018, Minister for Social Security.
Jersey Police Complaints Authority: report for 2017. R.19/2018. Presented: 2nd March 2018, Minister for Home Affairs.
* Jersey Appointments Commission: Annual Report 2017. R.20/2018. Presented: 5th March 2018, States Employment Board.
* BPrerexisentt Ienfd:or6mth atMaion Rrch 201eport8,: FebrMinuaistrery 2018 upd for Externaatel. Relations. R.21/2018.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
* Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 201- (P.118/2017): amendment. P.118/2017. Lodged: 6th March 2018, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Amd.
Lodged: 26th February 2018, Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Senator Sir P.M. Bailhache .
Draft Armed Forces (Offences and Jurisdiction) (Jersey) Law 2017 P.39/2018. (Appointed Day) Act 201-.
Lodged: 26th February 2018, Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Armed Forces (Vehicles and Roads – Amendments) (Jersey) P.40/2018. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 26th February 2018, Minister for Home Affairs.
Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Jersey) Order 2018: extension to Jersey P.41/2018. by Order in Council.
Lodged: 26th February 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Capacity and Self-Determination (Capacity and Liberty – Assessors) P.43/2018. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Capacity and Self-Determination (Independent Capacity Advocates) P.44/2018. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Capacity and Self-Determination (Supervision of Delegates etc.) P.45/2018. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Mental Health (Independent Mental Health Advocates) (Jersey) P.47/2018. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Mental Health and Capacity (Consequential Amendment and P.48/2018. Transitional Provision) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Access to Justice (Jersey) Law 201-. P.50/2018. Lodged: 27th February 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft States of Jersey (Powers, Privileges and Immunities) (Scrutiny panels P.51/2018. etc.) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Chairmen's Committee.
Draft International Co-operation (Protection from Liability) (Jersey) P.54/2018. Law 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Chief Minister.
Code of Practice for Engagement between Scrutiny Panels and the Public P.56/2018. Accounts Committee' and the Executive'.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Chairmen's Committee.
Draft The Law Society of Jersey (Amendment No. 4) Law 2017 (Appointed P.58/2018. Day) Act 201-.
Lodged: 1st March 2018, Chief Minister.
* Ratification of the Agreement and Exchange of Letters for the Exchange of P.60/2018. Information Relating to Tax Matters between the Government of Jersey and
the Kingdom of Spain.
Lodged: 5th March 2018, Minister for External Relations.
- 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 Liquor Licensing (Jersey) Law 201-. P.103/2017. Lodged: 24th October 2017, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,
Sport and Culture.
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
WQ.47/2018 1. The Minister for External Relations will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding the Minister's contribution to the U.K. Government's review of further education.
WQ.48/2018 2. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon
of St. Saviour regarding the U.K. Government's review of further education.
WQ.49/2018 3. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of St. Ouen
regarding the rationale for excluding persons addicted to alcohol from the Draft Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
WQ.50/2018 4. 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 provision of psychiatric services.
WQ.51/2018 5. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the contribution rate for employers and high-earning employees.
WQ.52/2018 6. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the overpayment of Income Support.
WQ.53/2018 7. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern
of St. Helier regarding the rent policy of Andium Homes.
WQ.54/2018 8. The Minister for Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern
of St. Helier regarding the performance of the MyDeposits scheme.
WQ.55/2018 9. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Senator P.F.C. Ozouf
regarding the cost of court cases pursued by the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority. WQ.57/2018 10. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Senator P.F.C. Ozouf
regarding links with Estonia.
WQ.58/2018 11. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Senator P.F.C. Ozouf
regarding the case regarding the oil sector pursued by the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
OQ.39/2018 1. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"In respect of children who are made the subject of a care order by the Royal Court but who are placed outside the Island before acquiring entitled residential status, how does Control of Housing and Work policy apply to this period of placement and what allowance, if any, is made if they to wish to return to live in Jersey once the care order has expired?"
OQ.41/2018 2. The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services –
"Is the Minister aware of any instances where adult respite care has been provided to clients in hotel accommodation at times when the hotel was open for normal business; and, if so, on how many occasions in the last twelve months has this occurred, how has it been funded and what have been the reasons for it?"
OQ.44/2018 3. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Will the Minister update the Assembly on what work, if any, is being done further to the recommendation in paragraph 110 of Living on Low Income' (S.R.4/2016), namely to examine the benefits of a higher level of disregard for earnings income; a separate disregard for second earners; and an annual earnings allowance which would not affect Income Support entitlement?"
OQ.42/2018 4. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of H.M. Attorney
General –
"Will H.M. Attorney General advise how many cases of alleged corruption in the public sector have been made to him since he was appointed, if any, and what proportion of any such cases were taken forward by his Department for investigation or prosecution?"
OQ.40/2018 5. Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home
Affairs –
"Will the Minister advise whether differences between Jersey's gun control and ownership laws and equivalent legislation in the U.K. arise from conscious policy decisions and state what measures, if any, are being taken to better align the Island's legislation with the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997?"
OQ.43/2018 6. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister advise how many cases of alleged corruption in the public sector have been made to him since he became Chief Minister, if any, and what actions he has taken regarding any such claims?"
OQ.45/2018 7. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"How many concessionary disabled bus passes have been issued since the implementation of the scheme?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Treasury and Resources 2nd question period – Minister for the Environment
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* The Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will make a statement regarding the withdrawal of the Draft Liquor Licensing (Jersey) Law 201-.
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Draft European Union (Repeal and Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.16/2018. Lodged: 23rd January 2018, Minister for External Relations.
* Draft European Union (Repeal and Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.16/2018): P.16/2018. comments. Com. Presented: 5th March 2018, Chairmen's Committee.
Short-Term Incapacity Allowance: lower threshold. P.102/2017. Lodged: 23rd October 2017, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Short-Term Incapacity Allowance: lower threshold (P.102/2017) – comments. P.102/2017. Presented: 24th November 2017, Minister for Social Security. Com.
Minimum Wage: amendment of States Act dated 21st April 2010. P.121/2017. Lodged: 8th December 2017, Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier .
Draft Petty Debts Court (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) Regulations P.5/2018. 201-.
Lodged: 15th January 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Stamp Duties and Fees (No. 4) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.6/2018. Lodged: 15th January 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Postal Services (Transfer) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.8/2018. Lodged: 16th January 2018, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Signing of Instruments (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.10/2018. Lodged: 23rd January 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Charities (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201-. P.11/2018. Lodged: 23rd January 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Charities (Transitional Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.12/2018. Lodged: 23rd January 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Charities (Core Financial Information) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.13/2018. Lodged: 23rd January 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Charities (Tribunal – Restricted Section of Register) (Jersey) P.14/2018. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 23rd January 2018, Chief Minister.
Housing: prevention of discrimination by landlords against tenants with P.31/2018. children.
Lodged: 9th February 2018, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period the proposition lodged by Deputy M. Tadier cannot be debated before Friday 9th March 2018. The Deputy has indicated that he will therefore 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 the meeting.
* Housing: prevention of discrimination by landlords against tenants with children P.31/2018. (P.31/2018) – comments. Com. Presented: 5th March 2018, Minister for Housing.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS
19th March 2018
(Meeting to commence at 2.45 p.m. on Monday 19th March 2018. Consideration of Public Business to commence at 9.30 a.m. on 20th March 2018.)
Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 201-. P.118/2017. Lodged: 5th December 2017, Council of Ministers.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Law will resume, following adoption of the principles on 16th January 2018 and the subsequent referral to the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 201- (P.118/2017): comments. P.118/2017. Presented: 15th January 2017, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Com.
* Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 201- (P.118/2017): amendment. P.118/2017. Lodged: 6th March 2018, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Amd.
Draft Machinery of Government (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey) Law P.1/2018. 201-.
Lodged: 8th January 2018, Chief Minister.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Law will resume, following adoption of the principles on 21st February 2018 and the subsequent referral to the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
Family Friendly Policy: implementation. P.129/2017. Lodged: 29th December 2017, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
Jersey Lifeboat Service: establishment of an independent lifeboat station – P.7/2018. petition.
Lodged: 16th January 2018, Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Committee of Inquiry: actions taken by the R.N.L.I. and the Jersey P.36/2018. Government which led to the removal of the All Weather Lifeboat.
Lodged: 21st February 2018, Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period the proposition lodged by Senator S.C. Ferguson cannot be debated before Wednesday 21st March 2018. The Senator has indicated that she will therefore 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 the meeting.
Lodged: 26th February 2018, Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Senator Sir P.M. Bailhache .
* Assignment of a long lease (sale) of the Royal Yacht Al Fresco area by the P.17/2018. States of Jersey Development Company: rescindment of Ministerial
Lodged: 26th January 2018, Connétable of St. John .
Draft Financial Services (Amendment of Law) (No. 5) (Jersey) Regulations P.19/2018. 201-.
Lodged: 29th January 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Community Provisions (Exports of Dual-Use Items) (Revocation) P.25/2018. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 6th February 2018, Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Financial Services Ombudsman (Disclosure of Information – P.26/2018. Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 6th February 2018, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period the proposition lodged by the Chief Minister cannot be debated before Thursday 22nd March 2018. The Chief Minister has indicated that he will therefore 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 the meeting.
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: appointment of non-States P.34/2018. Commissioner.
Lodged: 16th February 2018, Deputy of Grouville .
9th April 2018
Higher Education funding proposal. P.33/2018. Lodged: 15th February 2018, Council of Ministers.
Banning the sale, importation and use of products containing glyphosate: P.35/2018. petition.
Lodged: 20th February 2018, Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour .
Draft Armed Forces (Offences and Jurisdiction) (Jersey) Law 2017 P.39/2018. (Appointed Day) Act 201-.
Lodged: 26th February 2018, Minister for Home Affairs.
Draft Armed Forces (Vehicles and Roads – Amendments) (Jersey) P.40/2018. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 26th February 2018, Minister for Home Affairs.
Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Jersey) Order 2018: extension to P.41/2018. Jersey by Order in Council.
Lodged: 26th February 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft Capacity and Self-Determination (Capacity and Liberty – Assessors) P.43/2018. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Capacity and Self-Determination (Independent Capacity Advocates) P.44/2018. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Capacity and Self-Determination (Supervision of Delegates etc.) P.45/2018. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Mental Health (Independent Mental Health Advocates) (Jersey) P.47/2018. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Mental Health and Capacity (Consequential Amendment and P.48/2018. Transitional Provision) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Access to Justice (Jersey) Law 201-. P.50/2018. Lodged: 27th February 2018, Chief Minister.
Draft States of Jersey (Powers, Privileges and Immunities) (Scrutiny panels P.51/2018. etc.) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Chairmen's Committee.
Draft International Co-operation (Protection from Liability) (Jersey) Law P.54/2018. 201-.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Chief Minister.
Code of Practice for Engagement between Scrutiny Panels and the Public P.56/2018. Accounts Committee' and the Executive'.
Lodged: 27th February 2018, Chairmen's Committee.
26th June 2018
Jèrriais: optional use in the States Chamber. P.4/2018. Lodged: 15th January 2018, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Jèrriais: optional use in the States Chamber (P.4/2018) – amendment. P.4/2018. Lodged: 25th January 2018, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade . Amd. Jèrriais: optional use in the States Chamber (P.4/2018) – amendment P.4/2018. (P.4/2018 Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 27th February 2018, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft The Law Society of Jersey (Amendment No. 4) Law 2017 (Appointed P.58/2018. Day) Act 201-.
Lodged: 1st March 2018, Chief Minister.
* Ratification of the Agreement and Exchange of Letters for the Exchange of P.60/2018. Information Relating to Tax Matters between the Government of Jersey and
the Kingdom of Spain.
Lodged: 5th March 2018, Minister for External Relations.
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
5th March 2018 Note –
In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2018 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th March 2018.
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 1st March 2018, or an item which has been altered or moved.