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Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel Meeting No. 24
Date 26th July 2006 Email communication meeting
Present Deputy G. P. Southern , Chairman
Deputy A. Breckon
Deputy J. A. Martin
Deputy K. C. Lewis
Apologies Connétable M. K. Jackson
In attendance Carol Le Quesne, Scrutiny Officer
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1 | Public Hearing The Panel heard evidence from Senator P.F.C. Ozouf , Economic Development Minister and Mr. D. Peedle, Economic Advisor in connexion with its review into the Fulfilment Industry and noted that transcripts would be available to consider in one week. | CLQ |
2 | Legal Advice The Panel finalised its arrangements for retaining Advocates Hanson and Renouf to assist with answering questions relating to the Fulfilment Review that H.M. Attorney General was not in a position to assist with. The Panel agreed to the following research being undertaken on its behalf - Into the change in policy towards the fulfilment industry and the application of the principle of legitimate expectation; and The restrictions on the sale of companies to companies/individuals residing outside of the Island. It noted that it would be billed at a rate of £250 per hour and that the number of hours required will be approximately 15 to 16, at a cost not exceeding, £4,000 in total. |
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3. | Dairy Review Sub-Panel The Panel discussed its Sub-Panels review and noted that its terms of reference were being developed in consultation with Ministers and that a joint approach in policy examination was being undertaken. The Panel noted that in terms of funding the consultancy work required the majority of the cost as specified would be funded |
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by the Minister, however, an invitation had been made to the Panel for a token contribution of say £5,000 for this core work. Any additional work requested by Scrutiny during the course of the review would be charged to them at cost against the consultancy hourly rate.
The Panel agreed to the proposal and agreed that the Chairman of the Sub-Panel should progress the matter. The Chairman would advise the Chairmen's Committee of the proposal and the draft terms of reference at its next meeting.
4. Privatisation of Jersey Telecoms proposals CLQ
The Panel briefly discussed proposals for the establishment of a Sub-Panel to review the proposed privatisation of Jersey Telecoms.
It was agreed that the Chairman would Chair the Sub-Panel and that Senator B. Shenton, Connétable D. Murphy, Deputy J. Martin and Deputy S. Ferguson would be invited to participate.
The Chairman would draft Terms of Reference for the endorsement of the Chairmen's Committee at its next meeting and call an early meeting of the Sub-Panel as soon as the membership was confirmed.
The Scrutiny Officer was requested to take the necessary action.
Signed
. Chairman Deputy G. P. Southern Economic Affairs Panel
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