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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
30th JUNE 2020
SUMMARY
9.30 a.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements
Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions
• Nomination of Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour as a member of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel
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 Social Security two Ministers Chief Minister
Up to 1 hour Oral questions without notice:
• Questions permitted to any Minister on any subject within the official responsibility of the Government of Jersey
Statements
• Minister for Children and Housing regarding Children's Day
Approx. 3.00 p.m. Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval (P.68/2020)
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval (P.68/2020) – amendment (P.68/2020 Amd.)
Proposed Airport Redevelopment: review (P.71/2020)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that the minimum lodging period be reduced so that the proposition can be debated.
A safer travel period: States Assembly approval (P.84/2020)
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.
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 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2020 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
30th JUNE 2020 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Control of Housing and Work (Exemptions) (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) R&O.87/2020. Order 2020.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
* B(P.19/us Ser2020 Avice:md.)int r–oducomctimon entofs. through-fares (P.19/2020) – amendment P.19/202Amd.0. Presented: 26th June 2020, Minister for Infrastructure. Com.
Covid-19 (Safe Distancing) (Jersey) Regulations 2020: Medical Officer of R.59/2020. Health Report 1 and response of the Minister for Health and Social Services.
Presented: 17th June 2020, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Commissioner for Standards: Investigation of Complaint of breach of the Code R.61/2020. of Conduct for Elected Members by Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier .
Presented: 19th June 2020, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Social R.62/2020. Security – extension June 2020.
Presented: 23rd June 2020, Minister for Social Security.
* Consultants: reporting on their use by the Government of Jersey (P.59/2019) R.63/2020.
– report of the Chief Minister – June 2020. Presented: 26th June 2020, Chief Minister.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval (P.68/2020) – P.68/2020. amendment (P.68/2020 Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 24th June 2020, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval (P.68/2020) – second P.68/2020. amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 23rd June 2020, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
* Nomination of Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour as a member of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
WQ.233/2020 1. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of
St. Lawrence regarding Government of Jersey contracts with EY.
WQ.234/2020 2. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of
St. Lawrence regarding Government of Jersey contracts with J3 Limited.
WQ.235/2020 3. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel
of St. Lawrence regarding the use of U.K. companies for the laying of road surfaces in Jersey. WQ.236/2020 4. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of
St. Helier regarding the provision of virtual learning materials to schoolchildren.
WQ.237/2020 5. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves
of St. Helier regarding the Covid Related Emergency Support Scheme.
WQ.238/2020 6. The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding provisions for accessibility in newly-built social housing. WQ.239/2020 7. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding the Drugs and Alcohol Strategy.
WQ.240/2020 8. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
C.S. Alves of St. Helier regarding the co-funded payroll scheme.
WQ.241/2020 9. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier
regarding the advice of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell.
WQ.242/2020 10. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward
of St. Helier regarding the provision of solar panels at the new Les Quennevais School. WQ.243/2020 11. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward
of St. Helier regarding errors in the payment of benefits by the Department of Customer and
Local Services.
WQ.244/2020 12. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding administration of the loans provided to Andium Homes. WQ.245/2020 13. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J.
Ward of St. Helier regarding the Government's consideration of measures to address climate
change.
WQ.246/2020 14. The Minister for Treasury and Resources will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the statue of Sir George de Carteret in St. Peter .
WQ.247/2020 15. The Minister for Children and Housing will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the waiting list for social housing.
WQ.248/2020 16. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding ventilators and continuous positive airway pressure units. WQ.249/2020 17. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.
Higgins of St. Helier regarding the early release of prisoners during the Covid-19 pandemic. WQ.250/2020 18. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.
Higgins of St. Helier regarding the organisation of, and the number of employees in his
department.
WQ.251/2020 19. The Minister for Home Affairs will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R.
Higgins of St. Helier regarding the organisation of, and the number of employees in the Department of Justice and Home Affairs.
WQ.252/2020 20. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of
St. Helier regarding the Household Living Costs and Income Survey.
WQ.253/2020 21. 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 cost of primary care for people on low incomes and those with chronic illnesses.
WQ.254/2020 22. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding mental health services for young men.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
OQ.180/2020 1. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Following the report in the Jersey Evening Post of 24th June 2020 regarding 3 disinfectant vehicles with a capacity to cover 2,400 square metres in 1 hour with disinfectant, will the Minister confirm which areas it is proposed will be disinfected with these devices and identify who has control over the decision to take such action?"
OQ.183/2020 2. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chair of the Privileges
and Procedures Committee –
"Will the Chair advise what consideration, if any, the Committee has given to the situation whereby Islanders who have lived in Jersey for decades (but who do not have British nationality) cannot currently stand for election to the States whereas British nationals who have lived in the Island for 2 years can do so, including any potential impact this situation has on Islanders' democratic engagement?"
OQ.178/2020 3. The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Is it the Minister's assessment that the time taken to process planning applications is acceptable, and if not, what plans does he have to improve this service?"
OQ.172/2020 4. The Deputy of St. John will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social
Services –
"Will people who experienced mild Covid symptoms early on in the pandemic be invited to undergo antibody testing with a view to establishing a better understanding of the potential levels of immunity now established in the Island's community?"
OQ.168/2020 5. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Following the latest report by Statistics Jersey of the Island's projected population figures, will the Chief Minister bring forward the Government's policy on population and migration as a matter of urgency?"
OQ.182/2020 6. Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury and
Resources –
"Will the Minister advise whether she will negotiate with Amazon, and other large online retailers, in order to ensure that they deduct V.A.T., and add G.S.T., to the cost of goods ordered online in Jersey; and if not, why not?"
OQ.176/2020 7. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for
Education –
"Given the abrupt disruption to the social, physical and mental development of our Island's children caused by the closing of schools due to Covid-19, will the Minister confirm that there will be provision for all schoolchildren to attend clubs and activities during the summer holidays and what investment, if any, is the Government of Jersey making in those clubs and activities?"
OQ.170/2020 8. Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Following the adoption of the Covid-19 (Safe Distancing) (Jersey) Regulations on 27th May 2020, will the Minister state how many fines, if any, have been levied under these Regulations; and, of those issued, how many were imposed upon individuals with a responsibility for children as described under Article 3 of the Regulations?"
OQ.167/2020 9. Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chair of the States
Employment Board –
"Will the Chair provide details of any mental health support that is being given to workers from all Government departments who are working from home, or who have not been able to go into their normal work environment, (such as schools and offices) due to the current Covid- 19 crisis?"
OQ.185/2020 10. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister assure members that there will be no cuts to front line services resulting from reductions in staff numbers, or otherwise, when devising the economic recovery plan to replace the 2020 Government Plan?"
OQ.174/2020 11. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Children
and Housing –
"Following the recent concerns expressed by the Children's Commissioner regarding the lack of free healthcare for children, and the housing and education inequalities in Jersey, will the Minister explain what actions, if any, he will take between now and the end of 2020 to address these issues?"
OQ.171/2020 12. Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Education –
"Will the Minister advise what financial savings, if any, have been made following the appointment of head teachers to oversee two primary schools?"
OQ.169/2020 13. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Will the Minister provide a statement on the progress of updating and enhancing the Mental Health Strategy following the adoption of my amendment to Covid-19 Elimination Strategy' (P.61/2020)?"
OQ.175/2020 14. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic
Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –
"Given that, from January to May 2020 the average Jersey heating oil price per 1,000 litres decreased by approximately 10 pence, whereas in the United Kingdom during the same period there was a decrease of almost 25 pence, will the Minister advise whether any examination has been undertaken of the reasons for this significant difference in price and, if not, why not?"
OQ.179/2020 15. The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister explain what progress, if any, is being made with re-purposing the site of the former police station, given the need for more space for Rouge Bouillon School and the lack of public amenity space and residents' parking in this part of St. Helier ?"
OQ.181/2020 16. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Assistant Minister for
Education –
"In light of the current difficulties facing those students looking for seasonal work in order to save or to pay off overdrafts, what advice, if any, is available for students who may be considering private student loans' offered by local finance companies and who risk entering into long-term and expensive debt; and what action, if any, is being considered to address this funding gap?"
OQ.177/2020 17. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Will the Minister update the Assembly on any work being undertaken to ensure that wildlife at Les Ecréhous remains undisturbed by residents and visitors to the reef; and will he confirm that, where any endangered species are being disturbed, he will take the appropriate action to ensure that these disturbances quickly come to an end?"
OQ.173/2020 18. The Deputy of St. John will ask the following question of the Minister for External Relations –
"Will the Minister advise what plans, if any, are in place to recommence consultation, either with the public generally or with the finance industry specifically, in relation to the regulation of pensions business?"
OQ.186/2020 19. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Will the Minister assure members that there will be no reduction in front line health services as a result of any staff cuts included in the economic recovery plan as a means of reducing expenditure; and will he explain how he intends to safeguard these services during the development of the plan?"
OQ.184/2020 20. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the States of Jersey Trustee
of the Jersey Community Relations Trust –
"Has the Jersey Community Relations Trust considered proposing the introduction of quotas to increase the number of women elected as members of the States Assembly and, if not, what other measures have been considered to achieve a more diverse Assembly?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) – 1st question period – Minister for Social Security 2nd question period – Chief Minister
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (1 hour) –
Questions permitted to any Minister on any subject within the official responsibility of the Government of Jersey.
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Minister for Children and Housing will make a statement regarding Children's Day.
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval (P.68/2020) – P.68/2020. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 15th June 2020, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval (P.68/2020) – P.68/2020. amendment (P.68/2020 Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 24th June 2020, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport
Lifting of travel restrictions: States Assembly approval (P.68/2020) – second P.68/2020. amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 23rd June 2020, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of Deputy R. Labey of St. Helier will expire on Wednesday 1st July 2020. The Deputy has therefore given notice of his intention 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 Council of Ministers will expire on Friday 7th August 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.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 14th July 2020
* BAus md.)Ser–vcomice: minenttroducs. tion of through-fares (P.19/2020) – amendment (P.19/2020 P.19/202Amd.0. Presented: 26th June 2020, Minister for Infrastructure. Com.
Draft Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) P.69/2020. Law 202-.
Lodged: 2nd June 2020, Minister for External Relations.
States of Jersey Development Company-Amendments to the Board of P.70/2020. Directors and Articles of Association.
Lodged: 2nd June 2020, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
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 Wednesday 15st July 2020. The Chief Minister has therefore given notice of his intention 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 Public Employees (Contributory Retirement Scheme) (Miscellaneous P.73/2020. Amendments) (No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 3rd June 2020, States Employment Board.
Lodged: 3rd June 2020, States Employment Board.
Period of Questions Without Notice to the Chief Minister at every scheduled P.76/2020. Sitting.
Lodged: 10th June 2020, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Jersey and the slave trade. P.78/2020. Lodged: 12th June 2020, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Extended limits of co-payments for G.P. consultations: young people and P.80/2020. pregnant women.
Lodged: 16th June 2020, Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier .
Investigation into the establishment of a digital register of landlords and P.82/2020. tenants.
Lodged: 16th June 2020, Deputy of St. Peter .
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for External Relations will expire on Monday 3rd August 2020. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention 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.
Priorities for the next Island Plan (Consideration In-Committee)
8th September 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 Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) P.106/2019. Regulations 201- (P.106/2019): second amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 20th February 2020, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) P.106/2019. Regulations 201- (P.106/2019): third amendment. Amd.(3) Lodged: 12th March 2020, Minister for the Environment.
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.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Regulations will resume, following adoption of the principles on 16th June 2020 and the subsequent referral to the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
29th June 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 1st and Thursday 2nd July 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 25th June 2020, or an item which has been altered or moved.