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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

10th SEPTEMBER 2019

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 Home Affairs

two Ministers  Minister for International Development

Statements (if any)

Approx. 12.10 p.m.  Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201-

(P.65/2019)  

Draft Aquatic Resources (Seaweed Licences) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.66/2019)

Draft Amendment (No. 39) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.67/2019)  

Draft  Air  and  Sea  Ports  (Incorporation)  (Miscellaneous)  (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.68/2019)  

Draft Amendment (No. 40) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.70/2019)  

Draft Amendment (No. 41) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.72/2019)  

Draft Amendment (No. 42) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.73/2019)  

Draft Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Amendment of Law – Reporting Obligations) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.74/2019)  

Draft Amendment (No. 43) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.75/2019)  

Draft Emergency Powers and Planning (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.76/2019)  

Note: Because of the requirement for  a  six-week  lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition will expire on Monday 16th September 2019. The Chief Minister 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.

Draft Emergency Powers and Planning (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201- (P.76/2019): amendment (P.76/2019 Amd.)

Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment will expire on Thursday 12th

September 2019. The Chief Minister 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.

Draft Amendment (No. 44) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.77/2019)  

Greffier of the States: consent to extension of term of office (P.78/2019)  

Note: This proposition must be debated in camera in accordance with Article 31(12) of the States of Jersey Law 2005.

Income Support for mature students (P.89/2019)

Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition will expire on Friday 20th September 2019. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier 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 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 September 2019 if necessary.

STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

10th SEPTEMBER 2019 CONSOLIDATED

  1. COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER

Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Jersey) Law 2005 and Police Procedures R.112/2019. and Criminal Evidence (Jersey) Law 2003: Report of the Investigatory Powers

Commissioner 1st January to 31st December 2018, Presented: 30th August

2019.

  1. TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)

EU Legislation (Sanctions – Republic of Maldives) (Revocation) (Jersey)  R&O.58/2019. Order 2019.

Minister for External Relations.

European Union (Repeal and Amendment) (Commencement No. 2) (Jersey)  R&O.64/2019. Order 2019.

Minister for External Relations.

Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Miscellaneous Amendments – Information)  R&O.65/2019. (Jersey) Order 2019.

Minister for External Relations.

Police Procedures and Criminal Evidence (Application to Customs and  R&O.66/2019. Excise) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order 2019.

Minister for Home Affairs.

Public Finances (Commencement) (Jersey) Order 2019.  R&O.67/2019. Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order R&O.68/2019. 2019.

Minister for Infrastructure.

Court of Appeal (Civil) (Amendment No. 5) Rules 2019.  R&O.69/2019. Court of Appeal.

Sea Fisheries (Spider Crabs – Restrictions on Fishing) (Jersey) Order 2019.  R&O.70/2019. Minister for the Environment.

[Signed for and on behalf of the Minister for the Environment by the Assistant

Minister, Deputy G.C.U. Guida of St. Lawrence .]

Immigration (Fees) (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Order 2019.  R&O.71/2019. Minister for Home Affairs.

Road Traffic ( St. Helier ) (Amendment No. 34) (Jersey) Order 2019.  R&O.72/2019. Minister for Infrastructure.

Children (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2019.  R&O.73/2019. Superior Number of the Royal Court.

States of Jersey (Transfer of Responsibilities and Functions) (Chief Minister R&O.74/2019. to Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture) Order 2019.

Chief Minister.

  1. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED

States  Members'  Remuneration  Review  Body:  recommendations  for R.89/2019. remuneration beyond the 2022 General Election.

Presented: 22nd July 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Apartment No. 6, Block G, R.90/2019. Les Quennevais Park, St. Brelade – transfer of the Public's flying-freehold

ownership and cancellation of existing 99-year lease.

Presented: 23rd July 2019, Minister for Infrastructure.

Government Plan 2020–2023: further information on Additional Revenue R.91/2019. Expenditure and Capital and Major Projects Expenditure.

Presented: 24th July 2019, Council of Ministers.

Tackling the Climate Emergency: initial report.  R.92/2019. Presented: 25th July 2019, Minister for the Environment.

Notice in accordance with Article 29A(3) of the States of Jersey Law 2005 of R.93/2019. the intention to make an Order to transfer legislative functions from the Chief

Minister to the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and

Culture.

Presented: 26th July 2019, Chief Minister.

Transfers between Heads of Expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) R.94/2019. Law 2005: Article 18(1)(c) and (1A) – 24th July 2019.

Presented: 26th July 2019, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Jersey Safety Council: Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year R.95/2019. ended 31st December 2018.

Presented: 26th July 2019, Minister for Social Security.

States Assembly Gender Audit: Diversity Forum Report.  R.96/2019. Presented: 29th July 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.  (re-issue)

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Health and R.97/2019. Social Services – delegations to Assistant Ministers July 2019.

Presented: 31st July 2019, Minister for Health and Social Services.

States of Jersey Investment Strategies (July 2019). R.98/2019. Presented: 2nd August 2019, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaint by Ms. A. McGinley R.99/2019. against  the  Minister  for  the  Environment  regarding  the  enforcement  of

planning conditions by the Planning Department.

Presented: 2nd August 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) –  R.100/2019.

  1. 4 Hollydale Estate, Le Mont Felard, St. Lawrence   Assisted House

Purchase property;

  1. acquisition of land at Zantara, La Route de Noirmont, St. Brelade .

Presented: 5th August 2019, Minister for Infrastructure.

Agent of the Impôts: confirmation of appointment.  R.101/2019. Presented: 8th August 2019, Minister for Home Affairs.

States of Jersey Complaints Panel: renewal of membership.  R.102/2019. Presented: 9th August 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Jersey Financial Services Commission: re-appointment of Commissioners.  R.103/2019. Presented: 9th August 2019, Minister for External Relations.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Children and R.104/2019. Housing Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011   revised delegations

August 2019.

Presented: 12th August 2019, Minister for Children and Housing.

Jersey Gambling Commission Annual Report and Accounts 2018.  R.105/2019. Presented: 14th August 2019, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture.

Children's Commissioner for Jersey: About Us and Our Aims 2019–2023.  R.106/2019. Presented: 15th August 2019, Minister for Children and Housing.

Income Forecast Group ("IFG") Report on the Revised Forecast of States R.107/2019. Income from Taxation and Duty for spring 2019.

Presented: 15th August 2019, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Howard Davis Farm Trust: Report and Financial Statements for the year ended R.108/2019. 31 December 2018.

Presented: 15th August 2019, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Finance Law Delegation Report for the 6-month period to 30th June 2019.  R.109/2019. Presented: 15th August 2019, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Jersey Appointments Commission: appointment of Commissioners.  R.110/2019. Presented: 15th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019, Article 60: Insurance Fund purpose,  R.111/2019. terms and circumstances.

Presented: 22nd August 2019, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Land  Transactions  under  Standing  Order  168(3) –  34  Le  Clos  Orange, R.113/2019. St. Brelade – additional rights for the owners.

Presented: 3rd September 2019, Minister for Infrastructure.

States of Jersey Complaints Panel: report for 2018. R.114/2019. Presented: 5th September 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Financial Report as at 30th June 2019.  R.115/2019. Presented: 6th September 2019, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Post-16 Education (S.R.7/2019): response of the Minister for Education S.R.7/2019. addendum.  Res.Add. Presented: 31st July 2019, Minister for Education.

Family Friendly Employment Rights (S.R.9/2019): response of the Minister S.R.9/2019. for Social Security.  Res. Presented: 24th July 2019, Minister for Social Security.

* Is there a Gender Pay Gap in Jersey? (S.R.10/2019): response of the Chief  S.R.10/2019. Minister.  Res. Presented: 9th September 2019,

Chief Minister.

Recurring Themes: Decision Making.  P.A.C.3/2019. Presented: 29th July 2019, Public Accounts Committee.

Organisational Culture and Corporate Learning (P.A.C.2/2019): Executive P.A.C.2/2019. Response.  Res. Presented: 23rd July 2019, Public Accounts Committee.

  1. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Draft Amendment (No. 40) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.70/2019. Lodged: 22nd July 2019, Chairmen's Committee.

Government Plan 2020–2023.  P.71/2019. Lodged: 23rd July 2019, Council of Ministers.

Draft Amendment (No. 41) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.72/2019. Lodged: 29th July 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Amendment (No. 42) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.73/2019. Lodged: 30th July 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft  Sanctions  and  Asset-Freezing  (Amendment  of  Law –  Reporting P.74/2019. Obligations) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 30th July 2019, Minister for External Relations.

Draft Amendment (No. 43) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.75/2019. Lodged: 5th August 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Emergency Powers and Planning (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law  P.76/2019. 201-.

Lodged: 5th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Draft Emergency Powers and Planning (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 201-  P.76/2019. (P.76/2019): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 30th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Draft Amendment (No. 44) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.77/2019. Lodged: 7th August 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Greffier of the States: consent to extension of term of office.  P.78/2019. Lodged: 13th August 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

States of Jersey employees: Breastfeeding policy.  P.79/2019. Lodged: 13th August 2019, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .

Draft Charities (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations P.80/2019. 201-.

Lodged: 14th August 2019, Minister for External Relations.

Draft  Banking  Business  (Depositors  Compensation)  (Amendment  No. 2) P.81/2019. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 14th August 2019, Minister for External Relations.

Health and Safety Appeal Tribunal: appointment of Chairman.  P.82/2019. Lodged: 15th August 2019, Minister for Social Security.

Draft Health Care (Registration) (No. 5) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.83/2019. Lodged: 19th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Draft Public Holidays and Bank Holidays (Amendment) (No. 2) (Jersey) Act P.84/2019. 201-.

Lodged: 19th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Comptroller and Auditor General: appointment.  P.85/2019. Lodged: 20th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Draft Electronic Communications (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations P.86/2019. 201-.

Lodged: 20th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of proceeds from 2018.  P.87/2019. Lodged: 20th August 2019, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture.

Government Plan: assessments of planned efficiency savings.  P.88/2019. Lodged: 23rd August 2019, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Income Support for mature students.  P.89/2019. Lodged: 23rd August 2019, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Government Plan: publication of the efficiencies.  P.90/2019. Lodged: 29th August 2019, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .

Draft  EU  Legislation  (Aquatic  Animal  Health)  (Amendment)  (Jersey) P.91/2019. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th August 2019, Minister for the Environment.

Parish Assemblies: revised arrangements.  P.92/2019. Lodged: 2nd September 2019, Senator S.Y. Mézec .

Draft Shops (Regulation of Opening) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.93/2019. Lodged: 6th September 2019, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture.

States'  expenditure:  classification  in  accordance  with  international  best P.94/2019. practice.

Lodged: 6th September 2019, Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier .

* Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) (No. 2)  P.95/2019. Act 201-.

Lodged: 9th September 2019, Minister for Home Affairs.

* Draft Criminal Procedure (Transitional Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-. P.96/2019. Lodged: 9th September 2019, Minister for Home Affairs.

* DLodgrafted: Cr 9timhinal Sep Protemceberdu 201re (Q9, ualMiifniyistnge Or foffr Homences)e A (Jefrfaseirys.) Regulations 201-.  P.97/2019.

* Draft Criminal Procedure (Form of Oath) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.98/2019. Lodged: 10th September 2019, Minister for Home Affairs.

* DProvrafti siIntons aellenctd Savual Pingropes) (rtAy m(Uendnregmentiste)r (ed JerRseyig)ht Rs)eg(ulAappltionicas 201tion, -.Transitional  P.99/2019. Lodged: 10th September 2019, Chief Minister.

  1. 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 –

Reform of the composition and election of the States.  P.46/2019. Lodged: 23rd April 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.  (re-issue)

Greffier of the States: consent to extension of term of office.  P.60/2019. Lodged: 14th June 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

* Channel Islands Lottery: allocation of proceeds from 2018.  P.87/2019. Lodged: 20th August 2019, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture.

  1. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
  2. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
  3. PETITIONS
  4. QUESTIONS
  1. Written Questions(attached)

WQ.344/2019  1.  The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel

of St. Lawrence regarding States of Jersey properties that are not currently being used. WQ.346/2019  2.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by the

Deputy of St. Peter regarding the Income Tax liability for 2017 of High Value Residents.  WQ.347/2019  3.  The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy L.M.C.

Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the ability of mixed-sex couples to opt for a civil partnership. WQ.348/2019  4.  The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of

St. John regarding the connection of domestic dwellings to the public sewer network. WQ.349/2019  5.  The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will table an answer to

a question asked by the Deputy of St. John regarding the decision to appoint a U.K. charity to

administer the proceeds of the Channel Islands Lottery.

WQ.350/2019  6.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by the

Deputy of St. John regarding the introduction of a system to name individuals who deliberately default on their tax liability.

WQ.351/2019  7.  The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St.

Lawrence regarding the passes issued to States members to access Government of Jersey offices in Broad Street.

WQ.352/2019  8.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy

R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the sale of Andium Homes properties.

WQ.353/2019  9.  The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier

regarding the appointment of Assistant Ministers.

WQ.354/2019  10. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward

of St. Helier regarding notifications from Income Support claimants of changes to their earned income.

WQ.355/2019  11. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P.

Southern of St. Helier regarding the impact of using zero-hours contracts on workplace pension schemes.

WQ.356/2019  12. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of

St. Helier regarding proposed efficiency savings to be achieved in 2020.

WQ.357/2019  13. The Minister for External Relations will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P.

Southern of St. Helier regarding the Government of Jersey's preparation for Brexit.

WQ.358/2019  14. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P.

Southern of St. Helier regarding the decision not to expand the list of courses for which funding from Income Support is available.

WQ.359/2019  15. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of

St. Helier regarding the support provided for children with autism.

WQ.360/2019  16. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves

of St. Helier regarding false allegations of defrauding Income Support.  

WQ.361/2019  17. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves

of St. Helier regarding the Diffuse Mesothelioma compensation scheme.  

WQ.362/2019  18. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves

of St. Helier regarding the presence of asbestos in school buildings.

WQ.363/2019  19. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves

of St. Helier regarding measures to combat radicalisation.  

WQ.364/2019  20. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of

St. Helier regarding injunctions imposed by Jersey Courts.

WQ.365/2019  21. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of

St. Helier regarding the legal protections afforded to witnesses before Scrutiny Panels and Review Panels.

WQ.366/2019  22. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the process for granting planning permission.

WQ.367/2019  23. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.

Higgins of St. Helier regarding the display of site notices.

WQ.368/2019  24. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of

St. Helier regarding the legal powers of the Minister for the Environment in respect of planning and building development consents.

WQ.369/2019  25. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Helier

regarding the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey.

WQ.370/2019  26. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel

of St. Lawrence regarding complaints about tax and cab services.

WQ.371/2019  27. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.

Le Hegarat of St. Helier regarding students aged under 19 whose parents are on Income Support.

WQ.372/2019  28. The Chairman of the States Employment Board will table an answer to a question asked by

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat of St. Helier regarding the recruitment of a new Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police.

WQ.373/2019  29. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy

M.R. Le Hegarat of St. Helier regarding the provision of information about departmental expenditure.

WQ.374/2019  30. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier

regarding the funding of Policy Development Boards.

WQ.375/2019  31. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy

K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding staffing levels at the General Hospital.

WQ.376/2019  32. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy

K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding preparations for Brexit.

WQ.377/2019  33. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of

St. Saviour regarding progress on the Future Hospital project.

WQ.378/2019  34. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.G.

Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding the use of the Disability Access card on Liberty Bus. WQ.379/2019  35. The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy

K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding the capture of data in respect of new children arriving

in the Island.  

WQ.380/2019  36. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P.

Southern of St. Helier regarding her priorities to reduce income inequality.

  1. Oral Questions (120 minutes)

OQ.204/2019 1.   Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"Given that, on 7th June 2018, the Minister for Treasury and Resources stated that "a review of taxation is ongoing, which will inform future decisions on Social Security issues and taxation in Jersey" and that the Revenue Policy Development Board was not established until 27th August 2019, why was the Policy Development Board not established earlier and will it take over the work of the taxation review?"

OQ.214/2019 2.   Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of H.M. Attorney General –

"Will H.M. Attorney General advise members how the interception errors reported by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner in his 2018 report came about and how he will ensure that no further errors will occur in the future; and is it the case that intercepting a person's communications in error is likely to be a breach of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018?"

OQ.203/2019 3.   Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for the

Environment –

"Further to the answer to Written Question 282/2019, in which it was stated that real-time air quality sensors would be in place at every school before the start of term in September, will the Minister confirm that these sensors are in place; and will he give an update on the wider air quality project involving Environmental Health, Digital Jersey and AirSensa to install 300 sensors across the Island?"

OQ.198/2019 4.  The Deputy of St. Martin will ask the following question of the Minister for the Environment –

"What recent progress, if any, has been made in relation to the restoration plans for the sand pits at Simon Sand, especially given the site's location within the heart of the Island's National Park?"

OQ.212/2019 5.   Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chairman of the States

Employment Board –

"Will the Chairman advise how public sector employees are informed of their entitlement to an exit interview post-resignation?"

OQ.200/2019 6.   Deputy L.B.E. Ash of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Home

Affairs –

"Has any increase been recorded in the number of cyclists caught cycling on the pavement, travelling in the wrong direction on a one-way street or crossing red lights; and if so, what plans, if any, does the Minister have to deal with this situation?"

OQ.211/2019 7.   Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home

Affairs –

"Will the Minister advise the Assembly whether he has any plans to re-introduce the registration of all bicycles and what consideration, if any, he has given to the introduction of measures to ensure that all cyclists are insured?"

OQ.199/2019 8.   Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chairman of the States

Employment Board –

"What assessment, if any, has the States Employment Board undertaken of the effectiveness of its policies regarding head count on the number of zero-hours and fixed-time contracts used in the public sector?"

OQ.201/2019 9.   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"When will the Chief Minister give members a detailed breakdown of the measures proposed in the Government Plan for delivery of the first £20 million efficiency savings in 2020; will the breakdown indicate the impact of the efficiencies on staffing numbers and if not, why not?"

OQ.209/2019 10. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for

Infrastructure –

"Further to the Minister's answer to my Written Question 378/2019, will he confirm that the trial of the disability access card will be continued?"

OQ.205/2019 11. The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for the

Environment –

"Does the Minister intend to bring the South-West St. Helier Masterplan to the States for adoption; and if not, why not?"

OQ.215/2019 12. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health

and Social Services –

"Will the Minister advise members what lessons have been learnt from the recent death of a man who had been under treatment at Orchard House, and whether he accepts comments made by the family at the inquest that the environment at that establishment could have contributed to the man's death; and will he state what steps is he taking to ensure that there will be no repetition of these circumstances?"

OQ.202/2019 13. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social

Security –

"What assessment, if any, has the Minister undertaken of the long-term savings that would be generated if mature students could access degree-level employment after a two-year course during which funding from Income Support was available, rather than remaining on Income Support or in lower-paid employment?"

OQ.206/2019 14. The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for

Infrastructure –

"When will the Minister implement the decision of the States of 4th June 2019 concerning a one-way flow of traffic in Green Street, St Helier?"

OQ.210/2019 15. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Health

and Social Services –

"Will the Minister advise what work, if any, is underway to engage with the Island's G.P. practices in relation to patient charges, for instance to encourage consideration of establishing standard charges or the development of guidance so that there is clarity for patients of the basis on which charges are issued?"

OQ.208/2019 16. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for

Infrastructure –

"What criteria are being used to judge the success of the electric bus trial; and what influence does the Minister have over the decision on whether or not to increase the number of electric buses in the Island's fleet?"

OQ.213/2019 17. Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chairman of the States

Employment Board –

"Following the recent press release regarding the Living Wage Foundation accreditation, in which  it  was  stated  that  the  Government  "will  now  work  towards  all  contracts  being compliant, so the cleaners and grounds staff that work regularly on [Government] premises receive the Living Wage for their work", will the Chairman advise what measures will be put in place to ensure this happens with all contractors?"

OQ.207/2019 18. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for

External Relations –

"Will the Minister advise the Assembly of the consequences of having the U.K.'s membership of the World Trade Organisation extended to Jersey?"

  1. – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –

1st question period – Minister for Home Affairs

2nd question period – Minister for International Development

  1. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
  2. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
  3. PUBLIC BUSINESS

Draft Aquatic Resources (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201-.  P.65/2019. Lodged: 24th June 2019, Minister for the Environment.

Draft Aquatic Resources (Seaweed Licences) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.66/2019. Lodged: 24th June 2019, Minister for the Environment.

Draft Amendment (No. 39) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.67/2019. Lodged: 27th June 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Air and Sea Ports (Incorporation) (Miscellaneous) (Jersey)  P.68/2019. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 28th June 2019, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport

and Culture.

Draft Amendment (No. 40) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.70/2019. Lodged: 22nd July 2019, Chairmen's Committee.

Draft Amendment (No. 41) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.72/2019. Lodged: 29th July 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Amendment (No. 42) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.73/2019. Lodged: 30th July 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft  Sanctions  and  Asset-Freezing  (Amendment  of  Law –  Reporting P.74/2019. Obligations) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 30th July 2019, Minister for External Relations.

Draft Amendment (No. 43) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.75/2019. Lodged: 5th August 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Emergency Powers and Planning (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law  P.76/2019. 201-.

Lodged: 5th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition lodged by the Chief Minister will expire on Monday 16th September 2019. The Chief Minister 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.

Draft Emergency Powers and Planning (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law  P.76/2019. 201- (P.76/2019): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 30th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment lodged by the Chief Minister will expire on Thursday 12th September 2019. The Chief Minister 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.

Draft Amendment (No. 44) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey.  P.77/2019. Lodged: 7th August 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Greffier of the States: consent to extension of term of office.  P.78/2019. Lodged: 13th August 2019, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Note: This proposition must be debated in camera in accordance with Article 31(12) of the States of Jersey Law 2005.

* Income Support for mature students.  P.89/2019. Lodged: 23rd August 2019, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will expire on Friday 20th September 2019. The Deputy 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.

  1. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 24th September 2019

Health and Safety Appeal Tribunal: appointment of Chairman.  P.82/2019. Lodged: 15th August 2019, Minister for Social Security.

Draft Public Holidays and Bank Holidays (Amendment) (No. 2) (Jersey) Act P.84/2019. 201-.

Lodged: 19th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Comptroller and Auditor General: appointment.  P.85/2019. Lodged: 20th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Note:  This  proposition  must  be  debated  in  camera  in  accordance  with  Article 3(2)  of  the Comptroller and Auditor General (Jersey) Law 2014.

Government Plan: assessments of planned efficiency savings.  P.88/2019. Lodged: 23rd August 2019, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .

8th October 2019

* Employment  (Jersey)  Law  2003:  review  of  parental  leave  rights P.54/2019. amendments.

Lodged: 21st May 2019, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .

* E(P.54/mploy2019men) –t (aJermendseym) Lentaw. 2003: review of parental leave rights amendments P.54/201Amd.9. Lodged: 11th June 2019, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .

* StatLodgeed:s of 13t Jerh Asey ugemustp 201loye9,es:DBeputreasty Lfee.Md.Cing p. Douolblicy.et of St. Saviour .  P.79/2019. Draft Charities (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations P.80/2019.

201-.

Lodged: 14th August 2019, Minister for External Relations.

Draft  Banking  Business  (Depositors  Compensation)  (Amendment  No. 2) P.81/2019. (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 14th August 2019, Minister for External Relations.

Draft Health Care (Registration) (No. 5) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.83/2019. Lodged: 19th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Draft Electronic Communications (Amendment of Law) (Jersey)  P.86/2019. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 20th August 2019, Chief Minister.

Government Plan: publication of the efficiencies.  P.90/2019. Lodged: 29th August 2019, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .

Draft  EU  Legislation  (Aquatic  Animal  Health)  (Amendment)  (Jersey) P.91/2019. Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 29th August 2019, Minister for the Environment.

Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition lodged by the Minister for the Environment will expire on Thursday 10th October 2019. The Minister 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.

Parish Assemblies: revised arrangements.  P.92/2019. Lodged: 2nd September 2019, Senator S.Y. Mézec .

States'  expenditure:  classification  in  accordance  with  international  best P.94/2019. practice.

Lodged: 6th September 2019, Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier .

22nd October 2019

Draft Shops (Regulation of Opening) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations  P.93/2019. 201-.

Lodged: 6th September 2019, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture.

* Draft  Criminal  Procedure  (Jersey)  Law  2018  (Appointed  Day)  (No. 2) P.95/2019. Act 201-.

Lodged: 9th September 2019, Minister for Home Affairs.

* DRraegulft ationsCri201mina-. l  Procedure  (Transitional  Provisions)  (Jersey) P.96/2019. Lodged: 9th September 2019, Minister for Home Affairs.

* Draft Criminal Procedure (Qualifying Offences) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.  P.97/2019. Lodged: 9th September 2019, Minister for Home Affairs.

* DLodgrafted: Cr 10timih Sepnal Ptroemceberdu 20re19,  (ForMmini ostferO faor Homth) (Jerse Aeyff)aRirsegul. ations 201-.  P.98/2019.

* DProravift Intsionels and Savlectual Pirngsoper) (tAy (mUendmnregientste)re (Jd Rersiey)ght Rs) (egAulatppliionscati on, T201-. ransitional  P.99/2019. Lodged: 10th September 2019, Chief Minister.

12th November 2019

5G Network: restrictions on use.  P.69/2019. Lodged: 2nd July 2019, Senator S.C. Ferguson.

26th November 2019

Government Plan 2020–2023.  P.71/2019. Lodged: 23rd July 2019, Council of Ministers.

DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States

9th September 2019 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2019 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th September 2019.

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 September 2019, or an item which has been altered or moved.