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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
12th NOVEMBER 2024
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 Health and Social Services three Ministers Minister for International Development
Chief Minister
Statements (if any)
Approx. 2.15 p.m. Draft Family Division Registrar (Change of Status and Title) (Jersey)
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.67/2024).
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.67/2024) – amendment. (P.67/2024 Amd.).
Pets in rental properties. (P.70/2024).
Pets in rental properties (P.70/2024) – amendment. (P.70/2024 Amd.). Make States Old Age Pensions exempt from Tax' (In-Committee). 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 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November 2024 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
12th NOVEMBER 2024
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – second P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). West of Island Planning Framework. Add. Presented: 5th November 2024, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(3)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(3). Statistics Jersey Funding. Add. Presented: 7th November 2024, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fourth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(4)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(4). Jersey Public Services Ombudsperson. Add. Presented: 7th November 2024, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.67/2024. (P.67/2024) – amendment (P.67/2024 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Amd.Add. Assessment.
Presented: 29th October 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Pets in rental properties (P.70/2024) – amendment (P.70/2024 Amd.) – P.70/2024. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 5th November 2024, Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South .
Draft Single-Use Plastics Etc. (Restrictions) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.77/2024. (P.77/2024) - Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 29th October 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.78/2024. (P.78/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 6th November 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.79/2024) – P.79/2024. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 6th November 2024, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Commissioning of Services (R.124/2024): executive response. R.124/2024. Presented: 5th November 2024, Public Accounts Committee. Res.
States Assembly Annual Report 2023. R.166/2024. Presented: 28th October 2024, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Purchase of Land – Pieces of R.167/2024. Land on La Grande Route de St. Jean.
Presented: 30th October 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
Early Years Plan. R.168/2024. Presented: 30th October 2024, Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning.
States Annual Report and Accounts 2023 Review (P.A.C.2/2024): Executive P.A.C.2/2024. Response. Res. Presented: 30th October 2024, Public Accounts Committee.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): second P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(2). West of Island Planning Framework.
Lodged: 5th November 2024, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third amendment. P.51/2024. Statistics Jersey Funding. Amd.(3). Lodged: 7th November 2024, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fourth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(4). Jersey Public Services Ombudsperson.
Lodged: 7th November 2024, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.67/2024. (P.67/2024) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 29th October 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Pets in Rental Properties (P.70/2024) – amendment. P.70/2024. Lodged: 5th November 2024, Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South . Amd.
Amendment To Standing Orders – Miscellaneous Amendments. P.76/2024. Lodged: 25th October 2024, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Single-Use Plastics Etc. (Restrictions) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.77/2024. Lodged: 29th October 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.79/2024. Lodged: 6th November 2024, Minister for Health and Social Services..
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions (see attached)
WQ.363/2024 1. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 28th October
2024 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the States Greffe.
WQ.364/2024 2. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 28th October 2024
to a question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the JCRA Annual Report 2023.
WQ.365/2024 3. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 28th October 2024
to a question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding the status of the Performance Sports Programme.
WQ.366/2024 4. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 28th October 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding Accident and Emergency waiting times.
WQ.367/2024 5. The Minister for Children and Families tabled a revised answer on 28th October 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding delays in the development of the Play Strategy.
WQ.368/2024 6. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 28th October 2024
to a question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding Government financial support for Manche-Iles Express.
WQ.369/2024 7. The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding homeowners in negative equity. WQ.370/2024 8. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding stamp duty. WQ.371/2024 9. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question asked
by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003. WQ.372/2024 10. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question asked by Deputy
H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Gender Pay and Income Ratio
Consultation.
WQ.373/2024 11. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 4th November 2024
to a question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding a
pilot scheme for 2 to 3 year-olds with additional needs at d'Auvergne Primary School. WQ.374/2024 12. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Island's Carbon Neutral
WQ.375/2024 13. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question asked by Deputy
- Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding delayed or stopped projects and workstreams.
WQ.376/2024 14. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 4th November 2024
to a question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the introduction of a pilot scheme for wrap around care provision at school nurseries.
WQ.377/2024 15. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 4th November
2024 to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding a recall mechanism. WQ.378/2024 16. The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 4th November
2024 to a question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding work undertaken to
identify any problems and inefficiencies arising from the multi-constituency representative
system introduced at the last election.
WQ.379/2024 17. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding the Explosives (Jersey) Law 1970.
WQ.380/2024 18. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question asked by Deputy
A.F. Curtis of St. Clement regarding the Government Digital Services Platform.
WQ.381/2024 19. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question asked
by Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement regarding the Transform programme.
WQ.382/2024 20. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement regarding the Jersey Development Company (JDC) 2021 Annual Report and Accounts.
WQ.383/2024 21. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question asked by Deputy
- Renouf of St. Brelade regarding Project Breakwater'.
WQ.384/2024 22. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question asked by Deputy
J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the current Chief Executive's contract.
WQ.385/2024 23. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding Jersey licences or permits held by scallop dredgers and divers.
WQ.386/2024 24. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to a question
asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding planning
application permissions that include protected trees listed in the protected trees register. WQ.387/2024 25. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 4th November 2024
to a question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding
equality and equity for all children and parents in the rollout of universal funding for nursery
care for 2 year-olds.
- – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)
OQ.209/2024 1. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister advise what his current plans are for the provision of a ferry service for Jersey for the next 12 months, and for the longer term, and will he detail the anticipated financial implications?"
OQ.207/2024 2. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Further to Jersey Electricity's announcement to upgrade the Island's electricity network, will the Minister advise what conversations, if any, he has had or plans to have with JE regarding the costs of the required roadworks and resurfacing of roads?"
OQ.217/2024 3. 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 dispute between the Association of Educational Psychologists and the Government?"
OQ.203/2024 4. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Social Security –
"Following the integration of trainee minimum wage rates into a single baseline minimum wage from 1st January 2024, will the Minister advise what consideration, if any, has been given to the reintroduction of a trainee minimum wage rate or a youth rate?"
OQ.210/2024 5. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Children and Families –
"Will the Minister provide an update on the progress of work on the Children and Civil Status (Amendments) (Jersey) Law 2024, which was adopted by the Assembly on 19th March 2024, including the consequential amendments and any other work that is necessary to bring the Law into force?"
OQ.218/2024 6. Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the
Minister for Justice and Home Affairs –
"Will the Minister detail what work, if any, is being undertaken, or planned, to include a definition of "Modern Day Slavery" into the Government's Work Permit Policy and Procedures or any related legislation?"
OQ.214/2024 7. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister detail what role, if any, he has and is having in the discussions and decisions being made relating to the new ferry contract?"
OQ.206/2024 8. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Further to the publication of the Jersey Gambling Commission Annual Report 2023, will the Minister advise what consideration, if any, has been given to the decline in the number of Remote Gambling Operator licences, and advise why the Social Responsibility Fund has remained unused?"
OQ.204/2024 9. Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"Will the Minister state the number of prescriptions of medicinal cannabis to date and indicate the primary medical conditions for which they have been prescribed; and advise what consequences have been reported, if any, relating to prescribed medicinal cannabis?"
OQ.211/2024 10. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister clarify how the schedule of materials used for each property maintained by Jersey Property Holdings is determined?"
OQ.213/2024 11. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Chair of the States
Employment Board –
"Will the Chair detail the rationale for moving the December pay date for States employees from mid-December to the end of the month, and advise how this change aligns to the Government's commitment to supporting Islanders amidst cost-of-living challenges during a period traditionally associated with increased expenses?"
OQ.215/2024 12. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Further to the adoption of P.82/2023, will the Minister update the Assembly on the policy and legislation required to move forward with building a windfarm in Jersey's waters?"
OQ.205/2024 13. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Treasury and Resources –
"Will the Minister advise what communication, if any, she has had with her counterparts in Guernsey or the Isle of Man in relation to updating or amending the Island's zero-ten tax system; and if none, why is that the case?"
OQ.212/2024 14. Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister explain how he intends to ensure that any future ferry operation prioritises cost-effective freight services and sustainable market competition to mitigate the impact on Islanders' cost of living, while also addressing short-term service continuity for passengers and freight users?"
OQ.216/2024 15. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Justice and Home Affairs –
"Will the Minister provide an update on the progress, if any, on updating the Draft Crime (Prejudice and Public Disorder) (Jersey) Law, including any consultation and discussions with key stakeholders?"
OQ.208/2024 16. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister state the costs, including the cost of any standby vessel, that will be incurred by the Government in extending the provision of a ferry service from Condor for seven months?"
OQ.219/2024 17. Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the
Minister for Justice and Home Affairs –
"Will the Minister detail what progress, if any, is being made in updating the Island's Work Permit Policy and explain why the publication of a new policy has been delayed?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (45 minutes)
1st question period – Minister for Health and Social Services 2nd question period – Minister for International Development 3rd question period – Chief Minister
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Draft Family Division Registrar (Change of Status and Title) (Jersey) Law P.56/2024. 202-.
Lodged: 22nd August 2024, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Family Division Registrar (Change of Status and Title) (Jersey) Law 202- P.56/2024. (P.56/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 22nd August 2024, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Family Division Registrar (Change of Status and Title) (Jersey) Law 202- P.56/2024. (P.56/2024) – comments. Com. Presented: 8th October 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Draft Social Security Law (Parental Allowance and Death Grant) (Jersey) P.66/2024. Amendment Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 1st October 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Social Security Law (Parental Allowance and Death Grant) (Jersey) P.66/2024. Amendment Regulations 202- (P.66/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Add. Assessment.
Presented: 1st October 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law P.67/2024. 202-. (re-issue). Lodged: 1st October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.67/2024. (P.67/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 1st October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law P.67/2024. 202- (P.67/2024) – amendment. Amd. Lodged: 29th October 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.67/2024. (P.67/2024) – amendment (P.67/2024 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Amd.Add. Assessment.
Presented: 29th October 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Pets in rental properties (P.70/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. P.70/2024. Presented: 9th October 2024, Deputy C.D . Curtis of St. Helier Central . Add.
Pets in rental properties (P.70/2024) – amendment. P.70/2024. Lodged: 5th November 2024, Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South . Amd. Pets in rental properties (P.70/2024) – amendment (P.70/2024 Amd.) – Children's P.70/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 5th November 2024, Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South .
Make States Old Age Pensions exempt from Tax' (In-Committee).
Report on the Petition to exempt tax on the old age pension. R.164/2024. Presented: 18th October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 26th November 2024
Proposed Budget (Government Plan 2025-2028): Annex. R.133/2024. Presented: 13th August 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – amendment. P.51/2024. Increase Grants to States Funds. Amd. Lodged: 23rd September 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 23rd September 2024, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – second P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(2). West of Island Planning Framework.
Lodged: 5th November 2024, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – second P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). West of Island Planning Framework. Add. Presented: 5th November 2024, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(3). Statistics Jersey Funding.
Lodged: 7th November 2024, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(3)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(3). Statistics Jersey Funding. Add. Presented: 7th November 2024, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fourth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(4). Jersey Public Services Ombudsperson.
Lodged: 7th November 2024, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fourth amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(4)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(4). Jersey Public Services Ombudsperson. Add. Presented: 7th November 2024, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Social Security Law (Payments into Social Security Fund) (Jersey) P.62/2024. Amendment Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 16th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Social Security Law (Payments into Social Security Fund) (Jersey) P.62/2024. Amendment Regulations 202- (P.62/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Add. Assessment.
Presented: 16th September 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.72/2024. Lodged: 14th October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.72/2024) – Children's Rights P.72/2024. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Act declaring that the Finance (2025 Budget) Law (Jersey) 202- has P.72/2024. immediate effect: second addendum to P.72/2024. Add.(2). Presented: 14th October 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
10th December 2024
Draft Shipping (Registration) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. P.46/2024. Lodged: 22nd July 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Shipping (Registration) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- (P.46/2024) P.46/2024. – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 22nd July 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Amendment to Standing Orders – remote participation in States Meetings. P.63/2024. Lodged: 17th September 2024, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Public Elections: Extension of eligibility criteria (P.65/2024) – Children's Rights P.65/2024. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th September 2024, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Reporting on Ministerial Affairs. P.71/2024. Lodged: 11th October 2024, Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Ouen , St. Mary and St.
Peter.
Reporting on Ministerial Affairs (P.71/2024) – Children's Rights Impact P.71/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 11th October 2024, Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Ouen , St. Mary and St.
Draft Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.73/2024. Lodged: 17th October 2024, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.73/2024) – P.73/2024. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 17th October 2024, Minister for External Relations.
Modern Languages in Schools. P.74/2024. Lodged: 21st October 2024, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Modern Languages in Schools (P.74/2024) – Children's Rights Impact P.74/2024. Assessment. Add. Presented: 21st October 2024, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade .
Draft Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Jersey) Amendment P.75/2024. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 22nd October 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Jersey) Amendment P.75/2024. Regulations 202- (P.75/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 22nd October 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Amendment To Standing Orders – Miscellaneous Amendments. P.76/2024. Lodged: 25th October 2024, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Single-Use Plastics Etc. (Restrictions) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.77/2024. Lodged: 29th October 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
Draft Single-Use Plastics Etc. (Restrictions) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.77/2024. (P.77/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 29th October 2024, Minister for Infrastructure.
21st January 2025
Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.78/2024. Lodged: 6th November 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.78/2024. (P.78/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 6th November 2024, Minister for Social Security.
Draft Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.79/2024. Lodged: 6th November 2024, Minister for Health and Social Services..
Draft Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-(P.79/2024) – P.79/2024. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 6th November 2024, Minister for Health and Social Services.
W.J.C. MILLOW Deputy Greffier of the States
7th November 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 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November 2024.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 28th October 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"In relation to the States Greffe, will the Chair provide the following information –
- the total number of staff employed for each of the last 5 years;
- a breakdown of the current staff by grade; and
- a job title for each current role?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 28th October 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour –
"Further to the JCRA Annual Report 2023, specifically pages 14 and 44, will the Minister –
- explain why Government grants are provided to the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA), considering they have had a financial surplus over the last few years; and why the Government has not requested the return of any unused grant amounts;
- provide details of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the Government and the JCRA, including any changes that have occurred since it was established;
- detail the annual amount of Government grants paid to the JCRA since the SLA was established; and
- advise whether the grant agreement is renewed annually, or is subject to change, and if so, what changes would occur, if any, and when?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 28th October 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South –
"Will the Minister provide an update on the status of the Performance Sport Programme including –
- how many expressions of interest were received prior to the closing deadline of 15th September 2024, how many awards have been made, and within which sporting areas;
- what future plans, if any, he has for the Programme;
- what budget, if any, is currently allocated for its development and implementation;
- what additional funding, if any, is allocated towards this strategy within the draft Budget (Government Plan) 2025-28; and
- what specific work will any additional funding cover?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 28th October 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister state whether Accident and Emergency waiting times are recorded and, if so, what are the average peak and off-peak waiting times; and will he advise whether there are any guidelines in place setting maximum waiting times and, if not, why not?"
- The Minister for Children and Families tabled an answer on 28th October 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
"Further to the response to Written Question 342/2024, detailing delays in the development of the Play Strategy due to resourcing constraints, will the Chief Minister advise –
- the total Government expenditure between March 2022 and March 2024 on the development of a Play Strategy;
- how developed the Play Strategy was when he took office in January 2024; and
- what additional resources, both financial and staffing, would be required from the Government to complete the Play Strategy?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 28th October 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –
"Further to the recent announcement of Government financial support for Manche-Iles Express, will the Minister advise –
- what work, if any, the Government is undertaking to help identify a longer-term solution to the funding issues facing the Manche-Iles Express and what progress has been made in any such work;
- what plans, if any, there are for further funding to be provided within the next 12 months;
- what action the Government has agreed to take, if any, in the event that the frequency and number of ferries continue to be affected; and
- whether the recent decision to provide funding to Manche-Iles Express reflects a wider Government policy in its approach to discussions with other carriers, including airlines, to ensure good links to and from the Island and, if so, what other such discussions have taken place?"
- The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"What evidence, if any, does the Minister have to suggest some homeowners are in negative equity, and if so, what discussions, if any, is he involved in to address this matter?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister advise whether consideration has been given to either the exemption of stamp duty on lower value transactions, or a stamp duty holiday, to stimulate activity in the housing market, and if not, why not?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"In relation to the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003, will the Minister detail –
- what legislative changes are planned, if any, and the expected timeline for any such amendments; and
- whether she will be proposing the abolition of the 1-year period for unfair dismissal?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
"Further to the publication of his Gender Pay and Income Ratio Consultation (P.64/2024) Comments in response to proposition P.64/2024, will the Chief Minister provide –
- a detailed timeline for the completion of the work outlined in the comments paper, including the publication of the results;
- details of the consultation that has taken place since January 2024, including –
- a list of the businesses consulted;
- the questions that were asked; and
- the results of the consultation?"
- The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
"Further to the announcement relating to a pilot scheme for 2–3-year-olds with additional needs at d'Auvergne Primary School (d'Auvergne), will the Minister advise –
- what financial analysis was completed on the funding required to provide the pilot, as opposed to establishing a separate facility;
- whether a tendering process or expressions of interest were requested in relation to offering the pilot or service;
- from which budget will the initial funding be allocated for Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT) to provide the service at d'Auvergne;
- will the space required for the pilot be rented by JCCT, and if so, will this be on a commercial basis;
- what research, if any, has been undertaken to validate that the pilot scheme can provide the necessary care for 2-year-olds in a school environment; and
- what further training, if any, will teachers need to support the pilot?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
"In relation to the Island's Carbon Neutral Roadmap, and the publication of the energy strategy by Q4 2023, will the Minister advise what progress, if any, has been made in developing the strategy, its current status and when it will be made available to the Assembly?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy
- Gardiner of St. Helier North –
"Further to the supplementary question to Oral Question 195/2024, will the Chief Minister provide a detailed breakdown per Ministerial portfolio of each of the projects and workstreams which have been delayed or stopped?"
- The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
"Further to the announcement regarding the introduction of a pilot scheme for wrap around care provision at school nurseries, will the Minister advise –
- the criteria to access free wrap around childcare at Plat Douet school, and whether he considers such access to be equitable;
- how the free care at Plat Douet school is being funded;
- what data, if any, has been analysed to determine whether individual pilots for early years care or wrap around care are successful and cost effective;
- what work has been done, if any, to analyse the potential inflationary effect on the cost of childcare for 0–3 year olds;
- what plans he has, if any, for providing care for children as young as 3 months, currently provided by the private sector;
- what are his long-term plans for the nursery sector; and
- what consideration, if any, he has given to the impact of his plans on the private, voluntary and independent sector; and has he consulted with the sector to understand the potential impact?"
- The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Will the Chair advise what actions, if any, the Privileges and Procedures Committee are taking to introduce a recall mechanism, and whether it intends to bring any legislative updates to introduce such a mechanism before the end of this States Assembly in 2026; if no actions are planned, will the Chair advise why not?"
- The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade –
"Will the Chair advise what work, if any, is being undertaken by the Privileges and Procedures Committee to consult with Members to identify any problems and inefficiencies arising from the multi-constituency representative system introduced at the last election, in order to appraise the change in electoral representation and present any potential improvements to the Assembly before the next general public election; and if no work has been undertaken, why not?"
- The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister advise what progress, if any, has been made to amend the regulations of the Explosives (Jersey) Law 1970 to restrict the access to and use of fireworks?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement –
"In relation to the Government Digital Services Platform, will the Chief Minister advise –
- the total expenditure in 2024 on the project and a breakdown of expenditure;
- what transfers, if any, have been made out of the associated Capital Head of Expenditure;
- whether all expenditure has been delivered against the approved scope in the 2024 Government Plan, and if not, what results have been delivered that fall out of this scope;
- the current progress in the delivery of the Digital Services Platform; and
- the forecast public launch date(s) of the new platform?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement –
"Will the Minister provide a breakdown of funding approvals and spend on the Transform programme
to include –
- detail of how the £12,500,000 funding approved in the Government Plan 2023-2026 was utilised;
- detail of how the £9,899,000 funding for 2025 and the £7,476,000 funding for 2026, as set out in the draft Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2025, will be allocated and utilised; and
- spend to date (broken down by revenue and capital) for the following years;
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024 (up to 30th September)?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement –
"In relation to the Jersey Development Company (JDC) 2021 Annual Report and Accounts (page 30), and the withdrawn Planning application P/2022/0108 for an access lift from Snow Hill car park to Fort Regent, will the Minister advise –
- the total expenditure on Fort Regent Feasibility works (excluding the Planning Application for a lift at Snow Hill) by the JDC in each of the years 2020-2024;
- the total expenditure on the planning application by JDC and the Government of Jersey, and a breakdown of expenditure as provided in the answer to Written Question 454/2023;
- the respective funding sources for the Fort Regent feasibility works and the Snow Hill plans; and
- what, if any, financial transfers were made by the Government of Jersey to the JDC for the provision of services rendered in respect of the above?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy
- Renouf of St. Brelade –
"In relation to Project Breakwater', will the Chief Minister advise –
- which Ministers are involved in the project;
- who is the senior Government Officer on the project;
- which infrastructure proposals are under consideration; and
- what is the anticipated budget, and from where will funding be allocated?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy
J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
"Will the Chief Minister provide an update with regards the current Chief Executive's contract, in particular if it is intended to be extended past December 2024, and if so, whether the remuneration or any other terms and conditions will be changed?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister advise the number of Jersey licences or permits held by scallop dredgers and separately by scallop divers for each year for the period 2020 to date?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
"In relation to planning application permissions that include protected trees listed in the protected trees register, will the Minister advise –
- how many applications have been submitted to change the planning permit to remove the protected tree(s);
- of these applications, how many have been approved;
- what reasons were provided by the applicant for removing the protected tree(s);
- what reasons were stated by the planning department in granting approval to these changes;
- where are the criteria for making these changes set out, in either the relevant planning legislation or policies;
- whether there have been developers who have cut down protected trees without first seeking a change in planning permission; and
- what penalties, if any, have been issued to those who have cut down protected trees without planning permission?"
- The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 4th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
"Will the Minister explain how he is going to ensure equality and equity for all children and parents in the rollout of universal funding for nursery care for 2-year-olds?"
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 Family Division Registrar (Change of Status and Title) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.56/2024). | Chair of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel | |
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.67/2024). | Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Royal Court and Stamp Duties and Fees (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.67/2024) – amendment. (P.67/2024 Amd.). | Minister for Treasury and Resources |
Minister for Housing | |
Pets in rental properties (P.70/2024) – amendment. (P.70/2024 Amd.). | Deputy C.D . Curtis of St. Helier Central |
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))
Questions without notice 2024
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