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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
21st MAY 2024
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 the Environment three Ministers Minister for External Relations
Chief Minister
Statements (if any)
Approx. 2.15 p.m. Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026. (P.21/2024).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 Amd.).
* Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 Amd.) – second amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.Amd.(2)).
Note: Because of the requirement for a one-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period for the amendment of the amendment by the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel will expire on Monday 27th May 2024. The Panel has therefore given notice of their intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(2)).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(3)).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4).Amd.).
Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2024. (P.15/2024). Assisted Dying. (P.18/2024).
Note: The Council of Ministers will propose, in accordance with Standing Order 31, that P.18/2024 should be taken as the first item of public business.
Assisted Dying (P.18/2024): amendment. (P.18/2024 Amd.). Re-appointment of Jersey Consumer Council Chair. (P.23/2024). 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 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May 2024 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
21st MAY 2024 CONSOLIDATED
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
Assisted Dying (P.18/2024): amendment (P.18/2024 Amd.) – Children’s P.18/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Amd. Presented: 7th May 2024, Assisted Dying Review Panel. Add.
* Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024) – comments. P.21/2024. Presented: 17th May 2024, Common Strategic Policy Review Panel. Com.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment. (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd. Presented: 7th May 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Add. Panel.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.(4)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.Amd) – Children’s Rights Impact Amd. Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
* Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.(4)) – second amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.Amd.(2)) – Children’s Rights Amd. Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Presented: 17th May 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Add. Panel.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment. P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(2)) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Presented: 7th May 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North . Add. (re-issue).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(2).Amd) – Children’s Amd.(2). Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment. P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(3)) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(3). Presented: 7th May 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North . Add. Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(3)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(3).Amd) – Children’s Amd.(3). Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(4). Presented: 7th May 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Add. Panel.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4).Amd) – Children’s Amd.(4). Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
* Jersey Consumer Council: Re-Appointment of Chairman (P.23/2024) – P.23/2024. comments. Com. Presented: 17th May 2024, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Youth Service Statutory Provision (P.28/2024) – Children’s Rights Impact P.28/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 1st May 2024, Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour .
Draft Statistics and Census (Jersey) Amendment Law 202 – (P.29/2024) – P.29/2024. Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Chief Minister.
Registration of births, deaths, stillbirths, marriages and civil partnerships: R.72/2024. Annual Statement for 2023.
Presented: 3rd May 2024, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
States of Jersey Group 2023 Annual Report and Accounts. R.73/2024. Presented: 3rd May 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Transfers between Heads of Expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey) R.74/2024. Law 2019: Article 18 – 3rd May 2024.
Presented: 7th May 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Statement of the Jersey Immigration Rules. R.75/2024. Presented: 8th May 2024, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Jersey Charity Commissioner Annual Report 2023. R.77/2024. Presented: 10th May 2024, Minister for External Relations.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Purchase of Land – 2 R.78/2024. Edward Place, The Parade, St. Helier.
Presented: 13th May 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
Fiscal Policy Panel Appointments. R.79/2024. Presented: 14th May 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Review of Assisted Dying. S.R.3/2024. Presented: 14th May 2024, Assisted Dying Scrutiny Panel.
* Review of Assisted Dying (S.R.3/2024): response of the Minister for Health S.R.3/2024. and Social Services. Res. Presented: 17th May 2024, Minister for Health and Social Services.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Assisted Dying (P.18/2024): amendment. P.18/2024. Lodged: 7th May 2024, Assisted Dying Review Panel. Amd.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
* Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.) – second amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 17th May 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny (2). Panel..
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment. P.21/2024. Lodged: 7th May 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North . Amd.(2).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(2)) – amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers. Amd.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment. P.21/2024. Lodged: 7th May 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North . Amd.(3).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(3)) – amendment. Amd.(3). Lodged: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers. Amd.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment. P.21/2024. Lodged: 7th May 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Amd.(4).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)) – amendment. Amd.(4). Lodged: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers. Amd.
Draft Statistics and Census (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.29/2024. Lodged: 14th May 2024, Chief Minister.
- 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 –
* Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions (see attached)
WQ.161/2024 1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding to increasing the Jersey corporate tax rate.
WQ.162/2024 2. The Minister for Children and Families tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to a question asked
by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding assistance to families who are experiencing difficulties in staying together.
WQ.163/2024 3. The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier Central regarding engagement with Parish Assemblies.
WQ.164/2024 4. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the Island’s Dementia Strategy. WQ.165/2024 5. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding shellfish and wetfish species landed by Jersey’s
commercial fishing fleet.
WQ.166/2024 6. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked by Deputy M.B.
Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the Chair of the Health and Community Services Advisory Board.
WQ.167/2024 7. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked by Deputy M.B.
Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the use of digital services across Government. WQ.169/2024 8. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding annual spending on consultants providing
private patient care.
WQ.170/2024 9. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding the Jersey Premium service.
WQ.171/2024 10. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding the General Hospital Pharmacy Department.
WQ.172/2024 11. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding the encroachments onto the foreshore report written by Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
WQ.173/2024 12. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked by Deputy K.L.
Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry recommendations.
WQ.175/2024 13. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding licences for the cultivation of cannabis.
WQ.176/2024 14. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked by Deputy J.
Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the appointment of a permanent Government Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
WQ.177/2024 15. The Minister for External Relations tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked
by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding private vessels visiting Herm, and the requirement for them to go to Guernsey first.
WQ.178/2024 16. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Vehicle Emissions Duty (VED) income.
WQ.179/2024 17. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding planning application permits for new dwellings.
WQ.180/2024 18. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked by Deputy K.L.
Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding consultation on job losses within the Government.
WQ.181/2024 19. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central regarding Income Support benefit overpayments. WQ.182/2024 20. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the Mortality Report for 2022. WQ.184/2024 21. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the Government’s work and activities
on Assisted Dying.
WQ.185/2024 22. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding criminal offences by those under the age of 18.
WQ.186/2024 23. The Minister for Children and Families tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Corporate Parenting Board. WQ.187/2024 24. The Minister for Children and Families tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Greenfields secure children’s
unit.
WQ.188/2024 25. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to a question asked by
* Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding the hospital catering unit.
WQ.189/2024 26. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to a question asked by
* Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding equipment maintenance arrangements for the hospital catering unit.
WQ.190/2024 27. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to a question asked by
* Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding Jersey children that have been supported by a social worker.
WQ.1* 91/2024 asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding Government employees.
28. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to a question
WQ.192/2024 29. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to a question asked by
* Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding ending the Social Security Upper Earnings Limit.
WQ.193/2024 30. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to a question asked by Deputy M.B.
* Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the public sector 2025 pay rise of 1% over the rate of inflation.
WQ.194/2024 31. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to a question asked by
* Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the increased chargeable parking hours in Charles Street Car Park.
WQ.196/2024 32. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to a question
* asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding discussions with organisations representing people with a disability or long-term health condition regarding the assisted
dying proposals.
- – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)
OQ.92/2024 1. Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity will ask the following question of
the Chief Minister –
“Will the Chief Minister advise the Assembly whether there are any plans by the Government to develop a strategy for older people before the end of the Government’s term; and if not, why not?”
OQ.97/2024 2. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
“Will the Minister state what approach his department is taking to ensure the needs of the disabled and the elderly have been taken into account in any plans to pedestrianise Broad Street and in any other areas where future infrastructure improvements are planned and likely to affect these groups?”
OQ.91/2024 3. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
“Will the Minister advise the Assembly whether he intends to revise legislation regarding the use of electric scooters on roads and pavements, and whether such legislation would include provisions for the wearing of helmets and third-party insurance cover?”
OQ.89/2024 4. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Treasury and Resources –
“Will the Minister state the total amount of growth expenditure that has been agreed by the Assembly through the adoption of the last five Government Plans?”
OQ.90/2024 5. Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for
Education and Lifelong Learning –
“Will the Minister provide an update on the status and future of the International Baccalaureate programme delivered by Hautlieu School?”
OQ.93/2024 6. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
“Further to the reported presence of E-Coli bacteria found in the water at Grève de Lecq, will the Minister provide the Assembly with an update and advise whether the cause has been established; whether any responsible parties will be held accountable; and, if so, how this will be achieved?”
OQ.101/2024 7. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister
for Social Security –
“Will the Minister explain what priority she has given to the implementation of the Ethical Care Charter, which has been adopted by the Assembly, but which has yet to be implemented; and when will there be engagement by her department with this topic?”
OQ.95/2024 8. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
“Will the Minister provide an update on any plans he has to improve the clinical standards and governance in the delivery of health services?”
OQ.98/2024 9. Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter will ask the following question
of the Minister for Infrastructure –
“Will the Minister provide an update to the Assembly regarding plans to boost the capacity of Jersey’s mains drains network to accommodate the development of further housing, particularly in relation to any sites that have already been rezoned for housing, but where the development is currently delayed due to a lack of drain capacity?”
OQ.94/2024 10. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
“Will the Minister advise what consideration, if any, is being given to reviewing the Residential Parking Standards?
OQ.102/2024 11. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister
for Social Security –
“Will the Minister advise what actions are undertaken by Social Security officers to enforce compliance with the terms of the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003, in particular the requirement that contracts of employment are accurate and issued promptly; and how many inspections are conducted as part of this work and at what intervals?”
OQ.99/2024 12. Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter will ask the following question
of the Minister for Health and Social Services –
“Following the news that the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended a vaccine against varicella (commonly known as chickenpox) should be added to the UK’s routine childhood immunisation programme, will the Minister advise whether Jersey will follow this recommendation and introduce a vaccine to its own childhood vaccination programme; and if not, why not?”
OQ.96/2024 13. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
“Will the Minister provide an update on what plans, if any, he is considering for the disposal of Government-owned property or land?”
OQ.100/2024 14. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for the
* Infrastructure –
“Will the Minister advise what plans there are, if any, for the renewal or retendering of mapping services at the next point in the contract?”
- – 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
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026. P.21/2024. Lodged: 9th April 2024, Council of Ministers.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment. (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 7th May 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny
* Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024) – comments. P.21/2024. Presented: 17th May 2024, Common Strategic Policy Review Panel. Com.
* Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.) – second amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 17th May 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny (2). Panel..
Note: Because of the requirement for a one-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period for the amendment of the amendment by the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel will expire on Monday 27th May 2024. The Panel has therefore given notice of their intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
* Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.(4)) – second amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.Amd.(2)) – Children’s Rights Amd. Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Presented: 17th May 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Add. Panel..
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment. P.21/2024. Lodged: 7th May 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North . Amd.(2).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment. P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(2)) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Presented: 7th May 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North . Add. (re-issue).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(2)) – amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers. Amd.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.(4)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(2).Amd) – Children’s Rights Impact Amd.(2). Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment. P.21/2024. Lodged: 7th May 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North . Amd.(3).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment. (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.(3)) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(3). Presented: 7th May 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North . Add.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(3)) – amendment. Amd.(3). Lodged: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers. Amd.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.(3)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(3).Amd) – Children’s Rights Impact Amd.(3). Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment. P.21/2024. Lodged: 7th May 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Amd.(4).
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.(4)) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(4). Presented: 7th May 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Add. Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment P.21/2024. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)) – amendment. Amd.(4). Lodged: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers. Amd.
Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment (P.21/2024 P.21/2024. Amd.(4)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4).Amd) – Children’s Rights Impact Amd.(4). Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Council of Ministers.
Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2024 (P.15/2024) – Children’s P.15/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 13th March 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Assisted Dying. P.18/2024. Lodged: 22nd March 2024, Council of Ministers.
Note: The Council of Ministers will propose, in accordance with Standing Order 31, that P.18/2024 should be taken as the first item of public business.
Review of Assisted Dying. S.R.3/2024. Presented: 14th May 2024, Assisted Dying Scrutiny Panel.
* Review of Assisted Dying (S.R.3/2024): response of the Minister for Health and S.R.3/2024. Social Services. Res. Presented: 17th May 2024, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Assisted Dying (P.18/2024): amendment. P.18/2024. Lodged: 7th May 2024, Assisted Dying Review Panel. Amd.
Assisted Dying (P.18/2024): amendment (P.18/2024 Amd.) – Children’s Rights P.18/2024. Impact Assessment. Amd. Presented: 7th May 2024, Assisted Dying Review Panel. Add.
Re-appointment of Jersey Consumer Council Chair (P.23/2024) – Children’s P.23/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 23rd April 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
* Jersey Consumer Council: Re-Appointment of Chairman (P.23/2024) – P.23/2024. comments. Com. Presented: 17th May 2024, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 11th June 2024
Pay Gap Reporting. P.13/2024. Lodged: 8th March 2024, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Pay Gap reporting (P.13/2024) – comments. P.13/2024. Presented: 26th April 2024, Chief Minister. Com.
Pay Gap Reporting (P.13/2024) – amendment. (P.13/2024 Amd.) – Children’s P.13/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Amd. Presented: 9th April 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Add. Trinity .
Pay Gap Reporting (P.13/2024) – second amendment (P.13/2024 Amd.(2)) – P.13/2024. Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Presented: 18th April 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North . Add.
Minimum Wage: Increase to Match the Living Wage (P.19/2024) – Children’s P.19/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 5th April 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Strategic Reserve Fund: Long-term funding plan. P.22/2024. Lodged: 17th April 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Strategic Reserve Fund: Long-term funding plan (P.22/2024) – Children’s Rights P.22/2024. Impact Assessment. Add. Lodged: 17th April 2024, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Draft Unlawful Public Entertainments (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.24/2024. Lodged: 26th April 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Unlawful Public Entertainments (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.24/2024) – P.24/2024. Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th April 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Income Support Law and Regulations (Jersey) Amendment P.25/2024. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 26th April 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Income Support Law and Regulations (Jersey) Amendment Regulations P.25/2024. 202- (P.25/2024) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th April 2024, Minister for Social Security.
The States of Jersey Development Company Limited: new Articles of P.26/2024. Association.
Lodged: 29th April 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
The States of Jersey Development Company Limited: new Articles of Association P.26/2024. (P.26/2024) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 29th April 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Social Security Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.27/2024) – P.27/2024. Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 29th April 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Youth Service Statutory Provision (P.28/2024) – Children’s Rights Impact P.28/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 1st May 2024, Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour .
25th June 2024
Draft Statistics and Census (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.29/2024. Lodged: 14th May 2024, Chief Minister.
Draft Statistics and Census (Jersey) Amendment Law 202 – (P.29/2024) – P.29/2024. Children’s Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th May 2024, Chief Minister.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States
20th May 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 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May 2024.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
“Will the Minister advise what consideration, if any, has been given to increasing the Jersey corporate tax rate of 10% for those financial services companies to which the rate applies?”
- The Minister for Children and Families tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –
“Will the Minister advise what assistance, if any, his department offers families who are experiencing difficulties in staying together, and state the costs to provide this support?”
- The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy C.S. Alves of St. Helier Central –
“Will the Chair list, for each Parish, the communication and engagement (including any events held) undertaken to raise awareness of, and to encourage attendance at, Parish Assemblies, other meetings and events, and elections; indicating within this the engagement in each Parish specifically aimed at children and young people, minority groups, and those new to the Island?”
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
“In respect of the Island’s Dementia Strategy, will the Minister –
- confirm where the public can access the current Strategy;
- detail the current Strategy’s objectives and the funding available;
- provide a timetable for the development of any new Strategy; and
- advise what gaps, if any, have been identified in the current Strategy’s objectives or funding going forward?”
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 7th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
“Will the Minister provide an annual breakdown of each of the shellfish and wetfish species landed by Jersey’s commercial fishing fleet since 2014, including the value of these landings and the tonnage of each species exported?”
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
“Will the Chief Minister clarify when he was aware that the position of the Chair of the Health and Community Services Advisory Board was becoming untenable, and what discussions, if any, he had with the Minister for Health and Social Services prior to the departure of the Chair?”
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
“Will the Chief Minister advise what plans exist, if any, to improve the use of digital services across Government?”
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
“Will the Minister advise the annual amount spent over the last 5 years on each of the top 10 earning consultants providing private patient care at the hospital?”
- The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
“Will the Minister advise how many students are receiving the Jersey Premium service in 2024, and the estimated number of pupils across both the primary and secondary sectors, who will qualify for funding in 2025, broken down by school?”
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
“With reference to the General Hospital Pharmacy Department, will the Minister detail –
- the number of staff currently:
- employed, including their job titles and whether they are permanent or temporary staff;
- suspended from their roles;
- on long term sick leave;
- the number of vacancies, including job titles and the length of each vacancy; and
- the annual staff costs for the period 2021 to 2023, broken down by permanent and temporary staff?”
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
“In relation to the encroachments onto the foreshore, will the Minister publish the report written by Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement , advise who commissioned this work and outline what were the terms of reference?”
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
“Will the Chief Minister confirm who in his Government is responsible for the implementation of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry recommendations?”
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South –
“Will the Minister advise how many licences for the cultivation of cannabis have been refused, and how many, if any, have been issued following a review?”
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
“Will the Chief Minister provide an update on the appointment of a permanent Government Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and if the current interim CEO is staying, provide details of any changes to his terms, conditions and objectives?”
- The Minister for External Relations tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
“In relation to private vessels visiting Herm, and the requirement for them to go to Guernsey first, will the Minister advise what discussions, if any, he has had with Guernsey to resolve this requirement, what actions were agreed and when this matter might be resolved?”
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
“Will the Minister provide details on the Vehicle Emissions Duty (VED) income collected per annum for the period 2021 to 2023 and during 2024 to date, and confirm how much income has been transferred into the Climate Emergency Fund (CEF), broken down by vehicle type?”
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
“Will the Minister provide details on how many planning application permits for new dwellings have been issued where building works have not commenced, and how many permits exist for works that have started but not been completed, and when such permits expire?”
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
“In relation to his recent comments about possibly job losses within the Government, including in the Cabinet Office and Communications Unit, will the Chief Minister confirm what consultation, if any, has or will take place with Government employees?”
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier Central –
“In relation to recent Income Support benefit overpayments, will the Minister detail what actions, if any, are under consideration to protect benefit claimants from receiving overpayments, and whether such changes include making payments in advance, rather than in arrears?”
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –
“In relation to the Mortality Report for 2022, will the Chief Minister –
- provide details of how the Island’s mortality statistics are used by the Government to inform policy development;
- advise whether the use of the statistics by Government is consistent with how other jurisdictions use their mortality statistics;
- advise whether the percentage increase in deaths is an indication of ‘excess deaths’ caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
- consider amending future reports to include statistics in absolute terms (numbers higher than expected), relative terms (percentage higher than expected), and age stratification data?”
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –
“Will the Minister provide details of the Government’s work and activities undertaken since January 2024 in preparation for the forthcoming States debate on Assisted Dying?”
- The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South –
“Will the Minister provide the annual number of criminal offences by those under the age of 18 that were reported to the States of Jersey police during the period of 2018 to 2023; and will she provide a breakdown of the types of offences reported?”
- The Minister for Children and Families tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
“In relation to the Corporate Parenting Board, will the Minister detail:
- the dates and agendas for 2024 meetings;
- the Board priorities for 2024; and
- what training, if any, members of the Board have received during 2024?”
- The Minister for Children and Families tabled an answer on 15th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
“Will the Minister confirm the current plans for the Greenfields secure children’s unit, and the Government strategic vision for the operation of this facility?”
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
“In respect of the hospital catering unit located at St Peter’s Technical Park, and the continuing impact this has on the residents of Ville du Bocage, will the Minister advise –
- what independent odour assessment, if any, has taken place, and what were the results of any such assessment;
- the number of complaints received by Government in relation to this matter since 2021 and the number of complainants in that time; and
- further to the response to Written Question 431/2020, what work, if any, has been progressed in relation to reviewing the Statutory Nuisances (Jersey) Law 1999?”
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
“In respect to the hospital catering unit located at St. Peter ’s Technical Park, will the Minister detail what equipment maintenance arrangements exist, including how often the air filters are cleaned?”
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
“Will the Minister provide an annual breakdown of the number of Jersey children that have been supported by a social worker since 2019, including the number of times their social worker has changed?”
- The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
“In respect of Government employees, will the Chair state –
- the number of employees who are currently suspended;
- the number who have been suspended for less than one year;
- the number who have been suspended for more than one year but no more than five years; and
- the number who have been suspended for more than three years?”
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
“Will the Minister advise whether consideration is being given to ending the Social Security Upper Earnings Limit (UEL), and if not, why not?”
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
“In respect of the public sector 2025 pay rise of 1% over the rate of inflation, will the Chief Minister advise the estimated additional payroll costs that will be incurred due to these pay awards, and what consideration, if any, has been given to increasing Government efficiencies to mitigate these increases?”
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
“Further to R&O.23/2024, and the increased chargeable parking hours in Charles Street Car Park, will the Minister advise if these increases apply on Sundays and Public holidays, and if so, explain how this will be policed; and advise what consideration, if any, is being given to increasing chargeable parking hours in other places in the future?”
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 20th May 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –
“Will the Minister detail what discussions he or his department has had with organisations representing people with a disability or long-term health condition regarding the assisted dying proposals, including the identity of organisations?”
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 –
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Debate |
Main Respondent(s) |
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Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel |
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Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 Amd.). |
Chief Minister |
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Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): amendment (P.21/2024 Amd.) – second amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.Amd.(2)). |
Chief Minister |
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Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): second amendment. |
Chief Minister |
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Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North |
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Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): third amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(3)). |
Chief Minister |
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Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North |
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Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)). |
Chief Minister |
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Common Strategic Policy 2024-2026 (P.21/2024): fourth amendment (P.21/2024 Amd.(4)) – amendment. (P.21/2024 Amd.(4).Amd.) |
Chair of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
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Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2024. (P.15/2024). |
Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
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Chair of the Assisted Dying Review Panel |
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Assisted Dying (P.18/2024): amendment. (P.18/2024 Amd.). |
Minister for Health and Social Services |
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Re-appointment of Jersey Consumer Council Chair. (P.23/2024). |
Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel |
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE
(See Item I(c)) Questions without notice 2024
1st Session 2024
11th June Health and Social Housing Chief Minister
Services
25th June Infrastructure International Development Chief Minister 16th July Justice and Home Social Security Chief Minister
Affairs
2nd Session 2024
10th September Sustainable Economic Treasury and Resources Chief Minister
Development
1st October Children and Families Education and Lifelong Chief Minister
Learning
22nd October Environment External Relations Chief Minister 12th November Health and Social Housing Chief Minister
Services
26th November Infrastructure International Development Chief Minister 10th December Justice and Home Social Security Chief Minister
Affairs