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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
24th MARCH 2020
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. Oral questions with notice
Up to 2 hours
Urgent questions (if any)
Up to 30 minutes, Oral questions without notice:
divided between the Minister for External Relations two Ministers Chief Minister
Statements (if any)
Approx. 11.15 a.m. Social Security Tribunal: appointment of members (P.2/2020)
Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: appointment of members (P.3/2020)
Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: appointment of member (P.4/2020)
Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: re-appointment of medical practitioner members (P.15/2020)
Social Security Tribunal: appointment of panel member (P.17/2020) Jersey Heritage Trust: appointment of Chair (P.18/2020)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that the proposition can be debated at the meeting.
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it can be debated at the meeting.
Draft Unlawful Public Entertainments (Amendment) (Jersey Regulations 202- (P.22/2020)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it can be debated at the meeting.
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it can be debated at the meeting.
Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) (No. 3) Act 202- (P.24/2020)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it can be debated at the meeting.
Draft Statutory Nuisances (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.25/2020)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it can be debated at the meeting.
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it can be debated at the meeting.
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it can be debated at the meeting.
Draft Public Finances (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.28/2020)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it can be debated at the meeting.
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that Standing Order 32 be suspended for the proposition to be listed for debate; and for the minimum lodging period to be reduced so that it 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 25th and Thursday 26th March 2020 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
24th MARCH 2020 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS
Sea Fisheries (Bag Limits) (Jersey) Order 2020. R&O.22/2020. Minister for the Environment.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
Accounting Standards to be adopted for the States of Jersey's Annual Financial R.24/2020. Statements 2019.
Presented: 19th March 2020, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
* Draft Cremation (Suspension and Modification of Regulations – Covid-19) P.21/2020. (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 20th March 2020, Minister for Health and Social Services.
* DAmrafetnMadmrerniat)g(eJaenrsde yC)i vRile gSutalatutiso(nAs m20e2n-d.ment of Law) (Covid-19 – Temporary P.23/2020. Lodged: 20th March 2020, Minister for Home Affairs.
* Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) (No. 3) Act P.24/2020. 202-.
Lodged: 20th March 2020, Minister for Home Affairs.
* DTermafpt orRaeryg uAlamtieonndmoefntsC) a(rJee rs(eSyt)a nRdeagrudlsa tioannds 20R2e-q. uirements) (Covid-19 – P.26/2020. Lodged: 20th March 2020, Chief Minister.
* Draft Regulation of Care (Amendment of Law) (Covid-19 – Temporary P.27/2020. Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 20th March 2020, 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.131/2020 1. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding the Climate Emergency Fund.
WQ.133/2020 2. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by
Senator S.C. Ferguson regarding the 5G network.
WQ.135/2020 3. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by
Senator S.C. Ferguson regarding the measures being taken to address the current situation with Covid-19.
WQ.136/2020 4. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by
Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier regarding the quality of raw water in Jersey.
WQ.137/2020 5. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by
Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the number of ventilators in the Island. WQ.138/2020 6. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by
Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the use of private sector health facilities during
the Coronavirus emergency.
WQ.139/2020 7. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by
Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the testing of Islanders for Covid-19.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
OQ.87/2020 1. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic
Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –
"Will the Minister advise what plans are in place to ensure that the ports that serve Jersey will continue to operate to allow the maintenance of supplies to the Island during the current Coronavirus situation?"
OQ.91/2020 2. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Will the Minister authorise a significant increase in the rate of testing for Coronavirus in the Island along the lines of World Health Organisation recommendations, in order to limit the spread of the virus; and if not, why not?"
OQ.85/2020 3. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Given the likelihood that many families and individuals will find themselves struggling to pay their rent over the coming months, what measures is the Minister taking to ensure that no Islanders are left without a home during the coronavirus crisis?"
OQ.83/2020 4. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Will the Minister explain how it is planned to mitigate the impact on staff at the Hospital, both in terms of their workload and their wellbeing, in the event that they have to deal with a large volume of cases requiring critical care during the current Coronavirus situation?"
OQ.89/2020 5. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Will the Minister advise members whether she will make a cash payment to all adults, possibly on a monthly basis as a form of universal benefit, so that no member of the public goes without during the current pandemic and so that businesses can continue to operate and workers to be employed?"
OQ.90/2020 6. 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 how many people have been admitted to hospital to date with Covid-19 and what the estimates are for future such admissions on the basis of the models being used by the Government?"
OQ.84/2020 7. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister explain how, if at all, the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey are helping and supporting each other during the current Coronavirus situation and what level of communication is being maintained between the Islands' governments?"
OQ.86/2020 8. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister state what assessment, if any, has been undertaken of any risks arising from Government workers who continue to travel between their homes in the U.K. and their workplaces in Jersey; and will he state when, if at all, any such workers will be required to choose whether to stay in Jersey to work or to remain in the U.K. for the duration of the Coronavirus crisis?"
OQ.88/2020 9. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home
Affairs –
"Will the Minister advise what actions have been taken (or are being considered) within his portfolio to ensure that people who need to self-isolate following Government advice in fact do so during the current Coronavirus situation?"
OQ.92/2020 10. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
Will the Minister agree to widen the eligibility criteria for Income Support in order to alleviate any hardship caused by the response to the Coronavirus and the anticipated reduction in income for many families in the short and long term and, in particular, to prevent any threat of evictions caused by rent arrears; and if not, why not?
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for External Relations
2nd question period – Chief Minister
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: re-appointment of medical P.15/2020. practitioner members.
Lodged: 25th February 2020, Minister for Social Security.
Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: appointment of lay member and P.16/2020. re-appointment of medical practitioner member.
Lodged: 25th February 2020, Minister for Social Security.
Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition lodged by the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will expire on Friday 27th March 2020. 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.
* Draft Cremation (Suspension and Modification of Regulations – Covid-19) P.21/2020. (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 20th March 2020, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Health and Social Services will expire on Friday 1st May 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
* Draft Unlawful Public Entertainments (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 202 P.22/2020. .
Lodged: 20th March 2020, Minister for Home Affairs.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Home Affairs will expire on Friday 1st May 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
* Draft Marriage and Civil Status (Amendment of Law) (Covid-19 – P.23/2020. Temporary Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 20th March 2020, Minister for Home Affairs.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Home Affairs will expire on Friday 1st May 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
* Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) (No. 3) Act P.24/2020. 202-.
Lodged: 20th March 2020, Minister for Home Affairs.
Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Home Affairs will expire on Friday 17th April 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment will expire on Friday 1st May 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
* Draft Regulation of Care (Standards and Requirements) (Covid-19 – P.26/2020. Temporary Amendments) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 20th March 2020, Chief Minister.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Chief Minister will expire on Friday 1st May 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Chief Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
* Draft Regulation of Care (Amendment of Law) (Covid-19 – Temporary P.27/2020. Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 20th March 2020, Chief Minister.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Chief Minister will expire on Friday 1st May 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Chief Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Treasury and Resources will expire on Friday 1st May 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Minister has therefore given notice of her intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel will expire on Monday 6th April 2020. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Panel has therefore given notice of its intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS E-petitions
* The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will ask the Assembly whether it wishes to consider in-Committee the following e-petitions that have attracted more than 5,000 signatures -
- Put Jersey on a lockdown during the Coronavirus outbreak'
- Emergency support for self-employed business affected by coronavirus epidemic'
21st April 2020
The Communications (Jersey) Order 2020: extension to Jersey by Order in P.14/2020. Council.
Lodged: 19th February 2020, Chief Minister.
12th May 2020
2nd June 2020
16th June 2020
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) P.106/2019. Regulations 201-.
Lodged: 1st October 2019, Minister for the Environment.
Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) P.129/2019. (Mandatory Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and
Opaque Offshore Structures) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 31st December2019, Minister for External Relations.
Priorities for the next Island Plan (Consideration In-Committee Debate)
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
23rd March 2020 Note –
In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2019 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th March 2020.
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 19th March 2020, or an item which has been altered or moved.