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Economic Affairs - Approved Panel Minutes - 28 June 2017

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Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

28th June 2017

 

Present

Deputy S.M. Brée, Chairman Deputy D. Johnson , Vice-Chairman Connétable J.E. Le Maistre Connétable M.J. Paddock

Apologies

 

Absent

 

In attendance

Mr M. Orbell, Scrutiny Officer

 

Ref Back

Agenda matter

Action

 

1. Records of meetings

The Minutes of the meeting held on 14th June 2017 were approved and signed.

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Item 1 22.06.16

515/37

2. Digital Jersey

The Panel discussed impressions gained during a visit and meeting held at the Digital Hub on 14th June. The Hub appeared to be active and well- used by clients, and the CEO and officers had made a very positive case for supporting the industry. It was noted that Mr. Frank Walker had recently been appointed as Chairman of the company, although this was not mentioned at the meeting. Members considered that following the review of Jersey Sport, it would be appropriate for the Panel to request copies of the set-up documentation for other States-funded bodies such as Digital Jersey, Visit Jersey, Jersey Finance etc.

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Item 3 14.06.17

515/39

3. Jersey Sport: Establishment

It was noted that there had been no response from the department as yet to the Panel's comments on legal documentation, submitted on 19th June. It was understood that the department was waiting for an opinion from Ogier (advocates) in respect of any possible amendments.

 

Item 4 14.06.17

515/35

4. Licensing Law

The Panel was informed that no reply had yet been received to the Chairman's letter of 16th June asking for an explanation of the Collective Responsibility' statement in the Report on P.54/2017, and no further information had been received concerning a rumoured Amendment to the Proposition.  It  was  agreed  that  the  Scrutiny  Officer  should  seek clarification of the department's position. Replies were similarly awaited to correspondence with the Law Office and the Office of the Bailiff , also sent on 16th June.

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5. Brexit Review Panel

 

 

 

Members agreed that the Chairman should represent the Panel on a Review Panel proposed to look into the implications for Jersey of the UK leaving the European Union.

 

Item 4 22.03.17

6. Quarterly public hearing

Panel members confirmed their availability for a quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture to take place on 21st July. A provisional list of topics was discussed.

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Item 1 08.03.17

515/38

7. Rural Economy Strategy

Members discussed possible timing for the review to ensure it could be completed before the end of the year. The Scrutiny Officer was asked to revisit the original scoping and terms of reference to check whether they were still appropriate, or if amendments were needed.

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8. Forthcoming meetings

Next scheduled Panel meeting: 9.30am on 12th July 2017, Blampied Room, States Building.

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