States Minutes 30 September 2025
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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 30th September 2025, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff ,
Sir Timothy John Le Cocq.
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All members were present at roll call with the exception of –
Connétable Deidre Wendy Mezbourian of St. Lawrence – en défaut (défaut raised at 2.15 p.m.) Deputy Geoffrey Peter Southern of St. Helier Central – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.35 a.m.)
Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.35 a.m.)
Deputy Ian Joseph Gorst of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter – absent on States Business
Deputy Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf of St. Saviour – suspended
Deputy Hilary Louise Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity – excused attendance (arrived in the Chamber at 9.48 a.m.)
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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 –
Connétable Richard Anthony Kingston Honeycombe of St. Ouen Deputy Louise Mary Catherine Doublet of St. Saviour
Visit by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
The Bailiff advised the Assembly that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal would visit the Island on 4th and 5th November 2025.
Tribute to the late Mr. Brian George Dorey Richardson, former member of the States
The Bailiff paid tribute to the late Mr. Brian George Dorey Richardson, former Connétable of Trinity . The States observed one minute's silence as a mark of respect.
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
Road Traffic (Public Parking Places) (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Order 2025. R&O.53/2025. Minister for Infrastructure.
Documents presented
Draft Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.42/2025): P.42/2025. comments. Com.(2). Presented: 25th September 2025, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board. (P.52/2025): P.52/2025. amendment (P.52/2025 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 22nd September 2025, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board (P.52/2025) – comments. P.52/2025. Presented: 26th September 2025, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel. Com.
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board. (P.52/2025): P.52/2025. amendment (P.52/2025 Amd.) – comments. Amd.Com. Presented: 25th September 2025, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.53/2025. (P.53/2025): amendment (P.53/2025 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 19th September 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Supplementary Planning Guidance: Parking (P.54/2025) – comments. P.54/2025. Presented: 22nd September 2025, Minister for the Environment. Com.
Draft Telecommunications Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- (P.62/2025): P.62/2025. comments. Com. Presented: 23rd September 2025, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Dogs Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- (P.63/2025) – comments. P.63/2025. Presented: 29th September 2025, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Com. Panel.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026-29 (P.70/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.70/2025. Assessment. Add. Presented: 25th September 2025, Council of Ministers.
Draft Jersey Mutual Insurance Society (Transfer) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.71/2025) – P.71/2025. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 25th September 2025, Chief Minister.
Draft Income Support (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Regulations 202- (P.72/2025) – P.72/2025. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th September 2025, Minister for Social Security.
Review of the Freedom of Information Jersey 2011 - Interim Report. R.138/2025. Presented: 15th September 2025, Chief Minister. (re-issue). Proposed Annex – Budget 2026-2029. R.139/2025. Presented: 16th September 2025, Council of Ministers.
Income Forecasting Group Report on the revised forecast of States Income for Summer R.140/2025. 2025.
Presented: 16th September 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Jersey Audit Office 20th Anniversary Annual Reporting Good Practice Guide. R.141/2025. Presented: 16th September 2025, Comptroller and Auditor General.
Better Business Support Package Q1-2 2025 Delivery Report. R.142/2025. Presented: 17th September 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
The updated Memoranda of Understanding with the wholly owned States-owned R.143/2025. entities.
Presented: 26th September 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Notification of lodged propositions
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board. (P.52/2025): P.52/2025. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 22nd September 2025, Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.53/2025. (P.53/2025): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 19th September 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for standard residential property transactions P.61/2025. (P.61/2025): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 22nd September 2025, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026-29. P.70/2025. Lodged: 16th September 2025, Council of Ministers.
Draft Jersey Mutual Insurance Society (Transfer) (Jersey) Law 202-. P.71/2025. Lodged: 25th September 2025, Chief Minister.
Draft Income Support (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Regulations 202-. P.72/2025. Lodged: 26th September 2025, Minister for Social Security.
Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel – resignation of member
The Bailiff notified the Assembly that, in accordance with Standing Order 137(2), he had received a letter of resignation from the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel from Deputy Max Brennan Andrews of St. Helier North .
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.312/2025 1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding investments in social media or social networking platforms.
WQ.313/2025 2. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 15th
September 2025 to a question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding Government grants to large public events.
WQ.314/2025 3. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 15th
September 2025 to a question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding the contract between the Government and DFDS.
WQ.315/2025 4. The Minister for Housing had tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the properties listed in Maximum Rental Charges in Registered Lodging Houses.
WQ.316/2025 5. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the States of Jersey Complaints Board hearing on 31st July 2025.
WQ.317/2025 6. H.M. Attorney General had tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to a question asked by
the Connétable of St. Martin regarding statutory contributions for ITIS and Social Security. WQ.318/2025 7. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the net increase in the number of planning
permits issued for the development of residential units.
WQ.319/2025 8. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 15th
September 2025 to a question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding an
increase in grocery prices following the introduction of the DFDS freight contract. WQ.320/2025 9. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour regarding the resilience of Jersey's fuel storage
arrangements.
WQ.321/2025 10. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding data on crimes motivated by hatred.
WQ.322/2025 11. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding Equality Impact Assessments. WQ.323/2025 12. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding medical certificates.
WQ.324/2025 13. The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding non-occupied derelict or dilapidated residential properties.
WQ.325/2025 14. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 22nd September
2025 to a question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding unauthorised absences of pupils from school.
WQ.326/2025 15. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the redevelopment of Le Squez Youth Centre.
WQ.327/2025 16. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the end of the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030.
WQ.328/2025 17. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding investigations into pre-sale agreements. WQ.329/2025 18. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the GST business
registration threshold.
WQ.331/2025 19. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025
to a question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding data for alcohol hospitalisation in Jersey.
WQ.332/2025 20. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding funding of development and redevelopment plans outlined in the States of Jersey Prison Service Annual Report 2024.
WQ.333/2025 21. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding statistics for staff sickness. WQ.334/2025 22. The Minister for Housing had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the Affordable Housing Report. WQ.335/2025 23. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding the processing of general waste. WQ.336/2025 24. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 22nd
September 2025 to a question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the SEE (Social, Environmental and Economic) Enterprise Pathway pilot.
WQ.337/2025 25. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding Wills and Successions Laws.
WQ.338/2025 26. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding non-resident business licences. WQ.339/2025 27. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 29th September
2025 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the Skills
Development Fund.
WQ.340/2025 28. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025
to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding Government expenditure on the new hospital and healthcare facilities.
WQ.341/2025 29. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 29th September
2025 to a question asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding Jersey Premium funding.
WQ.342/2025 30. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 29th September
2025 to a question asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding nursery capacity.
WQ.343/2025 31. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding deportations.
WQ.344/2025 32. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning had tabled an answer on 29th September
2025 to a question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding the recent visit of mental health campaigner Natasha Devon MBE.
WQ.345/2025 33. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025
to a question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding ambulance response times. WQ.346/2025 34. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 29th
September 2025 to a question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding
roadworks undertaken at Jersey Airport.
WQ.347/2025 35. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to a question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour regarding the Jersey Resilience Forum.
WQ.348/2025 36. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 29th
September 2025 to a question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the Jersey Sports Academy.
WQ.349/2025 37. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding Comptroller and Auditor General reports. WQ.350/2025 38. The Minister for Treasury and Resources had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the £10 million per annum
efficiency savings target.
WQ.351/2025 39. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding La Moye Prison.
WQ.352/2025 40. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to
a question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Firearms (Jersey) Law 2000.
WQ.353/2025 41. The Minister for Health and Social Services had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025
to a question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the treatment protocols for prostate cancer.
WQ.354/2025 42. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to a question
asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding an anaerobic digestion plant in Jersey. WQ.355/2025 43. The Minister for Housing had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to a question asked
by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding policy directions given to Andium
Homes.
WQ.356/2025 44. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled an answer on 29th
September 2025 to a question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding policy directions given to the Ports of Jersey.
WQ.357/2025 45. The Chief Minister had tabled an answer on 29th September 2025 to a question asked by
Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North regarding policy directions given to the Jersey Development Company.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.204/2025 1. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding savings identified in the States of Jersey Group 2024 Annual Report and Accounts.
OQ.209/2025 2. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Treasury and
Resources regarding outstanding debt owed by Andium Homes, Ports of Jersey and the Jersey Development Company.
OQ.211/2025 3. The Connétable of St. Martin asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements.
OQ.215/2025 4. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable
Economic Development regarding the recent allocation of £2 million to Visit Jersey and £1 million to Ports of Jersey.
OQ.213/2025 5. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Children
and Families regarding a Play Strategy for Jersey.
OQ.216/2025 6. Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter asked a question of the Minister
for Housing regarding the Updated Assisted Purchase Pathway Eligibility Criteria. OQ.221/2025 7. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Minister for Justice and Home
Affairs regarding the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in St. Saviour .
OQ.218/2025 8. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable Economic
Development regarding the Impact Jersey Innovation Programme.
OQ.205/2025 9. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for Children and
Families regarding an increase in the allocation of funds for the North of St. Helier Youth Centre.
OQ.207/2025 10. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable
Economic Development regarding a planning approach referred to in a speech to the Chamber of Commerce.
OQ.222/2025 11. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Vice-Chair of the States Employment
Board regarding the recent ruling of the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal regarding the dismissal of a member of staff in Revenue Jersey.
OQ.210/2025 12. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Social Security regarding
the Government grant to the Social Security Fund.
OQ.212/2025 13. The Connétable of St. Saviour asked a question of the Assistant Minister for External
Relations regarding the European Union Entry and Exit System.
OQ.214/2025 14. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding
waiting times on the Housing Gateway.
OQ.223/2025 15. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Assistant Chief
Minister regarding the voluntary pay gap reporting framework.
OQ.219/2025 16. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for External Relations
regarding a communications plan on the workstreams for sharing data with Credit Reference Agencies.
OQ.206/2025 17. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for the Environment
regarding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) related medical assessments. OQ.220/2025 18. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the formal
recognition by the UK Government of the Palestinian State.
OQ.217/2025 19. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable
Economic Development regarding attempts to stabilise the construction and retail sectors. OQ.208/2025 20. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding the
condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Infrastructure answered questions without notice from members.
The Minister for International Development answered questions without notice from members. The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from members.
Arrangement Of Public Business for the Present Meeting
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel, agreed in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of the Panel's amendment to the proposition of the Minister for Health and Social Services entitled Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board' (P.52/2025), in order that it might be debated at the present meeting.
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for the Environment, agreed in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), to reduce the minimum lodging period in respect of his amendment to the Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-, in order that it might be debated at the present meeting.
Draft Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.42/2025
THE STATES, resuming consideration of the Draft Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-, the principles having been adopted on 9th July 2025, adopted Articles 1 to 55.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 44 CONTRE: 0 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 C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy K.F. Morel
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 Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée 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 M.E. Millar
Deputy T.J.A. Binet
Deputy M.R. Ferey
Deputy R.S. Kovacs
Deputy A.F. Curtis
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 Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 44 CONTRE: 0 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 C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy K.F. Morel
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 Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée 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 M.E. Millar
Deputy T.J.A. Binet
Deputy M.R. Ferey
Deputy R.S. Kovacs
Deputy A.F. Curtis
Deputy K.M. Wilson
Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy M.B. Andrews
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board P.52/2025
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Minister for Health and Social Services entitled Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board' (P.52/2025) and rejected a proposition of Deputy Jonathan Renouf of St. Brelade that, in accordance with Standing Order 83(1)(a) the matter should be referred back to the Minister for Health and Social Services in order that further information relating to the proposition could be provided to the Assembly.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 11
Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Mary Deputy I. Gardiner
Deputy K.L. Moore Deputy H.M. Miles Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy H.L. Jeune
CONTRE: 35
Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. John Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Saviour
ABSTAINED: 1 Connétable of St. Martin
Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson
Deputy G.P. Southern
Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet
Deputy K.F. Morel
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat
Deputy S.M. Ahier
Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy C.S. Alves
Deputy L.J. Farnham
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy M.R. Scott
Deputy C.D. Curtis
Deputy L.V. Feltham
Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy M.E. Millar
Deputy A. Howell
Deputy T.J.A. Binet
Deputy M.R. Ferey
Deputy R.S. Kovacs
Deputy B. Ward
Deputy M.B. Andrews
THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition entitled Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board' (P.52/2025) and rejected an amendment of the Health and Social Security Panel (P.52/2025 Amd.) that, in paragraph (b), after the words "accompanying the proposition" there should be inserted the words –
", except that in paragraph 1 after the words "It is a non-statutory Board (i.e., with no legal powers)." there should be insert the words –
"These terms of reference are valid for a maximum 18-month period. At the end of that period the Minister, following review of the Board's activities, performance and membership, and with the agreement of the Assembly, must determine whether the Board should:
- continue to operate under these terms of reference, or amended terms of reference, or
- be disbanded."".
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 16 CONTRE: 30 ABSTAINED: 0
Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of St. Mary Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy S.M. Ahier Deputy I. Gardiner Deputy K.L. Moore Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy D.J. Warr
Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. John Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Saviour
Deputy H.M. Miles Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy H.L. Jeune Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy M.B. Andrews
Deputy G.P. Southern
Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy S.G. Luce
Deputy K.F. Morel
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat
Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy C.S. Alves
Deputy L.J. Farnham
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée Deputy M.R. Scott
Deputy C.D. Curtis
Deputy L.V. Feltham
Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy M.E. Millar
Deputy T.J.A. Binet
Deputy M.R. Ferey
Deputy R.S. Kovacs
Deputy B. Ward
THE STATES, adopting paragraph (a) of the proposition, agreed that the non- statutory Health and Community Services Advisory Board, established further to the Act of the States dated 14th June 2023, should continue to operate and provide improved governance and oversight for the services delivered by Health and Care Jersey.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 45 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 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 Sir P.M. Bailhache
Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée 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 M.E. Millar
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, adopting paragraph (b) of the proposition, agreed that the Minister for Health and Social Services should establish a new non-statutory Health and Care Jersey Partnership Board which would operate in accordance with the terms of reference.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 33
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 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 S.M. Ahier
Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy C.S. Alves
Deputy I. Gardiner
Deputy L.J. Farnham
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée Deputy D.J. Warr
Deputy M.R. Scott
Deputy C.D. Curtis
Deputy L.V. Feltham
Deputy R.E. Binet
CONTRE: 7
Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Clement Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy H.M. Miles
Deputy A.F. Curtis
Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy M.B. Andrews
ABSTAINED: 5
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy K.L. Moore Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy H.L. Jeune Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson
Deputy M.E. Millar Deputy A. Howell Deputy T.J.A. Binet Deputy M.R. Ferey Deputy R.S. Kovacs Deputy B. Ward
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.53/2025
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- and adopted the principles.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 42 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAINED: 0
Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Connétable of Grouville 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 K.F. Morel
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier
Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy I. Gardiner
Deputy L.J. Farnham
Deputy K.L. Moore
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée 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, having been informed that the relevant scrutiny panel had indicated that it did not wish to scrutinise the draft legislation, commenced consideration of Regulations 1 to 3 and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.53/2025 Amd.), agreed that in Regulation 3, for "16 September 2025" there should be substituted "13 October 2025".
THE STATES adopted Regulations 1 to 3, as amended.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 45 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 K.F. Morel
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier
Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy I. Gardiner
Deputy L.J. Farnham
Deputy K.L. Moore
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée 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 made Regulations entitled the Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 2025 under Articles 6 and 29 of the Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 45 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 K.F. Morel
Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat Deputy S.M. Ahier
Deputy R.J. Ward
Deputy I. Gardiner
Deputy L.J. Farnham
Deputy K.L. Moore
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée 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
Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for Standard Residential Property Transactions. P.61/2025
THE STATES, commencing consideration of a proposition of Deputy Max Brennan Andrews of St. Helier North entitled Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for Standard Residential Property Transactions' (P.61/2025), commenced consideration of an amendment of the Council of Ministers (P.61/2025).
Adjournment
THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Wednesday 1st October 2025 to continue consideration of the proposition of Deputy Max Brennan Andrews of St. Helier North entitled Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for Standard Residential Property Transactions' (P.61/2025) for the consideration of the other outstanding propositions listed for consideration at the meeting.
THE STATES rose at 5.28 p.m.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States