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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
16th JANUARY 2024
CONSOLIDATED
SUMMARY
09.30 a.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements
Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions
• Nomination of Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North as Minister for Infrastructure.
Note: The nomination for the Minister for Infrastructure will take place after consideration of P.1/2024, and only in the event that P.1/2024 is not adopted.
Approx. 09.40 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 the Environment three Ministers Minister for External Relations
• Chief Minister
Statements (if any)
Approx. 12:00 p.m. Vote of No Confidence: Chief Minister. (P.1/2024).
Note: Under Standing Order 31(2)(d), this Proposition has been listed as the first item for debate.
Draft Planning and Building (Amendment No. 8) (Repeal) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.90/2023).
Amendment to Standing Orders – States Decision Tracker. (P.93/2023).
Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.97/2023 (re-issue)).
Draft Employment (Amendment No.15) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.100/2023).
Amendment to Standing Orders – Roll of Elected Members. (P.101/2023).
Maximum Employment Probation Periods. (P.103/2023).
Maximum Employment Probation Periods (P.103/2023): amendment. (P.103/2023 Amd.).
Note: Because of the requirement for a three-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade will expire on Friday 2nd February 2024.. 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 her intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 80, that Standing Order 32 be suspended in order that the proposition may be listed for debate at the meeting; and subsequently to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Arrangement of public business 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 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th January 2024 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
16th JANUARY 2024 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Implementation of External Sanctions) (Iran – R&O.119/2023. Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2023.
Minister for External Relations.
Road Traffic ( St. Brelade and Disabled Persons Parking – Amendments) (Jersey) R&O.121/2023. Order 2023.
Minister for Infrastructure.
Environment (2024 Miscellaneous Fees) (Jersey) Order 2023. R&O.122/2023. Minister for the Environment.
Infrastructure (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2024 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2023. R&O.124/2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
* Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.97/2023): comments. P.97/2023. Presented:12th January 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Com. Panel.
Requirement for Seconder at Time of Lodging a Proposition (P.102/2023) – Child P.102/2023. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Lodged: 14th December 2023, Deputy M.R. Ferey of St. Saviour
Maximum Employment Probation Periods (P.103/2023) – Child Rights Impact P.103/2023. Assessment. Add. Lodged: 14th December 2023, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North
Maximum Employment Probation Periods (P.103/2023): amendment. P.103/2023. (P.103/2023 Amd): Child Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 5th January 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
* RCemhiefo tMe parinisttiecir orpat iMon iniwstitehir n (P.3/2the S024tates): ACsshiemldrbleny 'sf orrighthe ts ipurmpacposet aofsseesslecmteniotn . of a P.3/2024Add.. Presented: 12th January 2024, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
* The Seaside Café site at Grève de Lecq - acquisition by the public and transfer to P.5/2024. the National Trust for Jersey (P.5/2024): Children's rights impact assessment. Add. Presented: 15th January 2024, Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St.
Transfers between heads of expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) Law R.179/2023. 2019: Article 18 – 14th December 2023.
Presented: 15th December 2023, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Transfers between heads of expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) Law R.180/2023. 2019: Article 18 – 14th December 2023.
Presented: 15th December 2023, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Living wage and minimum wage – investigation of statutory and other R.181/2023. frameworks.
Presented: 18th December 2023, Minister for Social Security.
Commissioner for Standards: Investigation of Complaint of Breach of the Code R.182/2023. of Conduct for Elected Members by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement and
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central .
Presented: 21st December 2023, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Health and R.1/2024. Social Services – appointment of Assistant Minister.
Presented: 3rd January 2024, Minister for Health and Social Services.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Chief Minister – R.2/2024. Infrastructure portfolio and Assistant Minister appointments.
Presented: 4th January 2024, Chief Minister.
Commissioner for Standards: investigation of complaint of breach of the code of R.3/2024. practice for elected members by Deputy K.F. Morel of St. John , St. Lawrence ,
Presented: 4th January 2024, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Government of Jersey Policy Framework for the Ports Sector. R.4/2024. Presented: 9th January 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Social R.5/2024. Security – delegation of powers to appoint officers to the Comptroller, Assistant
Comptroller of Revenue (Technical) and the Manager – Operations in Revenue
Presented: 10th January 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Law Revision Board: summary of decisions – November 2023. R.6/2024. Presented: 11th January 2024, Law Revision Board.
* Children and Young People (Jersey) Law 202- Statutory Guidance. R.7/2024. Presented: 12th January 2024, Minister for Children and Education.
* CPrehiseldntren ed:and Young12th Janu Peopary 20le24, SafMeginiuarsterdi fng Aor Chrraingeldremn aennd Educats. tion. R.8/2024.
New Healthcare Facilities Programme Review – Interim Report (S.R.3/2023): S.R.3/2023. Response of the Chief Minister on behalf of the New Healthcare Facilities Res. Ministerial Group.
Presented: 14th December 2023, Chief Minister.
* Bridging Liquid Waste Strategy 2023-2026 Scrutiny Review - Final Report S.R.1/2024. Presented: 15th January 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Draft Children and Civil Status (Amendments) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.104/2023. Lodged: 21st December 2023, Minister for Children and Education.
Draft Wills and Succession (Amendment No. 3 – Collateral Succession of P.105/2023. Immovable Estate) (Jersey) Law 202-.
Lodged: 22nd December 2023, Chief Minister.
* Draft Children and Young People (Jersey) Commencement Act 202-. P.2/2024. Lodged: 12th January 2024, Minister for Children and Education.
* RMiemniosttere paror tMiicipnatistieron . to the States Assembly for the purpose of election of a Chief P.3/2024. Lodged: 12th January 2024, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
* Jersey Overseas Aid: re-appointment of a Commissioner. P.4/2024. Lodged: 12th January 2024, Minister for International Development.
* The the NaSeastioinalde TrusCafé tsfiorte aJet rGserèvey. de Lecq - acquisition by the public and transfer to P.5/2024. Lodged: 15th January 2024, Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS Nomination of Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North as Minister for Infrastructure.
Note: The nomination for the Minister for Infrastructure will take place after consideration of P.1/2024, and only in the event that P.1/2024 is not adopted.
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions (see attached)
WQ.474/2023 1. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the number of staff made redundant in 2023.
WQ.475/2023 2. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question asked
by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the statutory minimum period of notice for employees.
WQ.476/2023 3. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question
asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding Corporate Income Tax. WQ.477/2023 4. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question
asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding revenue expenditure growth bids. WQ.478/2023 5. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question
asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding ITIS (Income Tax Instalment Scheme)
payments.
WQ.479/2023 6. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question asked by
Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding facilities management.
WQ.480/2023 7. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question asked by the
Connétable of St. Martin regarding joint working with Guernsey on healthcare matters. WQ.481/2023 8. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question
asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding the use of agency teaching staff from
the UK.
WQ.482/2023 9. The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question
asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding the Education Reform Programme. WQ.483/2023 10. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question asked
by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central regarding child maintenance payments from separated
parents.
WQ.484/2023 11. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question asked
by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the provision of grants for the restoration of listed buildings.
WQ.485/2023 12. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 11th December 2023
to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding alcohol duty rates. WQ.486/2023 13. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 11th December 2023
to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding capital bids submitted by
Jersey Arts Centre.
WQ.487/2023 14. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question asked
by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central regarding Child Personal Care Benefit. WQ.488/2023 15. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question asked
by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central regarding the Home Carer's Allowance. WQ.489/2023 16. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to a question asked by
Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South regarding the completion of the new Government
building.
- – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)
OQ.2/2024 1. Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Given the Government's focus on "prudent and effective allocation of public funds", will the Chief Minister explain how the former Chief People and Transformation Officer was able to approve expenditure of a reported £11,000 of public money on entering public service employees in the UK's Personnel Today Awards 2023, including flying 10 employees to London, providing them with accommodation, a three-course meal with wine and an after- party?"
OQ.3/2024 2. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister commit to ensuring that the pay dispute with teachers is resolved in 2024 and, if so, will she explain on what basis the Assembly can have confidence the dispute will be resolved; and if not, why not?"
OQ.10/2024 3. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister state whether it is the position of the Council of Ministers that introducing a statutory living wage rate is "not feasible or desirable" and advise whether it is her intention to abide by the decision of the States Assembly in adopting paragraph (a) of P.98/2021 and ensure the Minimum Wage reaches two-thirds of median earnings by the end of this year?"
OQ.4/2024 4. The Connétable of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"In light of the numerous traditional roadside granite walls that have been damaged in recent storms, will the Minister advise how his department is supporting their repair, and if there is no such assistance in place, whether consideration in being given to providing support for their re- instatement?"
OQ.6/2024 5. Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for Justice
and Home Affairs –
"Is it the Minister's assessment that the recording of death by suicide is adequately and accurately undertaken by the appropriate authorities involved; and if not, why not?"
OQ.8/2024 6. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Will the Minister commit to reviewing the eligibility requirements for Home Carer's Allowance, including the rules around a claimant's contribution record and non-qualification if the claimant is in receipt of an old age pension; and if not, why not?"
OQ.11/2024 7. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Has the Council of Ministers accepted the conclusions of recent reports from Jersey charities that food-bank usage had reached record levels; and what plans, if any, does the Government have to resolve this situation?"
OQ.7/2024 8. Deputy R.J. Ward of St Helier Central will ask the following question of the Assistant Chief
Minister with responsibility for Digital –
"Will the Assistant Chief Minister state whether there are currently any projects under development that are contracted to Fujitsu, who are currently involved in the Post Office scandal in the UK?"
OQ.9/2024 9. Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Sustainable
Economic Development –
"Will the Minister advise whether his department has, within the last two months, contacted any businesses in the Island with an interest in the medicinal cannabis industry with a view to forming a consultative group for policy development in this area; and if so, what mechanisms are being used by his department to ensure that all businesses in the Island with such an interest are contacted and are fairly represented?"
OQ.5/2024 10. The Connétable of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Justice and
Home Affairs –
"Given that the UK is developing electronic gates which will use facial recognition to process arrivals into the country, will the Minister advise whether any consideration has been given to implementing such systems in Jersey ports; and if not, why not?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (45 minutes)
1st question period – Minister for the Environment
2nd question period – Minister for External Relations
3rd question period – Chief Minister
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Note: Under Standing Order 31(2)(d), this Proposition has been listed as the first item for debate. Draft Planning and Building (Amendment No. 8) (Repeal) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.90/2023.
Lodged: 31st October 2023, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Amendment to Standing Orders – Political Awareness and Education Privileges P.92/2023. and Procedures Sub-Committee.
Lodged: 1st November 2023, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
* Appointment of Non-Executive Directors and new Chair to the States of Jersey P.95/2023. Development Company. (re-issue). Lodged: 10th November 2023, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Note: Due to an administrative oversight P.95/2023 was omitted from the Principal Order Paper. Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.97/2023.
Lodged: 22nd November 2023, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs. (re-issue).
* DPrerafset Cnterid:m12e (tPubh Janualic Ordry 202er) 4, (JeCrhiselyd)re Lawn, Ed 20uca2-. (tion P.97and /2023)Hom:e coAffmamirsentSs.crutiny Panel. P.97/202Com3..
Draft Cold Weather Bonus and Payments (Amendment – Extension of P.99/2023. Eligibility) (Jersey) Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 1st December 2023, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Employment (Amendment No.15) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.100/2023. Lodged: 1st December 2023, Minister for Social Security.
Amendment to Standing Orders – Roll of Elected Members. P.101/2023. Lodged: 5th December 2023, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Maximum Employment Probation Periods (P.103/2023) – Child Rights Impact P.103/2023. Assessment. Add. Lodged: 14th December 2023, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Maximum Employment Probation Periods (P.103/2023): amendment. P.103/2023. (P.103/2023 Amd): Child Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 5th January 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
* RCemhieotf Mie parnistterici opar Mtion initsto etr.he States Assembly for the purpose of election of a P.3/2024. Lodged: 12th January 2024, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
Note: Because of the requirement for a three-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade will expire on Friday 2nd February 2024.. 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 her 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.
* Remote participation within the States Assembly for the purpose of election of a P.3/2024. Chief Minister or Minister (P.3/2024): Children's rights impact assessment. Add. Presented: 12th January 2024, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 6th February 2024
Protection of Trees. P.98/2023. Lodged: 27th November 2023, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
Requirement for Seconder at Time of Lodging a Proposition. P.102/2023. Lodged: 14th December 2023, Deputy M.R. Ferey of St. Saviour .
Requirement for Seconder at Time of Lodging a Proposition (P.102/2023) – Child P.102/2023. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Lodged: 14th December 2023, Deputy M.R. Ferey of St. Saviour .
Draft Wills and Succession (Amendment No. 3 – Collateral Succession of P.105/2023. Immovable Estate) (Jersey) Law 202-.
Lodged: 22nd December 2023, Chief Minister
* The Seaside Café site at Grève de Lecq - acquisition by the public and transfer P.5/2024. to the National Trust for Jersey.
Lodged: 15th January 2024, Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter .
* The NationSeasal Tide rusCta fforé sJeite rseaty G(rPève.5/2024de Le):cq Chi- acldrquen'isis rtion ightbs y itmhe pacpubt aslic seand ssmtentransf. er to the P.5/2024Add. . Presented: 15th January 2024, Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St.
27th February 2024
* Draft Children and Young People (Jersey) Commencement Act 202-. P.2/2024. Lodged: 12th January 2024, Minister for Children and Education.
19th March 2024
Offshore Wind. P.82/2023. Lodged: 17th October 2023, Council of Ministers.
Scrutiny Panel constitution: Minimum size. P.94/2023. Lodged: 7th November 2023, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Draft Children and Civil Status (Amendments) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.104/2023. Lodged: 21st December 2023, Minister for Children and Education.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States
15th January 2024
Note –
In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2024 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th January 2024.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
R&O.119/2023.
Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Implementation of External Sanctions) (Iran – Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2023.
Minister for External Relations.
This Order amends the Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Implementation of External Sanctions) (Jersey) Order 2021 (the "Sanctions Order") in relation to further changes in UK sanctions on Iran made by the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 of the UK (S.I. 2023/1314) (the "UK Iran Regulations").
The UK Iran Regulations come into force on 14th December 2023 and revoke and replace the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 of the UK (S.I. 2019/134, the "UK 2019 Regulations").
Regulation 2 amends Schedule 1 to the Sanctions Order to add the UK Iran Regulations to the list of UK sanctions instruments that have effect in Jersey subject to modifications set out in the Sanctions Order. It also removes the UK 2019 Regulations from that list.
It extends the existing Jersey offence (carrying imprisonment for up to 7 years and an unlimited fine) of breaching implemented sanctions provisions, so that it applies to breaches of the prohibitions introduced by the UK Iran Regulations related to trade and shipping that are listed (by virtue of this amendment) in column 5 of Schedule 1 to the Sanctions Order.
Where the UK Iran Regulations require an asset-freeze, the Sanctions Order already provides for the asset- freeze provisions in Part 3 of the Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Jersey) Law 2019 (the "Sanctions Law") to apply. Offences in the UK Iran Regulations relating to asset-freezing and provision of information do not have effect in Jersey – instead the offence provisions relating to asset-freezing and provision of information in the Sanctions Law apply.
Regulation 3 amends Schedule 3 to the Sanctions Order so that references in the UK Iran Regulations to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 of the UK are read as references to the appropriate provisions in the Shipping (Jersey) Law 2002.
Regulation 4 gives the title of the Order and provides for it to come into force on 14th December 2023. The Order was made on 13th December 2023 and came into force on 14th December 2023.
R&O.121/2023.
Road Traffic ( St. Brelade and Disabled Persons Parking – Amendments) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
Part 1 of this Order amends the Road Traffic ( St. Brelade ) (Jersey) Order 1990.
In Article 9, the definition "parking" is amended to remove its reference to parking at certain times. A new definition "standard hours" now covers those times and is used when appropriate in the provisions. The definition "vehicle" is replaced to remove its exclusion of wide vehicles. Wide vehicles are instead excluded in the appropriate provision.
Article 10 is replaced and Schedule 5 is amended. The new Article 10 clarifies that the 3 existing types of disc parking apply during standard hours. A fourth type of disc parking is added for parking of up to 2 hours, which also applies during standard hours. For those types of disc parking, once the parked vehicle leaves, it must not be parked on the same road during standard hours within one hour after it left. A fifth type of disc parking is also added for parking of up to 12 hours. For that disc parking, once the parked vehicle leaves, it must not be parked on the same road within 24 hours after the parking started. It replaces a similar type of non-disc parking, which was in Article 11 and Schedule 8 (both of which have been deleted). It means that existing 12-in-24-hour parking areas now use disc parking and exclude wide vehicles. Also –
• 4 new 2-hour parking bays are created on the east side of Le Clos des Sables near the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre;
• the 12-in-24-hour parking for La Neuve Route is extended to its east side, replacing areas of unrestricted parking and 1-hour disc parking; and
• an existing 12-in-24-hour parking bay on the west side of La Neuve Route is relocated.
Schedule 2 is amended so that prohibitions on waiting (and parking) apply to –
• parts of Elizabeth Avenue and Le Clos des Sables near, and south of, the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre; and
• the intended areas on La Neuve Route.
Part 2 of this Order amends the Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Parking) (Jersey) Order 2002.
A new 4-hour parking bay for disabled persons is added on the west side of La Neuve Route. This replaces the relocated 12-in-24-hour parking bay.
The Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 15th December 2023 and came into force on 22nd December 2023.
R&O.122/2023.
Environment (2024 Miscellaneous Fees) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for the Environment.
This Order increases the following prescribed fees and charges by approximately (but no more than) 2.5% –
- the fee to accompany an application for a licence under the Food Safety (Ice-Cream Stalls etc.) (Jersey) Order 1969;
- the fee to accompany a complaint made under the High Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008;
- fees to accompany certain applications and notices of appeal under the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002;
- fees payable in respect of applications under the Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005 and fees payable periodically by licensees or registered persons under that Law;
- annual charges payable under the Water Resources (Jersey) Law 2007 in respect of a water resources licence.
The fees and charges were last increased on 1st January 2023. These increases come into effect on 1st January 2024.
The Order was made on 18th December 2023 and came into force on 1st January 2024.
R&O.123/2023.
Marriage and Civil Partnerships (2024 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
This Order increases by 2.5% certain fees prescribed by the Marriage and Civil Status (Jersey) Order 2018 (Article 1) and the Civil Partnership (Procedures, Special Circumstances and Approved Locations) (Jersey) Order 2023 (Article 2).
Article 1 also corrects some cross-references and makes some minor alterations to descriptions of fees.
The fees increased by Article 1 were last increased with effect from 24th January 2023. The fees increased by Article 2 were first set on 24th March 2023.
The Order was made on 21st December 2023 and came into force on 1st January 2024.
R&O.124/2023.
Infrastructure (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2024 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
This Order increases certain fees charged by Driver and Vehicle Standards and fees payable to parochial authorities in relation to driving licences.
Article 1 increases fees for the examination and registration of driving instructors. Article 2 increases fees relating to motor vehicle registration and trade licences.
Article 3 increases the fee to accompany an application for a licence authorising the use of a vehicle not complying with Orders under Article 77 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 ("the Law").
Article 4 increases the fees relating to applications to parochial authorities for driving licences, and fees payable to Driver and Vehicle Standards in relation to the prescribed test.
Article 5 increases the fees relating to public service vehicles.
Article 6 increases the fee for an inspection under Article 78A of the Law.
Some fee increases in Articles 2 to 6 of this Order exceed 2.5%, with Treasury approval.
The fees relating to applications for driving licences were last increased with effect from 1st May 2017. All other fees were last increased with effect from 1st January 2023.
The Order was made on 22nd December 2023 and came into force on 1st January 2024.
R&O.125/2023.
Road Traffic (Public Parking Places) (Amendment No. 20) (Jersey) Order 2023. Minister for Infrastructure.
This Order amends the Road Traffic (Public Parking Places) (Jersey) Order 2006 to make provision relating to parking charges for electric vehicles and plug in hybrid electric vehicles.
Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Article 8A are amended to provide that the half-price discount which applies to prescribed charges for parking units and season tickets in respect of those vehicles ends at midnight on 31st December 2024 (Article 2).
New paragraphs (3A) and (3B) are inserted in Article 8A to provide that no prescribed charge is payable until 1st January 2025 in respect of an electric vehicle or plug in hybrid electric vehicle which is first registered in Jersey during 2024 by an individual who does not hold a trade licence issued under Article 8 of the Motor Vehicle Registration (Jersey) Law 1993 (Article 2).
Schedule 1 is amended to insert new references to public parking places in St. John , Trinity and St. Saviour . Schedule 2 is amended to provide for maximum parking periods for those parking places (Articles 3 and 4).
The amendments in Article 2 are made with Treasury approval.
The Order was made on 28th December 2023 and came into force on 1st January 2024.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Chair provide a breakdown by department of the number of staff made redundant across Government during 2023?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister advise whether any consideration has been, or is being given to increasing the statutory minimum period of notice for employees; and if not, why not?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister state the annual revenue from Corporate Income Tax as a percentage of the Government revenue for the period 2018 to 2022?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister advise whether the list of revenue expenditure growth bids provided in his response to Written Question 371/2023 includes bids relating solely to inflation costs of Government departments and Arm's Length Organisations, and if it does not, will he provide a list of these bids and the outcome of their consideration by the Council of Ministers?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Regarding ITIS (Income Tax Instalment Scheme) payments by employers, will the Minister detail –
- the total amount of payments that the Government allowed to be deferred during the Covid- 19 pandemic;
- the total amount of payments that continue to be deferred;
- the number of employers involved;
- the highest number of employees of any single employer for which deferral of payments were agreed; and
- the total cost of all deferred payments to date?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Further to R.170/2023, and the establishment of a consolidated Soft Facilities Management (SFM) team under the Cabinet Office, will the Minister advise what consideration, if any, has been given to integrating this team with the existing Government Hard Facilities Management (HFM) function; and what efficiencies and holistic approach to facilities management could be gained by such a transfer?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin –
"Will the Chief Minister provide details of the opportunities for joint working with Guernsey that the recently appointed Assistant Minister for Health and Social Services will explore, including those relating to –
- the Public Health Alliance launched in March 2023;
- the Public Health discussions held with Deputy Ferbrache at the British-Irish Council Summit in June 2023;
- remit of the Minister for External Relations;
- the Government of Jersey's New Healthcare Facilities Programme; and
and will she further advise whether the Government of Jersey and the States of Guernsey intend to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding joint working on healthcare matters, to be presented to both Island Assemblies?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Further to her response to Written Question 18/2023, will the Minister state the total spend on agency teaching staff from UK agencies from 18th July 2023 to date, including –
- travel to and from Jersey for staff;
- accommodation;
- daily rate of pay to staff; and
- daily rate paid to agency?"
- The Minister for Children and Education tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister provide details of the funding for the Education Reform Programme over the next 3 years, including how much is allocated for head teacher pay awards in 2023 and 2024; and clarify the key measurable outcomes of the Education Reform Programme for 2024 and 2025?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy R.J. Ward of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister advise what Departmental assistance, if any, is available to pursue unpaid child maintenance payments from separated parents no longer living in the household, and explain how these unpaid payments are taken into account by the Department when calculating Income Support levels for single parents?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –
"Further to the response to OQ.225/2023 (Hansard) in which the Assistant Minister stated that the fund relating to Article 56 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 ("the Law"), which permitted grants to be given for the restoration of listed buildings, had not been replenished, will the Minister –
- explain why this funding was stopped, including whose decision it was to cease the funding;
- advise when the last time such a grant was made under Article 56 of the Law;
- state when the powers available under Article 84 (1) and (2) of the Law were last used and for what reason; and
- explain his vision for the protection of listed buildings in prominent public areas which are currently falling into disrepair, including but not limited to, the former La Folie Inn' site?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister advise –
- whether he supports the proposed increase in duty on alcohol set out in the draft Government Plan 2024-2027, and if he does, provide his rationale for such support, and if he does not, confirm whether he made these concerns known at the Council of Ministers; and
- whether he supports the framework that prohibits promotions on alcohol sales, including happy hours, and if he does, provide his rationale for such support, and if he does not, confirm whether he made these concerns known at the Council of Ministers?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister advise whether –
- any applications for capital bids were submitted by Jersey Arts Centre, including for the maintenance of the building and, if so, provide details of the bids and whether they were accepted or declined; and
- any work is required to the Jersey Arts Centre building and, if so, provide an outline of the work together with details of the cost, how it will be funded and when it will be completed?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister provide the following annual information regarding applications for the Child Personal Care Benefit for the last 5 years –
- the number of applications received;
- the number of successful and unsuccessful applications;
- the reasons given to applicants for unsuccessful applications;
- the number of unsuccessful applicants who appealed the decision, and of those, the number of applicants who subsequently received the benefit or an alternative special payment; and
- the number of unsuccessful applicants who appealed to the Minister, and of those, the number who went on to receive the benefit or an alternative special payment?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central –
"Further to her answer to Question Without Notice on 28th November, regarding extending Home Carer's Allowance to families with more than one child with a level 1 or 2 impairment will the Minister –
- clarify the process that families in this situation should follow to gain access to the Home Carer's Allowance;
- state if it is the intention of the Department to contact families in this situation and inform them of this policy; and
- provide a timeline for the legislative changes required to extend the Home Carer's Allowance?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 11th December 2023 to the following question asked by Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier South –
"Regarding the plans to relocate Government operations from the office on Broad Street to the newly built office on the old Cyril Le Marquand House site, will the Chief Minister provide –
- an estimated date for completion of the new premises;
- an estimated date for the opening of the new office to the public;
- the total allocated budget for the move; and
- confirmation whether the facilities and equipment currently in use in Broad Street will be relocated to the new office, or whether entirely new facilities and equipment will be purchased?"
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) |
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Draft Planning and Building (Amendment No. 8) (Repeal) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.90/2023). | • Minister for the Environment • Chair of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel |
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Amendment to Standing Orders – States Decision Tracker. (P.93/2023). |
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Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel | |
Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.97/2023. (re-issue)). | Chair of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel | |
Draft Employment (Amendment No.15) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.100/2023). | Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel |
Amendment to Standing Orders – Roll of Elected Members. (P.101/2023). |
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Minister for Social Security | |
Maximum Employment Probation Periods (P.103/2023): amendment. (P.103/2023 Amd.). | Minister for Social Security |
Explanatory Note regarding the debate on Vote of No Confidence: Chief Minister' (P.1/2024)
The structure of the debate on a proposition of no confidence is the same as for the debate on any other proposition under Standing Order 69, with one exception: under Standing Order 103(2)(e) the subject of the proposition of no confidence may speak again before the proposer replies at the conclusion of the debate.
For the purposes of the debate on Vote of No Confidence: Chief Minister' (P.1/2024), the debate will therefore proceed as follows –
- Deputy T.J.A. Binet of St. Saviour will be invited to move the proposition.
- Once the proposition has been moved, the debate will open and all members (including the Chief Minister) will have the opportunity to speak.
- Once all other members who wish to speak have spoken, the Chief Minister will be invited to speak (for a second time if the Chief Minister has already spoken).
- Once the Chief Minister has completed their second speech, Deputy T.J.A. Binet of St. Saviour will be invited to reply.
- The proposition will then be put to the vote.
In accordance with Standing Order 104A, no time limit shall apply to the moving of the proposition, the reply given by Deputy T.J.A. Binet of St. Saviour once the debate has closed, or either of the speeches given by the Chief Minister.
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE
(See Item I(c)) Questions without notice 2024
1st Session 2024
6th February Health and Social Housing and Communities Chief Minister
Services
27th February Justice and Home International Development Chief Minister
Affairs
19th March Infrastructure Social Security Chief Minister 16th April Sustainable Economic Treasury and Resources Chief Minister
Development
21st May 11th June 25th June
16th July
2nd Session 2024 10th September
1st October 22nd October 12th November
26th November 10th December
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Housing and Communities
International Development
Social Security Treasury and Resources Environment
Health and Social Services
Infrastructure
Justice and Home Affairs
Environment
Health and Social Services Infrastructure
Justice and Home Affairs
Sustainable Economic Development
Children and Education External Relations Housing and Communities
International Development Social Security
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