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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER 15th NOVEMBER 2016 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. Summary of written questions Up to 2 hours Oral questions with notice Urgent questions (if any) Up to 30 minutes, divided between the two Ministers Oral questions without notice: Minister for External Relations Chief Minister Statements (if any) Approx. 11.30 a.m. Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of the States (P.54/2016) Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of the States (P.54/2016) amendment (P.54/2016 Amd.) Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201- (P.87/2016) Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201- (P.87/2016): amendment (P.87/2016 Amd.) Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016) Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): amendment (P.92/2016 Amd.) Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day) Act 201- (P.98/2016) Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Consequential Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.99/2016) Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Placement Panel) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.100/2016) Draft Financial Services Ombudsman (Case-fee and Levy) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.101/2016) Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.102/2016) Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Amendment No. 3) Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.103/2016)

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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

15th NOVEMBER 2016

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. Summary of written questions

Up to 2 hours Oral questions with notice

Urgent questions (if any)

Up to 30 minutes,

divided between the

two Ministers

Oral questions without notice:

Minister for External Relations

Chief Minister

Statements (if any)

Approx. 11.30 a.m. Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an

elected Speaker of the States (P.54/2016)

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an

elected Speaker of the States (P.54/2016) – amendment (P.54/2016

Amd.)

Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201- (P.87/2016)

Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201- (P.87/2016):

amendment (P.87/2016 Amd.)

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016)

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): amendment (P.92/2016 Amd.)

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 2014

(Appointed Day) Act 201- (P.98/2016)

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Consequential Provisions)

(Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.99/2016)

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Placement Panel) (Jersey)

Regulations 201- (P.100/2016)

Draft Financial Services Ombudsman (Case-fee and Levy)

(Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.101/2016)

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey)

Regulations 201- (P.102/2016)

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging)

(Amendment No. 3) Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.103/2016)

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Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 8)

(Jersey) Regulations 201- (P.105/2016)

Jersey Appointments Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner

(P.106/2016)

Arrangement of public business at subsequent sittings

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 16th and Thursday 17th November 2016 if necessary.

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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

15th NOVEMBER 2016

A. COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER

B. TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)

Lodging Houses (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 21) (Jersey) Order 2016.

Minister for Housing.

R&O.113/2016.

C. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): comments.

Presented: 3rd November 2016, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.

P.92/2016.

Com.

Building a Safer Society: A Community Safety and Substance Misuse Strategy for

Jersey 2016–2019.

Presented: 7th November 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

R.111/2016.

Building a Safer Society: Annual Report 2015.

Presented: 7th November 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

R.112/2016.

Statistics Users Group: appointment of Chairman and Panel Members.

Presented: 8th November 2016, Chief Minister.

R.113/2016.

Foodbanks in Jersey 2016 usage report.

Presented: 8th November 2016, Minister for Housing.

R.114/2016.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Environment – Scheme of

delegations – November 2016.

Presented: 11th November 2016, Minister for the Environment.

R.115/2016.

Future Hospital Project: Interim Report of the Sub-Panel.

Presented: 3rd November 2016, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.

S.R.6/2016.

Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel – MTFP Addition for 2017–19 (S.R.5/2016) –

response of the Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Presented: 9th November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

S.R.5/2016.

Res.

Travel and Accommodation Expenses Review.

Presented: 10th November 2016, Public Accounts Committee.

P.A.C.2/2016.

D. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker

of the States (P.54/2016) – amendment.

Lodged: 8th November 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade.

P.54/2016.

Amd.

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): amendment.

Lodged: 8th November 2016, Minister for Social Security.

P.92/2016.

Amd.

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Lodged: 4th November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

P.116/2016.

Television Licence Fee: exemption for Jersey residents aged 75 and over.

Lodged: 4th November 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade.

P.117/2016.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: appointment of members.

Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

P.118/2016.

Ratification of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange

of Country-By-Country Reports.

Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for External Relations.

P.119/2016.

Draft Opticians (Registration) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.

Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for Health and Social Services.

P.120/2016.

Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner.

Lodged: 11th November 2016, Deputy of Grouville.

P.121/2016.

E. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposers of the following propositions lodged ‘au

Greffe’ have informed the Greffier of the States that they are to be withdrawn –

Draft Jersey Appointments Commission (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Jersey)

Law 201-.

Lodged: 19th May 2016, States Employment Board.

P.50/2016.

Draft International Criminal Court (Immunities and Privileges) (Jersey)

Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 22nd July 2016, Chief Minister.

P.72/2016.

Draft International Criminal Court (Remand Time) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 22nd July 2016, Chief Minister.

P.73/2016.

F. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS

G. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE

H. PETITIONS

I. QUESTIONS

(a) – Written Questions

(attached)

9700 1. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon of

St. Saviour regarding the taking of breath samples from persons under the age of 18.

9701 2. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy P.D. McLinton

of St. Saviour regarding a scheme for the reporting of motoring collisions with domestic cats.

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9702 3. The Minister for Education will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré

of St. Lawrence regarding the Partnership Agreement between the Department and private-sector

nursery providers.

9703 4. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy

J.A.N. Le Fondré of St. Lawrence regarding traffic data for certain roads in St. Lawrence.

9704 5. The Minister for External Relations will table an answer to a question asked by the Deputy of

Grouville regarding the Brexit Working Group.

9705 6. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by

Senator S.C. Ferguson regarding the Department’s use of agency social workers.

9706 7. The Chief Minister will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade

regarding television licences for residents aged over 75.

9707 8. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier

regarding the site of the former swimming pool at Fort Regent.

9708 9. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern

of St. Helier regarding applications for Income Support Personal Care Component Level 4.

9709 10. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern

of St. Helier regarding measures to reduce the number of over- and under-payments in Income

Support.

9710 11. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern

of St. Helier regarding the response to Recommendation 10 of ‘Living on Low Income’

(S.R.4/2016).

9711 12. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to a question asked by Deputy G.P. Southern

of St. Helier regarding the degree of success in reducing poverty.

9712 13. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to a question asked by

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier regarding the funding of home care.

(b) – Oral Questions

(120 minutes)

9717 1. The Deputy of St. Ouen will ask the following question of the Minister for Social Security –

“Will the Minister provide regular updates, to coincide with the publication of Jersey Labour

Market Survey reports, relating to the number of people with a zero-hours contract as their main

job, and the industries worked in by those with a zero-hours contract as their main job?”

9713 2. Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask the following question of the Minister for Economic Development,

Tourism, Sport and Culture –

“Has use of the grant provided by the Department to Jersey Rugby Club met its objectives, and

does the Minister intend to renew it?”

9718 3. Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

“What representations, if any, has the Chief Minister received regarding the level of personal

information required of Islanders by local banks; can he advise whether Islanders are being asked

to provide more such information than previously and, if that is case, is he aware of the reasons

why?”

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9719 4. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social

Security –

“In light of the recent report into the use of foodbanks, will the Minister accept that her statement

to the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel on 5th May 2016 that "a very large proportion of

the people” claiming food parcels were not entitled to Income Support and had not been in Jersey

for 5 years was incorrect, and what was the evidential basis for that statement?”

9699 5. Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and

Social Services –

“Would the Minister advise when the site now being proposed for the new Hospital was first

considered by him or his predecessor; was this site one of the first options to be discarded during

initial consideration of potential sites and, if so, why should it now be considered as the best site?”

9715 6. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Home

Affairs –

“Following the launch by the States of Jersey Police of the 'True Vision' reporting system for hate

crime, will the Minister advise what progress, if any, is being made towards making inciting racial

hatred a crime in Jersey, and explain how such activity can currently be reported as a crime in the

absence of such legislation?”

9716 7. Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –

“Following statements made in the House of Commons by the Minister for Security on 25th

October 2016 that the U.K. Government hoped the Crown Dependencies might have made their

registers of beneficial ownership of companies public by the end of this year or into next year,

will the Chief Minister advise what discussions he has had and what plans, if any, are in place to

achieve this?”

9714 8. Senator S.C. Ferguson will ask the following question of the Minister for Health and Social

Services –

“Will the Minister advise whether there has recently been any inability to obtain additional

bedding in the Hospital over week-ends and, if so, what the reason for that was, and will he

further advise whether the in-house laundry has been outsourced?”

9720 9. Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Social

Security –

“What assessment has her Department made of the effect of recent changes to benefits policy on

the increased use of food banks, and what other factors does she consider are responsible for that

increased use?”

(c) – Questions to Ministers without notice (30 minutes) – 1st question period – Minister for External Relations 2nd question period – Chief Minister

J. PERSONAL STATEMENTS

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K. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY

L. PUBLIC BUSINESS

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected

Speaker of the States.

Lodged: 24th May 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade.

P.54/2016.

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of

the States (P.54/2016) – comments.

Presented: 22nd June 2016, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

P.54/2016.

Com.

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of

the States (P.54/2016) – comments.

Presented: 27th June 2016, H.M. Attorney General.

P.54/2016.

Com.(2)

Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected

Speaker of the States (P.54/2016) – amendment.

Lodged: 8th November 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade.

P.54/2016.

Amd.

Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201-.

Lodged: 23rd August 2016, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

P.87/2016.

Draft Commissioner for Standards (Jersey) Law 201- (P.87/2016): amendment.

Lodged: 1st November 2016, Chief Minister.

P.87/2016.

Amd.

Zero-hours contracts.

Lodged: 1st September 2016, Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier.

P.92/2016.

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): comments.

Presented: 3rd November 2016, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.

P.92/2016.

Com.

Zero-hours contracts (P.92/2016): amendment.

Lodged: 8th November 2016, Minister for Social Security.

P.92/2016.

Amd.

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 2014 (Appointed Day)

Act 201-.

Lodged: 27th September 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

P.98/2016.

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Consequential Provisions) (Jersey)

Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 27th September 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

P.99/2016.

Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Placement Panel) (Jersey)

Regulations 201- .

Lodged: 27th September 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

P.100/2016.

Draft Financial Services Ombudsman (Case-fee and Levy) (Amendment)

(Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 27th September 2016, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport

and Culture.

P.101/2016.

Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Waters) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations

201-.

Lodged: 4th October 2016, Minister for the Environment.

P.102/2016.

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Draft Sea Fisheries (Inshore Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Amendment

No. 3) Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 4th October 2016, Minister for the Environment.

P.103/2016.

Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period the following

proposition cannot be debated before Wednesday 16th November 2016. If other

business on the Order Paper for the 15th November 2016 is completed before the

16th November, the Chief Minister has indicated that he will seek the agreement of

the Assembly, under Standing Order 26(7) to reduce the lodging period in order that

this matter can be debated at that meeting.

Draft Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey)

Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 5th October 2016, States Employment Board.

P.105/2016.

Jersey Appointments Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner.

Lodged: 17th October 2016, States Employment Board.

P.106/2016.

M. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS

29th November 2016

Ministerial Government: referendum.

Lodged: 16th September 2016, Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier.

P.94/2016.

Ministerial Government: referendum (P.94/2016) – amendment.

Lodged: 1st November 2016, Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier.

P.94/2016.

Amd.

Draft Employment (Minimum Wage) (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Regulations

201-.

Lodged: 17th October 2016, Minister for Social Security.

P.107/2016.

Draft United Nations Financial Sanctions (Jersey) Law 201-.

Lodged: 18th October 2016, Minister for External Relations.

P.108/2016.

Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period the following

proposition cannot be debated before Wednesday 30th November 2016. If other

business on the Order Paper for the 29th November 2016 is completed before the

30th November, the Chief Minister has indicated that he will seek the agreement of

the Assembly, under Standing Order 26(7) to reduce the lodging period in order that

this matter can be debated at that meeting.

Future Hospital: preferred site.

Lodged: 19th October 2016, Council of Ministers.

P.110/2016.

Greville Bathe Fund: appointment of Jurat.

Lodged: 25th October 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

P.112/2016.

Draft Road Works and Events (Jersey) Law 2016 (Appointed Day) Act 201-.

Lodged: 1st November 2016, Minister for Infrastructure.

P.114/2016.

Minimum Wage: revised hourly rate from 1st April 2017.

Lodged: 1st November 2016, Deputy S.Y. Mézec of St. Helier.

P.115/2016.

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12th December 2016

Draft Budget Statement 2017.

Lodged: 18th October 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

P.109/2016.

Draft Finance (2017 Budget) (Jersey) Law 201-.

Lodged: 1st November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

P.113/2016.

Draft Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Country-by-

Country Reporting: BEPS) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

Lodged: 20th October 2016, Minister for External Relations.

P.111/2016.

Jersey Police Complaints Authority: appointment of members.

Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for Home Affairs.

P.118/2016.

Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period the following

proposition cannot be debated before Monday 19th December 2016. Once other

business on the Order Paper for the 12th December 2016 is completed, the Minister

for External Relations has indicated that he will seek the agreement of the Assembly,

under Standing Order 26(7) to reduce the lodging period in order that this matter can

be debated at that meeting.

Ratification of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the

Exchange of Country-By-Country Reports.

Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for External Relations.

P.119/2016.

17th January 2017

Ann Alice Rayner Fund: alteration of purpose.

Lodged: 4th November 2016, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

P.116/2016.

Television Licence Fee: exemption for Jersey residents aged 75 and over.

Lodged: 4th November 2016, Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade.

P.117/2016.

Draft Opticians (Registration) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 201-.

Lodged: 7th November 2016, Minister for Health and Social Services.

P.120/2016.

Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: re-appointment of Commissioner.

Lodged: 11th November 2016, Deputy of Grouville.

P.121/2016.

DR. M. EGAN

Greffier of the States

10th November 2016

Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2016 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this

meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th November 2016.

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Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting.

(See Item B)

R&O.113/2016.

Lodging Houses (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 21) (Jersey) Order 2016.

This Order increases the fee payable on an application to register or renew the registration of a lodging

house. From 1st December 2016, when this Order comes into force, the fee will be £14.00 multiplied by

the maximum number of persons proposed to be lodged, except in the case of children under the age of 5,

where the fee does not apply.

The fee was last increased on 1st December 2015, when the fee was set at £13.65. The fee of £14.00

represents a 2.5% increase on last year’s fee.

The Order was made on 7th November 2016 and comes into force on 1st December 2016.

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS

(See Item I(a))

1. H.M. Attorney General will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.M. Maçon

of St. Saviour –

“Will H.M. Attorney General explain under which Law, Regulation or Order it is lawful for the

States of Jersey Police to take a breath sample from a person under the age of 18 with no responsible

adult being present?”

2. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy

P.D. McLinton of St. Saviour –

“What progress, if any, has been made towards the introduction of a scheme (whether in law or as a

public awareness campaign) asking motorists to report to an authority if they are involved in a

collision with a domestic cat; and will the Minister provide a timeline for this work and an expected

completion date?”

3. The Minister for Education will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.A.N.

Le Fondré of St. Lawrence –

“Will the Minister advise whether it has been agreed by the Department with private-sector nursery

providers that the Partnership Agreement is no longer fit for purpose and that a new Partnership

Agreement will need to be negotiated and in place by the end of 2016 and, if so, will the Minister

confirm whether or not negotiations between the Department and private-sector nursery providers

have started and, if so, on which dates meetings have taken place; and if they have not started, will

the Minister explain the reason for the delay?

Is it still the intention of the Department to have a new Partnership Agreement in place by the end of

the year?”

4. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy J.A.N.

Le Fondré of St. Lawrence –

“Will the Minister provide the hourly traffic flow data for the following roads (in both directions)

between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (splitting between week days and weekends where

possible); or, if hourly data is not available, the data that is?

(a) Bottom of Mont Felard

(b) Grande Route de St Laurent (in the vicinity of the Parish Hall)

(c) Grande Route de St Laurent by Carrefour Selous

(d) Les Chenolles de Six Rues (by Six Roads)

(e) Top end of Rue de la Frontière

(f) Top end of Rue de la Mare Ballam

(g) Rue des Buttes (West end)

(h) Route de St Jean (in the St John’s Village area)

Where data is available based on different times in the year, will the Minister also provide data for

different seasons and, where possible, during and outside of school holidays?

Where there is no match for the specific location indicated, will the Minister provide data that is

nearest on the road requested to the location identified?”

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5. The Minister for External Relations will table an answer to the following question asked by the

Deputy of Grouville –

“Who are the members of the 'Brexit Working Group'; who decided its membership and make-up

and, if political membership is exclusive to the Council of Ministers and its officers, will the Minister

explain why; and will the Minister also explain whether other Members of the Assembly who have

an interest in this matter will be given the opportunity to serve on the Working Group, and if not,

why not?”

6. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by

Senator S.C. Ferguson –

“Further to the answer provided to Written Question 9678 on 1st November 2016 and information

subsequently circulated to Members, will the Minister advise:

(a) How long each of the agency social workers employed by the Department has worked in the

Island, listed individually by year; and (b) What number of agency workers have been employed through each of the seven agencies

used by the Department?”

7. The Chief Minister will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of

St. Brelade –

“Further to the answer given to Written Question 8985 on 5th October 2015, will the Chief Minister

list what formal correspondence, meetings and conversations have taken place with the BBC on

behalf of Jersey; when specifically such interactions occurred and by whom they were undertaken;

and state what was discussed?

Will the Chief Minister also confirm that it is his policy to pursue parity for Jersey’s residents aged

over 75 with those in the U.K. to have their licences provided free of charge by the BBC and, if not,

explain why not?

Will he also state what formal discussions, if any, have taken place with Guernsey on the issue and, if

none, will the Chief Minister undertake to engage jointly with Guernsey on this issue?”

8. The Minister for Infrastructure will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy

M. Tadier –

“What plans, if any, are there for the demolition and / or development of the former swimming pool

building at Fort Regent and, if none, will the Minister advise whether the current structure is the best

use of the site?”

9. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy

G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

“Will the Minister advise what the timeline is for new Regulations to cover the introduction of the

new component of Personal Care (PC) Level 4? Will she further advise when, how and by whom

applicants for the new care component will be assessed? How many applications are envisaged from

current recipients of PC Level 3 along with new applicants over the period outlined above?”

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10. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy

G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

“Will the Minister detail the “operational improvements” mentioned in answers given during

questions without notice on 1st November 2016 in relation to the reduction in numbers of over- and

under-payments in Income Support, and provide figures to show how such improvements have

addressed the issue?”

11. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy

G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

“Will the Minister detail the arguments, and provide the underlying figures, which were used to

support the rejection of Recommendation 10 of ‘Living on Low Income’ (S.R.4/2016), namely that

an officer from the Department take on the role of pursuing absent parents for maintenance on behalf

of lone-parent recipients of Income Support?”

12. The Minister for Social Security will table an answer to the following question asked by Deputy

G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

“Will the Minister advise what degree of success she and her predecessors have had in achieving the

“aim of reducing poverty”, as outlined in Section 8 (‘Measuring Success’) of ‘Income Support

System’ (P.86/2005), using the measures which were proposed therein, namely:

(a) 50% of median income (before and after housing costs);

(b) 60% of median income (before and after housing costs);

(c) The Gini Coefficient; and (d) 90/10 percentile?”

13. The Minister for Health and Social Services will table an answer to the following question asked by

Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier –

“Further to the answer supplied to Written Question 9681 on 1st November 2016, will the Minister

provide for the years 2015 and 2016 a breakdown of the funding allocated for the delivery of the

following services, with the figure for each service shown separately; will he advise whether 2017

funding levels have now been agreed and, if so, will he also supply the figures agreed for 2017 for

these services?

(a) District nursing

(b) Sustained home visiting

(c) Enablement

(d) Rapid response

(e) Children's services (Including palliative care)

(f) Home care provision”

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ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE

(See Item I(c))

Questions without notice

2016

November 29th Home Affairs Treasury and Resources

December 12th Education Chief Minister

Questions without notice

2017

1st Session 2017

January 17th Health and Social Services Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture

January 31st Housing Chief Minister

February 14th Infrastructure Environment

March 14th External Relations Chief Minister

March 28th Social Security Home Affairs

April 18th Treasury and Resources Chief Minister

May 2nd Education Health and Social Services

May 23rd Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture

Chief Minister

June 6th Housing Infrastructure

June 20th Environment Chief Minister

July 4th External Relations Social Security

July 18th Home Affairs Chief Minister

2nd Session 2017

September 12th Treasury and Resources Education

September 26th Health and Social Services Chief Minister

October 10th Economic Development, Tourism,

Sport and Culture

Housing

October 31st Infrastructure Chief Minister

November 14th Environment External Relations

November 28th Social Security Chief Minister

December 12th Home Affairs Treasury and Resources