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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
3rd OCTOBER 2023 CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY
9.30 a.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions (if any)
Approx. 9.40 a.m. Oral questions with notice
Up to 2 hours 20
minutes
Urgent questions (if any)
Up to 45 minutes, Oral questions without notice:
divided between the Minister for External Relations
three Ministers Minister for Health and Social Services
• Chief Minister
* Statements (if any)
• The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will make a statement regarding the Jersey Reds.
Approx. 2.15 p.m. Draft Register of Names and Addresses (Amendment) (Jersey) Law
Draft Employment (Amendment No.14) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.62/2023).
Extension of Cold Weather Bonus. (P.64/2023).
Extension of Cold Weather Bonus (P.64/2023): amendment. (P.64/2023 Amd.)
Law Revision Board: Appointment of Members. (P.67/2023). Funding for the Jersey Reds. (P.78/2023)
Note: Because of the requirement for a three-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter will expire on Monday 23rd October 2023. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Deputy has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting. If both proposals are adopted, the proposition will be listed for debate after all other propositions listed on the Consolidated Order Paper for the meeting, unless the Assembly agrees otherwise.
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 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th October 2023 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
CONSOLIDATED
3rd OCTOBER 2023
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS
(Explanatory note attached)
Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Amendment of Law and Order No. 2) (Jersey) R&O.73/2023. Order 2023.
Minister for External Relations.
Social Security (Incapacity Benefits – Phased Return to Work) (Amendment) R&O.77/2023. (Jersey) Order 2023.
Control of Housing and Work (Temporary Exemption – Amendment No. 4) R&O.78/2023. (Jersey) Order 2023.
Planning and Building (Special Development – Haut du Mont) (Jersey) Order R&O.79/2023. 2023.
Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Parking) (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Order R&O.81/2023. 2023.
Road Traffic ( Grouville ) (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Order 2023. R&O.82/2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
* Draft Register of Names and Addresses (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202- P.56/2023. (P.56/2023): comments. Com.(2). Presented: 29th September 2023, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Mid-Term Reflections (R.120/2023): executive response. R.120/2023. Presented: 15th September 2023, Public Accounts Committee. Res. Annual procurement report – top 100 suppliers 2021. R.137/2023. Presented: 13th September 2023, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Independent evaluation of Article 3 of the Official Analyst (Jersey) Law 2022. R.139/2023. Presented: 13th September 2023, Chief Minister.
Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority: re-appointment of non-executive R.140/2023. member.
Presented: 18th September 2023, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,
Income Forecasting Group: report on the revised forecast of States Income for R.142/2023. Summer 2023.
Presented: 19th September 2023, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Ministerial Plans 2024. R.143/2023. Presented: 19th September 2023, Chief Minister.
Bailiwick of Jersey Strategy for the International Maritime Organization R.144/2023. Instruments Implementation Code.
Presented: 20th September 2023, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism,
Economic, Social and Health-related Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. R.145/2023. Presented: 25th September 2023, Comptroller and Auditor General.
* States of Jersey Policing Plan 2023. R.146/2023. Presented: 29th September 2023, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) P.40/2023. Regulations 202-. (P.40/2023): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 13th September 2023, Minister for the Environment.
Extension of Cold Weather Bonus (P.64/2023): amendment. P.64/2023. Lodged: 26th September 2023, Deputy B.B. de S.DV.M. Porée of St. Helier Amd. South.
Draft Planning and Building (Commencement of No. 8 Amendment Law) P.71/2023. (Jersey) Act 202-.
Lodged: 19th September 2023, Minister for the Environment.
Proposed Government Plan 2024-2027. P.72/2023. Lodged: 19th September 2023, Council of Ministers.
Increase in revenue expenditure for agriculture and fisheries. P.74/2023. Lodged: 26th September 2023, Deputy S.G. Luce of Grouville and St. Martin .
Reform of the composition of the States Assembly. P.76/2023. Lodged: 26th September 2023, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 23) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.77/2023. Lodged: 26th September 2023, Minister for Social Security.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposer of the following proposition lodged au Greffe' has informed the Greffier of the States that it is to be withdrawn –
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions
(see attached)
WQ.322/2023 1. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture tabled an answer on
18th September 2023 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the Impact Jersey project.
WQ.323/2023 2. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding an
update on the negotiation of purchase for the site of the Seaside Café, Grève de Lecq. WQ.324/2023 3. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a
question asked by the Connétable of St. Lawrence regarding non-private outpatients waiting
to have scans.
WQ.325/2023 4. The Minister for Housing and Communities tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South regarding Mydeposits Jersey'. WQ.326/2023 5. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a question
asked by the Connétable of St. Martin regarding engagement with pharmacists on their needs
and concerns to accessibility and financial support.
WQ.327/2023 6. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a question
asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding Income Support distributed in 2022.
WQ.328/2023 7. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding measures of minimum levels of service in crucial public services during strikes.
WQ.329/2023 8. The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a question asked
by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the work permits of the two Filipino fishermen who died on the L'Ecume II fishing trawler.
WQ.330/2023 9. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a question asked by Deputy
T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding the amount spent by the Government on adverts, articles and supplements in the Jersey Evening Post.
WQ.331/2023 10. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding systems and data analysts, communications, PR and marketing staff employed within Government.
WQ.332/2023 11. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding the Jersey Teacher Training students now employed as Early Career Teachers.
WQ.333/2023 12. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding domestic abuse cases since 2018.
WQ.334/2023 13. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding Government funding distributed to charities.
WQ.335/2023 14. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a question asked by Deputy
M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding civil litigation cases taken against the Government or a Minister.
WQ.336/2023 15. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding personal tax audit investigations.
WQ.337/2023 16. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a question asked by Deputy
T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding the shipping costs relating to all chemical and microbiological analysis.
WQ.338/2023 17. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a
* question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding prescribed opioid medications.
WQ.339/2023 18. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding Government policy on the provision of community and postal services.
WQ.340/2023 19. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a question asked by Deputy
M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding Government communications.
WQ.341/2023 20. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding the ceiling for Income Tax thresholds.
WQ.342/2023 21. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding the Education Partnership between the States of Jersey and the NASUWT (National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers).
WQ.343/2023 22. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding meetings between CYPES and the teaching unions.
WQ.344/2023 23. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture tabled an answer on
25th September 2023 to a question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding the closure of post offices.
WQ.345/2023 24. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to a question asked
by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central regarding affordability of major planned Government capital projects.
WQ* .346/2023 25. ThDepue Minty L.J. ister Farnfor ham Infrastructuof St. Maryre tabled, St. an Ouenanswer and St.on 2nPeter d Octobregarder in20g 23the toappa quoiestionntmentasked of threbye
Independent Advisors and two clinical experts to support the Government of Jersey's New Healthcare Facilities Programme.
WQ.347/2023 26. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a question asked
* by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the migration from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles.
WQ* .348/2023 27. Thby Depue Mintyister R.S. for KovSocial acs oSecuritf St. Saviy tabledour rean gardanswer ing the houon 2nsingd Octob componer 20ent 23 ofto Ia ncomquestioe Sun ppasked ort. WQ.349/2023 28. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a question
* asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the intended process and charges on waste.
WQ.350/2023 29. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a question asked by
* Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the intended process and charges on waste. WQ* .351/2023 30. Thquestione Min askedister fo br y HeaDepulthty T.A. and SoColcial es of ServSt.ices Helier Sotabled utan h answer regardinog MRI scans.n 2nd October 2023 to a
WQ.352/2023 31. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a question * asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding entries for Modern Foreign Languages for GCSE.
WQ* .353/2023 question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding a Betterment clause' in
32. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a pay settlements with Unions.
WQ* .354/2023 33. ThDepue Minty R.J. ister Ward for In frastructuof St. Helier re tabledCentraanl answer regardinong 2nd the Octobestimateder 20sub23 tsidyo a qufoestir 2023on askedfor tby he
current bus provider.
WQ.355/2023 34. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a question asked by
* Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding bus service contract negotiations.
WQ.356/2023 35. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the
* following question asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade regarding policy to protect children from activist driven agendas.
WQ* .357/2023 36. Thby e DepuMinister ty L.foV. r FelthSocial amSecuritof St.y Helier tabled an Central answer regaron di2nngd Octobprogresser 20on23 delivto a erinqueg stioMSn asked S P5:
Conducting a review of our benefits landscape.
WQ* .358/2023 37. Thby Depue Mintyister L.V. Ffor Soeltham ocial Securitf St. Helier Cey tabled an ntral regardanswer onin2ng thd e cost oOctober f deliv2023 eritonga qu MSS Pestion 1.asked 5. WQ.359/2023 38. The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a
* question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding the 3 options for sustainable health funding outlined in the Proposed Government Plan 2024-2027.
WQ* .360/2023 following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding the Skills
39. The Minister for Children and Education abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the Development Fund outlined in the Proposed Government Plan 2024-2027.
WQ.361/2023 40. The Minister for Housing and Communities abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a
* question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding the level of subsidy in the assessment of "affordable" homes as outlined in the Proposed Government Plan 2024-
WQ* .362/2023 question asked by Deputy A. Howell of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the
41. The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a Vaccination Centre at Fort Regent.
WQ.363/2023 42. The Minister for Infrastructure abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a question asked by
* Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding the £675m estimated cost for the acute hospital at Overdale.
WQ.364/2023 43. The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a
* question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding implementing the recommendations of the 2022 Review of Health and Community Services (HCS) Clinical
Governance Arrangements within Secondary Care.
WQ.365/2023 44. The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a
* question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding delivering updated operational policies across all areas of healthcare in accordance with the Quality and Improvement in
Healthcare process.
WQ.366/2023 45. The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to a
* question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding turnover in mental health staff.
- – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)
OQ.190/2023 1. Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter will ask the following question of
the Minister for Treasury and Resources –
"In line with the adoption of paragraph (b) of proposition P.32/2023 (Removal of compulsory independent taxation for existing married couples and civil partnerships) by the States Assembly in July of this year, will the Minister advise how he is ensuring that joint taxation remains available for married couples and civil partners?"
OQ.186/2023 2. Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture –
"Given the recent success of the Jersey Team at the Worlds Bowls Championships, alongside other sports clubs securing medals at world class championships, will the Minister confirm if clubs that represent the Island on a high level are awarded the same level of funding as Jersey Reds; and will he further provide a breakdown of what the £370,000 provided to Jersey Reds was intended for?"
OQ.193/2023 3. Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Further to the response to Written Question 345/2023, will the Minister advise why the North of St Helier Hub Youth Centre capital project is currently on hold and why the central St. Helier primary school project is not listed as a capital project?"
OQ.182/2023 4. Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Will the Minister advise whether Managers in the health care sector are subject to compulsory training requirements, as is required for the clinical staff they manage, and if not, why not?"
OQ.187/2023 5. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister
for Health and Social Services –
"Will the Minister provide details of what progress, if any, has been made on the review of the Island's health and care costs, including potential options she has under consideration for funding, financing, and contracting, to include options for the Health Insurance Fund; and will she explain what additional funding, if any, has been provided to address immediate pressures?"
OQ.184/2023 6. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister indicate what traffic monitoring, if any, will be carried out around the vicinity of the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre?"
OQ.181/2023 7. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Economic Development, Tourism, Sports and Culture –
"Will the Minister state if he would support the creation of a scrutiny panel to investigate the barriers and opportunities for people accessing Jersey's labour market, and if not, why not?"
OQ.191/2023 8. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Chief Minister
–
"Following the announcement that their outline application for the Waterfront has been rejected, will the Chief Minister advise if government will re-evaluate the role of the Jersey Development Company in delivering projects like this, and consider issuing alternative instructions for any future Waterfront development, which include a greater proportion of affordable housing?"
OQ.188/2023 9. The Connétable of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister advise whether the policies adopted by Government are intended to reduce the number of private landlords in Jersey, and if not, what measures, if any, are being taken to ensure that this is not the outcome?"
OQ.189/2023 10. The Connétable of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister advise whether he is content with the current state of the planted sections between the carriageways of Victoria Avenue; and, if not, whether there are any plans for improvement?"
OQ.192/2023 11. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Treasury and Resources –
"Will the Minister advise what consideration he is giving to the form that the Government Plan's proposed Liquid Waste Charge takes, and can he assure the Assembly that he will not propose a new tax which meets the definition of a regressive' tax?"
OQ.185/2023 12. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Will the Minister indicate what air quality monitoring, if any, will be carried out in the vicinity of the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre?"
OQ.183/2023 13. Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade will ask the following question of H.M. Attorney General –
"Will H.M. Attorney General advise whether or not legal advice given to States Members and Government Officers by the Law Officers' Department on their interpretation of Jersey Law and statute, and the legal reasoning for that interpretation, is disclosable to members of the public, and if not, why not; and will he advise whether there are any circumstances when disclosure could be made on the grounds of public interest?"
OQ.194/2023 14. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Health and Social Services –
"Will the Minister confirm what public provisions are in place for the disposal of sharp boxes', used for the disposal of hypodermic needles and other sharp medical instruments, and whether she believes such provisions to be adequate?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (45 minutes)
1st question period – Minister for External Relations
2nd question period – Minister for Health and Social Services 3rd question period – Chief Minister
- – Urgent Oral Questions
The following urgent oral question has been approved by the Bailiff and will be asked at the meeting on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 –
UOQ.3/2023 Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for
* Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister update the Assembly and tell Members what areas of the hospital it is known that RAAC may be present in; when this information was identified; whether these areas are still being occupied by staff and/or accessed by the public; and what is the Minister doing to ensure patient and staff safety?"
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will make a statement regarding the Jersey Reds.
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Draft Register of Names and Addresses (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202- P.56/2023. (P.56/2023): comments. Com. Presented: 6th September 2023, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny
* Draft Register of Names and Addresses (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202- P.56/2023. (P.56/2023): comments. Com.(2). Presented: 29th September 2023, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Extension of Cold Weather Bonus (P.64/2023): amendment. P.64/2023. Lodged: 26th September 2023, Deputy B.B. de S.DV.M. Porée of St. Helier Amd. South.
Law Revision Board: Appointment of Members. P.67/2023. Lodged: 31st August 2023, Chief Minister.
Note: Because of the requirement for a three-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter will expire on Monday 23rd October 2023. Furthermore, notification for the proposition to be listed for debate could not be provided in accordance with the timescale set out Standing Order 32. The Deputy has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting. If both proposals are adopted, the proposition will be listed for debate after all other propositions listed on the Consolidated Order Paper for the meeting, unless the Assembly agrees otherwise.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS
17th October 2023
Draft Planning and Building (Commencement of No. 8 Amendment Law) P.71/2023. (Jersey) Act 202-.
Lodged: 19th September 2023, Minister for the Environment.
Increase in revenue expenditure for agriculture and fisheries. P.74/2023. Lodged: 26th September 2023, Deputy S.G. Luce of Grouville and St. Martin .
Reform of the composition of the States Assembly. P.76/2023. Lodged: 26th September 2023, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
7th November 2023
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) P.40/2023. Regulations 202-. (P.40/2023).
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Regulations will resume following adoption of the principles on 18th July 2023 and the subsequent referral to the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
Draft Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) P.40/2023. Regulations 202-. (P.40/2023): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 13th September 2023, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Income Tax (Amendment – Stage 2 of Independent Taxation) (Jersey) P.41/2023. Law 202-.
Lodged: 6th June 2023, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Act declaring that the Income Tax (Amendment – Stage 2 of Independent P.41/2023. Taxation) (Jersey) Law 202- has immediate effect. Add. Presented: 6th June 2023, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Vessel Monitoring Systems) (Amendment) (Jersey) P.68/2023. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 8th September 2023, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Income Support (Amendment No. 23) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.77/2023. Lodged: 26th September 2023, Minister for Social Security.
28th November 2023
12th December 2023
Proposed Government Plan 2024-2027. P.72/2023. Lodged: 19th September 2023, Council of Ministers.
W.J.C. MILLOW Deputy Greffier of the States
28th September 2023 Note –
In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2023 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th October 2023.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting.
(See Item B)
R&O.73/2023.
Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Amendment of Law and Order No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2023.
Signed by Assistant Minister Deputy I.J. Gorst of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter , for and on behalf of the Minister for External Relations.
This Order amends the Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Jersey) Law 2019 (the "Sanctions Law") and the Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Implementation of External Sanctions) (Jersey) Order 2021 (the "Sanctions Order").
Part 1 – amendment of the Sanctions Law
Article 1 amends Article 2A of the Sanctions Law, which defines what is meant by the terms "owned", "held", "controlled", "directly" and "indirectly" for the purposes of the Sanctions Law.
Article 2A(4) to (8) defines when a person who is not an individual ("C") is owned, held or controlled directly or indirectly by another person ("P"). Before the amendment made by this Order, that is when one or more of 3 conditions is satisfied.
The first condition is that P is the holding body, or beneficial owner, of C.
The second condition is that P directly or indirectly holds more than 50% of the shares in C or more than 50% of the voting rights in C, or that P holds the right directly or indirectly to appoint or remove a majority of the board of directors of C.
The third condition is that it is reasonable to expect that P can secure, in most cases or in significant respects, that the affairs of C are conducted in accordance with P's wishes.
This Order removes the first condition. Part 2 – amendment of the Sanctions Order
Articles 3 to 6 amend the Sanctions Order in relation to UK sanctions on Russia and the Republic of Belarus, by making further provision about the automatic effect of UK general licences. A general licence allows a person to do something which is otherwise prohibited by the Sanctions Order or the Sanctions Law.
Russia
Paragraph 4(2) of Schedule 3 to the Sanctions Order provides that, if the UK grants a general licence under the UK's Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855, as amended, the "UK Russia Regulations"), then that general licence has automatic effect in Jersey. The Minister can grant a general licence that expressly modifies or disapplies a UK general licence. The Minister can also disapply a UK general licence altogether, without making any replacement, by publicising a notice in the same way that notices of revocation of Jersey general licences are publicised.
But a UK general licence has automatic effect under paragraph 4(2) only if it does not relate solely to asset- freeze provisions in the UK Russia Regulations, and only in relation to an act which would otherwise be an offence under Article 4 of the Sanctions Order (that is, an offence under a provision which is not an asset-freeze provision).
Amendments made by this Order provide for UK general licences granted under the UK Russia Regulations to have automatic effect in Jersey without the limitations described in the previous paragraph.
Belarus
Amendments made by this Order provide that, if the UK grants a general licence under the UK's Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600, as amended, the "UK Belarus Regulations"), then that general licence has automatic effect in Jersey. The effect of these amendments is to replicate, for general licences under the UK Belarus Regulations, the amended provisions described above in relation to general licences under the UK Russia Regulations.
This Part also makes minor consequential changes to the Sanctions Order.
Part 3 – final provisions
Article 7 gives the name of the Order and provides that it comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 11th September 2023 and came into force on 18th September 2023.
R&O.76/2023.
States of Jersey (Transfer of Justice Functions – Chief Minister to Justice and Home Affairs) Order 2023. Chief Minister.
This Order –
- renames the Minister for Home Affairs as the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs and makes amendments to legislation consequential on that renaming; and
- amends legislation to transfer statutory functions in relation to justice to the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs from the Chief Minister.
Functions under the following legislation are transferred to the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs from the Chief Minister –
• Access to Justice (Jersey) Law 2019;
• Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 2018;
• The Law Society of Jersey Law 2005 (although the power to amend by Order the definition of "limited liability partnership" in this Law will remain with the Chief Minister).
This Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 14th September 2023 and came into force on 21st September 2023.
R&O.77/2023.
Social Security (Incapacity Benefits – Phased Return to Work) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Social Security.
This Order amends the Social Security (Incapacity Benefits) (Jersey) Order 2004 to provide that a day is to be treated as a day of incapacity for work if a person undertakes activity that is part of an agreed plan to assist with the person's return to work. The Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 19th September 2023 and came into force on 26th September 2023.
R&O.78/2023.
Control of Housing and Work (Temporary Exemption – Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Order 2023.
Signed by Assistant Chief Minister Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter , for and on behalf of the Chief Minister.
This Order amends the Control of Housing and Work (Temporary Exemption) (Jersey) Order 2021 so that its expiry is extended by 1 year to the end of 31st December 2024.
The Order was made on 20th September 2023 and came into force on 27th September 2023.
R&O.79/2023.
Planning and Building (Special Development – Haut du Mont) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for the Environment.
The Planning and Building (Special Development – Haut du Mont) (Jersey) Order 2023 is made by the Minister for the Environment under Articles 8 and 124 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 ("the Law"), and grants planning permission for the demolition of the relevant property at Haut du Mont, Pier Road, St. Helier . The developer, supported by the Haut du Mont Recovery Coordinating Group which was established by the Chief Minister following the incident on 10th December 2022, submitted an application to the Minister on 12th April 2023 for the making of a Special Development Order to grant this planning permission, and submitted supporting information on 23rd May 2023. This Order does not grant planning permission for development of the site following demolition of the relevant property, an application under Article 9 of the Law will be required.
Article 1 contains definitions: "demolition" has the meaning given in Article 3; "developer" means Andium Homes Limited; "relevant property" means the apartment buildings on the site containing a total of 9 residential units; and "site" means the land at Haut du Mont, Pier Road, St. Helier , indicated with cross- hatching on the plan in the Schedule.
Article 2 grants planning permission for demolition of the relevant property, in consideration of the exceptional circumstances surrounding the incident at Haut du Mont on 10th December 2022, and the resultant loss of life and extensive damage to the property.
Article 3 provides that the developer must ensure that demolition of the relevant property does not commence until notified by the Minister in writing of the date on or after which demolition may commence, and must ensure completion of the demolition within 6 weeks, subject to extension up to 12 weeks if completion of the demolition within 6 weeks is not possible. "Demolition" is defined as demolition of the relevant property and related structures, removal of all associated building materials and securing of the site, in accordance with Ministerial guidelines.
Article 4 set outs the conditions subject to which planning permission is granted. The developer must, within 6 months, submit to the Minister a detailed proposal regarding the development of the site and a detailed proposal regarding the development of residential units at another location to replace demolished units, and ensure compliance with a waste management plan for the site approved by the Chief Officer.
Article 5 provides that nothing in the Order exempts the developer or any other person from compliance with Building Bye-laws made under the Law or any other applicable enactment.
Article 6 gives the citation, and provides that the Order comes into force 7 days after it is made. The Order was made on 21st September 2023 and came into force on 28th September 2023.
R&O.80/2023.
Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
This Order amends the Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Jersey) Order 1982 (the "1982 Order") by updating Article 3 (description of disabled persons) of the 1982 Order to correct a reference to the Jersey Blind Society Incorporated to EYECAN and to make that Article gender silent in line with modern drafting style.
This Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 21st September 2023 and came into force on 28th September 2023.
R&O.81/2023.
Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Parking) (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
This Order amends the Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Parking) (Jersey) Order 2002 by creating new parking places for disabled persons – one in St. Helier and 2 in Grouville .
This Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 21st September 2023 and came into force on 28th September 2023.
R&O.82/2023.
Road Traffic ( Grouville ) (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
This Order amends the Road Traffic ( Grouville ) (Jersey) Order 2002 (the "2002 Order"). Article 1 provides that the Order amends the 2002 Order.
Article 2 amends Schedule 1 by creating an exemption to the one-way traffic route on La Sente Brée for patient transport vehicles and ambulances that are leaving The Hollies Day Centre.
Article 3 amends Schedule 2 to prohibit waiting on lengths of La Rue Hilgrove and La Sente Brée. Article 4 amends Schedule 6 to add a 3-hour parking disc restriction on a length of La Rue Hilgrove. Article 5 introduces the Schedule that contains minor housekeeping amendments.
Article 6 gives the citation and provides that this Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 21st September 2023 and came into force on 28th September 2023.
R&O.83/2023.
Road Traffic ( St. Helier ) (Amendment No. 41) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
This Order amends the Road Traffic ( St. Helier ) (Jersey) Order 1996, in relation to Commercial Buildings, to –
• reduce the paying parking places on the east side by one bay;
• make some amendments to the lengths of the parking areas on the west and south sides; and
• improve the clarity of the descriptions of existing paying parking places.
This Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 21st September 2023 and came into force on 28th September 2023.
R&O.84/2023.
Immigration (Fees) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
This Order amends the Immigration (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2022 (the "Fees Order").
Article 2 amends Article 2 of the Fees Order to –
• increase the fees payable for 7 of the categories of people making applications for leave to remain in Jersey for a limited period.
• introduce a new fee for applications in respect of ministers of religion. The fee for those types of applicants previously fell within the category described in row 7 of the table.
• remove the fee entry in the table for the dependents of people with a work permit under row 5 that is to be or has been extended for a further period. This fee is no longer relevant.
• clarify that the fee in row 7 of the table applies to work permit holders who do not fall within any of the categories of temporary work permit holders described in rows 4, 5 and 6 of the table.
The percentage uplift and date of the previous uplift or introduction of each fee in the table in Article 2 is as follows –
Row | People in respect of whom a fee is payable | % uplift | Date the fee was last increased or first introduced |
1 | student and dependent | 3% | 7th August 2019 |
2 | minister of religion and dependent (new fee) | 17.5% | 7th August 2019 (as part of the category described in row 7) |
3 | investor and dependent | 16% | 7th August 2019 |
4 | person holding a work permit, if the work permit authorises the person's seasonal employment for a period not exceeding 9 months | 22% | 7th August 2019 |
5 | person holding a work permit, if the work permit authorises the person's sector-based employment for a period not exceeding one year (which permit may be extended for a further period) | 22% | 11th May 2021 |
6 | person holding a work permit under row 5 that is to be or has been extended for a further period | 22% | 11th May 2021 |
7 | person holding a work permit other than a person mentioned in row 4, 5 or 6 and dependent | 17.5% | 1st June 2018 |
8 | person seeking leave to remain for a period of 30 months, under Appendix HK(J) British National (Overseas) to the Jersey Immigration Rules, as a BN(O) Status Holder or a BN(O) Household Member and dependent | 0% | 31st January 2021 |
9 | person seeking leave to remain for a period of 5 years, under Appendix HK(J) British National (Overseas) to the Jersey Immigration Rules, as a BN(O) Status Holder or a BN(O) Household Member and dependent | 0% | 31st January 2021 |
10 | a person who is not a person mentioned in any of rows 1 – 9 | 21% | 1st June 2018 |
Article 3 amends Article 3 of the Fees Order to increase the fee for applications for leave to remain in Jersey indefinitely by 21%. This fee was last increased with effect from 1st June 2018.
Article 4 gives the title by which this Order may be cited and provides for the Order to come into force on 4th October 2023.
The Order was made on 26th September 2023 and come into force on 4th October 2023.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"In relation to the Impact Jersey project to date, will the Minister state –
- the total number of applications received;
- the number of applications subsequently to have been given funding; and
- the total amount of funding distributed to applicants?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
"Following the States Assembly's approval of Negotiation of purchase for the site of the Seaside Café, Grève de Lecq' (P.53/2023), will the Minister provide Members with an update on the progress of negotiations?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Lawrence –
"Will the Minister state the number of non-private outpatients waiting to have an:
- MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) scan;
- Ultrasound scan; and
- any other scan;
on 31st July 2021, 2022, and 2023?"
- The Minister for Housing and Communities tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South –
"Will the Minister undertake to liaise with Mydeposits Jersey' to identify the number of certificates that have been issued for rental deposits which they have protected where the date the landlord passed the deposit on to Mydeposits Jersey' was not within 30 days of the landlord having received that deposit?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin –
"Will the Minister outline what engagement, if any, the Departments of Customer and Local Services and Health and Community Services have had with pharmacists in the rural parishes in order to establish whether they have any specific needs or concerns that may require alternative arrangements for pharmacies outside the urban centres, particularly with regard to accessibility and financial support?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister advise how much of the £73.1 million of Income Support distributed in 2022 was paid in rent component for individuals to –
- Andium Homes;
- tenants of Housing Associations or Trusts; and
- tenants in private sector accommodation;
and will the Minister further provide the corresponding figures requested in (a), (b) and (c) above for each year since the introduction of the Income Support scheme?"
- The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central –
"In light of the UK Government's move to introduce legislation to allow it to set minimum levels of service in crucial public services that must be met during strikes to ensure the safety of the public, will the Chair advise what consideration, if any, has been given to the possibility of equivalent measures in Jersey?"
- The Minister for Home Affairs tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister advise what type of work permits were held by the two Filipino fishermen who died on the L'Ecume II fishing trawler, and whether they were brought to Jersey on those work permits or if those permits were changed after their arrival?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South –
"Will the Chief Minister state the amount spent by the Government on adverts, articles and supplements in the Jersey Evening Post over the last five years, broken down by year and quarter?"
- The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Will the Chair advise how many people are employed within Government in the following positions –
- system and data analysts; and
- communications, PR and marketing staff;
and will she further identify the relevant departments responsible for their employment?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 18th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister detail how many of the 23 JTT (Jersey Teacher Training) students enrolled in 2022, and who completed their training in 2023, are now employed as ECTs (Early Career Teachers) in Jersey schools and colleges?"
- The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister provide the number of cases involving domestic abuse that the police have been called to each year since 2018?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister advise the amount of Government funding distributed to charities for each year since 2018?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Chief Minister state the number of civil litigation cases taken against the Government or any Minister in that capacity each year since 2018?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South –
"Will the Minister provide information on the number of personal tax audit investigations that have been undertaken over the last 10 years, broken down by income bands of £20,000 –
- £20,000 - £40,000
- £40,000 - £60,000
- £60,000 - £80,000
- £80,000 - £100,000
- £100,000 - £120,000
- £120,000 - £140,000
- £140,000 - £160,000
- £160,000 - £180,000
- £180,000 - £200,000; and
- £200,000+?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South –
"Further to the response provided to Written Question 203/2022 will the Chief Minister provide the shipping costs relating to all chemical and microbiological analysis not carried out on Island, over the last five years?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South –
"In respect to prescribed opioid medications, will the Minister state –
- what safeguards are in place to monitor and prevent addiction;
- what opioid prescription guidelines are followed;
- when the prescription guidelines were last reviewed; and
- if records are kept regarding opioid prescriptions, and if they are, publish these for the last five years?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Following the recent announcement that four post offices in Channel Island Co-operative Society stores are due to close, and the lack of provision of a mail plane following a decision by Royal Mail, will the Chief Minister –
- state what the Government policy is regarding the provision of community and business postal and post office services; and
- if an impact assessment has been undertaken in developing the Government policy, and if not, why not?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"In light of concerns relating to communications on the part of Government or by Government officers and the recent disclosure of the number of staff in and cost of its communication function, will the Chief Minister –
- undertake a review into the cost, structure, and quality of the Communications function within the Cabinet Office as a matter of urgency, as well as the social media policy for Government officers;
- for the purposes of the review, compare the cost and numbers of staff employed in Government communications with other small jurisdictions and if not, why not?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister explain the basis on which the ceiling for income tax thresholds is set, or calculated, and how this is regarded in the context of policy concerns of the Comptroller that cliff edges' in the imposition of taxation should be avoided, notwithstanding marginal relief?"
- The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"In respect of the Education Partnership between the States of Jersey and the NASUWT (National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers) signed in September 2014 (Education Partnership), will the Chair confirm whether it is still in place and adhered to; and, given the start of discussions on terms and conditions (T&Cs) with the Unions will the Chair provide details as to –
- how this agreement affects these discussions;
- whether all teaching unions have equal involvement in the development of T&Cs;
- whether discussions in respect of T&Cs and pay for lecturers at Highlands College include all unions or just one single union;
- the extent to which unions are able to attend meetings and have their voices heard; and
- how the final agreement will be decided across all unions?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister provide details of the meetings which have taken place between CYPES and the teaching unions with regard to Terms and Conditions since 2014, to include the following –
- the dates and attendees at each meeting;
- the extent to which the Education Partnership affects (or has affected) any discussions;
- whether lecturers at Highlands College are represented by all unions or one single union; and
- the scheduled dates for any future meetings?"
- The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister advise what discussions, if any, have taken place between his department, Jersey Post and the Channel Island Cooperative Society regarding the closure of post offices within certain stores; and whether any impact assessment of these closures has been undertaken by the Minister?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 25th September 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister advise –
- if he believes some major planned Government capital project may now be unaffordable;
- what advice, if any, he has received from the Minister for Treasury and Resources, or Treasury officials regarding the affordability of the planned programme of capital projects;
- what discussions, if any, he has had, or his department has had, with other Ministers or departments about delaying or changing capital projects that are in progress or planned;
- how he proposes that capital projects are prioritised; and provide a list of all current and planned capital programmes or projects identifying the status of each, including whether the projects have been delayed, paused, stopped, or are on track, and the current RAG (Red/Amber/Green) status for each project or programme?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
"Further to the announcement that three Independent Advisors and two clinical experts have been appointed to support the Government of Jersey's New Healthcare Facilities Programme, will the Minister –
- explain the process followed for their selection;
- advise whether they are being remunerated and, if so, to what extent; and
- detail the total estimated annual cost?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister confirm, as part of Jersey's plan to be net zero by 2050, whether the migration from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles is expected to result in a reduced number of middle and lower income households owning their own vehicles and, if so, advise what target figure is envisaged?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour –
"Following the response to Written Question 327/2023, will the Minister provide details of how many
individuals received the housing component of Income Support in each year from 2012 to 2022 (inclusive) broken down for the following accommodation providers –
- Andium Homes;
- tenants of Housing Associations or Trusts; and
- tenants in private sector accommodation?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour –
"Regarding the new taxes outlined in page 44 and 46 of the Proposed Government Plan 2024-2027,
will the Minister –
- explain the intended process and charges for –
- domestic liquid waste;
- domestic household waste; and
- revenue to replace Road Fuel Duty with a Vehicle Tax;
- explain how, if at all, the above is consistent with minimising the effect of the Cost of Living crisis on residents, and how he would address the effect of extra taxes, especially on low fixed income households; and
- confirm which department will oversee the revenue from these new taxes, and where the income is intended to be used?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour –
"Regarding the new taxes outlined in page 44 and 46 of the Proposed Government Plan 2024-2027, will the Minister –
- explain the intended process and charges for –
- domestic liquid waste;
- domestic household waste; and
- revenue to replace Road Fuel Duty with a Vehicle Tax;
- explain how, if at all, the above is consistent with minimising the effect of the Cost of Living crisis on residents, and how he would address the effect of extra taxes, especially on low fixed income households; and
- confirm which department will oversee the revenue from these new taxes, and where the income is intended to be used?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South –
"Will the Minister advise –
- the number of MRI scans undertaken using the hospital MRI scanner, broken down per annum by both public patients and private patients for the last 10 years; and
- whether she is aware of any private MRI scanners in the Island?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister provide the number of entries for Modern Foreign Languages for GCSE for each of the last 5 years, including overall numbers broken down by school; and will she further provide the numbers as a percentage of overall school population?"
- The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Chair advise which, if any, of the Unions who have settled a pay claim this year have a Betterment clause' as part of their agreement, should other groups receive a higher pay settlement?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister advise the estimated subsidy for 2023, in pounds sterling, for the current bus provider?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister provide details of the current bus service contract negotiations for 2023, 2024 and 2025?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister explain how she develops policy to protect children under her care from activist driven agendas promoted by some sections of society?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister provide an update on progress delivering MSS P5: Conducting a review of our
benefits landscape, to ensure that benefits are well-targeted, modern and effective, as set out in her Delivery Plan, including –
- the actions identified following completion of the MSS P5.1 review, including details of the work plan developed, and progress against that work plan;
- what specific groups were included in the work undertaken on MSS P5.2, the findings of this review, or work to date if the review is ongoing; and
- outlining the work undertaken on MSS P5.3 to ensure that the IT system delivered by the Transform Project will support and deliver any future changes to benefits that the States Assembly may decide upon?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister provide details of the total cost of delivering MSS P1.5 from her Delivery Plan, from 2022 to date, breaking down expenditure by staff costs, contractor costs, costs of products, and any other costs incurred, such as promotional costs?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central –
"Regarding the 3 options for sustainable health funding outlined on page 96 of the Proposed
Government Plan 2024-2027, will the Minister provide details on the following –
- how each of the options will be financed;
- how the Government will engage with healthcare providers; and
- what reforms are proposed for the Health Insurance Fund?"
- The Minister for Children and Education abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister provide further details in relation to the Skills Development Fund outlined on page 96 of the Proposed Government Plan 2024-2027; and will she also advise whether consideration has been given to a "green" skills fund to assist with environmental change and development?"
- The Minister for Housing and Communities abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister advise the level of subsidy, both as a percentage and in real terms, that he intends to use in the assessment of "affordable" homes as outlined on page 75 and 76 of the Proposed Government Plan 2024-2027; and will he further advise whether, in light of current inflation in the housing market, he considers that there should be larger subsidies for social housing, and if not, why not?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy A. Howell of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
"In relation to the Vaccination Centre at Fort Regent, will the Minister –
- state how many staff (both clinical and non-clinical) are employed there;
- provide the number of vaccinations administered daily, broken down into Flu and Covid vaccines;
- advise how much it is costing per day to run the Centre;
- confirm whether the Centre was closed during the Summer, and if it was, advise who made the decision to re-open it and what discussions were undertaken, if any, with regards to offering Flu and Covid vaccines at GP surgeries instead; and
- provide the total cost of the Vaccination Centre from 2020 to date, broken down per year, alongside the expected total cost for the rest of this year?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
"Following the publication of the Government Plan 2024 -2027, would the Minister provide a detailed breakdown of the £675m estimated cost for the acute hospital at Overdale?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister advise what progress is being made in implementing the recommendations of the
2022 Review of Health and Community Services (HCS) Clinical Governance Arrangements within Secondary Care and provide –
- the reason for the distinction between mental and physical health within the scope of the report;
- the rationale for separating the crisis team from the home treatment team and the evidence on which this decision was based;
- clarity on why an individual has been engaged to look at clinical governance in mental health, separate from the clinical governance team based in the general hospital; and
- evidence of any consideration given to the possible creation of a silo in these areas that could increase risk of error?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister detail what progress is being made in delivering updated operational policies across
all areas of healthcare in accordance with the Quality and Improvement in Healthcare process, in particular in the area of mental health, and provide the following information –
- a copy of the rapid tranquiliser policy used by the inpatient department and, if none is available, advice on when this will be produced and published;
- the official operational policy for inpatient care;
- an explanation of the process by which the crisis team operational policy was constructed, and what feedback was obtained from clinicians and staff working in mental health;
- details of the ethical conduct policy for managers within health and an explanation of who is responsible for enforcing policy; and
- the process used to define mild, moderate and urgent cases within mental health, and who has responsibility for determining the categorisation of cases in the absence of a published operational policy for mental health?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services abled an answer on 2nd October 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister provide details of the turnover in mental health staff for each of the last three years. including a breakdown between clinicians and non-clinicians?"
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 Register of Names and Addresses (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.56/2023). | Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Employment (Amendment No.14) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.62/2023). | Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel |
Extension of Cold Weather Bonus. (P.64/2023). | Minister for Social Security |
Extension of Cold Weather Bonus (P.64/2023): amendment. (P.64/2023 Amd.) | Minister for Social Security |
Law Revision Board: Appointment of Members. (P.67/2023). | Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel |
Funding for the Jersey Reds. (P.78/2023) | Minister for Treasury and Resources |
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))
Questions without notice 2023
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28th November 12th December
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