States Minutes 24 June 2025
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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 24th June 2025, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Deputy Bailiff , Robert James MacRae , Esquire.
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His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Vice-Admiral Jeremy Paul Kyd, C.B.E. was present. __________________
All members were present at roll call with the exception of –
Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity – excused attendance Deputy Beatriz Borges de Sousa Vaz Moreno Porée of St. Helier South – excused attendance Deputy Margaret Elaine Millar of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity – excused attendance
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Prayers
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Standing Order 55A – remote participation
THE STATES, with reference to their Act dated 14th September 2021, in which they had agreed that, notwithstanding Standing Order 55A(1), Members who did not wish to attend in the States Chamber might continue to take part in States meetings using Microsoft Teams (until the States had considered and voted upon a proposition to re-apply Standing Order 55A(1) or to repeal or vary the terms of the Standing Order), assembled in accordance with Standing Order 55A with Members able to participate remotely using Microsoft Teams. The following Members attended remotely, either for all or part of the meeting –
Deputy Thomas John Albert Binet of St. Saviour
Deputy Lucy Kate Frances Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter
Tribute to the late Jurat Catherine Mary Newcombe, former Greffier of the States
The Bailiff paid tribute to the late Jurat Catherine Mary Newcombe, former Greffier of the States. The States observed one minute's silence as a mark of respect.
Documents presented
Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.24/2025): amendment P.24/2025. (P.24/2025 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 24th June 2025, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.24/2025): second P.24/2025. amendment (P.24/2025 Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Presented: 24th June 2025, Minister for Housing. Add.
Draft Elections (Electoral Registers) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.27/2025): P.27/2025. second amendment (P.27/2025 Amd.(2)) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.(2). Presented: 10th June 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee. Add. Draft Elections (Electoral Registers) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.27/2025): P.27/2025. second amendment (P.27/2025 Amd.(2)) – amendment (P.27/2025 Amd.(2).Amd.) – Amd.(2). Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd. Presented: 17th June 2025, Comité des Connétable s. Add.
Draft Single-Use Plastics etc. (Restrictions) Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.37/2025. . (P.37/2025): comments. Com. Presented: 20th June 2025, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Proceeds of Crime (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- (P.39/2025): comments. P.39/2025. Presented: 16th June 2025, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Com.
Non-Elected Members on Scrutiny Panels and change in Troy Rule. (P.46/2025): P.46/2025. comments. Com. Presented: 18th June 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Non-Elected Members on Scrutiny Panels and change in Troy Rule. (P.46/2025): P.46/2025. comments. Com.(2). Presented: 19th June 2025, Scrutiny Liaison Committee.
Meanwhile use of the former Gas Place site (P.48/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.48/2025. Assessment. Add. Presented: 16th June 2025, Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South .
Continuation of Annual Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (P.49/2025) – Children's P.49/2025. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 17th June 2025, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Joined-up public infrastructure framework for an ageing population (P.50/2025) – P.50/2025. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 17th June 2025, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North .
Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2025 (P.51/2025) – Children's Rights P.51/2025. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 20th June 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board (P.52/2025) – Children's P.52/2025. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 24th June 2025, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner's Freedom of Information Annual R.84/2025. Report 2024.
Presented: 5th June 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner's Annual Report 2024. R.86/2025. Presented: 5th June 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Jersey Care Commission Annual Report 2024. R.87/2025. Presented: 5th June 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Violence Against Women and Girls: Annual Progress Report. R.88/2025. Presented: 10th June 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Jersey Bank Depositors Compensation Board 2025 Annual Report and Accounts. R.89/2025. Presented: 10th June 2025, Minister for External Relations.
Statistics Council: appointment of Members. R.90/2025. Presented: 10th June 2025, Chief Minister.
States Assembly 2024 Annual Report. R.91/2025. Presented: 12th June 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Lease – Richelieu Lodge. R.93/2025. Presented: 17th June 2025, Minister for Infrastructure.
The introduction of a public interest disclosure regime in Jersey: Report and R.94/2025. recommendations of the Jersey Employment Forum to the Minister for Social Security.
Presented: 18th June 2025, Minister for Social Security.
Law Revision Board: summary of decisions – April 2025. R.95/2025. Presented: 18th June 2025, Law Revision Board.
Island Wide Rate Figures for 2025. R.96/2025. Presented: 19th June 2025, Comité des Connétable s.
Presentation to the States Assembly of the 2024 Annual Reports and Accounts of the R.97/2025. wholly and majority owned States-Owned entities.
Presented: 20th June 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Notification of lodged propositions
Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.24/2025): amendment. P.24/2025. Lodged: 24th June 2025, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement . Amd.
Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.24/2025): second P.24/2025. amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 24th June 2025, Minister for Housing.
Draft Elections (Electoral Registers) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.27/2025): P.27/2025. second amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 10th June 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Elections (Electoral Registers) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.27/2025): P.27/2025. second amendment (P.27/2025 Amd.(2)) – amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 17th June 2025, Comité des Connétable s. Amd.
Jersey Police Complaints Authority: appointment of Members. P.47/2025. Lodged: 10th June 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Meanwhile use of the former Gas Place site. P.48/2025. Lodged: 16th June 2025, Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South .
Continuation of Annual Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey. P.49/2025. Lodged: 17th June 2025, Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour .
Joined-up public infrastructure framework for an ageing population. P.50/2025. Lodged: 17th June 2025, Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North .
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board. P.52/2025. Lodged: 24th June 2025, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.232/2025 1. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked by Deputy
M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the practice of gazumping' or gazundering' of property purchases.
WQ.233/2025 2. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding employment practices in Jersey. WQ.234/2025 3. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked by Deputy
M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the potential use of the Strategic Reserve Fund
to fund the Island regeneration programme.
WQ.235/2025 4. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding a masterplan for Five Oaks.
WQ.236/2025 5. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Supplementary Planning Guidance for Housing outside the built-up area.
WQ.237/2025 6. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding apprenticeships in the plumbing, electrical, engineering, welding, construction, automotive and hairdressing sectors.
WQ.238/2025 7. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the Climate Emergency Fund.
WQ.239/2025 8. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding housing sites approved in the Bridging Island Plan 2022 to 2025.
WQ.240/2025 9. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding making the Youth Service a statutory provision.
WQ.241/2025 10. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding online harm of children and young people.
WQ.242/2025 11. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked by Deputy I.
Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Aarhus Convention.
WQ.243/2025 12. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding infrastructure that was suitable for the increasing ageing population.
WQ.244/2025 13. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding La Route de Noirmont.
WQ.245/2025 14. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding the safety of a building located on private land.
WQ.246/2025 15. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding out-of-catchment' requests. WQ.247/2025 16. The Minister for External Relations had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the new UK-EU deal's impact on Jersey. WQ.248/2025 17. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the Le Squez Youth Centre project.
WQ.249/2025 18. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 3rd June 2025
to a question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the total economic contribution of the cannabis industry.
WQ.250/2025 19. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 9th June 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the number of Year 1 and Year 2 classes available at each primary school.
WQ.251/2025 20. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 9th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding secondary employment of Chief Officers of Government Departments.
WQ.252/2025 21. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 9th June 2025 to a question asked by Deputy
K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the Integrated Jersey Reinvestment Programme. WQ.253/2025 22. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 9th June 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central regarding a timetable for improvements to Le
Rocquier School and Community Sports Facilities.
WQ.254/2025 23. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 9th June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade regarding Jersey currency bearing the name and image of His Majesty The King Charles III.
WQ.255/2025 24. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 9th June 2025 to a question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the protection of trees.
WQ.256/2025 25. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 9th June 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour regarding publishing correspondence relating to the lease extension of La Collette Fuel Farm.
WQ.257/2025 26. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding curbing growth in the public sector.
WQ.258/2025 27. The Minister for Housing had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the use of pre-sale agreements for land and property transactions.
WQ.259/2025 28. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 16th June
2025 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding travel grant
applicants who had received funding to compete in off-Island sports competitions. WQ.260/2025 29. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 16th June
2025 to a question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the number of
monthly passenger arrivals in Jersey.
WQ.261/2025 30. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding compensation for healthcare workers who had been left with serious health issues or life-changing disabilities as a result of contracting Covid-19 in the course of patient care.
WQ.262/2025 31. The Minister for Housing had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour regarding completed residential properties.
WQ.263/2025 32. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025
to a question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the Victoria College energy, cleaning and grounds maintenance costs.
WQ.264/2025 33. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North regarding the upcoming purchase of CTJ Housing Trust properties by Andium Homes.
WQ.265/2025 34. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding long-term costs of land and water contamination from PFAS.
WQ.266/2025 35. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding the potential impact of PFAS contamination on children's health in Jersey.
WQ.267/2025 36. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the reclassification of cannabinols and cannabinol derivatives.
WQ.268/2025 37. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Victoria Marine Lake.
WQ.269/2025 38. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding funding for the new St. Helier youth centre, the new school at Gas Place and Le Squez Community Centre.
WQ.270/2025 39. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding appointments to senior roles in Health and his meeting with the Chair of the Jersey Appointments Commission.
WQ.271/2025 40. The Chair of the States Employment Board had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding two non-executive directors
from the Health Advisory Board sitting on selection panels for senior health appointments. WQ.272/2025 41. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the organisational restructure
at Jersey Airport.
WQ.273/2025 42. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 16th June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the Nude Food Development at La Pulente. WQ.274/2025 43. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding communications with the
developer of the Les Sablons development.
WQ.275/2025 44. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 23rd June
2025 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding membership of an approved independent redress scheme.
WQ.276/2025 45. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked by Deputy
M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding a review of the current complaints system. WQ.277/2025 46. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade regarding the decision to remove sports facilities from
Fort Regent.
WQ.278/2025 47. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the implementation of the new minimum wage in Jersey.
WQ.279/2025 48. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked by Deputy
K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding Investing in Jersey initiative workstreams. WQ.280/2025 49. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding Investing in Jersey initiative workstreams. WQ.281/2025 50. The Minister for External Relations had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding Jersey Airport being placed under
Special Attention' by the Office of the Director of Civil Aviation.
WQ.282/2025 51. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the definition of existing buildings'.
WQ.283/2025 52. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding people with a mortgage who were in receipt of any type of Social Security benefit.
WQ.284/2025 53. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 23rd June
2025 to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the cancellation of the DFDS sailing between Jersey and Portsmouth in May 2025.
WQ.285/2025 54. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked by Deputy
P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour regarding the medicinal cannabis and biotech sector. WQ.286/2025 55. The Minister for Housing had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour regarding share-transfer transactions.
WQ.287/2025 56. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 23rd June 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the infrastructure of the Sports estate.
The Deputy Bailiff , following the referral by Deputy Jonathan Renouf of St. Brelade of the answer to his written question to the Minister for External Relations (WQ.281/2025), ruled, in accordance with Standing Order 12(4)(b), that the answer tabled on 23rd June 2025 to the question did not contravene Standing Order 12(2A) and that an alternative answer was therefore not required.
The Deputy Bailiff , following the referral by Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade of the answer to his written question to the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development (WQ.284/2025), ruled, in accordance with Standing Order 12(4)(b), that the answer tabled on 23rd June 2025 to the question did not contravene Standing Order 12(2A) and that an alternative answer was therefore not required.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.137/2025 1. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
Cost of Living Ministerial Group.
OQ.152/2025 2. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding tuna-fishing activity in Jersey waters and related international agreements. OQ.145/2025 3. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure
regarding the future of West Park sea pool and public engagement on the Waterfront
development.
OQ.150/2025 4. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding travel
disruptions to and from Jersey and operator performance.
OQ.154/2025 5. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of H.M. Solicitor General regarding the
reimbursement of legal costs to acquitted individuals or those with no evidence presented against them.
OQ.149/2025 6. Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Education and Lifelong
Learning regarding childcare provision for 2- to 3-year-olds in States primary schools. OQ.139/2025 7. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North asked a question of the Assistant Minister for
Treasury and Resources regarding the Strategic Reserve Fund growth plans in relation to
Jersey's Gross Value Added.
OQ.157/2025 8. Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury
and Resources regarding rental market pressures and their consideration in the draft Budget 2026–2029.
OQ.144/2025 9. Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade asked a question of the Chair of the Privileges and
Procedures Committee regarding cost-reduction options discussed by the States Greffe. OQ.155/2025 10. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding data held
by departments on housing construction costs.
OQ.142/2025 11. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for Education and
Lifelong Learning regarding Victoria College's Age Weighted Pupil Unit (AWPU) rates and their alignment with pay inflation.
OQ.140/2025 12. Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter asked a question of H.M. Solicitor
General regarding delays in implementing domestic abuse guidance relating to coercive and controlling behaviour.
OQ.147/2025 13. Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central asked a question of the Minister for Children and
Families regarding a strategy to protect children from online harm.
OQ.156/2025 14. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding the planning application status of the South Hill development.
OQ.151/2025 15. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for Education and
Lifelong Learning regarding the placement of children with special educational needs in their preferred schools.
OQ.143/2025 16. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for Education and
Lifelong Learning regarding funding for maintenance contracts at Victoria College and Victoria College Preparatory School.
OQ.138/2025 17. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Vice-Chair of the States
Employment Board regarding support for women's health conditions among public sector employees.
OQ.141/2025 18. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding
streamlining government services and reducing unsustainable running costs.
OQ.146/2025 19. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Social Security
regarding progress on ID alternatives for older persons raised in the Older Persons Living Forum.
OQ.158/2025 20. Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
development, performance and regulation of Jersey's medicinal cannabis industry. OQ.148/2025 21. Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade asked a question of the President of the Scrutiny Liaison
Committee regarding expert advisers used by Scrutiny Panels.
OQ.153/2025 22. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Treasury and
Resources regarding the recent restructure of Ports of Jersey.
Changes in Presidency
The Deputy Bailiff retired briefly from the Chamber during consideration of Oral Questions with notice and the meeting continued under the Presidency of Mrs. Lisa-Marie Hart , Greffier of the States, until the Deputy Bailiff 's return.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Children and Families answered questions without notice from Members.
The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning answered questions without notice from Members. The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from Members.
Draft Elections (Electoral Registers) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.27/2025
THE STATES resumed consideration of the Draft Elections (Electoral Registers) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-, the matter having been referred back on 13th May 2025 to the Privileges and Procedures Committee in order that further information relating to the Draft Law could be provided to the Assembly, and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 43 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAINED: 0 Connétable of St. Helier Deputy H.M. Miles
Connétable of St. Lawrence
Connétable of St. Brelade
Connétable of Trinity
Connétable of St. Peter
Connétable of St. Martin
Connétable of St. John
Connétable of St. Clement
Connétable of Grouville
Connétable of St. Ouen
Connétable of St. Mary
Connétable of St. Saviour
Deputy G.P. Southern
Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat
Deputy S.M. Ahier
Deputy C.S. Alves
Deputy I. Gardiner
Deputy I.J. Gorst
Deputy L.J. Farnham
Deputy K.L. Moore
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf
Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy M.R. Scott
Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy C.D. Curtis
Deputy L.V. Feltham
Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy H.L. Jeune
Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet Deputy M.R. Ferey Deputy R.S. Kovacs Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy B. Ward
Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy M.B. Andrews
THE STATES, having been informed that the relevant scrutiny panel had indicated that it did not wish to scrutinise the draft legislation, and commencing consideration of Articles 1 to 26, commenced consideration of an amendment of the Privileges and Procedures Committee (P.27/2025 Amd.(2)), and, adopting an amendment of the Comité des Connétable s (P.27/2025 Amd.(2).Amd), agreed that –
for the inserted paragraph (2) there should be substituted –
"(2) After the definition "ballot box" there should be inserted –
"candidates' lists of voters" means candidates' primary lists of voters and candidates' supplementary lists of voters;
"candidates' primary list of voters" has the meaning given in Article 12A(1);
"candidates' supplementary list of voters" has the meaning given in Article 12A(2);";
in the inserted Article 12A –
- in paragraph (1)(b), after "Article 12C" there should be inserted "or 12D";
- in paragraph (2)(b), after "Article 12C" there should be inserted "or 12D";
for the inserted Article 12C there should be substituted –
"12C Candidates' lists of voters: opt-out notices
- A person may opt out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters by giving written notice to the relevant electoral administrator that their details are not to be included in lists prepared under Article 12B.
- A person may revoke a notice given by them under paragraph (1) by giving written notice to that effect to the relevant electoral administrator (and, accordingly, the person ceases to be opted out for the purposes of Article 12A(1)(b) or (2)(b)).
- In this Article, "relevant electoral administrator", in relation to a candidates' list of voters for an electoral district, means the electoral administrator for the parish that is the electoral district or in which the electoral district is located.
12D Electoral administrators required to notify previous opt-outs
- Paragraph (2) applies if –
- a person's name is included in the electoral register for an electoral district that is, or is within, a parish ("Parish A");
- the person has opted out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters, under Article 12C or this Article, for an electoral district in Parish A (and the notice giving effect to the opt-out has not been revoked under Article 12C or cancelled under this Article);
- the person is subsequently removed from the electoral register for the electoral district referred to in sub-paragraph (a); and
- on removal, the person is to be included in the electoral register for an electoral district that is, or is within, another parish ("Parish B").
- The electoral administrator for Parish A must, on removal of the person from the electoral register for the first electoral district, notify the electoral administrator for Parish B that the person had opted out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters.
- If a notice is given under paragraph (2) –
- the person to whom the notice relates is treated as having opted out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters for each electoral district that is, or is within, Parish B; and
- the person may cancel the notice by giving written notice to that effect to the electoral administrator for Parish B (and, accordingly, the person ceases to be treated as having opted out for the purposes of Article 12A(1)(b) or (2)(b)).
12E Further provision about notices under Articles 12C and 12D
- A notice given to an electoral administrator under Article 12C(1) or (2) or Article 12D(3)(b) must be in the form provided by the electoral administrator.
- A notice given under Article 12C or 12D has effect –
- in relation to both candidates' primary lists of voters and candidates' supplementary lists of voters; and
- in relation to –
- each public election held after the notice is given, except as provided by Article 12F(2)(a) and (4)(a); and
- each parish election held after the notice is given, except as provided by Article 12F(6)(a).
- If the conditions in paragraph (4) are met –
- a notice given by a person to an electoral administrator for a parish under Article 12C(1) is treated as being revoked;
- a notice given in respect of a person to an electoral administrator for a parish under Article 12D(2) is treated as being cancelled.
- The conditions are that –
- the person is removed from the electoral register for an electoral district that is, or is within, the parish; and
- the person is not (on removal from the electoral register referred to in sub-paragraph (a)) to be included in the electoral register for any other electoral district within that parish."
and that the subsequent inserted Article should be renumbered accordingly. in the substituted Article 12D (renumbered as Article 12F) –
- in the heading, for the words "and revocation" there should be substituted the words ", revocation and cancellation";
- in paragraph (1), for the words "Article 12C(1) or (2)" there should be substituted the words "Article 12C or 12D";
- in paragraph (2)(b), for the words "Article 12C(3)(c)" there should be substituted the words "Article 12E(2)(b)";
- in paragraph (3), for the words "Article 12C(1) or (2)" there should be substituted the words "Article 12C or 12D";
- in paragraph (4)(b), for the words "Article 12C(3)(c)" there should be substituted the words "Article 12E(2)(b)";
- in paragraph (5), for the words "Article 12C(1) or (2)" there should be substituted the words "Article 12C or 12D";
- in paragraph (6)(b), for the words "Article 12C(3)(c)" there should be substituted the words "Article 12E(2)(b)".
THE STATES, adopting the amendment of the Privileges and Procedures Committee, as amended, agreed that –
in Article 2, after paragraph (1), there should be inserted –
"(2) After the definition "ballot box" there is inserted –
"candidates' lists of voters" means candidates' primary lists of voters and candidates' supplementary lists of voters;
"candidates' primary list of voters" has the meaning given in Article 12A(1);
"candidates' supplementary list of voters" has the meaning given in Article 12A(2);"
and the subsequent paragraphs should be renumbered accordingly;
in Article 2, in paragraph (4) (renumbered as paragraph (5)), after the inserted definition "late registration period", there should be inserted –
"nomination day" means –
- in relation to a parish election, the day on which the nomination meeting for the election is held;
- in relation to a public election, the first day of the nomination period for the election (determined under Article 17C);";
in the substituted Article 12, for paragraph (4) there should be substituted –
"(4) The electoral administrator for a parish must, in relation to an election, make available to
the Judicial Greffier, and to the Autorisés and Adjoints for the election, a copy of each electoral register in force for an electoral district that is, or is within, the parish.";
in the substituted Article 12(5), for "paragraph (4)(a)" there should be substituted "paragraph (4)"; in the substituted Article 12, paragraph (6) should be deleted;
after the substituted Article 12, there should be inserted –
"12A Candidates' primary and supplementary lists of voters: definitions
- "Candidates' primary list of voters", in relation to an election, means a list of the names and addresses of the persons who –
- are included in the electoral register in force for the purposes of that election; and
- have not opted out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters, in accordance with Article 12C or 12D.
- "Candidates' supplementary list of voters", in relation to a public election, means a list of the names and addresses of the persons who –
- are included in the supplementary electoral register in force for the purposes of that election; and
- have not opted out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters, in accordance with Article 12C or 12D.
12B Preparation and provision of candidates' lists of voters
- The electoral administrator for a parish must, in relation to a public election –
- prepare –
- a candidates' primary list of voters for each electoral district that is, or is within, the parish; and
- a candidates' supplementary list of voters for each of those electoral districts;
- provide, free of charge, a copy of each list prepared under paragraph (a) in relation to an electoral district to a person who –
- has become a candidate for the election in accordance with Article 17H(4);
- is a candidate for a constituency that is, or includes, the electoral district; and
- requests a copy of those lists.
- The electoral administrator for a parish must, in relation to a parish election –
- prepare a candidates' primary list of voters for the electoral district that is the parish; and
- provide, free of charge, a copy of the list prepared under paragraph (a) to a person who –
- has been admitted as a candidate for the election in accordance with Article 18; and
- requests a copy of the list.
12C Candidates' lists of voters: opt-out notices
- A person may opt out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters by giving written notice to the relevant electoral administrator that their details are not to be included in lists prepared under Article 12B.
- A person may revoke a notice given by them under paragraph (1) by giving written notice to that effect to the relevant electoral administrator (and, accordingly, the person ceases to be opted out for the purposes of Article 12A(1)(b) or (2)(b)).
- In this Article, "relevant electoral administrator", in relation to a candidates' list of voters for an electoral district, means the electoral administrator for the parish that is the electoral district or in which the electoral district is located.
12D Electoral administrators required to notify previous opt-outs
- Paragraph (2) applies if –
- a person's name is included in the electoral register for an electoral district that is, or is within, a parish ("Parish A");
- the person has opted out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters, under Article 12C or this Article, for an electoral district in Parish A (and the notice giving effect to the opt-out has not been revoked under Article 12C or cancelled under this Article);
- the person is subsequently removed from the electoral register for the electoral district referred to in sub-paragraph (a); and
- on removal, the person is to be included in the electoral register for an electoral district that is, or is within, another parish ("Parish B").
- The electoral administrator for Parish A must, on removal of the person from the electoral register for the first electoral district, notify the electoral administrator for Parish B that the person had opted out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters.
- If a notice is given under paragraph (2) –
- the person to whom the notice relates is treated as having opted out of inclusion in candidates' lists of voters for each electoral district that is, or is within, Parish B; and
- the person may cancel the notice by giving written notice to that effect to the electoral administrator for Parish B (and, accordingly, the person ceases to be treated as having opted out for the purposes of Article 12A(1)(b) or (2)(b)).
12E Further provision about notices under Articles 12C and 12D
- A notice given to an electoral administrator under Article 12C(1) or (2) or Article 12D(3)(b) must be in the form provided by the electoral administrator.
- A notice given under Article 12C or 12D has effect –
- in relation to both candidates' primary lists of voters and candidates' supplementary lists of voters; and
- in relation to –
- each public election held after the notice is given, except as provided by Article 12F(2)(a) and (4)(a); and
- each parish election held after the notice is given, except as provided by Article 12F(6)(a).
- If the conditions in paragraph (4) are met –
- a notice given by a person to an electoral administrator for a parish under Article 12C(1) is treated as being revoked;
- a notice given in respect of a person to an electoral administrator for a parish under Article 12D(2) is treated as being cancelled.
- The conditions are that –
- the person is removed from the electoral register for an electoral district that is, or is within, the parish; and
- the person is not (on removal from the electoral register referred to in sub- paragraph (a)) to be included in the electoral register for any other electoral district within that parish.
12F Candidates' lists of voters: opt-out, revocation and cancellation notices given
close to an election
- Paragraph (2) applies, in relation to a public election, if a notice is given under Article 12C or 12D –
- after midday on the last working day before nomination day in relation to the election; and
- at or before midday on the seventh working day before the day of the poll or polls for the election.
- The notice –
- does not have effect in relation to a candidates' primary list of voters for the election; but
- in accordance with Article 12E(2)(b), has effect in relation to –
- candidates' primary lists of voters for subsequent elections; and
- candidates' supplementary lists of voters for that election and for subsequent elections.
- Paragraph (4) applies, in relation to a public election, if a notice is given under Article 12C or 12D after midday on the seventh working day before the day of the poll or polls for the election.
- The notice –
- does not have effect in relation to a candidates' supplementary list of voters for the election; but
- in accordance with Article 12E(2)(b), has effect in relation to candidates' primary and supplementary lists of voters for subsequent elections.
- Paragraph (6) applies, in relation to a parish election, if a notice is given under Article 12C or 12D –
- after midday on the last working day before nomination day in relation to the election; and
- on or before the day of the poll for the election.
- The notice –
- does not have effect in relation to a candidates' primary list of voters for the election; but
- in accordance with Article 12E(2)(b), has effect in relation to candidates' primary lists of voters for subsequent elections.";
after Article 22, there should be inserted –
"23 Article 72A (transitional provision: electoral registers) inserted
After Article 72 there is inserted –
72A Transitional provision: electoral registers
- An electoral administrator for a parish is not required to send any statements under Article 7(2) in 2025.
- If an electoral administrator sends a statement under Article 7(2) to a person in 2025, the person is not required to comply with Article 7(3) in relation to that statement.
- Article 7A does not apply in 2026.
- The States may by Regulations –
- make provision that is consequential on, or incidental or supplementary to, any provision of the Elections (Electoral Registers) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-;
- make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of that Law.
- The power to make Regulations under paragraph (4) –
- must not be exercised after the end of 31 December 2026;
- includes the power to amend, repeal or modify the application of this Law or any other enactment.
- Paragraphs (1) to (3) are deleted at the end of 15 March 2026."
and the subsequent Articles should be renumbered accordingly; and
in Article 25 (renumbered as Article 26), for paragraph (2)(b) and (c) there should be substituted –
"(b) paragraph (1) is deleted;
- in paragraph (2) –
- for "If paragraph (1) does not apply, the" there is substituted "The";
- after "lead campaign group" there is inserted "a list of all residential addresses located in each electoral district that is, or is within, the parish.";
- sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) are deleted;".
THE STATES resumed consideration of Articles 1 to 27, as amended and renumbered, and, adopting the amendment of the Comité des Connétable s (P.27/2025 Amd.), agreed that, in Article 9, in the inserted Article 9B(2)(b), for "any electoral register in force for any electoral district for the election referred to in Article 9A(1)" there should be substituted "an electoral register for any other electoral district that is an electoral district in relation to an election of a Deputy or Connétable ".
THE STATES adopted Articles 1 to 27, as amended and renumbered.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 42 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAINED: 1 Connétable of St. Helier Deputy M.R. Scott
Connétable of St. Lawrence
Connétable of St. Brelade
Connétable of Trinity
Connétable of St. Peter
Connétable of St. Martin
Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy C.F. Labey Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier Deputy C.S. Alves Deputy I. Gardiner Deputy I.J. Gorst
Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy S.Y. Mézec Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf Deputy T.A. Coles Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy H.M. Miles Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy C.D. Curtis Deputy L.V. Feltham Deputy R.E. Binet Deputy H.L. Jeune Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet Deputy M.R. Ferey Deputy R.S. Kovacs Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy B. Ward
Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy M.B. Andrews
THE STATES, subject to the sanction of His Most Excellent Majesty in Council, adopted a Law entitled the Elections (Electoral Registers) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 42 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAINED: 1 Connétable of St. Helier Deputy M.R. Scott
Connétable of St. Lawrence
Connétable of St. Brelade
Connétable of Trinity
Connétable of St. Peter
Connétable of St. Martin
Connétable of St. John
Connétable of St. Clement
Connétable of Grouville
Connétable of St. Ouen
Connétable of St. Mary
Connétable of St. Saviour
Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy C.F. Labey Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier Deputy C.S. Alves Deputy I. Gardiner Deputy I.J. Gorst
Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy S.Y. Mézec Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf Deputy T.A. Coles Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy H.M. Miles Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy C.D. Curtis Deputy L.V. Feltham Deputy R.E. Binet Deputy H.L. Jeune Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet Deputy M.R. Ferey Deputy R.S. Kovacs Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy B. Ward
Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy M.B. Andrews
Draft Elections (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.28/2025
THE STATES resumed consideration of the Draft Elections (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-, the principles having been adopted on 14th May 2025, and adopted Articles 1 and 2.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 43 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAINED: 0
Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier Deputy C.S. Alves Deputy I. Gardiner Deputy I.J. Gorst
Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy S.Y. Mézec Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf Deputy T.A. Coles Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy H.M. Miles Deputy M.R. Scott Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy C.D. Curtis Deputy L.V. Feltham Deputy R.E. Binet Deputy H.L. Jeune Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet Deputy M.R. Ferey Deputy R.S. Kovacs Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy B. Ward
Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy M.B. Andrews
THE STATES adopted Article 3.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 28 CONTRE: 15 ABSTAINED: 1 Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Martin
Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Clement
Connétable of St. John Connétable of Grouville
Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Mary
Deputy G.P. Southern Connétable of St. Saviour
Deputy M. Tadier Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy S.G. Luce Deputy S.M. Ahier
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy I.J. Gorst
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy K.L. Moore
Deputy R.J. Ward Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache
Deputy C.S. Alves Deputy H.M. Miles
Deputy I. Gardiner Deputy M.R. Scott
Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy S.Y. Mézec Deputy A.F. Curtis
Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf Deputy B. Ward
Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy C.D. Curtis
Deputy L.V. Feltham
Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy H.L. Jeune
Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet Deputy M.R. Ferey Deputy R.S. Kovacs Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy M.B. Andrews
THE STATES commenced consideration of Article 4 and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Hilary Louise Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity (P.28/2025 Amd.) agreed that, for Article 4, there should be substituted –
"4 Article 5 (entitlement to be registered) amended
- This Article amends Article 5.
- In paragraph (1)(c)(i), for "2 years" there is substituted "1 year".
- In paragraph (3)(a), for "becomes resident" there is substituted "becomes ordinarily resident"."
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 30 CONTRE: 16 ABSTAINED: 0
Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Ouen Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy C.S. Alves Deputy I. Gardiner Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy S.Y. Mézec Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf Deputy T.A. Coles Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy H.M. Miles Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy C.D. Curtis Deputy L.V. Feltham Deputy H.L. Jeune Deputy R.S. Kovacs Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson
Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy I.J. Gorst
Deputy K.L. Moore Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy M.R. Scott
Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet Deputy M.R. Ferey
Deputy B. Ward
Deputy M.B. Andrews
THE STATES adopted Article 4, as amended.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 36 CONTRE: 8 ABSTAINED: 0
Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Saviour Deputy G.P. Southern Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy C.S. Alves Deputy I. Gardiner Deputy L.J. Farnham Deputy K.L. Moore Deputy S.Y. Mézec Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy T.A. Coles Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy H.M. Miles Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy C.D. Curtis Deputy L.V. Feltham Deputy H.L. Jeune Deputy M.R. Ferey Deputy R.S. Kovacs Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson
Connétable of St. Lawrence Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy I.J. Gorst
Deputy M.R. Scott
Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet Deputy M.B. Andrews
THE STATES commenced consideration of Articles 5 to 17. Adjournment
THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Wednesday 25th June 2025 to continue consideration of the proposition entitled Draft Elections (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-' (P.28/2025) and the other outstanding propositions listed for the meeting.
THE STATES rose at 5.28 p.m.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States