Corporate Services - Approved Sub-Panel Minutes - 5 Otober 2012

Present

Deputy S. Power, Chairman Deputy R. Rondel, Vice-Chairman Senator S. Ferguson

Deputy J. Le Bailly

Connétable S. Rennard

Apologies

Absent

In attendance

Miss S. McKee , Scrutiny Officer

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Agenda matter

Action

27.09.12 Item 4

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1.  Review Topic

A lengthy discussion took place regarding the particular areas the Su- Panel wished to cover and examine during its review on Population and Migration. Concerns were expressed by Members of the Sub- Panel regarding the timing of the review and therefore consideration was given to whether it was more appropriate for a review on the provisions of the draft Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law to be undertaken once the Legislation had been implemented. However, despite  these  concerns,  it  was  agreed  that  the  Sub-Panel  would undertake a review on Population and Migration over the next few months.

The Sub-Panel noted that the Isle of Man and Guernsey had different rules around access to work and housing compared to Jersey. It was agreed  therefore  that  as  part  of  its  review  the  Sub-Panel  would examine the provisions present in other jurisdictions and consider their effectiveness in controlling migration in comparison to Jersey. The Officer was requested to circulate a document entitled "A Guide to Work Permit in the Isle of Man" to Members of the Sub-Panel for its review.  The  Sub-Panel  also  requested  a  copy  of  Mark  Boleat's "Jersey Population – A History".

The Sub-Panel agreed that the Chairman and Vice Chairman would meet with the Officer next week to discuss the Scoping document and Terms  of  Reference  for  its  review.  The  Officer  was  requested  to confirm arrangements and send out a meeting request.

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2.  Future Meetings

The Sub-Panel noted that it would next meet at 11:00am on 19th October 2012.