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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

1st NOVEMBER 2022

SUMMARY

9.30 a.m.  Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions

• Appointment of the Bailiff 's Consultative Panel

Approx. 9.40 a.m.  Oral questions with notice

Up to 2 hours 20

minutes

Urgent questions (if any)

Up to 45 minutes,  Oral questions without notice:

divided between the  Minister for International Development three Ministers  Minister for Social Security

• Chief Minister

Statements

• Statement by the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the Our Hospital Review Report

Approx. 2.15p.m.  Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-

(P.94/2022 Re-issue)

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.94/2022): amendment (P.94/2022. Amd. (re-issue))

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.94/2022): second amendment (P.94/2022. Amd.(2))

Health and Safety Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Chair and Deputy Chair (P.95/2022)

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 2nd, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th 2022 if necessary.

STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

1st NOVEMBER 2022

  1. COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
  2. TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS

(Explanatory note attached)

Lodging Houses (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 24) (Jersey) Order  R&O.94/2022. 2022.

Minister for Housing and Communities.

  1. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-  P.94/2022 (P.94/2022): amendment - comments. Amd.Com. Presented:27th October 2022, Minister for Social Security

Land  Transactions  under  Standing  Order  168  -  Former  Les  Quennevais R.136/2022. School, Elizabeth Avenue, St Brelade – Nine-Year Electricity Transformer

Lease.

Presented: 6th October 2022, Minister for Infrastructure.

States of Jersey Law 2005: Delegation of functions – Minister for Social  R.137/2022. Security – appointment of an Assistant Minister.

Presented: 6th October 2022, Minister for Infrastructure.

Definition of Homelessness.  R.138/2022. Presented: 7th October 2022, Minister for Housing and Communities.

Ministerial Plans.  R.139/2022. Presented: 12th October 2022, Chief Minister.

Code of Conduct and Practice for Ministers and Assistant Ministers.  R.140/2022. Presented: 12th October 2022, Council of Ministers.

Jersey Youth Parliament final report – Climate Change.  R.141/2022. Presented: 19th October 2022, Chief Minister.

Jersey Youth Parliament final report – Education Reform.  R.142/2022. Presented: 19th October 2022, Chief Minister.

Jersey Youth Parliament final report – Mental Health.  R.143/2022. Presented: 19th October 2022, Chief Minister.

Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman: Chair and board appointments. R.144/2022. Presented: 19th October 2022, Minister for Economic Development,

Tourism, Sport and Culture.

Proposals for the Jersey Policy Inclusion Framework.  R.145/2022. Presented: 20th October 2022, Chief Minister

Proposed Government Plan 2023-2026: Annex.  R.146/2022. Presented: 20th October 2022, Council of Ministers.

Land Transactions under Standing Order 168 – Multiple transactions. R.147/2022. Presented: 25th October 2022, Minister for Infrastructure.

Transfers between Heads of Expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey)  R.148/2022 Law 2019: Article 18 – 24th October 2022.

Presented: 26th October 2022, Minister for Treasury and Resources

  1. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-  P.94/2022. (P.94/2022): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 18th October 2022, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central.  (re-issue).

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-  P.94/2022. (P.94/2022): second amendment. Amd.(2) Lodged: 26th October 2022, Minister for Social Security.

Draft Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 17) (Jersey)  P.99/2022. Regulations 202-.

Lodged: 5th October 2022, Minister for Social Security.

Cost of living crisis – Removal of 5% goods and services tax (GST) from  P.100/2022. food (excluding alcoholic drinks).

Lodged: 11th October 2022, Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour .

States of Jersey Development Company: reappointment of two non- P.101/2022. Executive Directors (re-issue) Lodged: 26th October 2022, Minister for Treasury and Resources

  1. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
  2. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS

Appointment of the Bailiff 's Consultative Panel.

  1. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
  2. PETITIONS
  3. QUESTIONS
  1. – Written Questions

(see attached)

WQ.196/2022 1.  The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 27th September 2022 to a question

asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding active travel projects. WQ.197/2022 2.  The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 27th September 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding staffing levels. WQ.198/2022 3.  The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 27th September 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding vacancy figures.

WQ.199/2022 4. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North regarding a breakdown of Civil Servants by salary band.

WQ.200/2022 5. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North regarding a breakdown of Civil Servants by contract types.

WQ.201/2022 6. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North regarding a breakdown of Civil Servant remuneration.

WQ.202/2022 7. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding medical sampling. WQ.203/2022 8. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a question asked by Deputy

T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding the cost of all chemical and microbiological

analysis.

WQ.204/2022 9. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding delays in ophthalmic treatment.

WQ.205/2022 10. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding children's dental care.

WQ.206/2022 11. The Minister for Housing and Communities tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the St. Saviour 's Hospital site.

WQ.207/2022 12. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding Stamp Duty.

WQ.208/2022 13. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the AquaSplash facility.

WQ.209/2022 14. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a question asked

by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding stop-and-search in relation to children. WQ.210/2022 15. The Minister for Housing and Communities tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding new and higher rent

contracts with Andium Homes.

WQ.211/2022 16. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a question asked by Deputy

R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding Terms of Reference for the resolution of outstanding complaints against the Government of Jersey.

WQ.212/2022 17. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding the Health Insurance Fund.

WQ.213/2022 18. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked

by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central regarding increased risk on St. John 's Road following the closure of Old St. John 's Road to through traffic.

WQ.214/2022 19. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked

by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central regarding parking equality in St. Helier . WQ.215/2022 20. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked by Deputy

R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding progress of the Digital Register of all Property

(including ownership).

WQ.216/2022 21. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding vacancy figures. WQ.217/2022 22. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding the subsidy for the

digital telecare system.

WQ.218/2022 23. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding the anticipated delivery dates for the commencement of serving hot meals to children.

WQ.219/2022 24. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked

by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding renewable diesel fuel.

WQ.220/2022 25. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked

by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding the St. Brelade 's Bay Improvement Plan. WQ.221/2022 26. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked by Deputy

G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding reducing income inequality and the Health

Access Scheme.

WQ.222/2022 27. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the States of Jersey 2021 Annual Report and Accounts.

WQ.223/2022 28. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding Allied Health Professionals.

WQ.224/2022 29. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked

by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South regarding planning protections on Jersey's coastline.

WQ.225/2022 30. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 24th October

2022 to a question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South regarding proposals to require Ministers to give statements during States Assembly sittings when the terms of a proposition agreed by the Assembly will not be met.

WQ.226/2022 31. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked

by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South regarding resurfacing the south end of St Saviour's Road.

WQ.227/2022 32. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked by the

Connétable of St. Lawrence regarding a dual site for the hospital.

WQ.228/2022 33. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding barcodes on stamps. WQ.229/2022 34. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a question asked

by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central regarding sea lettuce.

WQ.230/2022 35. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding Companies Tax. WQ.231/2022 36. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to a

question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding expenditure on the Our

Hospital Project.

  1. – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)

OQ.108/2022 1.   Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for

Children and Education –

"Will the Minister advise whether she is aware of any barriers to children with sight problems obtaining the early diagnosis and support which is required to ensure that their educational and social development is not affected by undetected or untreated sight issues?"

OQ.104/2022 2.   Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister

for Health and Social Services –

"Will the Minister outline any plans under consideration for the funding of primary care services; advise what, if any, discussions on funding have occurred between the Ministers responsible for the services and representatives of GPs and pharmacists; whether a survey of public opinion around such funding is currently being conducted, if that the survey conforms to the highest standards of objectivity and when the results will be published?"

OQ.101/2022 3.   Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for

Infrastructure –

"Will the Minister advise how the expected costs of renovating and maintaining States-owned buildings are appraised and, in particular, whether such costs are determined as a percentage of the individual property value or in relation to the value of the whole States estate?"

OQ.103/2022 4.   Deputy C.D . Curtis of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for

Social Security –

"Will the Minister advise whether she is aware of the difficulties faced by teaching assistants in schools whose contracts of employment are for less than 35 hours per week and who are, therefore, unable to claim Income Support (should it become necessary) while they remain in post; and, if so, is she prepared to consider introducing an exemption under the Income Support Scheme for these essential workers?"

OQ.111/2022 5.   Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic

Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –

"Will the Minister confirm how long he expects the Opera House to remain closed and will he undertake to bring forward the completion of the necessary works, to ensure reopening by 2024?"

OQ.106/2022 6.   Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for

Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –

"Will the Minister advise what assessment, if any, has been made of the financial security and adequacy of facilities of Jersey Bulls F.C. and Jersey Rugby Club; and whether there are contingencies in place should any potential issues arise?"

OQ.112/2022 7.   Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for

Children and Education –

"Following the third improvement notice issued against Greenfields in the space of a year, will the Minister indicate whether she is reconsidering the previously accepted recommendation made by the Independent Children's Homes Association, that the facility should be closed as a secure home and repurposed as a family therapeutic centre?"

OQ.102x/2022 8.   Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

"In view of the different options open to government in responding to the Diversity Forum: Legacy Report (R.64/2022) in the current economic climate,  will the Chief Minister explain why the Government proposes to incur £300,000 in expenditure and additional related running costs for the establishment of an International Culture Centre?"

OQ.110/2022 9.  The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for the

Environment –

"Will the Minister indicate whether he thinks that the Government can fairly be described as pursuing a policy of 'town cramming' in St Helier, and if not, why not?"

OQ.109/2022  10. Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for

Infrastructure –

"Would the Minister indicate whether he would consider extending the AvanchiAccess Concessionary Bus Pass Scheme, for Jersey residents with a prescribed Long-Term Disability, to people whose disability does not prevent them from driving, and if not, why not?"

OQ.107/2022  11. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for the

Environment –

"Will the Minister advise what monitoring of air quality, if any, is currently being undertaken in St Helier, and around Island schools?"

OQ.105/2022  12. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister

for Health and Social Services –

"Will the Minister outline what steps are being undertaken to ensure that that take-up for the new digital telecare system is greater than that of the Community Alarm System, and will the Minister further indicate if she considers that doubling the cost to patients to over £250 a year is likely to be counterproductive in increasing its use?"

  1. – Questions to Ministers without notice (45 minutes)

1st question period – Minister for International Development 2nd question period – Minister for Social Security

3rd question period – Chief Minister

  1. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
  2. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Minister for Infrastructure will make a statement regarding the Our Hospital Review Report.

  1. PUBLIC BUSINESS

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.  P.94/2022. Lodged: 20th September 2022, Minister for Social Security.  (re-issue).

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-  P.94/2022. (P.94/2022): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 18th October 2022, Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central.  (re-issue).

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-  P.94/2022 (P.94/2022): amendment - comments. Amd.Com. Presented:27th October 2022, Minister for Social Security

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-  P.94/2022. (P.94/2022): second amendment.  Amd. (2). Lodged: 26th October 2022, Minister for Social Security.

Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Minister for Social Security will expire on Wednesday 9th November 2022. The Minister has therefore given notice of her intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the amendment be reduced in order that it can be debated at the current meeting.

Health and Safety Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Chair and Deputy  P.95/2022. Chair.

Lodged: 23rd September 2022, Minister for Social Security.

  1. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS

22nd November 2022

Re-instatement of Senators.  P.79/2022. Lodged: 27th June 2022, Deputy I.J. Gorst of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter .  (re-issue)

Re-instatement of Senators (P.79/2022): amendment.  P.79/2022. Lodged: 22nd September 2022, Deputy K.F. Morel of St. John, St. Lawrence  Amd. and Trinity .

Draft Children and Young People (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202-.  P.96/2022. Lodged: 3rd October 2022, Minister for Children and Education.

Common Strategic Policy.  P.98/2022. Lodged: 4th October 2022, Council of Ministers.

Draft Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 17) (Jersey)  P.99/2022. Regulations 202-.

Lodged: 5th October 2022, Minister for Social Security.

Cost of living crisis – Removal of 5% goods and services tax (GST) from  P.100/2022. food (excluding alcoholic drinks).

Lodged: 11th October 2022, Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour .

States of Jersey Development Company: reappointment of two non- P.101/2022. Executive Directors. (re-issue) Lodged: 26th October 2022, Minister for Treasury and Resources

13th December 2022

Proposed Government Plan 2023-2026.  P.97/2022. Lodged: 4th October 2022, Council of Ministers.

L.-M. HART Greffier of the States

27th October 2022 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2022 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th November 2022.

Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting.

(See Item B)

R&O.94/2022.

Lodging Houses (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 24) (Jersey) Order 2022. Minister for Housing and Communities.

This Order amends the Lodging Houses (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1962 to increase the fee to accompany an application for registration, or renewal of registration, of a lodging house. The new fee is £15.08 multiplied by the maximum number of persons aged 5 years and over who can be lodged at the property. This is an increase of 2.5% from the current fee of £14.71 per person.

This Order comes into force on 1st December 2022.

The Order was made on 20th October 2022 and came into force on 1st December 2022.

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS (See Item F)

Bailiff 's Consultative Panel: Appointment of members

On 7th July 1992 the States, adopting a proposition of former Senator R.J. Shenton, "agreed to establish a Consultative Panel of elected members of the States with whom the Bailiff would be able to meet in order to consult on a confidential basis in appropriate cases".

The composition of the Panel has been amended on a number of occasions since 1992 to reflect changes to the machinery of government and the current composition, agreed on 16th May 2006, is as follows –

the Chief Minister;

the Minister for Treasury and Resources;

the Chairman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee;

the Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s; and

five other members elected by ballot by the States for a period of 3 years.

On 11th September 2018, the States appointed Senator L.J. Farnham , Senator S.C. Ferguson, Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier , Deputy of Grouville and Deputy K.G. Pamplin of St. Saviour as the 5 members elected by ballot for 3 years.

Although the Panel does not meet frequently it nevertheless enables the Bailiff to discuss various matters with elected members. For example, matters discussed by the Panel in the past few years have included the plans for Liberation Day and Royal visits, the arrangements for the departure of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor and the arrival of his successor, the appointment of Crown Officers and the appropriate way to mark the retirement of the Bailiff .

As the term of office of the 5 members elected by ballot in 2018 has expired it is necessary to re-appoint members. In accordance with the procedure followed in 2018, nominations will be invited from the floor and each nomination will need to be seconded. If there are more than 5 nominations made a secret ballot will be held and the 5 members receiving the largest numbers of votes will be elected as members of the Panel. In any ballot each member would be able to cast up to 5 votes.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))

  1. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 10th October 2022to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central :

"Will the Minister indicate what additional active travel projects, or other items, have been identified and implemented utilising the additional £1,500,000 funding allocation to the Strong start on Active Travel' (TR10) agreed within the amended Carbon Neutral Roadmap?"

  1. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 10th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central :

"Will the Minister advise –

  1. whetherall sections ofher department are adequately staffed;
  2. whether any departmental areas are currently overstaffed and, if any are, outline those areas and the extent ofthe overstaffing;
  3. whether any departmental areas are currently understaffed and, if any are, outline those areas and the extent of the understaffing;
  4. whether staffing levels within Children's Social Care are adequate; and

will she further advise how many vacant posts, if any, there currently are within her department and whether the number of vacancies could increase the risk that services cannot be provided in a safe and timely manner?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 10th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central :

"Further to the response to Written Question 15/2022, in which it was confirmed that, in November 2021, there were 353 vacancies in 14 budget areas within Health and Community Services and which stated that "further work continues to validate these figures with the aim of publishing vacancies in this format on a regular basis", will the Minister advise –

  1. how regularly this data will be published and when it will begin;
  2. the latest vacancy figures for these 14 areas;
  3. the number of vacancies, from both the 353 cited and the up-to-date figures, that are covered by agency and locum workers or that are newposts yet to be subject to recruitment;
  4. what special measures, if any, are in place or under consideration to recruit and retain experienced staff in areas of high vacancy rates such as theatre, radiography and adult mental health; and
  5. what measures, if any, are in place orunder consideration to counter any effect on other areas through increased absences provoking excessive cover rates and the production in turn of further high absences; and

will she confirm that the data is not affected by the non-advertising of senior posts?"

  1. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North:

"Will the Chair provide a breakdown, by salary band, of the number of Civil Servants within each of the Government departments?"

  1. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North:

"Will the Chair provide a breakdown, by salary band, of the number of Civil Servants on full-time, part-time, and zero-hours contracts?"

  1. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North:

"Will the Chair provide a breakdown of civil servant remuneration, by salary band, as a percentage of Government expenditure?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South :

"Will the Minister provide the cost of all medical sampling, including shipping costs, but excluding Covid-19 related samples, where it has not been possible for the Pathology Department – or wider Government of Jersey – to undertake the required analysis in the Island over the last five years, broken down by the quarter in which the costs were incurred?"

  1. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 17th October 2022tothe following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South :

"Will the Minister state the cost of all chemical and microbiological analysis, including shipping costs, where it has not been possible for the Official Analyst, or wider Government of Jersey, to undertake the required analysis on Island over the last five years, broken down by –

  1. the department or organisation for which the analysis was undertaken; and
  2. bythe quarter in which the costs were incurred?"
  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central :

"With regard to patients requiring ophthalmic treatment, including simple cataract operations, will the Minister –

  1. state whether there are currently any delays for such treatment; any instancesof operations being indefinitely postponed; and whether there exists a waiting list' to join the standard waiting list for such treatment;
  2. if any of the circumstances described in paragraph (a) exist, explain how such a situation has arisen; and
  3. advise what actions, if any, she either hasin place or proposes to put in place to rectify the situation in both the short and long term?"
  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central :

"Given that 30% of parents recently surveyed gave "expense" as a reason that prevented them from taking their children to the dentist, with 20% claiming it was "too difficult to get an appointment", will the Minister explain to members what measures are in place to deliver oral health to the community, especially to children and children young people?"

  1. The Minister for Housing and Communities tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour :

"In respect of the St. Saviour 's Hospital site, will the Minister advise –

  1. whether any development discussions have taken place with the States of Jersey Development Company, Andium Homes, Dandara or any other companies; and
  2. ifso, detail with which of those Bodies, on what date and for which part ofthe development?
  1. TheMinister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour :

"Will the Minister provide the following in relation to Stamp Duty –

  1. how many residential properties have been bought and sold in the last10years that were notthe purchaser's main residence;
  2. whether these purchases were for buy-to-let, second homesor holiday homes; and
  3. whether the purpose of increasing the percentage of Stamp Duty by3% above the normal rate for residential property on any property purchased for any purpose other than a main residence (as proposed inthenew Government plan), is to bring in extra revenue orto change purchasing habits?"
  1. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour :

"Given the proposed Government Plan 2023-2026 states that the budget allocated to the AquaSplash facility is £300,000 per year, will the Minister advise what agreement, if any, there is with SERCO for the operation of the AquaSplash, and, for any such agreement, advise –

  1. when the agreement commenced;
  2. how much SERCO has paid towards the operation of the facility, annually and in total, since it commenced;
  3. what the exact nature ofthe agreement is; and
  4. what services are provided to the public in return for the invested money?"
  1. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central:

"Will the Minister advise what the current policy on stop-and-search is in relation to children under the age of 18, and will she further advise –

  1. what records, if any, are kept of young people being stopped and searched who are under theageof 18; and
  2. how many children underthe age of18 have been stopped and searched in the lastyear?"
  1. The Minister for Housing and Communities tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central :

"Further to the answer to Written Question 166/2022, which detailed the number of existing tenants that have faced rental increases due to refurbishment of Le Marais over the last two years, will the Minister provide the total number of residents expected to be moved onto new and higher rent contracts in the coming year across the entire Andium Homes estate, as well as the mean and the median rent increase they face?"

  1. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 17th October 2022tothe following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central :

"Will the Chief Minister indicate whether she will take action to bring forward Terms of Reference for a public inquiry for the resolution of outstanding complaints against the Government of Jersey, in accordance with Recommendation 17 of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel's report Redress and Accountability Systems in Jersey' (S.R.22/2021)?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 17th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central :

"Further to Table 43 and the information on page 78 of the Government Plan regarding the Health Insurance Fund, will the Minister –

  1. providean explanation of the "transfers in 2021 and 2022" to which reference ismade, and of the transfer of £22 million for investment in "health care redesign and digitisation"; and
  2. further explain what the review of the Jersey Care Model will entail, including whether andhow it will consider sustainable funding and the role of the Health Insurance Fund, and stating whether such a review will maintain the principle that the Fund is hypothecated for the dedicated funding of primary care?"
  1. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central :

"Will the Minister outline what measures, if any, have been taken by his department to assess whether there is any increased risk to pedestrians, road users and residents of St. John 's Road following the closure of Old St. John 's Road to through traffic?"

  1. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central :

"Will the Minister explain –

  1. what work, if any, is being undertaken to ensure that St. Helier residents have accessto infrastructure that will meet the needs of the growing population in Town given the planned housing developments in central St. Helier and surrounding areas;
  2. what assessments, if any, are being undertaken in respect of the parking available for new residents in St Helier; and
  3. what work is being undertaken to ensure that children living in St. Helier in homes without a parking space will not be disadvantaged compared to children living inhomes with access to parking spaces?"
  1. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 24th October 2022tothe following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central :

"Will the Chief Minister provide an update on the progress of any actions taken following the Ministerial Decision entitled Digital Register of all Property (including ownership)' (MD-C-2022- 0007)?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central :

"Further to her response to Written Question 198/2022, will the Minister advise –

  1. why the schedule for advising of vacancies (published in the second week following the end of quarter) will not be in place until January 2023;
  2. what the vacancy figures are for September 2022 or, if this is not possible to provide, why sheis unable to do so;
  3. whether it is her assessment that the current vacancy rate of approximately 15% is acceptable and,if not, what options, if any, shehas discussed with the Chief Minister and the States Employment Board to address the challenges of recruitment and retention; and
  4. whether she will publish the number of Full Time Equivalent roles required by each of the 14 General Hospital staffing groups in order that vacancy numbers can be readily understood?"
  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central :

"Given that the Minister wishes to increase the use of the new digital telecare system supplied by Airtel- Vodafone to allow many people who might otherwise require hospitalisation to be treated at home, will she agree to continue the subsidy of the cost of the Community Alarm System to maintain the monthly charge at £10.50 instead of doubling the cost to £21 as proposed by the previous Minister; and if not, why not?"

  1. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central :

"Following the announcement of a proposed £1.6 million funding for school meals across States primary schools, will the Minister state the anticipated delivery dates for the commencement of serving hot meals to children in each of the States schools where meals are not currently served?"

  1. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central :

"In relation to renewable diesel fuel, will the Minister advise -

  1. whetherhe will be supporting the increased useof renewable diesel (of any brand) in any way in Jersey either in the next yearor subsequent years ofhisterm;
  2. if not, what he assesses to be the obstacles to promoting renewable diesel of any brand; and
  3. whetherhehas considered the claims made by Rubisin respect of renewable diesel on their website and, ifso, what assessment hehasmadeof those claims?"
  1. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade :

"With respect to the St. Brelade 's Bay Improvement Plan, which the Bridging Island proposed should be completed by December 2023, will the Minister state –

  1. whether it is still anticipated to meet this deadline and, if not, by what date the Improvement Plan will be completed; and
  2. when the specific terms of the workstream for the Plan will be defined and specific financial provision for the work identified?"
  1. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 24th October 2022tothe following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central :

"Will the Chief Minister –

  1. explain why the goal of reducing income inequality was not explicitly included in the proposed Common Strategic Policy;
  2. state whether this aim will nevertheless be treated as a basis for policy work and, if not, explain why not; and
  3. advise whether, as part of any such policy work, the Government is considering an extension to the Health Access Scheme to cover further groups, byageor disability, in orderto reduce health inequality and, if not, explain why not?"
  1. TheMinister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour :

"With reference to the States of Jersey 2021 Annual Report and Accounts, which indicate 2021 Income Tax receipts of £643 million, will the Minister provide further explanation of the £95 million increase in personal income tax, including specific details as to the categories, or income bands, from which this additional revenue was raised?"

  1. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South :

"In relation to Allied Health Professionals, will the Minister explain –

  1. the role of the Chief Allied Health Professional;
  2. who is considered tobean Allied Health Professional;
  3. how are they regulated; and
  4. what minimum qualification level is required?"
  1. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022to the following question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South :

"Will the Minister indicate what plans, if any, he has to strengthen planning protections on Jersey's coastline to prevent inappropriate developments taking place which take land which is currently developed for a public use (such as hotels or hospitality venues) into a site for private use (such as private residences)?"

  1. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 24th October2022to the following question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South :

"Will the Chair consider bringing forward proposals to require Ministers to give statements during States Assembly sittings when the terms of a proposition agreed by the Assembly will not be met (for example, a clear deadline being missed) so that Members are officially advised that their decision will not be implemented and given the opportunity to ask questions to hold that Minister to account?"

  1. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South :

"Would the Minister indicate what plans, if any, exist to resurface the south end of St Saviour's Road?"

  1. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Lawrence :

"Further to the Chief Minister's recent statements in favour of a dual site for the hospital, will she –

  1. clarify whether, at the timeof making them, evaluations had been undertaken in respect of the following –
  1. the additional annual staffing requirements for a dual site, compared to the agreed single Overdale site;
  2. the additional annual running costs for a dual site, compared to the agreed single Overdale site;
  1. irrespective of the response to (a), provide the following –
  1. the total additional annual staffing requirements for a dual site, compared to the agreed single Overdale site;
  2. the total additional annual running costs for a dual site, compared to the agreed single Overdalesite including depreciation;
  1. providedetailsof what engagement there has been with staff and clinicians regarding the desirability, or not, of operations on a dual site; and
  2. provide details of appropriate assumptions for the following –
  1. the current annual staffing cost to run the General Hospital;
  2. the current number of staff employed at the General Hospital; and
  1. the current annual running costs of the General Hospital, to include all ancillary sites?"
  1. TheMinister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade :

"Would the Minister, as shareholder representative, indicate if there are any plans for Jersey Post to follow the Royal Mail in introducing barcodes on stamps and whether a surcharge for non-barcode stamps is anticipated?"

  1. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 24th October 2022to the following question asked by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central :

"Will the Minister detail what work, if any, is being undertaken to reduce the sea lettuce on our shoreline (particularly in St. Aubin's Bay) next summer and in future years?"

  1. TheMinister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour :

"Given that the States of Jersey 2021 Annual Report and Accounts indicate that the income from Companies Tax decreased by £34 Million in 2021 when compared with the previous year, will the Minister provide more detailed statistics advising the reason for this decrease including by sector of operation or business size; and would the Minister further advise whether it is his intention to review the levels of Income Tax paid by Companies, noting the low proportion of revenue in terms of the annual total tax-take?"

  1. TheMinister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 24th October 2022 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour :

"Will the Minister provide full details of expenditure on the Our Hospital Project to date, including purchase of land or property; and will the Minister give a breakdown of any costs, fees and charges that are still accruing on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis?"

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)

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202-

(P.94/2022 Re-issue)

 Chair  of  the  Health  and  Social  Security Scrutiny Panel.

Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 22) (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.94/2022): amendment (P.94/2022. Amd. (re-issue))

 Minister for Social Security.

Health and Safety Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Chair and Deputy Chair (P.95/2022)

 Chair  of  the  Health  and  Social  Security Scrutiny Panel.

 

ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))

Questions without notice 2022

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Development

22nd November  Treasury and  Children and Education  Chief Minister

Resources

13th December  Economic  Environment  Chief Minister

Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture

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