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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
2nd NOVEMBER 2021
SUMMARY
9.30 a.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements
Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions
• Nomination of Senator S.Y. Mézec as a Member of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel
Approx. 9.40 a.m. Oral questions with notice Up to 2 hours 20
minutes
Urgent questions:
• Connétable of St. Brelade to the Minister for the Environment
Up to 45 minutes, Oral questions without notice:
divided between the Minister for Housing and Communities
three Ministers Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture
• Chief Minister
Statements (if any)
Approx. 2.15 p.m. Social Security (Amendment of Law - Minimum Earnings Threshold)
(Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.79/2021)
Competent Authorities Ministers: Release of minutes of meetings to Scrutiny. (P.86/2021)
Note: Notice has been given of the intention to propose that the minimum lodging period be reduced so that the proposition can be debated.
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3)) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. (P.88/2021)
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.88/2021): amendment (P.88/2021 Amd.)
Draft World Trade Organization (Privileges and Immunities) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. (P.89/2021)
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 3rd, Thursday 4th and Friday 5th November 2021 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
2nd NOVEMBER 2021 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Proceeds of Crime (Provision of Information by Trustees) (Jersey) Order R&O.125/2021. 2021.
Minister for External Relations and Financial Services.
Proceeds of Crime (Supervisory Bodies) (Amendment of Law) (No. 2) R&O.126/2021. (Jersey) Order 2021.
Minister for External Relations and Financial Services.
Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) (Jersey) R&O.129/2021. Order 2021.
Minister for Economic Development, Sport, Tourism and Culture.
Companies (Amendment of Law) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2021. R&O.130/2021. Minister for External Relations and Financial Services.
Control of Housing and Work (Temporary Exemption) (Amendment) (Jersey) R&O.133/2021. Order 2021.
Signed by Deputy Chief Minister Senator L.J. Farnham , for and on behalf of
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
* Social Security (Amendment of Law - Minimum Earnings Threshold) (Jersey) P.79/2021. Regulations 202-: comments. Com.(2). Presented: 29th October 2021, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3)) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.88/2021. (P.88/2021): comments. Com. Presented: 28th October 2021, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3)) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.88/2021. (P.88/2021): amendment (P.88/2021 Amd.) – comments. Amd.Com. Presented: 28th October 2021, Minister for Social Security.
Executive Response to the C&AG's Report on Governance Arrangements for R.143/2021. Health and Social Care Follow-up (R.143/2021). Res. Presented: 20th October 2021, Public Accounts Committee.
Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority: Chief Executive Board R.162/2021. Appointment.
Presented: 14th October 2021, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,
Automatic Electoral Registration Project. R.164/2021. Presented: 22nd October 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Research Project: How might the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey R.165/2021. respond to the formation of political parties?.
Presented: 25th October 2021, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Foreshore Encroachment Policy Review (S.R.1/2021): Response of the S.R.1/2021. Minister for Infrastructure. Res. Presented: 14th January 2021, Minister for Infrastructure.
Demerger of CICRA and Future Operation of the JCRA: Response of the S.R.11/2021. Minister for Economic Development, Sport, Tourism and Culture. Res. (re-issue) Presented: 14th October 2021, Minister for Economic Development, Sport,
Review of States Annual Report and Accounts 2020 (P.A.C.1/2021): P.A.C.1/2021. Executive Response (P.A.C.1/2021 Res.) – Comments of the Public Accounts Res.Com. Committee.
Presented: 21st October 2021, Public Accounts Committee.
COVID-19 Response: Spend Local Scheme. P.A.C.2/2021. Presented: 11th October 2021, Public Accounts Committee.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Competent Authorities Ministers: Release of minutes of meetings to Scrutiny P.86/2021. (P.86/2021) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 26th October 2021, Council of Ministers
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.88/2021. (P.88/2021): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 19th October 2021, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Income Tax (Amendment of Law – Taxation of Cannabis Companies) P.93/2021. (Jersey) Regulations 202-. (re-issue) Lodged: 11th October 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Principles for Jersey's Participation in United Kingdom Free Trade P.94/2021. Agreements. (re-issue) Lodged: 12th October 2021, Minister for External Relations and Financial
Assisted Dying. P.95/2021. Lodged: 13th October 2021, Council of Ministers.
Provision of Affordable Housing Guidance. P.96/2021. Lodged: 14th October 2021, Senator S.Y. Mézec .
Minimum Wage Increase. P.98/2021. Lodged: 26th October 2021, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
* Actions to mitigate the use of Palm Oil. P.99/2021. Lodged: 1st November 2021, Connétable of St. Martin .
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
Nomination of Senator S.Y. Mézec as a member of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions(attached)
WQ.390/2021 1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to a
WQ.391/2021 2. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to a question asked
by the Connétable of St. Brelade regarding the vetting process of police officers.
WQ.392/2021 3. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to a
question asked by Senator S.W. Pallett regarding the mental health facility at Clinique Pinel. WQ.393/2021 4. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to a question asked
by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding the power to hold civil servants to account. WQ.394/2021 5. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to a question
asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence regarding the amount of Jersey currency used
by Islanders between 2018 and 2020.
WQ.395/2021 6. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to a question
question asked by Senator S.W. Pallett regarding Adult Mental Health Services positions. WQ.397/2021 8. H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to a question asked by Deputy
J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding company policies on mask-wearing.
the Connétable of St. John regarding the Our Hospital project Clinical Director.
asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding Jersey Telecom (JT) tax and dividend receipts. WQ.401/2021 12. The Minister for Housing and Communities tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to a
question asked by the Connétable of St. John regarding building costs per square metre. WQ.402/2021 13. The Minister for International Development tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to a
question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding aid funding for Afghanistan. WQ.403/2021 14. The Minister for International Development tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to a
question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding the Island Identity project. WQ.404/2021 15. The Minister for External Relations and Financial Services tabled an answer on 18th October
2021 to a question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding the barriers to
asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding JT's Internet of Things division.
by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the accounts for the Bellozanne sewage plant project.
WQ.407/2021 18. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to a question asked
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding space allocated for future growth at the new hospital.
asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding teaching staff on performance improvement plans.
asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding pupils eligible for Jersey Premium funding.
WQ.412/2021 23. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to a
asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the taxation of Social Security contributions.
asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding exempting Social Security pensions from tax.
by the Connétable of St. Brelade regarding States members' personal safety.
asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade regarding the draft Children and Young People (Jersey) Law.
asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding applicants to the Covid-19 support schemes.
WQ.420/2021 31. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to a question asked by the
WQ.422/2021 33. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to a question
WQ.4* 23/2021 question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding the appointment of the
34. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a
interim Director General of Children, Young People, Education and Skills (C.Y.P.E.S.). WQ.424/2021 35. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked
* by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour regarding the protection of accused individual's identity.
WQ.425/2021 36. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a
WQ.426/2021 37. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked
* by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier regarding the annual income of LibertyBus.
WQ.4* 27/2021 38. The by DMeputiniy Rster.J. foWar Infrdra ofstr Suct. turHele iteabr lredegaanrdianng tswerhe Goveon 1srtnmNoveent'ms cbeonr 20trac21 t wto itah Libquesertiton yBasus. ke d WQ.4* 28/2021 39. The by DMeputiniy Rster.J. foWar Infrdra ofstr Suct. turHele iteabr lredegaanrdianng tswerhe ton rav1sel ton buseNovems by cber 20ar21 ers wto a itquh presatmion s. asked WQ.429/2021 40. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a
WQ.4* 30/2021 Senator S.Y. Mézec regarding a new facility for the Child Development and Therapy Centre. WQ.431/2021 42. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a
41. The Assistant Chief Minister tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked by
* question asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade regarding electronic patient records. WQ.432/2021 43. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked
WQ.433/2021 44. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question
WQ.434/2021 45. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 1st November
WQ.435/2021 46. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a
WQ.436/2021 47. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a
WQ.437/2021 48. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a
WQ.438/2021 49. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked
* by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier regarding allegations of grooming.
WQ.439/2021 50. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked
WQ.440/2021 51. The Assistant Chief Minister tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked by
* Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding expenditure on the Our Hospital project. WQ.441/2021 52. The Assistant Chief Minister tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked by
* Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding the reporting of expenditure on the Our Hospital project.
WQ.442/2021 53. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked
* by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier regarding Sand Street carpark.
WQ.443/2021 54. H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer on 1st November 2021 to a question asked by
- – Oral Questions (140 minutes)
OQ.215/2021 1. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Following the transfer of responsibilities under the Regulation of Care (Jersey) Law 2014 to his portfolio, will the Minister explain what responsibilities under the Law fall to him and advise whether he has undertaken any assessment of whether it remains appropriate for those responsibilities to sit with him?"
OQ.222/2021 2. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and
Social Services –
"Is it the Minister's assessment that there is a recruitment crisis for Health and Care workers that is affecting service delivery; if so, will he state what steps he is taking to address it; and if not, will he explain why not?"
OQ.227/2021 3. Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence will ask the following question of the Minister for Treasury
and Resources –
"Will the Minister explain why one of the stated aims of the recently published Debt Framework' (R.132/2021) is "to maintain an investment grade rating (BBB-) and above", given that this represents the lowest investment grade rating on the Standard & Poor's and Fitch scale?"
OQ.219/2021 4. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Assistant Chief
Minister –
"Will the Assistant Chief Minister commit to providing regular reports to the Assembly on all spending associated with the Our Hospital project; and if not, why not?"
OQ.228/2021 5. Senator K.L. Moore will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
"Will the Minister provide the Assembly with an update on the work and achievements of the Armed Forces Steering Group?"
OQ.217/2021 6. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Children and
Education –
"Will the Minister advise what his policy is on the level of funding that should be available in school budgets to spend on teaching materials (once the basics of staffing and running costs are covered), providing the answer either as a per pupil' amount or as a percentage of the school budget?"
OQ.224/2021 7. Senator S.Y. Mézec will ask the following question of the Minister for the Environment –
"Following the publication of Plan B' sites for the Bridging Island Plan, to provide contingency to protect the level of supply for affordable housing if some Plan A' sites were removed, will the Minister explain whether he will support P.96/2021 and the twenty-fifth and forty-first amendments to the Bridging Island Plan which would, if adopted, protect the overall supply of affordable housing without needing to rezone more green fields?"
OQ.226/2021 8. The Connétable of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Given reports that there is potentially sand available for extraction at Simon Sand for some 10 to 15 years, will the Minister explain what indications have been given to the landowner regarding the long-term strategy for the site; and if none, will the Minister explain why that is the case?"
OQ.213/2021 9. The Connétable of Trinity will ask the following question of the Chair of the Privileges and
Procedures Committee –
"Given that the Island is approximately eight months away from the election in June 2022, will the Chair advise what progress has been made towards establishing the Jersey Electoral Authority?"
OQ.214/2021 10. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chair of the States
Employment Board –
"Further to Oral Question 151/2020, will the Chair advise whether the matter to determine the amount in damages to be paid to Mr Amar Alwitry (following his successful legal action for breach-of-contract against the Health and Social Services Department and the subsequent talks to decide the quantum of damages), has concluded; and if so, will he advise the Assembly of the amount the Government has agreed to pay?"
OQ.225/2021 11. Senator S.Y. Mézec will ask the following question of the Minister for Home Affairs –
"Will the Minister outline what the process is for people with severe hearing impairments to contact the emergency services if they cannot speak over a telephone; and will he further state what training, if any, emergency services responders have received to support individuals in this position?"
OQ.223/2021 12. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Further to the answer to Written Question 170/2018, in which the Minister stated that "air quality across the Island is generally very good", will the Minister state the locations at which real-time air-quality monitoring is currently being carried out around the Island?"
OQ.221/2021 13. Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Has the Minister received any advice from the Office of the Information Commissioner that members of the public are not in breach of Data Protection legislation if they secretly record meetings they have with social workers to keep a record of such meetings, provided the recording is not made available on social media?"
OQ.216/2021 14. Deputy G.P Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Children
and Education –
"Following comments made by Haute Vallée's Chair of Governors at a recent Scrutiny Panel hearing, will the Minister advise what action he intends to take to reassure students and staff at the school that the Government is committed to putting children and young people first?"
OQ.218/2021 15. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
*
"Will the Minister state the total number of individuals currently residing in Jersey that are classed as 2(1)(e)' High Value Residents, and advise whether or not any serving States members hold this status?"
OQ.220/2021 16. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Children
and Education –
"Has the Minister received the results of the primary school estate review in St. Helier ; and, if so, will he update members on the outcome of the review?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (45 minutes) –
1st question period – Minister for Housing and Communities
2nd question period – Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture 3rd question period – Chief Minister
- – Urgent Oral Questions –
The following urgent oral question has been approved by the Deputy Bailiff and will be asked at the present meeting –
UOQ.4/2021 The Connétable of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
* Environment –
"Given that Border Inspection Posts have been closed by the French Government in St. Malo and Granville, will the Minister advise what further action, if any, the Government intends to take to prevent E.U. fishing vessels from working in Jersey waters whilst Jersey vessels are prevented from landing catches in their usual markets; and whether the Government is considering any financial support package for Jersey fishermen during this period?"
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Social Security (Amendment of Law - Minimum Earnings Threshold) P.79/2021. (Jersey) Regulations 202-
Lodged: 3rd August 2021, Minister for Social Security.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Law will resume following adoption of the principles on 16th September 2021 and the subsequent referral to the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
Social Security (Amendment of Law - Minimum Earnings Threshold) (Jersey) P.79/2021. Regulations 202-: comments. Com. Presented: 10th September 2021, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
* Social Security (Amendment of Law - Minimum Earnings Threshold) (Jersey) P.79/2021. Regulations 202-: comments. Com.(2). Presented: 29th October 2021, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Competent Authorities Ministers: Release of minutes of meetings to P.86/2021. Scrutiny.
Lodged: 6th September 2021, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Competent Authorities Ministers: Release of minutes of meetings to P.86/2021. Scrutiny (P.86/2021) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 26th October 2021, Council of Ministers
Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Council of Ministers will expire on Tuesday 9th November 2021. 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 Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3)) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.88/2021. Lodged: 17th September 2021, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3)) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.88/2021. (P.88/2021): comments. Com. Presented: 28th October 2021, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.88/2021. (P.88/2021): amendment Amd. Lodged: 19th October 2021, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3)) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.88/2021. (P.88/2021): amendment (P.88/2021 Amd.) – comments. Amd.Com. Presented: 28th October 2021, Minister for Social Security.
Draft World Trade Organization (Privileges and Immunities) (Jersey) P.89/2021. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 20th September 2021, Minister for External Relations and Financial
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 23rd November 2021
Draft Covid-19 (Enabling Provisions) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.83/2021. Lodged: 23rd August 2021, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Note: The debate will resume following the Assembly's decision on 8th October 2021 to refer the proposition back to the Minister for Health and Social Services in order that further information could be provided. In accordance with Standing Order 86(b), the proposer may move the proposition afresh.
Draft Social Security (Amendment of Law - Home Carer's Allowance) P.91/2021. (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 24th September 2021, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Income Tax (Amendment of Law – Taxation of Cannabis Companies) P.93/2021. (Jersey) Regulations 202-. (re-issue) Lodged: 11th October 2021, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Principles for Jersey's Participation in United Kingdom Free Trade P.94/2021. Agreements. (re-issue) Lodged: 12th October 2021, Minister for External Relations and Financial
Assisted Dying. P.95/2021. Lodged: 13th October 2021, Council of Ministers.
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 Wednesday 24th November 2021. 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.
Provision of Affordable Housing Guidance. P.96/2021. Lodged: 14th October 2021, Senator S.Y. Mézec .
Minimum Wage Increase. P.98/2021. Lodged: 26th October 2021, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier .
* Actions to mitigate the use of Palm Oil. P.99/2021. Lodged: 1st November 2021, Connétable of St. Martin .
14th December 2021
Proposed Government Plan 2022-2025 P.90/2021. Lodged: 21st September 2021, Council of Ministers.
18th January 2022
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Law will resume following adoption of the principles on 5th October 2021 and the subsequent referral to the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
14th March 2022
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval. P.36/2021. Lodged: 19th April 2021, Minister for the Environment.
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval - Addendum. P.36/2021. Presented: 19th April 2021, Minister for the Environment. Add.
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – third amendment. P.36/2021. Play Area Proximity. Amd.(3). Lodged: 6th July 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fourth amendment. P.36/2021. Use of Field P558 in St. Peter . Amd.(4). Lodged: 6th July 2021, Connétable of St. Peter .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – sixth amendment. P.36/2021. Education Estates. Amd.(6). Lodged: 9th July 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – seventh amendment. P.36/2021. Restriction of Parish Priority. Amd.(7). Lodged: 9th July 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – eighth amendment. P.36/2021. Gas site Tunnell Street St. Helier . Amd.(8). Lodged: 9th July 2021, Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – ninth amendment. P.36/2021. Springfield Development. Amd.(9). Lodged: 9th July 2021, Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – tenth amendment. P.36/2021. Nelson Street Car Park. Amd.(10). Lodged: 9th July 2021, Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – eleventh amendment. P.36/2021. Field 630, St. Ouen . Amd.(11). Lodged: 9th July 2021, Connétable of St. Ouen .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twelfth amendment. P.36/2021. Removal of Field H1219 St. Helier . Amd.(12). Lodged: 9th July 2021, Connétable S. Crowcroft of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirteenth amendment. P.36/2021. Trees and Water Features. Amd.(13). Lodged: 9th July 2021, Connétable S. Crowcroft of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fourteenth amendment. P.36/2021. Double Glazing. Amd.(14). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy R. Huelin of St. Peter .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifteenth amendment. P.36/2021. Corbière Walk. Amd.(15). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy G.J. Truscott of St. Brelade .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – sixteenth amendment. P.36/2021. Field MN410, St. Martin . Amd.(16). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy S. Luce of St. Martin .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – seventeenth amendment. P.36/2021. Use of Field MN489 for Over-55s Homes. Amd.(17). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy S. Luce of St. Martin .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – eighteenth amendment. P.36/2021. Field L127. Amd.(18). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator S.W. Pallet.
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – nineteenth amendment. P.36/2021. St. Brelade 's Bay Improvement Plan Time Frame. Amd.(19). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator S.W. Pallet.
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval P.36/2021 – nineteenth amendment P.36/2021. (P.36/2021 Amd.(19)) – amendment. Amd.(19). St. Brelade 's Bay Improvement Plan Amended Timeframe. Amd. Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twentieth amendment. P.36/2021. La Gigoulande Quarry. Amd.(20). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator K. Moore .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-first amendment. P.36/2021. Disability Inclusion – Active Travel. Amd.(21). Lodged: July 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-second amendment. P.36/2021. Disability Inclusion – Homes for Independent Living. Amd.(22). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-third amendment. P.36/2021. Disability Inclusion – Clauses. Amd.(23). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-fourth amendment. P.36/2021. Disability Inclusion – Listed Building Accessibility. Amd.(24). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-fifth amendment. P.36/2021. Future Affordable Housing Provision. Amd.(25). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator S.Y. Mézec .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-sixth amendment. P.36/2021. Amendments to Policy H8, Policy SP2 and Policy PL5. Amd.(26). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator K.L. Moore .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-seventh amendment. P.36/2021. Waterworks Valley. Amd.(27). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-eighth amendment. P.36/2021. Traditional Farm Buildings. Amd.(28). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – twenty-ninth amendment. P.36/2021. First-Time Buyers. Amd.(29). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Saviour .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirtieth amendment. P.36/2021. Coastal National Park. Amd.(30). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy R.J. Renouf of St. Ouen .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-first amendment. P.36/2021. St. Helier Country Park. Amd.(31). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-second amendment. P.36/2021. Les Quennevais Development. Amd.(32). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-third amendment. P.36/2021. Field J371, St. John . Amd.(33). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. John .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-fourth amendment. P.36/2021. Field J229, St. John . Amd.(34). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. John .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-fifth amendment. P.36/2021. Field J236, St. John . Amd.(35). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. John .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-sixth amendment. P.36/2021. Field J939, St. John . Amd.(36). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. John .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-seventh amendment. P.36/2021. Aquaculture. Amd.(37). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-eighth amendment. P.36/2021. Warehousing. Amd.(38). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-ninth amendment. P.36/2021. Conservation Areas. Amd.(39). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fortieth amendment. P.36/2021. Field 559 – Affordable Housing. Amd.(40). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator K.L. Moore .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-first amendment. P.36/2021. States' Owned Land. Amd.(41). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator S.Y. Mézec .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-second amendment. P.36/2021. Transport and Parking. Amd.(42). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Helier .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-third amendment. P.36/2021. Les Quennevais. Amd.(43). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-fourth amendment. P.36/2021. Policy H4. Amd.(44). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-fifth amendment. P.36/2021. Night-Time Economy. Amd.(45). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-sixth amendment. P.36/2021. Driveways. Amd.(46). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-seventh amendment. P.36/2021. Warwick Farm. Amd.(47). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Deputy K. Morel of St. Lawrence .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-eighth amendment. P.36/2021. Tall Buildings. Amd.(48). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Senator S.C. Ferguson.
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – forty-ninth amendment. P.36/2021. Field MY563, St. Mary . Amd.(49). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Mary .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fiftieth amendment. P.36/2021. Field MY493, St. Mary . Amd.(50). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Mary .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-second amendment. P.36/2021. Coastal National Park Exclusion. Amd.(52). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of Grouville .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-third amendment. P.36/2021. St. Brelade 's Shoreline. Amd.(53). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-fourth amendment. P.36/2021 St. Brelade 's Bay. Amd.(54) Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-seventh amendment. P.36/2021. Tourist Economy and Public Amenities. Amd.(57). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .
Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-eighth amendment. P.36/2021. St. Brelade 's Bay Development. Amd.(58). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .
DR. M. EGAN Greffier of the States
1st November 2021 Note –
In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2021 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th and Friday 5th November 2021.
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 28th October 2021, or an item which has been altered or moved.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
R&O.123/2021.
Customs and Excise (Fees – Import Duty) (Jersey) Order 2021. Minister for Home Affairs.
This Order prescribes the fees payable for customs activities carried out in relation to import duty and the circumstances in which they are payable.
Article 1 is an interpretation provision.
Article 2 provides that the Agent of the Impôts ("the Agent") may charge a fee calculated in accordance with Article 8 in the circumstances set out in the Order.
Article 3 allows the Agent to charge a fee where a person requests an officer to attend a vehicle or premises on a Sunday or public holiday in order to make a report in respect of an aircraft or ship or to enable goods to be exported from Jersey.
Article 4 allows the Agent to charge a fee where a person requests an officer attends premises to examine and take account of goods, but only if the premises are operated for the purposes of commercial activity or are a dwelling or part of a dwelling.
Article 5 allows the Agent to charge a fee where special measures are required in relation to the storage or transport of goods, the examination and taking account of the goods, or the taking of samples.
Article 6 allows the Agent to charge a fee where a person has made a customs declaration and there is a requirement that goods are examined and taken account of or samples are taken.
Article 7 allows the Agent to charge a fee where goods have been seized by an officer or a police officer and are destroyed.
Article 8 provides for the calculation of the fee. This may include either or both of a fixed amount an amount calculated by reference to the hourly rate for the officer or officers who carried out the relevant activity. The fixed amount and hourly rates are set out in the Schedule. The amount may also include an amount in reimbursement of charges incurred by the Agent.
Article 9 allows the Agent to waive or reduce a fee where it is fair and reasonable to do so.
Article 10 makes provision for the payment of a fee.
Article 11 sets out the name of the Order and provides that it comes into force 7 days after it is made. The Order was made on 4th October 2021 and came into force on 11th October 2021.
R&O.125/2021.
Proceeds of Crime (Provision of Information by Trustees) (Jersey) Order 2021. Minister for External Relations and Financial Services.
The Proceeds of Crime (Provision of Information by Trustees) (Jersey) Order 2021 sets out the circumstances in which a trustee must state they are acting as trustee of a trust and not in their own capacity; and which information relating to the trust must be provided by the trustee in which circumstances. In particular –
Article 1 is an interpretation provision and provides that the Order applies to Jersey express trusts, and foreign express trusts if the trustee, trust property or trust administration of that trust is in Jersey.
Article 2 provides that a trustee of a trust must state that he or she is acting in that capacity when forming a business relationship, or conducting a one-off business transaction, with a financial services business or a business named in Part B of Schedule 2 to the Proceeds of Crime (Jersey) Law 1999 (a "relevant business").
Article 3 provides that a trustee must provide any information requested by a competent authority in Jersey, and may provide information, on request by a relevant business, as to the beneficial ownership of the trust, the settlor, protector or enforcer of the trust, and the assets of the trust. Article 3 further provides that if an external competent authority requests information, it must be requested under an international co-operation request via a Jersey competent authority, which has discretion as to whether to request all, part or none of that information from the trust.
Article 4 gives the citation and provides that the Order comes into force at the same time as Article 2 of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Law 2021.
The Order was made on 6th October 2021 and came into force on 8th October 2021.
R&O.126/2021.
Proceeds of Crime (Supervisory Bodies) (Amendment of Law) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2021. Minister for External Relations and Financial Services.
The Proceeds of Crime (Supervisory Bodies) (Amendment of Law) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2021 updates the definition "anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism legislation" in the Proceeds of Crime (Supervisory Bodies) (Jersey) Law 2008 to reflect the current position. The Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 6th October 2021 and came into force on 13th October 2021.
R&O.129/2021.
Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) (Jersey) Order 2021. Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
This Order gives effect to requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, most recently at Manila on 25th June 2010 ("the STCW Convention"), together with its annex and Part A of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code which is part of that annex.
The Order specifies mandatory standards of competence and training and certification requirements for seafarers serving on board merchant ships. It imposes duties on owners and others responsible for the operation of ships in relation to the certification and training of the seafarers working on their ships and also makes provision to ensure the safe manning of vessels in Jersey waters.
Part 1 and Article 1 contain definitions of terms used in the Order. Terms used in the Order that are defined in the Annex to the STCW Convention are given the same respective meanings.
Part 2 makes provision concerning the training and certification of seafarers serving on board sea-going ships registered in Jersey, with certain exceptions principally fishing vessels, pleasure vessels and small commercial ships (Article 2).
Article 3 and the Schedule specify the type of certificate that must be held by an officer and refer to the applicable competency requirements.
Articles 4 to 19, 21 and 22 impose competency and proficiency requirements in relation to seafarers performing specified roles on certain types of ship. Article 20 imposes basic training requirements applying to all seafarers. Article 23 requires minimum training and competency with regard to safety in the case of a seafarer serving on board a ship that makes international voyages.
Articles 24 and 25 relate to the method of application for, and the form of, a certificate or an endorsement. Article 26 describes the circumstances in which a dispensation from the requirements of Part 2 may be granted.
Article 27 concerns recognition by the Minister of certificates issued by other States that are a party to the STCW Convention.
Articles 28 and 29 relate to validity and revalidation of certificates and endorsements. Article 30 provides for a register of endorsements. Article 31 covers refresher training and Article 32 the quality of training.
Part 3 makes provision with regard to the safe manning of ships and watchkeeping. Article 33 applies the part to Jersey ships and other ships in Jersey waters, excluding fishing vessels, pleasure vessels and small commercial ships. Article 34 imposes requirements for rest periods to ensure fitness for duty. The requirements with respect to safe manning are in Article 35, watchkeeping arrangements generally, when at sea and when in port are covered by Articles 36 and 37. Article 38 enables the Minister to grant exemptions from any provision of the Part.
Part 4 concerns enforcement and more general matters. Article 39 sets out certain responsibilities of companies, masters and others. Requirements with respect to the carriage of certain documents are set out in Article 40. Article 41 provides for a person authorised by the Minister to inspect non-Jersey ships. Article 42 gives a power to detain ships in the case of certain breaches of the Order. Article 43 contains the offences created by the Order and the respective penalties for those offences.
Article 44 repeals an existing Order on the same subject and Article 45 provides for the citation and commencement of the Order and for it to come into force 7 days after it is made.
Copies of the STCW Convention and its annexes and amendments, including the STCW Code, the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code are available at www.imo.org/publications
The Order was made on 11th October 2021 and came into force on 18th October 2021.
R&O.130/2021.
Companies (Amendment of Law) (No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2021. Minister for External Relations and Financial Services.
This Order amends the definition of "prospectus" in Article 1(1) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the "Law") to introduce a number of exemptions from the requirement to provide a prospectus when offering securities to the public.
The exemptions apply to: offers made to professional investors and/or qualified investors; circumstances where securities to be acquired are denominated in amounts of at least EUR 100,000 and/or where the minimum consideration that may be paid or given by a person for securities acquired by that person is at least EUR 100,000 (or an equivalent amount in another currency) in value; offers relating to securities issued under an employee share scheme and offers relating to the issue of shares or other securities by a company to its members in satisfaction in whole or in part of a distribution made by that company.
The exemptions also include offers made to a specified number of persons. The amendment makes changes to the number of persons offers can be made to, without issuing a prospectus. This changes from less than 50 persons (irrespective of jurisdiction) in the current Law to less than 50 persons in Jersey and 150 elsewhere.
Each of the exemptions can be applied solely or combined.
This Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 12th October 2021 and came into force on 19th October 2021.
R&O.131/2021.
Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 14) (Jersey) Order 2021. Minister for Social Security.
This Order increases the hourly rates of the minimum wage for employees and trainees with effect from 1st January 2022. Article 18A of the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003 applies in respect of this Order. This means that the requirement to have referred the proposed minimum wage rate to the Employment Forum is disapplied temporarily due to the effect of Covid-19.
The Order was made on 27th October 2021 and comes into force on 1st January 2022.
R&O.132/2021.
Covid-19 (Workplace - Twenty-Eighth Extension) (Jersey) Order 2021. Minister for Health and Social Services.
This Order amends the Covid-19 (Workplace Restrictions) (Jersey) Order 2020, to extend the restriction period to end at the end of Tuesday 30th November 2021.
The Order was made on 27th October 2021 and came into force on 1st November 2021.
R&O.133/2021.
Control of Housing and Work (Temporary Exemption) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2021. Signed by Deputy Chief Minister Senator L.J. Farnham , for and on behalf of the Chief Minister.
The Control of Housing and Work (Temporary Exemption) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2021 amends Article 5(2) of the Control of Housing and Work (Temporary Exemption) (Jersey) Order 2021 to provide that that Order expires at the end of 30th April 2022. The Order comes into effect on 31st October 2021.
The Order was made on 28th October 2021 and came into force on 31st October 2021.
R&O.134/2021.
Customs and Excise (Safety and Security) (Import) (Jersey) Order 2021. Minister for Home Affairs.
This Order makes provision regarding certain safety and security declarations which must be submitted in relation to goods being imported into Jersey from places outside the customs territory (which comprises the United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man).
Article 1 contains definitions. In particular, it contains a definition of the customs Arrangement between the United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
Article 2 sets out the goods (listed in the Schedule) and circumstances to which this Order does not apply. The Order applies to goods imported from a place in a Member State of the European Union on or after 1st July 2022.
Article 3 sets out the requirement to submit an entry declaration form ("ENS") to Her Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom.
Article 4 allows for the amendment of an ENS in certain circumstances.
Article 5 requires that the Agent of Impôts ("the Agent") must invalidate an ENS where the goods are not imported into Jersey.
Article 6 sets out who must submit the ENS.
Article 7 and Article 8 set out the time limits for the submission of the ENS where import is by sea or by air, respectively.
Article 9 provides that the time limits in Articles 7 and 8 do not apply in cases of force majeure. Article 10 allows the Agent to impose a time limit other than the one specified in Articles 7 and 8. Article 11 gives the title of this Order and provides that it comes into force 7 days after it is made. The Order was made on 29th October 2021 and comes into force on 5th November 2021.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to the following question asked by Senator S.C. Ferguson:
"Will the Minister state what provision, if any, is made for patient transport for clinics that operate at the General Hospital on Saturdays (in particular the renal clinic) and, if there is no provision, will he explain why not?"
- The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade :
"Will the Minister explain to members what steps, if any, he has taken to ensure that the current vetting process for the recruitment of police officers to the Island (for officers or either U.K. or non-U.K. origin) is robust and one in which Islanders can have confidence?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to the following question asked by Senator S.W. Pallett:
"Will the Minister provide members with the following information regarding the construction of the new mental health facility at Clinique Pinel –
- the date upon which the contract was signed with the building contractor to deliver the new facility;
- the agreed completion date for the project, as detailed in the contract;
- whether the construction of the facility is on schedule for completion by the agreed date, and if not, why not;
- the current anticipated completion date, if other than that agreed upon in the contract;
- whether the contract includes penalties for late completion, and if not, why not;
- whether any changes have been made to the contract, and if so, the details of all such changes and who authorised them;
- whether any part of the new facility, such as the place of safety' suite, will be ready to receive patients prior to the completion of the whole facility, and if so, by when; and
- the current recruitment processes in place to ensure the necessary staff are available in time for the facility to open?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier :
"Will the Minister explain what powers he holds in the event that an officer in his department is found to have failed to carry out their duties and functions under law (whether wilfully, recklessly, negligently or incompetently), and, in particular, will he advise –
- what actions he can take in such cases, and what sanctions are available to him;
- the number of times he has used these powers in this regard since he became Minister; and
- what ability he has within these powers to rectify any identified failure on the part of an officer and to put any persons (both natural and legal) affected by such failure back to the position they were in beforehand?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 11th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. Lawrence :
"Will the Minister inform the Assembly of the total amount of Jersey currency used by Islanders in 2018, 2019 and 2020; and provide the Assembly with details of the amount of interest gained by the Treasury in each year as a result of this use?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Senator S.W. Pallett:
"Will the Minister provide the following information in respect of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (C.A.M.H.S.) –
- the total number of positions/roles within C.A.M.H.S. under the States of Jersey Target Operating Model as of 1st September 2021;
- the total number of vacancies that exist within the positions/roles provided in response to paragraph (a) as of 1st September 2021;
- a full and comprehensive list of all positions/roles within C.A.M.H.S., stating the title of the position/role, the nature of employment (i.e. full, part-time, etc.) and whether the position was vacant on 1st September 2021; and
- the total cost of providing locum, bank staff or temporary staff to cover vacancies within C.A.M.H.S. between 1st January 2021 and 1st September 2021; and whether this cost was covered from within existing budgets and, if so, from which budgets?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Senator S.W. Pallett:
"Will the Minster provide the following information in respect of the Adult Mental Health Services –
- the total number of positions/roles within Adult Mental Health Services under the States of Jersey Target Operating Model as of 1st September 2021;
- the total number of vacancies that exist within the positions/roles provided in response to paragraph (a) as of 1st September 2021;
- a full and comprehensive list of all positions/roles within Adult Mental Health Services, stating the title of the position/role, the nature of employment (i.e. full, part-time, etc.) and whether the position was vacant on 1st September 2021; and
- the total cost of providing locum, bank staff or temporary staff to cover vacancies within Adult Mental Health Services between 1st January 2021 and 1st September 2021; and whether this cost was covered from within existing budgets and, if so, from which budgets?"
- H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour :
"Will H.M. Attorney General advise whether –
- finance companies have the right pursuant to company policy to require an employee to wear a mask in an office environment for Covid reasons;
- it would legally be a disciplinary matter, or grounds for dismissal, should that employee choose not to comply with that aspect of company policy; and
- the answer to paragraph (b) would differ dependent upon the employee's reason for refusal, for example on the basis of religious beliefs?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade :
"Will the Minister advise how many vulnerable children and young people in the Government's care are currently being housed in hotel or holiday accommodation in the absence of foster or residential care setting availability in the Island; and will he outline present Government policy regarding the provision of accommodation for those vulnerable young people over 18 years old once they have left the Government's care?"
- The Assistant Chief Minister tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John :
"Will the Minister advise –
- the exact wording of the brief given to the Our Hospital project Clinical Director; who wrote and approved the brief, and what approval process was followed;
- whether the Clinical Director's brief extends to choosing paint colours and wall art, and if so, why;
- to whom the Clinical Director reports, and whether this includes the Director General for Health and Community Services and the Political Oversight Group;
- when the Clinical Director's contract is due to expire, whether there is any intention to extend the contract, and if so, on what terms;
- what day rate is paid to the Clinical Director;
- how much has been paid to the Clinical Director since June 2019 to date, broken down by salary, travel and subsistence; and
- whether there are any other payments due to the Clinical Director on completion of any stages of the Our Hospital project?
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John :
"Will the Minister provide a table detailing the amounts received from Jersey Telecom (JT) in terms of both dividend and tax for each year from 2016 to 2020; and will she also set out the forecast revenue income in dividend and tax payments to the States of Jersey from JT for the years 2021 to 2025?"
- The Minister for Housing and Communities tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John :
"Will the Minister state what data are held by the Government on the current building costs per square metre, together with the methodology for calculating these costs, for each of the following –
- flats;
- semi-detached houses;
- detached houses;
- office buildings;
and will he advise whether the report entitled Development in Jersey', prepared by Altair in 2019, was accepted by the Government as being an accurate reflection of such costs?"
- The Minister for International Development tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin :
"Will the Minister state the total value of the funding commitment provided by the Government of Jersey to assist with the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan (including, but not limited to, that provided by Jersey Overseas Aid); will she provide a breakdown of the aid provided and advise how these funds will be applied; and will she further advise whether there is any commitment to provide ongoing funding in the longer term for this issue?"
- The Minister for International Development tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin :
"Will the Minister provide members with an update on the progress made to date with the Island Identity project?"
- The Minister for External Relations and Financial Services tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin :
"Will the Minister outline what barriers (including legal ones) have been identified to prevent Jersey from accommodating refugees fleeing persecution, and state what discussions, if any, have been held over the last 5 years with representatives from the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions to understand how any such barriers to resettlement may be overcome?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec :
"With regards to the recent sale of JT's Internet of Things (I.O.T.) division, will the Minister advise –
- how much JT has paid to the States of Jersey in terms of dividends and corporation tax in each year for the last 5 years;
- what proportion of these payments can be attributed to the performance of the I.O.T. division;
- what projections, if any, the Treasury had for the next five years in terms of the expected revenue arising from JT, prior to the decision to privatise the division;
- the current revenue projections for this time period, now that JT only retains a minority stake in I.O.T; and
- whether or not the now privately-owned I.O.T will pay corporation tax?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier :
"Will the Minister provide the accounts for the Bellozanne sewage plant project, including all payments made to contractors since 2018, broken down by date, value, and description of the goods or services covered for each payment; and will he explain the reasons for the increase in the overall budget for the plant, setting out an itemised breakdown of the costs that make up this increase?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier :
"Will the Minister provide members with the following information regarding the performance of NMCN, the lead contractor in delivering the upgraded waste-water processing facility at Bellozanne –
- the date upon which the Minister, or the leading officer in his department, first became aware of the financial difficulties that NMCN were experiencing;
- what safeguards, if any, existed in the contract with NMCN in terms of protection against financial loss due to the potential bankruptcy of a major contractor;
- what mitigating measures, if any, the Government took upon becoming aware of the threat of NMCN going into administration; and
- whether or not local contractors were notified of the issues surrounding NMCN; if yes, when they were notified, and if not, why not?"
- The Assistant Chief Minister tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier :
"Following the answer to Written Question 381/2021, will the Minister advise what space (in square metres) has been allocated for future growth of the new hospital?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier :
"Will the Minister state how many teaching staff at Island schools are currently on performance improvement plans (PiPs)?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier :
"Given that a potential cost of several hundred million has previously been indicated by the Government in relation to achieving climate neutrality in the Island, will the Minister explain what specific cost has been identified, how it was determined, and what the figure includes?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 18th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier :
"Will the Minister state the number of pupils, across all Key Stages, who are currently eligible for Jersey Premium funding, with the figure broken down by Key Stage?"
- The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by Senator K.L. Moore :
"Will the Chair advise how many civil servants, if any, are recorded as members of the organisation Common Purpose' and how many employees have received training from that organisation; and will he provide a table showing this information per department?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by Senator S.Y. Mézec :
"Will the Chief Minister provide a breakdown of how much the Government has spent taking out adverts in the Jersey Evening Post for each month since it ceased to be a legal requirement to publish the Jersey Gazette through the Jersey Evening Post?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade :
"Will the Minister provide members with an analysis of the financial impact of all employees' Social Security contributions being made exempt from tax; and will she state what consideration, if any, has been given as to whether it would be morally right to introduce a policy whereby such contributions would be made so exempt, in light of the fact that the Social Security pension itself, when claimed, is assessed as part of one's tax liability?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade :
"Will the Minister provide members with an analysis of the financial impact of exempting Social Security pensions from tax; and will she state what consideration, if any, has been given as to whether it would be morally right to introducing such a policy, in light of the fact that Social Security contributions are liable to tax?"
- The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade :
"In light of the fatal attack on Sir David Amess in his U.K. constituency, and the recent instances of terrorist extremism in other parts of the world, is it the Minister's intention to issue guidelines to Jersey politicians to ensure their continued personal safety whilst in office?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade :
"Will the Minister advise members of the timeline for bringing the draft Children and Young People (Jersey) Law to the Assembly for debate?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier :
"Will the Minister advise members of the name of every business that has received financial support under the Government's Covid-19 support schemes, setting out in each case the amount given to each recipient under each scheme, and the date these funds were received?"
- The Minister for External Relations and Financial Services tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier :
"Will the Minister advise whether, under the Charities (Jersey) Law 2014, local charities are prohibited from being registered with the Jersey Charities Commission if they have a member of the States Assembly on their Committee or Board of Directors and, if so, explain why?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John :
"Further to concerns expressed by the Assistant Chief Minister to the media regarding the slaughter of dolphins in the Faroe Islands, will the Chief Minister state what action, if any, has been taken by the Government to highlight the issues of animal rights abuses and whaling practices with –
- the Government of the Faroe Islands;
- the U.K. Government; and
- the Island Games Association and the Jersey Island Games Association;
and will he also state what action has been taken, if any, to raise concerns regarding these issues with other jurisdictions, in particular Japan, Iceland and Norway?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John :
"Will the Minister state the average waiting list time, in days, for patients referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (C.A.M.H.S.) for each month between January 2018 and September 2021?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 25th October 2021 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. John :
"Will the Minister advise whether any jobs in his department that have been, or are being, advertised in the U.K. relate to positions currently filled by local staff on zero-hour contracts and, if so, why; and will he state whether any such jobs are being offered with a higher wage than is currently being paid and, if that is the case, will he also state the percentage difference between the respective wage rates and the reasons for any such difference?"
Explanatory Note regarding the main respondents for items listed under Public Business (Item L)
In accordance with Standing Order 104A, a time limit of 15 minutes applies to speeches made during debate, unless discretion has been exercised to allow for a longer, or shorter, time limit. No time limit applies to either speech made by the proposer.
Discretion is exercised by the Presiding Officer in accordance with guidance issued by the Bailiff , following consultation with the Privileges and Procedures Committee. The current guidance was presented to the States in the report Time Limits on Speeches in Debates: Guidance on the Exercise of Discretion' (R.3/2021). The report states that discretion may be exercised to allow for a longer speech than 15 minutes where the member speaking is designated as the main respondent' to the debate.
The following members have been identified as the main respondents in the debates listed to occur at this meeting –
Debate | Main Respondent(s) |
Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel. | |
Competent Authorities Ministers: Release of minutes of meetings to Scrutiny. (P.86/2021) | Chief Minister. |
Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel | |
Draft Employment (Amendment of Law) (No. 3)) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. (P.88/2021) | Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel. |
Minister for Social Security. | |
Draft World Trade Organization (Privileges and Immunities) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. (P.89/2021) | Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel. |
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))
Questions without notice 2021
1st Session 2021
19th January Children and Housing Economic Chief Minister
Development, Tourism,
Sport and Culture
9th February Education Environment Chief Minister 2nd March External Relations Health and Social Chief Minister
Services
23rd March Home Affairs Infrastructure Chief Minister 20th April International Social Security Chief Minister
Development
11th May Treasury and External Relations and Chief Minister Resources Financial Services
8th June Economic Infrastructure Chief Minister
Development,
Tourism, Sport and
Culture
29th June Environment Housing and Chief Minister
Communities
20th July Health and Social Home Affairs Chief Minister
Services
2nd Session 2021
14th September Children and Social Security Chief Minister
Education
5th October International Treasury and Resources Chief Minister
Development
2nd November Housing and Economic Chief Minister
Communities Development, Tourism,
Sport and Culture
23rd November Children and Environment Chief Minister
Education
14th December External Relations and Health and Social Chief Minister
Financial Services Services