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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
6th OCTOBER 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
Assistant Chief Minister regarding the Our Hospital' project
Approx. 12.00 p.m. Jersey and the slave trade (P.78/2020)
Jersey and the slave trade (P.78/2020): amendment (P.78/2020 Amd.) Bus Service: revised ticket and fares policy (P.107/2020)
Repair of the Steam Clock (P.108/2020)
Draft Amendment (No. 47) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey (P.109/2020)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that the minimum lodging period be reduced so that the proposition can be debated.
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 October 2020 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
6th OCTOBER 2020
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Social Security (Contributions) (Covid-19) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order R&O.118/2020. 2020.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
Establishment of a digital register of all commercial and residential P.93/2020. properties (P.93/2020) – comments. Com. Presented: 1st October 2020, Chief Minister.
Bus Service: revised ticket and fares policy (p.107/2020) – comments. P.107/2020. Lodged: 1st October 2020, Minister for Infrastructure. Com.
Handling and Learning from Complaints (R.67/2020): Executive R.67/2020 response (R.67/2020 Res) – comments. Res.Com. Presented: 1st October 2020, Public Accounts Committee.
Jersey Gambling Commission Annual Report and Accounts 2019. R.101/2020. Presented: 29th September 2020, Minister for Economic Development.
States of Jersey Law 2005: Delegation of Functions – Minister for Social R.105/2020. Security – Extension September 2020.
Presented: 30th September 2020, Minister for Social Security.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
WQ.342/2020 1. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard
of St. Saviour regarding the levels of reading, writing and maths in Key Stages 1 and 2. WQ.343/2020 2. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard
of St. Saviour regarding the Reading Recovery Plan.
WQ.344/2020 3. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard
of St. Saviour regarding the impact of school closures on disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
WQ.345/2020 4. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of
St. Saviour regarding Children's Rights Impact Assessments.
WQ.346/2020 5. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by the
Deputy of St. John regarding the doctors and surgeons employed in the Department of Health and Community Services.
WQ.347/2020 6. 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 the Maternity Voices Partnership.
WQ.348/2020 7. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of
St. Saviour regarding the use of external consultants by the Government of Jersey. WQ.349/2020 8. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.G.
Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding the sale of the J4 registration plate.
WQ.350/2020 9. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding the budget for healthcare.
WQ.351/2020 10. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of
St. Saviour regarding States employees working from home or from the U.K.
WQ.352/2020 11. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to a question asked
by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour regarding the financial impact of Covid-19 on the operation of the States Assembly.
WQ.353/2020 12. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
S.M. Ahier of St. Helier regarding Court appeals submitted by his Department.
WQ.354/2020 13. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of
St. Lawrence regarding the rules in respect of minute-taking used by Government staff. WQ.355/2020 14. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of
St. Helier regarding the Income Distribution Survey.
WQ.356/2020 15. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by the
Connétable of St. Martin regarding the funding available to families seeking access to I.V.F. WQ.357/2020 16. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of
St. Helier regarding the work of the Housing Policy Development Board.
WQ.358/2020 17. The Chair of the States Employment Board will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the use of non-disclosure and compromise agreements. WQ.359/2020 18. The Chair of the States Employment Board will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the case of social workers and health professionals whose
pay was incorrectly increased in 2017.
WQ.360/2020 19. The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy K.F.
Morel of St. Lawrence regarding the protection of trees.
WQ.361/2020 20. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding negotiations with G.P.s.
WQ.362/2020 21. 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 ability of hospital consultants to offer private polymerase chain reaction (P.C.R.) tests for Covid-19.
WQ.363/2020 22. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier
regarding the provision of office facilities and administrative support for Ministers and Assistant Ministers.
WQ.364/2020 23. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward
of St. Helier regarding overpayments of Social Security benefits.
WQ.365/2020 24. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward
of St. Helier regarding the financial return received from LibertyBus.
WQ.366/2020 25. The Chair of the States Employment Board will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy
R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the Education Partnership agreement.
WQ.367/2020 26. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will table an answer to
a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the Economic Council. WQ.368/2020 27. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to a question asked
by Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding the evaluation of the trial 3-weekly meeting cycle of the
States Assembly.
- – Oral Questions (120 minutes)
OQ.253/2020 1. The Deputy of St. Mary will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic
Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –
"Further to the response to Written Question 123/2020, will the Minister advise what progress, if any, has been made as to the establishment of a joint working party to consider options to update the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974 and, in particular, will he inform the Assembly as to the membership of any such working party?"
OQ.261/2020 2. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Will the Minister provide the Assembly with an update on the progress of the Mental Health Improvement Board, with particular reference to any proposed mental health service improvements that are currently outstanding in terms of delivery?"
OQ.252/2020 3. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home
Affairs –
"Will the Minister advise of any measures he is able to take to prevent incidents of pedestrians being hospitalised after being hit by a cyclist travelling downhill on the pavement against the flow of traffic?"
OQ.259/2020 4. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Will the Minister explain the rationale behind the decision to defer the implementation of the Care Needs at Home project by one year, in the light of the continuing commitment to increase care at home contained in the Jersey Care Model?"
OQ.256/2020 5. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury
and Resources –
"When will the next review of the tax liability for High Value Residents be undertaken; and what plans, if any, are there to consult with the wider population of Jersey regarding any changes to that liability?"
OQ.254/2020 6. Deputy M Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the States of Jersey Trustee
of the Jersey Community Relations Trust –
"Was the Jersey Community Relations Trust consulted about the erection of the George Carteret statue in St Peter in 2014; and, if so, will the Deputy provide details of that consultation?"
OQ.255/2020 7. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for
Education –
"Given the large volumes of motorised traffic and the Government's desire to encourage the use of non-motorised transport, what steps, if any, is the Education Department taking to discourage the use of cars for the transport of pupils to and from schools; and what, if anything, is the Department doing to encourage children to cycle to school?"
OQ.262/2020 8. Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Children and Housing –
"Further to the funding recently provided to Children, Young People, Education and Skills for a wellbeing and recovery plan, will the Minister provide details of the backlog caused by Covid-19 in cases of children and young people needing mental health and wellbeing support; and will he explain why the plan was not in place earlier, at the start of the pandemic?"
OQ.257/2020 9. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"What level of Children's Rights Impact Assessment, if any, has been undertaken in respect of the forthcoming Government Plan?"
OQ.258/2020 10. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"In developing the OneGov office strategy, what steps, if any, is the Government taking to incorporate the effects of home working by staff into the assessment of its future office needs?"
OQ.260/2020 11. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Will the Minister provide members with details of the proposed review of how the minimum wage is agreed?"
- – 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
The Assistant Chief Minister will make a statement regarding the Our Hospital' project.
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Jersey and the slave trade. P.78/2020. Lodged: 12th June 2020, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Jersey and the slave trade (P.78/2020): amendment. P.78/2020. Lodged: 1st September 2020, Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour . Amd.
Bus Service: revised ticket and fares policy. P.107/2020. Lodged: 28th August 2020, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade.
Repair of the Steam Clock. P.108/2020. Lodged: 8th September 2020, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Draft Amendment (No. 47) of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey. P.109/2020. Lodged: 8th September 2020, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Shops (Regulation of Opening) (Amendment – General P.112/2020. Practitioner Surgeries and Pharmacies) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 18th September 2020, Minister for Economic Development,
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will expire on Friday 30th October 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.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 20th October 2020
Write off income tax liability for prior year if moved to current year basis' (e-petition)
3rd November 2020
Deployment and use of Energy Conductive Devices (Tasers') by the P.97/2020. States of Jersey Police.
Lodged: 28th July 2020, Minister for Home Affairs
Draft Wildlife (Jersey) Law 202-. P.110/2020. Lodged: 11th September 2020, Minister for the Environment.
Encroachments on the Foreshore: revised policy. P.111/2020. Lodged: 18th September 2020, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law No. 13) (Jersey) Regulations P.113/2020. 202-.
Lodged: 21st September 2020, Minister for Social Security.
Jersey Care Model. P.114/2020 Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Statistics and Census (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations P.115/2020. 202-.
Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Chief Minister.
Draft Census (Appointed Day) Act 202-. P.116/2020. Lodged: 22nd September 2020, Chief Minister.
17th November 2020
Draft Data Protection (Amendment of Law) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.121/2020. Lodged: 25th September 2020, Minister for Economic Development,
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
1st October 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 7th and Thursday 8th October 2020.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
R&O.117/2020.
Licensing (Prescribed Renewal Form) (Jersey) Order 2020.
The Licensing (Prescribed Renewal Form) (Jersey) Order 2020 prescribes a form for use on a website and an alternative in paper and electronic form for applications to renew a licence under the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974. The Order also repeals the Licensing (Prescribed Forms) (Jersey) Order 1974, which is replaced in part by this Order. The remainder of the Licensing (Prescribed Forms) (Jersey) Order 1974 is no longer required, as the form of application under Article 3 of the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974 is now set by the Licensing Assembly, rather than prescribed by the Minister.
The Order was made on 22nd September 2020 and came into force on 29th September 2020.
R&O.118/2020.
Social Security (Contributions) (Covid-19) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2020.
The Social Security (Contributions) (Covid-19) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2020 amends the Social Security (Contributions) (Covid-19) (Jersey) Order 2020. The Order extends from 12 to 24 months the period by which an employer may apply to defer the payment of Class 1 contributions due for the period between 1st January and 30thJune 2020. Secondly, it amends from 12 to 24 months the period by which the Minister for Social Security may extend the time limit for payment of Class 2 contributions due for the period between 1st January and 30th June 2020. The Order amends the way in which benefits paid are dealt with in the event that contributions are not paid at the end of a period of deferral; and amends the treatment of late payments of contributions for the purposes of survivor's benefit and pensions. Article 5 provides that the Order comes into force on the same day as the Covid-19 (Social Security – Reduction of Contribution Rates) (Jersey) Regulations 2020 commence.
The Order was made on 30th September 2020 and came into force on 1st October 2020.
R&O.119/2020.
Covid-19 (Workplace – Tenth Extension) (Jersey) Order 2020.
This Order amends the Covid-19 (Workplace Restrictions) (Jersey) Order 2020, to extend the restriction period to end at the end of Thursday 15th October 2020.
The Order was made on 30th September 2020 and came into force on 2nd October 2020.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for Education will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister state what percentage of (a) Key Stage 1, and (b) Key Stage 2, students were assessed as secure' in reading, in writing and in maths at the end of the following school years –
- 2018-2019; and
- 2019-2020?"
- The Minister for Education will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister provide the following information with regards to the budget allocated to the Reading Recovery Plan –
- a breakdown of how the £196,000 allocated to the Plan in 2020 has been spent to date;
- how the remainder of the money allocated to reading recovery in 2020 is due to be spent; and
- what plans, if any, exist for spending the money allocated for reading recovery in the remaining years of the Government Plan 2020-23?"
- The Minister for Education will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.H. Perchard of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister provide the following information regarding the impact of the school closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic –
- what assessments, if any, have been made of the impact of such closures on the educational outcomes of disadvantaged and vulnerable children;
- in light of the loss of contact time during school closures, what interventions, if any, are planned over the next 6 months for disadvantaged and vulnerable children who need immediate educational support in order to negate any negative impact of the pandemic on their educational outcomes; and
- what learning interventions, if any, were implemented by the Department over the period of school closures and the summer to support disadvantaged and vulnerable children who were identified as most in need of them?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
"Will the Chief Minister state, in respect of Child Right's Impact Assessments (C.R.I.A.s) –
- how many C.R.I.A.s have been trialled to date, including any related specifically to policy decisions regarding Covid-19;
- which Departments have trialled C.R.I.A.s in terms of policy development to date; and
- when he intends to publish any C.R.I.A.s undertaken for Covid-related policies, in line with the commitment made during Questions without notice on 22nd September 2020?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by the Deputy of St. John –
"Will the Minister provide detailed lists of the doctors and surgeons employed within the Department of Health and Community Services, indicating –
- employment grade;
- whether the contract is temporary or permanent; and
- the length of time in post; and
will the Minister state how many medical personnel employed by the Department are at present suspended from practice, indicating the length of suspension in any such case?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister provide an update on progress to introduce a Maternity Voices Partnership, including –
- details of any terms of reference that have been put in place;
- confirmation of how members of the public may engage with this group;
- dates of any meetings already held; and
if there has been no progress on any such actions, will the Minister state why not?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour –
"Will the Chief Minister provide a breakdown of the costs to the Government of Jersey, if any, of recruiting and engaging any outside consultants for the purposes of preparing or drafting publications, reports, publicity materials, press releases and any other Government publications (including in respect of the Government Plan) for the period 1st January to 26th September 2020?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour –
"In relation to the sale of the J4 registration number, will the Minister advise –
- who was the owner of the registration plate prior to the sale;
- whether the sale of the registration plate was requested by the Department and, if not, by whom the sale was requested or offered;
- how much money generated by the sale of the registration plate will be contributed to the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle; and
- a breakdown of the costs to the States of the auction, including any payments to external businesses involved in the sale?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister provide a breakdown of his Department's budget to show in particular the current overall cost of healthcare to the Island (including the impact of Covid-19 on such costs), the level of debt (if any) owed by the Department, and the budget available for outstanding maintenance on the Department's buildings?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour –
"For the period from 1st March 2020 to date, will the Chief Minister provide a breakdown of –
- the number and proportion of States employees and consultants either working from home in Jersey or who were working from the U.K.;
- the number of days worked by employees and consultants from the U.K. during this period; and
- the cost of any travel required from workers or consultants to travel to, and from, the U.K. for work purposes?"
- The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour –
"Will the Chair provide a breakdown of the costs of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the continued operation of the States Assembly, covering the period from 1st March to 25th September 2020, including –
- any additional staffing required at the States Greffe;
- any overtime or sickness absence days incurred by States Greffe staff;
- technical support from Digital Jersey or any digital broadcasting company to enable remote and hybrid States sittings to take place;
- any additional technical equipment required to enable remote or hybrid States sittings; and
- the hiring of Fort Regent?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister state –
- the total number of appeals to Court decisions, if any, submitted by his Department in the last 5 years;
- the total cost to the taxpayer of any such appeals in the last 5 years; and
- the total number of any successful appeals submitted by his Department in the last 5 years?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence –
"Will the Chief Minister state what rules, if any, the Government of Jersey uses to inform staff as to when they should take and keep minutes and records of a meeting; and if such rules exist, will he provide the Assembly with a copy?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Will the Chief Minister state what confirmation, if any, he has had from the Chief Statistician of when in Quarter 4 of 2020 the States Assembly will receive figures from the pre-Covid-19-period Income Distribution Survey; and if such figures are available, when will he share them with the Assembly?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin –
"Will the Minister outline what work, if any, has been conducted on increasing the level of funding available to families seeking access to I.V.F. (in vitro fertilisation), including – but not limited to – raising the household income cap from £34,000?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier –
"Will the Chief Minister state what research, if any, has been undertaken by the Housing Policy Development Board, or any Government department, into –
- foreign direct investment in the housing market;
- domestic investment in the housing market;
- the share transfer and flying freehold markets; and
will he agree to the immediate publication of any such research that exists?"
- The Chair of the States Employment Board will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier –
"Will the Chair state –
- the names given to the different types of non-disclosure and compromise agreements used within the States and describe any differences that exist between them and their use; and
- who is able to enter into any such compromise agreements and non-disclosure agreements on behalf of the States of Jersey, outlining any checks and balances that exist on those who are allowed to do so?"
- The Chair of the States Employment Board will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier –
"Will the Chair provide an update on how the States Employment Board dealt with the case of 126 social workers and health professionals whose pay was incorrectly increased in 2017 through wrongful regrading, including any financial consequences of that act?"
- The Minister for the Environment will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence –
"Will the Minister provide the number and details of enforcement actions, if any, that have been taken in regard to protecting trees under the Planning (Jersey) Law 2002 for each year since 2015?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister state what negotiations, if any, have taken place between his Department and the representatives of G.P.s over the terms of any future contract for their services, and advise what agreement, if any, there has been over the figures of G.P. salaries contained in tables 2.14 and 2.15 of the report attached to Jersey Care Model' (P.114/2020)?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister advise whether hospital consultants are allowed to offer private patients polymerase chain reaction (P.C.R.) tests for Coronavirus; and if so, whether any such tests are processed through the Hospital and Airport laboratories or in the U.K., what charge there is for doing so and whether there is a fixed fee for the patient?"
- The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Will the Chief Minister provide a full breakdown of costs for the period May 2018 to the present for the following –
- administrative support for the 21 members of the Government (Ministers and Assistant Ministers); and
- provision of office facilities for the 21 members of the Government?"
- The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister state how many people of pensionable age are currently re-paying legacy overpayments from Social Security benefits?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister advise, in respect of Liberty Bus –
- the total financial return made from on-Island operations to the parent company, HCT Group, since the commencement of the Liberty Bus contract with the States of Jersey; and
- whether he holds any information to show how this return compares with the financial returns made by HCT Group-run services in other jurisdictions?"
- The Chair of the States Employment Board will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister advise what the current status is of the Education Partnership agreement between the States of Jersey and the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (N.A.S.U.W.T.) that was agreed in September 2014?"
- The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier –
"Will the Minister state, in respect of the work of the Economic Council since its formation in July 2020 –
- what recommendations have been made by the Council to date;
- what actions, if any, have been taken based on these recommendations;
- when the Council has met, and whether the minutes from these meetings have been published; and
- whether it is the Minister's intention to ensure these minutes are accessible by the public?"
- The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will table an answer to the following question asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec –
"Will the Chair state, in relation to the trial 3-weekly sitting cycle of the States Assembly starting in January 2021 –
- what the criteria are for measuring the relative success or failure of the 3-weekly sitting cycle trial, and how these criteria have been developed;
- how members will be engaged with reviewing the trial, and how the Chair will ensure a balance between the feedback of executive and non-executive members; and
- if the trial is deemed a success, what the proposed timescale is for adopting the 3-weekly sitting cycle permanently?"
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))
Questions without notice 2020
October 6th External Relations Chief Minister
October 20th Children and Housing Treasury and Resources November 3rd Social Security Chief Minister
November 17th Home Affairs International Development December 1st Infrastructure Chief Minister