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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
25th NOVEMBER 2024
SUMMARY
2.15 p.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions (if any)
Approx. 2.30 p.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 Infrastructure three Ministers Minister for Housing
• Chief Minister
Statements (if any)
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028. (P.51/2024 (re-issue)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.).
Increase Grants to States Funds.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – second amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(2)).
West of Island Planning Framework.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(3)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fourth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(4)).
Jersey Public Services Ombudsperson.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fifth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(5)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): sixth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(6)).
New Healthcare Facilities Programme expenditure.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): seventh amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(7)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(8)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): ninth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(9)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): tenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(10)).
Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 1997 Amendments workstream.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eleventh amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(11)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twelfth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(12)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fifteenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(15)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): sixteenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(16)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(18)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): nineteenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(19)).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twentieth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(20)).
Jersey Business and Digital Jersey Savings.
St. Helier 's Neighbourhood Improvement Area programmes.
Agricultural Loan restriction.
Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding.
Removal of stamp duty surcharge on second homes.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty- eighth amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(28)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(28).Amd.).
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.72/2024).
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): amendment. (P.72/2024 Amd.).
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): second amendment. (P.72/2024 Amd.(2)).
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): third amendment. (P.72/2024 Amd.(3)).
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 Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November 2024 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
25th NOVEMBER 2024
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Regulation of Care (2025 Fees) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024. R&O.63/2024. Minister for the Environment.
Income Tax Law (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024. R&O.64/2024. Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Income Tax Law (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Order 2024. R&O.65/2024. Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Home Affairs (Fire and Rescue and Petroleum – 2025 Fees) (Jersey) R&O.66/2024. Amendment Order 2024.
Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Jersey) Amendment No. 3 Order 2024. R&O.67/2024. Minister for Infrastructure.
Long-Term Care (Benefits) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024. R&O.68/2024. Minister for Health and Social Services.
Long-Term Care Services (Health and Social Services Charges) (Jersey) R&O.69/2024. Amendment Order 2024.
Minister for Health and Social Services.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – Children's P.51/2024. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(3)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(3).Amd) – Amd.(3). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Statistics Jersey Funding.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): ninth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(9)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(9).Amd) – Amd.(9). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Pillar 2 Allocations.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eleventh P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(11)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(11).Amd) Amd.(11).
– Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Vehicle Emissions Duty.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): Eighteenth P.51/2024. Amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18) – amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18).Amd.) Amd.(18).
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): Eighteenth P.51/2024. Amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18) – second amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(18). Amd.(18).Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Add. Play Strategy.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-third P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(23)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(23).Amd) Amd.(23).
– Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. St. Helier 's Neighbourhood Improvement Area programmes.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24) – amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24).Amd) – Amd.(24). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 18th November 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24)) – second amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(24). Amd.(24).Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Agricultural Loan restriction. Add. Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fifth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(25)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(25).Amd.) Amd.(25).
– Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd. Add. Stamp Duty Exemption.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-eighth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(28)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(28).Amd.) Amd.(28).
– Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Removal of stamp duty surcharge on second homes.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Support Scheme for Individuals Qualifying to Represent Jersey in Off-Island P.82/2024. Competitions. (P.82/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour .
Elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the States Assembly: Selection and P.83/2024. Appointment. (P.83/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 19th November 2024, Connétable of St. John .
Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman: intended re-appointment of R.171/2024. Board Member.
Presented: 14th November 2024, Minister for Sustainable Economic
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(3)) – amendment. Amd.(3). Statistics Jersey Funding. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): ninth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(9)) – amendment. Amd.(9). Pillar 2 Allocations. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eleventh P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(11)) – amendment. Amd.(11). Vehicle Emissions Duty. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18) – amendment. Amd.(18). Play Strategy. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18) – second amendment. Amd.(18). Play Strategy. Amd.(2). Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-third P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(23)) – amendment. Amd.(23). St. Helier 's Neighbourhood Improvement Area programmes. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24) – amendment. Amd.(24). Lodged: 18th November 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence Amd. and Trinity .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24)) – second amendment. Amd.(24). Agricultural Loan restriction. Amd.(2). Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fifth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(25)) – amendment. Amd.(25). Stamp duty exemption. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-eighth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(28)) – amendment. Amd.(28). Removal of stamp duty surcharge on second homes. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): amendment P.72/2024. (P.72/2024) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): third amendment. P.72/2024. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources. Amd.(3).
Jersey Overseas Aid: Appointment of Non-States Commissioner. P.81/2024. Lodged: 14th November 2024, Minister for International Development.
Support Scheme for Individuals Qualifying to Represent Jersey in Off-Island P.82/2024. Competitions.
Lodged: 19th November 2024, Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour .
Elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the States Assembly: Selection and P.83/2024. Appointment.
Lodged: 19th November 2024, Connétable of St. John .
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions (see attached)
WQ.403/2024 1. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled a revised answer on 11th
November 2024 to a question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the Island's ferry tender process.
WQ.410/2024 2. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 18th November 2024
to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the use of mobile phones by students in schools.
WQ.411/2024 3. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the average daily cost of hospital admissions.
WQ.412/2024 4. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to a question asked by Deputy
- Renouf of St. Brelade regarding funding allocated to the Chief Minister's Pilot Project Fund.
WQ.413/2024 5. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to a
question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding grants and subsidies provided to third parties and States bodies.
WQ.414/2024 6. H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement regarding Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 potential offences.
WQ.415/2024 7. The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to a question asked by
Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the future of the Haut du Mont site.
- – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)
OQ.226/2024 1. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister explain what involvement, if any, he has had in the decision-making process regarding the appointment of a new ferry operator, and state what actions he has taken in relation to this matter since the Assembly last met?"
OQ.232/2024 2. Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
External Relations –
"In relation to the decision to reduce Government funding for Jersey Finance from 2025, will the Minister explain the rationale behind the decision, state what projects will be impacted as a result, and explain what consideration he gave, if any, to the impact the funding reduction would have on economic growth?"
OQ.230/2024 3. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister state if the safety record of the tendering companies was a factor in the previous decision-making process for passenger and freight ferry services, and whether it will it be a consideration in the current tender process, and if not, why not?"
OQ.224/2024 4. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Children and Families –
"Will the Minister explain what consideration, if any, has been given to raising the age of criminal responsibility in Jersey (the age below which a child cannot be tried as a criminal) from 10 to 14 in order to match the UN Convention on Rights of the Child recommendation, and if not, why not?"
OQ.229/2024 5. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister advise whether he has any intention to merge Digital Jersey with Jersey Business, and if so, whether he foresees any implications for Jersey's aspiration to be a leader in the adoption of advanced technologies and Artificial Intelligence?"
OQ.221/2024 6. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister provide an update on the process for choosing a new ferry operator by the first week of December, and advise what the current financial implications are for the new ferry operation?"
OQ.228/2024 7. Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chair of the Privileges
and Procedures Committee –
"Further to Written Question 377/2024, will the Chair advise how many Members responded to the Code of Conduct review, whether the consultation process is now closed following its extension, and when the Committee will be sharing the results of the review?"
OQ.223/2024 8. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister advise whether the original ferry contract tender process allowed for the possibility of political discretion in selecting an operator, and if it did not, why not?"
OQ.233/2024 9. Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Treasury and Resources –
"Will the Minister advise how much tax revenue has been received to date from the Island's cannabis sector, and whether she has considered any increase to the tax regime for medicinal cannabis providers, and if not, why not?"
OQ.222/2024 10. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister outline the Government's 2025 plans and goals for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?"
OQ.225/2024 11. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Justice and Home Affairs –
"Further to Oral Question 85/2024, will the Minister explain what progress has been made in relation to a law to allow the quashing of criminal convictions for homosexuality, and if no progress has been made, will she explain why not?"
OQ.227/2024 12. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for
Infrastructure –
"Will the Minister outline whether any decision has been taken, or is being considered, regarding the continued Government support for recycling collection facilities in St. Brelade , and other similar facilities around the Island, and will he explain the rationale for any proposed changes?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (45 minutes)
1st question period – Minister for Infrastructure
2nd question period – Minister for Housing
3rd question period – Chief Minister
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – Children's Rights P.51/2024. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th November 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): third P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(3)) – amendment. Amd.(3). Statistics Jersey Funding. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third amendment P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(3)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(3).Amd) – Children's Amd.(3). Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Statistics Jersey Funding.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
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.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fifth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(5). Apprenticeship Support.
Lodged: 8th November 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fifth amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(5)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(5). Apprenticeship Support. Add. Presented: 8th November 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): sixth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(6). New Healthcare Facilities Programme expenditure.
Lodged: 8th November 2024, Hospital Review Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): sixth amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(6)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(6). New Healthcare Facilities Programme expenditure. Add. Presented: 8th November 2024, Hospital Review Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): seventh P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(7). Connect Me Funding.
Lodged: 8th November 2024, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): seventh P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(7)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(7). Connect Me Funding. Add. Presented: 8th November 2024, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(8). Indexation of alcohol duty. (re-issue). Lodged: 8th November 2024, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighth amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(8)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(8). Indexation of alcohol duty. Add. Presented: 8th November 2024, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): ninth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(9). Pillar 2 Allocations.
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): ninth amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(9)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(9). Pillar 2 Allocations. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): ninth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(9)) – amendment. Amd.(9). Pillar 2 Allocations. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): ninth amendment P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(9)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(9).Amd) – Children's Amd.(9). Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Pillar 2 Allocations.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): tenth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(10). Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 1997 Amendments workstream.
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel. Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): tenth amendment. P.51/2024. (P.51/2024 Amd.(10)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(10). Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 1997 Amendments workstream. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eleventh P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(11). Vehicle Emissions Duty.
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eleventh P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(11)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(11). Vehicle Emissions Duty. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eleventh P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(11)) – amendment. Amd.(11). Vehicle Emissions Duty. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eleventh P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(11)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(11).Amd) – Amd.(11). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Vehicle Emissions Duty.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twelfth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(12). Performance Framework.
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twelfth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(12)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(12). Performance Framework. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): thirteenth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(13). Impôt Duties – Fuel. (re-issue). Lodged: 11th November 2024, Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): thirteenth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(13)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(13). Impôt Duties – Fuel. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fourteenth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(14). Jersey Cheshire Homes. (re-issue). Lodged: 11th November 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fourteenth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(14)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(14). Jersey Cheshire Homes. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fifteenth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(15). Highlands College repairs.
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fifteenth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(15)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(15). Highlands College repairs. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): sixteenth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(16). New Office
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): sixteenth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(16)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(16). New Office Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): seventeenth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(17). Le Squez.
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): seventeenth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(17)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(17). Le Squez. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(18). Play Strategy.
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(18)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(18). Play Strategy. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18) – amendment. Amd.(18). Play Strategy. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18) – amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18).Amd.)– Amd.(18). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd. Play Strategy. Add. Presented: 19th November 2024, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18) – second amendment. Amd.(18). Play Strategy. Amd.(2). Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(18) – second amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(18). Amd.(18).Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Play Strategy. Add. Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): nineteenth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(19). Fort Regent Development
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): nineteenth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(19)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(19). Fort Regent Development Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twentieth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(20). Jersey Business and Digital Jersey Savings.
Lodged: 11th November 2024, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twentieth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(20)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(20). Jersey Business and Digital Jersey Savings. Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-first P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(21). Transform Project.
Lodged: 12th November 2024, Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-first P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(21)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(21). Transform Project. Add. Lodged: 12th November 2024, Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-second P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(22). Digital Services Platform.
Lodged: 12th November 2024, Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-second P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(22)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(22). Digital Services Platform. Add. Lodged: 12th November 2024, Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-third P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(23). St. Helier 's Neighbourhood Improvement Area programmes.
Lodged: 12th November 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-third P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(23)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(23). St. Helier 's Neighbourhood Improvement Area programmes Add. Presented: 12th November 2024, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-third P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(23)) – amendment. Amd.(23). St. Helier 's Neighbourhood Improvement Area programmes. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-third P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(23)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(23).Amd) – Amd.(23). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. St. Helier 's Neighbourhood Improvement Area programmes.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(24). Agricultural Loan restriction.
Lodged: 12th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(24)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(24). Agricultural Loan restriction. Add. Presented: 12th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24) – amendment. Amd.(24). Lodged: 18th November 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Amd. Trinity .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24) – amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24).Amd) – Amd.(24). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 18th November 2024, Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24)) – second amendment. Amd.(24). Agricultural Loan restriction. Amd.(2). Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fourth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(24)) – second amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(24). Amd.(24).Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Agricultural Loan restriction. Add. Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fifth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(25). Stamp Duty Exemption. (re-issue). Lodged: 12th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fifth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(25)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(25). Stamp duty exemption. Add. Presented: 12th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fifth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(25)) – amendment. Amd.(25). Stamp duty exemption. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-fifth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(25)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(25).Amd.) – Amd.(25). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd. Add. Stamp duty exemption.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-sixth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(26). Allocation of CYPES Budgets.
Lodged: 12th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-sixth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(26)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(26). Allocation of CYPES Budgets. Add. Presented: 12th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-seventh P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(27). Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding.
Lodged: 12th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-seventh P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(27)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(27). Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding. Add. Presented: 12th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-eighth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(28). Removal of stamp duty surcharge on second homes.
Lodged: 12th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-eighth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(28)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(28). Removal of stamp duty surcharge on second homes Add. Presented: 12th November 2024, Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour .
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-eighth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(28)) – amendment. Amd.(28). Removal of stamp duty surcharge on second homes. Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-eighth P.51/2024. amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(28)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(28).Amd.) – Amd.(28). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Removal of stamp duty surcharge on second homes.
Presented: 19th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-ninth P.51/2024. amendment. Amd.(29). Small distillers relief.
Lodged: 12th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-ninth P.51/2024. amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(29)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(29). Small distillers relief. Add. Presented: 12th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
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.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): amendment P.72/2024. (P.72/2024) – amendment. Amd.Amd. Lodged: 19th November 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): amendment. P.72/2024. (P.72/2024 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 11th November 2024, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure
Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): second P.72/2024. amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 12th November 2024, Council of Ministers.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): second amendment. P.72/2024. (P.72/2024 Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Presented: 12th November 2024, Council of Ministers. Add.
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): third P.72/2024. amendment. Amd.(3). Lodged: 19th November 2024, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
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.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Jersey Overseas Aid: Appointment of Non-States Commissioner. P.81/2024. Lodged: 14th November 2024, Minister for International Development.
Note: Because of the requirement for a four-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for International Development will expire on Thursday 12th December 2024. The Minister has therefore given notice of her intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Support Scheme for Individuals Qualifying to Represent Jersey in Off-Island P.82/2024. Competitions.
Lodged: 19th November 2024, Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour .
Support Scheme for Individuals Qualifying to Represent Jersey in Off-Island P.82/2024. Competitions. (P.82/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 19th November 2024, Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour .
Elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the States Assembly: Selection and P.83/2024. Appointment.
Lodged: 19th November 2024, Connétable of St. John .
Elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the States Assembly: Selection and P.83/2024. Appointment. (P.83/2024) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 19th November 2024, Connétable of St. John .
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) – P.79/2024. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 6th November 2024, Minister for Health and Social Services.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States
20th 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 Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November 2024.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
Regulation of Care (2025 Fees) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024. Minister for the Environment.
This Order amends the Regulation of Care (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2022.
The amendments increase by 2.5% –
• the fee payable for an application for registration as a provider or manager of a regulated activity;
• the annual fee payable by a registered provider of a regulated activity;
• the fee payable for a copy of an entry in the register of registered persons;
• the fee payable for the issue of a replacement certificate to a registered provider;
• the surcharge payable for non-payment of an annual fee by the deadline (31 January); and
• the fee payable for an application to vary a condition.
The fees and surcharge were last increased with effect from 1 January 2024.
The Order was made on 13 November 2024 and comes into force on 1 January 2025.
Income Tax Law (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024. Minister for Treasury and Resources.
This Order amends Schedules 5 and 6 to the Income Tax (Jersey) Law 1961 to remove transitional provisions that are no longer required. The Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 15 November 2024 and came into force on 22 November 2024.
Income Tax Law (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Order 2024. Minister for Treasury and Resources.
This Order amends Schedule 5 to the Income Tax (Jersey) Law 1961 to remove transitional provisions that will no longer be required.
The Order was made on 15 November 2024 and comes into force on 1 January 2026.
Home Affairs (Fire and Rescue and Petroleum – 2025 Fees) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024. Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
The Home Affairs (Fire and Rescue and Petroleum – 2025 Fees) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024 increases the fees payable under the following Orders, by between 1.9% and 2.5% –
- the Fire Precautions (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2010;
- the Fire and Rescue Service (Charges) (Jersey) Order 2012; and
- the Petroleum (Licensing) (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2012.
These fees were last increased with effect from 1 January 2024.
The Order was made on 18 November 2024 and comes into force on 1 January 2025.
Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Jersey) Amendment No. 3 Order 2024.
Signed by Assistant Minister Connétable A.S. Crowcroft of St. Helier , for and on behalf of the Minister for Infrastructure.
This Order amends the Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Jersey) Order 2003 (the "Speed Limits Order").
A new provision is inserted that applies if legislation amending the Speed Limits Order to impose a speed limit on a road –
• is made; but
• is not in force.
The provision allows a traffic sign for the speed limit to be placed starting on (at least) the 7th day after the amendment legislation is made but no earlier than the 21st day before the amendment legislation comes into force. Placing the traffic sign imposes the speed limit early, before the amendment legislation itself imposes the speed limit.
The Schedules are amended to reduce speed limits on roads, or parts of roads, in St. Brelade , St. John and St. Lawrence .
In St. Brelade , the speed limits on the following roads are reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph –
• La Montée du Sud Access Road (or La Pulente slipway);
• La Route de la Pulente (from a point 140 metres north of La Montée du Sud Access Road (or La Pulente slipway) to Le Mont de la Pulente);
• the rest of La Rue de la Sergenté;
• Le Mont de la Pulente.
In St. John –
• the speed limit on the following road is reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph –
o La Rue de Sorel (from La Rue du Grand Mourier to Sorel Point);
• the speed limits on the following roads are reduced from 40 mph to 20 mph –
- La Rue de l'Etocquet (from a point 272 metres west of La Rue du Cimetière to La Route du Nord);
- La Rue de la Ville Guyon;
- the rest of La Rue des Servais;
- part of La Rue du Temple;
- Le Clos de L'École;
- Le Pré des Chênes;
- Les Charrières de Bonne Nuit (from Les Nouvelles Charrières de Bonne Nuit for 153 metres in a northerly and then westerly direction);
- Les Nouvelles Charrières de Bonne Nuit (from its junction with Bonne Nuit Bay Harbour Pier to a point 82 metres south of Les Charrières de Bonne Nuit);
o Les Tuiles;
• the speed limits on the following roads are reduced from 30 mph to 20 mph –
o La Route de St. Jean (from La Rue de la Mare Ballam to a point 49 metres west of La Route du Nord);
o La Route des Issues (from each of its northern and southern junctions with La Rue de la Mare Ballam to a point 96 metres east of La Route du Mont Mado);
o La Route du Mont Mado (from La Route des Issues to a point 88 metres east of La Rue des Clicquards);
o La Route du Nord (between La Route de St. Jean and a point 125 metres north of La Rue de l'Etocquet);
o La Rue de l'Église (from La Route du Nord to a point 117 metres east of La Rue de la Ville Guyon);
o La Rue de la Mare Ballam (from its southern junction with La Route des Issues to La Route de St. Jean);
o La Rue des Clicquards;
o the other part of La Rue du Temple;
o St. John Village Precinct;
• the speed limits on the following roads are reduced from 40 mph to 15 mph –
o Mont Mado Lane;
o North View.
In St. Lawrence , the speed limit on the following road is reduced from 40 mph to 20 mph –
• La Rue des Saints Germains.
The Order was made on 18 November 2024 and comes into force on 25 November 2024.
Long-Term Care (Benefits) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024. Minister for Social Security.
This Order amends the Long-Term Care (Benefits) (Jersey) Order 2014 (the "2014 Order") to increase by approximately 6.4% –
• the rates of long-term care benefit for weekly standard care costs (specified in Article 8 of the 2014 Order) (Article 2);
• the amounts that a person must pay towards the weekly costs of living in an approved home and for incidental expenses (specified in Article 9 of the 2014 Order) (Article 3);
• the amounts that a person must pay towards their standard care costs before they qualify to receive a long-term care benefit for standard care costs (specified in Article 10 of the 2014 Order) (Article 4);
• the amount that may be loaned to a person to enable them to pay the costs of living in an approved home (specified in Article 12 of the 2014 Order) (Article 5).
These rates and amounts were last increased with effect from 1 January 2024.
The Order was made on 20 November 2024 and comes into force on 1 January 2025.
Long-Term Care Services (Health and Social Services Charges) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024. Minister for Health and Social Services.
This Order amends the Long-Term Care Services (Health and Social Services Charges) (Jersey) Order 2014 to increase, by approximately 6.4%, the charges specified in that Order for care services provided in a care home or group home. These charges were last increased with effect from 1 January 2024.
The charges specified for each level of long-term care services have been calculated as follows:
rate for long-term care benefit for the equivalent level of standard care +
amount that a person must pay towards the weekly costs of living in an approved home, excluding incidental expenses.
The rate for long-term care benefit is prescribed in Article 8 of the Long-Term Care (Benefits) (Jersey) Order 2014 (the "Benefits Order"), and the amount that a person must pay towards the weekly costs of living in an approved home are prescribed in Article 9(c) of the Benefits Order, and both are to be increased for 2025.
The Order was made on 20 November 2024 and comes into force on 1 January 2025.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled a revised answer on 11th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –
"In relation to the Island's ferry tender process, will the Minister advise –
- what consideration, if any, was given by the Government to improving Jersey's resilience and reputation during the process;
- whether he has received the support of all members of the Council of Ministers, and the impact, if any, the level of such support has had on the decisions being made;
- what impact, if any, the tender process is having on inter-Island relationships with his counterparts and how the relationship will be strengthened post the tender process;
- what assessment has been undertaken on the impact the actions of the Chief Officer of the Department for the Economy have had on the process, and what has been done, if anything, as a result of those actions;
- the total expenditure on the tender process, including contingencies, and how value for money has been demonstrated; and
- what lessons have been learnt from this process for joint working between the Islands, and to avoid future reputational and financial risk to Jersey?"
- The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister advise what consultation, if any, has been undertaken with teachers and parents regarding the use of mobile phones by students in schools, and if none, will he consider undertaking such a consultation?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister provide information on the average daily cost of hospital admissions for 2022 and 2023, as well as anticipated costs for 2024 in line with inflation, broken down by the following types of stay –
- Elective (Planned);
- Non-elective (Emergency);
- Critical Care (Intensive Care Unit); and
- Standard Bed?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
"Will the Chief Minister detail the funding allocated to the Chief Minister's Pilot Project Fund each year since its inception, and the total spend each year, including any money committed so far in 2024?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
"Regarding grants and subsidies provided to third parties and States bodies, will the Minister advise –
- the total amount provided in 2023 and 2024, set out as per Appendix A to the report Organisations receiving Grants of over £75,000 in 2020, 2021 and 2022;
- any increase or decrease in Grants funding identified within the Proposed Budget 2025-2028; and
- what mechanisms are in place to establish feedback on the outcome-based impact from those receiving grants and subsidies?"
- H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement –
"Further to Written Question 245/2024 and in relation to Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 potential offences, will H.M. Attorney General advise –
- what processes are in place between the Government's Regulation Department and the Law Officers' Department to pursue offences;
- how many cases have been passed from the Regulation Department to the Law Officers' Department between 2020-2024, broken down by year, referencing the relevant Article where possible;
- how many cases his Department is currently pursuing, broken down by relevant Article where possible; and
- whether his Department follow a specific methodology for establishing public interest when considering cases?"
- The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 18th November 2024 to the following question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South –
"Further to Written Question 238/2024, will the Minister advise what progress, if any, has been made regarding the future of the Haut du Mont site, and whether any engagement has taken place with the bereaved families and displaced residents on the site's future, and if none, will he explain why not?"
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) |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028. (P.51/2024 (re-issue)). | Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel |
Minister for Treasury and Resources | |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024) – second amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(2)). | Minister for the Environment |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): third amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(3)). | Chief Minister |
Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel | |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fourth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(4)). | Chief Minister |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fifth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(5)). | Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): sixth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(6)). | • Minister for Treasury and Resources • Minister for Health and Social Services |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): seventh amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(7)). | Minister for Social Security |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(8)). | Minister for Treasury and Resources |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): ninth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(9)). | Minister for Treasury and Resources |
Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John, St. Lawrence and Trinity | |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): tenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(10)). Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 1997 Amendments workstream. | Minister for Health and Social Services |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eleventh amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(11)). | Minister for Treasury and Resources |
Chair of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel | |
Chief Minister | |
Minister for Treasury and Resources | |
Minister for Health and Social Services | |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): fifteenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(15)). | Minister for Infrastructure |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): sixteenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(16)). | Minister for Treasury and Resources |
Minister for Children and Families | |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): eighteenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(18)). | Minister for the Environment |
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North | |
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North | |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): nineteenth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(19)). | Minister for Infrastructure |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twentieth amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(20)). | Minister for Sustainable Economic Development |
Minister for Social Security | |
Chief Minister | |
Minister for Treasury and Resources | |
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North | |
Minister for Sustainable Economic Development | |
Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour | |
Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour | |
Minister for Treasury and Resources | |
Minister for Treasury and Resources | |
Chair of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel | |
Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel | |
Minister for Treasury and Resources | |
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 (P.51/2024): twenty-eighth amendment (P.51/2024 Amd.(28)) – amendment. (P.51/2024 Amd.(28).Amd.). | Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour |
Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel | |
Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel | |
Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel | |
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): amendment. (P.72/2024 Amd.). | Minister for Treasury and Resources |
Chair of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel | |
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Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): second amendment. (P.72/2024 Amd.(2)). | Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.72/2024): third amendment. (P.72/2024 Amd.(3)). | Chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel |
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))
Questions without notice 2024
10th December Justice and Home Social Security Chief Minister
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