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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
- 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
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.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
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.
- 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)
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
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Draft European Union (Repeal and Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. P.16/2018. Lodged: 23rd January 2018, Minister for External Relations.
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.
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 .
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.
- 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 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).
Draft Liquor Licensing (Jersey) Law 201-. P.103/2017. Lodged: 24th October 2017, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport
and Culture.
Draft Liquor Licensing (Jersey) Law 201- (P.103/2017): amendment. P.103/2017. Lodged: 9th January 2018, Senator Sir P.M. Bailhache . Amd.
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 .
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.
Draft The Law Society of Jersey (Amendment No. 4) Law 2017 (Appointed P.58/2018. Day) Act 201-.
Lodged: 1st March 2018, Chief Minister.
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
1st 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.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
R&O.12/2018.
Road Traffic ( St. Clement ) (Amendment No. 23) (Jersey) Order 2018.
This Order further amends the Road Traffic ( St. Clement ) (Jersey) Order 1987 (the "principal Order" as defined in Article 1) to change the prohibition of waiting on various roads in the parish of St. Clement and to change the parking disc restriction on La Grève d'Azette in that parish.
Article 2 amends the entries in Schedule 2 to the principal Order the effect of which is to change the prohibition of waiting under Article 3 of that Order relating to –
- La Grande Route de la Côte so that out of date entries due to changes in the house names of certain properties on that road are corrected;
- La Grande Route de St. Clement by introducing a new prohibition of waiting on both sides of that road, from its junction with La Rue du Presbytère for a distance of 36 yards in a southerly direction;
- La Petite Sente so that the prohibition of waiting applies to both sides of that road, from its junction with La Grande Route de la Côte to a point 260 yards in an easterly direction;
- La Rue du Hocq so that the prohibition of waiting applies to both sides of that road, for its entire length; and
- La Rue de Maupertuis so that the prohibition of waiting applies to both sides of that road, from its junction with La Grande Route de la Côte to a point 60 yards east of the eastern entrance of Le Clos de la Mare.
Article 3 amends Schedule 3 to the principal Order so that the restriction under Article 4 of that Order (on parking a vehicle on a road or part of road, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., on any day other than Sunday, for a period in excess of 2 hours without displaying a parking disc) is changed in relation to La Grève d'Azette so that it applies to the south side of that road, from a point 16 yards east of its junction with Green Road to a point 44 yards further east.
Article 4 sets out the title of this Order and provides for it to come into force 7 days after it is made. The Order was made on 19th February 2018 and comes into force on 26th February 2018.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for External Relations will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour –
"Given the announcement of the U.K. Government to review further education, what work, if any, is the Minister undertaking to contribute to this review; and, given the fact that Jersey students have been deemed to be overseas students and have therefore paid higher fees, what work in particular is the Minister doing to prevent this situation continuing in the future?"
- The Minister for Education will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour –
"Given the announcement of the U.K. Government to review further education, what work, if any, is the Minister undertaking to contribute to this review; and, given the fact that Jersey students have been deemed to be overseas students and have therefore paid higher fees, what work in particular is the Minister doing to prevent this situation continuing in the future?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by the Deputy of St. Ouen –
"Given the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which the Disability Strategy seeks to endorse, specifically the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities which include those who have long-term mental impairments which may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others, will the Chief Minister explain why persons addicted to alcohol are excluded from the protections proposed by the Draft Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 201-?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Can the Minister advise what psychiatric services his Department currently makes available and whether the level of service provision has recently declined?"
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Further to the response to written question WQ.46/2018 on 20th February 2018, which showed that the application of a uniform 6% rate above the current Standard and Upper earnings limits for Social Security contributions from employers and high-earning employees could raise contributions by up to £43 million,, will the Minister inform members of the extent to which the three-year extensive review of the Social Security system has examined, or will examine, the potential for such a change in revenues?"
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Further to the Minister's response to Written Question 41/2018 on 20th February 2018, will the Minister advise –
- whether she is satisfied with the current level of overpayment;
- what proportion of the overpayments are caused by payments being made automatically in advance;
- what proportion of overpayments are reclaimed at the standard rate of £21 per week, or above,
- what research, if any, she has conducted into the extent to which such reclaims have the potential cause hardship to claimants
- what the impact would be of adopting a system of payment in arrears, such as already exists in respect of Short-Term Incapacity Allowance; and
- whether the rate at which overpayments are reclaimed is agreed between the Department's staff and claimants or whether claimants are merely informed of what rate will be applied?"
- The Minister for Housing will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister detail for members the scope which Andium Homes has to set rent levels for new tenants at a rate between 85% and 90% of private sector rents; and the impact that a rent-freeze would have on the business model and revenues of Andium Homes, including the ability to meet its repayment of borrowing, the annual return to the Treasury?"
- The Minister for Housing will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"With regard to the MyDeposits scheme, will the Minister –
- provide her assessment of the performance of the scheme in dealing promptly and efficiently with deposit dispute resolution in the private rental sector;
- state what proportion of tenancy deposits are being administered through MyDeposits;
- provide figures in respect of the reported delay in claiming deposits;
- advise what changes, if any, to the original company structure have been made since it was established;
- advise what changes, if any, there have been to the system for administering deposits; and
- state when the performance of the scheme will be formally reviewed and reported to the Assembly and advise what factors will be assessed?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator P.F.C. Ozouf –
"With regard to the three cases involving the Jersey Competition and Regulatory Authority, references [2011] JRC181', [2013] JRC238' and [2017] JRC 091', will the Chief Minister provide the Assembly with information in respect of:
- the breakdown of the direct costs incurred by both the Authority and the States of Jersey, with the breakdown to include an estimate, or the actual cost of resources for the cases from start to finish;
- the total indirect costs (for example, officials' and employees' time) incurred by both the Authority and the States of Jersey in terms of manpower;
- how the costs described in answer to parts (a) and (b) were funded and who ultimately bore the costs of all of the cases?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator P.F.C. Ozouf –
"Could the Chief Minister set out what actions, if any, have been taken or are planned to be taken, in order to build further links with Estonia, especially in the e-commerce and e-government sectors?"
If no actions have been taken, could he explain the reasons why?
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator P.F.C. Ozouf –
"In relation to the recent case pursued by the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority regarding the oil sector, will the Chief Minister –
- provide a breakdown of the direct costs incurred by both the Authority and the States of Jersey, with the breakdown to include an assessment of the costs likely to be awarded or (if the amount is unknown) the costs that have been claimed;
- provide a breakdown of the indirect costs (for example, officials' and employees' time) incurred by both the Authority and the States of Jersey, including actual, estimated and indirect costs set out by quarter since the start of the case;
- explain how the costs provided in answer to parts (a) and (b) were funded and who ultimately bore the costs of the case;
- provide the names of the lawyers, both locally and from outside the Island, who were engaged in the case and, if there were changes to the lawyers engaged, explain the reasons for those changes;
- state the amounts paid to the firms named in answer to part (d);
- indicate the materiality of the case that was sought to be resolved; and
- provide the terms of reference for the review which has commenced following the Court's decision and indicate the reporting time for the review?"
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))
Questions without notice 2018
1st Session 2018
March 19th External Relations Chief Minister April 9th Social Security Home Affairs
June 26th Infrastructure Chief Minister July 10th Health and Social Services Education
2nd Session 2018
September 11th Economic Development, Tourism, Chief Minister
Sport and Culture
September 25th Housing Treasury and Resources October 9th Environment Chief Minister
October 23rd External Relations Social Security November 6th Home Affairs Chief Minister
November 20th Infrastructure Health and Social Services December 4th Education Chief Minister