States Minutes 8 September 2026
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THE STATES assembled on Tuesday 8th September 2026, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Bailiff ,
Robert James MacRae , Esquire.
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His Excellency the Li eutenant Governor,
Vice-Admiral Sir Jeremy Paul Kyd, K.B.E. was present. __________________
All members were present at roll call with the exception of –
Connétable Marcus O'Donnel Troy of St. Clement – en défaut
Deputy Carolyn Fiona Labey of Grouville and St. Martin – en défaut (défaut raised at 9.43 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 Member attended remotely, either for all or part of the meeting –
Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity
Tribute to Mr. Michael Matthew Godfray Voisin , former member of the States
The Bailiff paid tribute to the late Mr. Michael Matthew Godfray Voisin , former Deputy of St. Lawrence . The States observed one minute's silence as a mark of respect.
Subordinate enactments tabled
The following enactments were tabled, namely –
States of Jersey (Ministerial Offices) Amendment Order 2026. R&O.84/2026. Chief Minister.
Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Procedure) (Jersey) Amendment Order R&O.85/2026. 2026.
Minister for Social Security.
Cyber Security (Jersey) Commencement Order 2026. R&O.86/2026. Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026. R&O.87/2026. Minister for Infrastructure.
Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) Amendment No. 2 (Jersey) Commencement Order R&O.88/2026. 2026.
Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Register of Names and Addresses (Credit Reference Agencies) (Jersey) Order 2026. R&O.89/2026. Chief Minister.
Financial Services Commission (Financial Penalties) (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Order R&O.90/2026. 2026.
Minister for External Relations.
Immigration (Fees) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026. R&O.91/2026. Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Social Security (Claims and Payments) (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Order 2026. R&O.92/2026. Minister for Social Security.
Termination of Pregnancy (Reporting) (Jersey) Order 2026. R&O.93/2026. Minister for Heal th and Social Services.
Termination of Pregnancy (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2026. R&O.94/2026. Minister for Heal th and Social Services.
Cyber Security Law (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026. R&O.95/2026. Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Documents presented
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Li mits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.61/2026. (P.61/2026): comments. Com. Presented: 27th August 2026, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.
Reinstate the States Grant to the Social Security Fund (P.63/2026) – Comments. P.63/2026. Presented: 3rd September 2026, Council of Ministers. Com.
Rate Appeal Board: appointment of Members (P.64/2026) – Children's Rights Impact P.64/2026. Assessment. Add. Presented: 30th July 2026, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Planning and R.121/2026. Regulation – appointment of an Assistant Minister.
Presented: 15th July 2026, Minister for Planning and Regulation.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Sustainable Economic R.122/2026. Development – appointment of an Assistant Minister.
Presented: 15th July 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Jersey Consumer Council 2025 Annual Report. R.123/2026. Presented: 16th July 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Jersey Archive Annual Report 2025. R.124/2026. Presented: 17th July 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Meetings of the States in 2027 and 2028. R.125/2026. Presented: 20th July 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Jersey Audit Office – Sustainable Heal thcare Funding. R.126/2026. Presented: 23rd July 2026, Comptroller and Auditor General.
States Employment Board: Appointment of Executive Members. R.127/2026. Presented: 23rd July 2026, Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Children and Families R.128/2026. – appointment of Assistant Ministers. Presented: 24th July 2026, Minister for Children and Families.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Sustainable Economic R.129/2026. Development – appointment of Assistant Minister.
Presented: 29th July 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Treasury and R.130/2026. Resources – appointment of Assistant Ministers.
Presented: 30th July 2026, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Jersey) Law 2005 and Police Procedures and R.131/2026. Criminal Evidence (Jersey) Law 2003: Report of the Investigatory Powers
Commissioner 1st January – 31st December 2025.
Presented: 30th July 2026.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Infrastructure – R.132/2026. appointment of Assistant Minister.
Presented: 6th August 2026, Minister for Infrastructure.
States Employment Board – Scheme of Delegation. R.133/2026. Presented: 6th August 2026, States Employment Board.
Jersey Gambling Commission, Annual Report and Accounts 2025. R.134/2026. Presented: 6th August 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Jersey Data Protection Authority 2025 Annual Report and Accounts. R.135/2026. Presented: 6th August 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Inclusion of the Bailiwick of Jersey in the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and R.136/2026. Trade Agreement ("UK-India CETA").
Presented: 11th August 2026, Minister for External Relations.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Chief Minister. R.137/2026. Presented: 13th August 2026, Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Chief Minister – Cabinet Office, R.138/2026. Digital Services and People Services.
Presented: 13th August 2026, Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Complaints Board: findings – complaint by Mr. P. Garrod against the R.139/2026. Minister for Infrastructure regarding maintenance responsibilities for the parapet wall at
Brise de Mer, La Grève d'Azette, St. Clement .
Presented: 18th August 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for External Relations – R.140/2026. The Sanctions and Asset-Freezing Law (Jersey) 2019.
Presented: 18th August 2026, Minister for External Relations.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for Sustainable Economic R.141/2026. Development – Department for the Economy.
Presented: 19th August 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Jersey Gambling Commission – Appointment of Chairman. R.142/2026. Presented: 19th August 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Notice under Article 29A of the States of Jersey Law 2005: changes to Ministerial R.143/2026. Offices – Draft States of Jersey (Transfer of Functions) Order 202- and Charities
(Jersey) Law 2014.
Presented: 19th August 2026, Chief Minister.
States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Chief Minister. R.144/2026. Presented: 21st August 2026, Chief Minister.
Finance Law Delegation Report for the six-month period to 30th June 2026. R.145/2026. Presented: 27th August 2026, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Lease – Southwood, 30-31 Belmont R.146/2026. Road.
Presented: 7th September 2026, Minister for Infrastructure.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Land transfer – Apartment 2, Block R.147/2026. E, Quennevais Park.
Presented: 8th September 2026, Minister for Infrastructure.
Land Transactions under Standing Order 168(3) – Lease – The New Willows Day Care R.148/2026. Centre.
Presented: 8th September 2026, Minister for Infrastructure.
Public Accounts Committee – appointment of unelected members. P.A.C.4/2026. Presented: 24th August 2026, Public Accounts Committee.
Notification of lodged propositions
Reinstate the States Grant to the Social Security fund. P.63/2026. Lodged: 27th July 2026, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North.
Rate Appeal Board: appointment of Members. P.64/2026. Lodged: 30th July 2026, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
Amendment to Standing Orders – change from Government Plan to Budget. P.65/2026. Lodged: 30th July 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Withdrawal of lodged propositions
THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposer of the following proposition lodged "au Greffe" had informed the Greffier of the States that it had been withdrawn –
Reduction of Excise Duty on road fuel. P.60/2026. Lodged: 17th June 2026, Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter .
Public Accounts Committee – appointment of unelected members
In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 124(1), the following nominations were made by the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee as unelected members of the Public Accounts Committee –
Mr. Clive Heal
Mr. Mark Oliver
Mr. Robert Duncombe .
There having been no further nominations, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 124(2), the Presiding Officer declared that the above persons had been duly appointed as unelected members of the Public Accounts Committee.
Matters of Privilege
Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade raised a matter of privilege concerning an email issued to States Members by the Chief Executive's Office regarding public comments on ongoing court proceedings. The Bailiff ruled the following:
"I am grateful to Deputy Tadier for raising this matter. Although the email in question was undoubtedly sent in good faith and motivated by sincere reasons, it should not have been sent. It is not appropriate for a civil servant acting on behalf of the executive to tell Members how to conduct themselves in this context. Members are well able to understand their duties and obligations in respect of criminal trials and, indeed in the case of new Members, have been recently asked to consider such matters in the course of their induction. Any messaging thought necessary on the part of Ministers could have been delivered with a different tone, certainly a less directive tone, and potentially by an elected Member from within Government. Parliamentary privilege is enshrined in statute; see Articles 34 and 35A of the States of Jersey Law. Nonetheless, I do not think this intervention in fact affects the privileges or immunity of the States. The email, while inappropriate, could not itself affect or limit Members' freedom of speech whether within or without the Chamber. It is for the Assembly alone to determine its own rules as part of parliamentary privilege. Members themselves have made Standing Orders governing their own conduct, which provide, for example, at Standing Order 107, a power to prevent Members from referring to matters relevant to proceedings in any court, and a duty under Standing Order 104 not to refer to a case pending in court in a way which might prejudice that case. Outside the States, what Members say is a matter for themselves, subject to the law on contempt of court and the Code of Conduct for Elected Members. The contents of the email in question did, in effect, no more than allude to these rules, but to be sent in the terms it was unnecessary and perhaps high-handed."
Written Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
WQ.129/2026 1. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development had tabled a revised answer on 13th July
2026 to a question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding RNLI lifeguard rescue and first-aid incident data.
WQ.133/2026 2. The Minister for the Environment had tabled a revised answer on 13th July 2026 to a question
asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the financial implications of creating a Minister for Planning and Regulation.
WQ.143/2026 3. The Minister for Social Security had tabled an answer on 20th July 2026 to a question asked
by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding different minimum wage rates across industries.
WQ.144/2026 4. The Minister for Education and Li felong Learning had tabled an answer on 20th July 2026 to
a question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the Jersey Pupil Premium programme.
WQ.145/2026 5. The Minister for Children and Families had tabled an answer on 20th July 2026 to a question
asked by Deputy V. Li of St. Helier North regarding children in Jersey at risk of grooming and criminal exploitation.
WQ.146/2026 6. The Minister for Infrastructure had tabled an answer on 20th July 2026 to a question asked by
Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade regarding additional pedestrian crossings on Route de la Baie, St. Brelade 's Bay.
WQ.147/2026 7. The Minister for the Environment had tabled an answer on 20th July 2026 to a question asked
by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Evidence-Based Energy Strategy.
Oral Questions
(see Official Report/Hansard)
OQ.74/2026 1. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Assistant Chief Minister regarding
decision-making when responding to Freedom of Information requests.
OQ.72/2026 2. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding assurance
and approval processes for major capital projects.
OQ.64/2026 3. The Connétable of St. Martin asked a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding
the protection of 30% of the marine and terrestrial environment by 2030.
OQ.67/2026 4. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South asked a question of the Minister for External Relations
regarding expired bank cards.
OQ.71/2026 5. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable Economic
Development regarding the outcomes of the trial of free entry into the Jersey Museum. OQ.65/2026 6. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Chief Minister regarding
establishing a taskforce to tackle child poverty in Jersey.
Q.63/2026 7. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North asked a question of the Minister for Sustainable
Economic Development regarding the economic impact of lowering the minimum wage. OQ.69/2026 8. Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central asked a question of the Minister for Heal th and
Social Services regarding additional funding the Minister would seek through the 2027 Budget
process.
OQ.76/2026 9. Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity asked a question of the Minister for
Heal th and Social Services regarding the development of adult safeguarding legislation. OQ.77/2026 10. Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity asked a question of the Minister for
Heal th and Social Services regarding legislation for a scheme of mandatory post-release
probation supervision.
OQ.78/2026 11. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade asked a question of the Minister for the Environment regarding
the materials dredged from St. Aubin's Harbour and deposited on the foreshore between St. Aubin's Fort and the St. Aubin's Yacht Club.
OQ.66/2026 12. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour asked a question of the Assistant Minister for Heal th
and Social Services regarding an update on the development of the Women's Heal th Strategy. OQ.75/2026 13. The Connétable of St. Helier asked a question of the Minister for Housing regarding the needs
of pet-owning tenants when designing and managing high-density social housing.
OQ.68/2026 14. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South asked a question of the Vice-Chair of the States
Employment Board regarding senior members of staff leaving employment where due process had not been followed.
OQ.70/2026 15. Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central asked a question of the Minister for Social Security
regarding Government policy on the minimum wage.
OQ.73/2026 16. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement asked a question of the Minister for Children and Families
regarding the proportion of the budget for Children and Families spent on early intervention and prevention.
Oral Questions without notice (see Official Report/Hansard)
The Minister for Treasury and Resources answered questions without notice from Members. The Minister for Housing answered questions without notice from Members.
The Chief Minister answered questions without notice from Members.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Li mits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.61/2026
THE STATES commenced consideration of the Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Li mits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- and adopted the principles.
THE STATES, having been informed that the relevant scrutiny panel had indicated that it did not wish to scrutinise the draft legislation, adopted Regulations 1 to 4.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 46 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAINED: 0
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator A.J.H.M. Maclean Senator M.R. Le Hegarat Senator T.J.A. Binet Senator H.M. Miles Senator M.E. Millar Senator Sir M.J. Boleat Senator S. M. Kersten Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen
Connétable of Trinity Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Lawrence Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy C.S. Alves
Deputy K.F. Morel
Deputy M.B. Andrews Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy A.F. Curtis
Deputy C.D. Curtis
Deputy L.V. Feltham Deputy M.R. Ferey
Deputy H.L. Jeune
Deputy B.B.de S.V.M. Porée Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy B. Ward
Deputy K.M. Wilson Deputy L.D. Carpenter Deputy S.J. Gleave
Deputy C.D. Leck
Deputy V. Li
Deputy A. Maltman
Deputy R.J. Parker
Deputy G.A. Raimondo Deputy C.J. Rebindaine Deputy P.J. Romeril
THE STATES made Regulations entitled the Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Li mits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 2026 under Articles 6 and 29 of the Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994.
Reinstate the States Grant to the Social Security Fund P.63/2026
THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of Deputy Max Brennan Andrews of St. Helier North entitled Reinstate the States Grant to the Social Security Fund' (P.63/2026) and rejected the proposition to agree that the States Grant to the Social Security Fund should be reinstated to its full formula value from 2028 onwards and to request the Minister for Treasury and Resources to reflect this within the Budget 2027 to 2030.
Members present voted as follows –
POUR: 6 CONTRE: 41 ABSTAINED: 0
Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Helier Deputy M.B. Andrews Deputy A.F. Curtis Deputy B. Ward
Senator L.J. Farnham Senator A.J.H.M. Maclean Senator M.R. Le Hegarat Senator T.J.A. Binet Senator H.M. Miles Senator M.E. Millar Senator Sir M.J. Boleat Senator S. M. Kersten
Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of Trinity Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Lawrence Deputy C.F. Labey
Deputy M. Tadier
Deputy L.M.C. Doublet Deputy C.S. Alves
Deputy K.F. Morel
Deputy Gerald Voisin
Deputy R.E. Binet
Deputy T.A. Coles
Deputy C.D. Curtis
Deputy L.V. Feltham
Deputy M.R. Ferey
Deputy H.L. Jeune
Deputy B.B. de S.V.M. Porée Deputy J. Renouf
Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson Deputy K.M. Wilson
Deputy Lee Carpenter
Deputy Samantha Gleave Deputy Chris Leck
Deputy Victoria Li
Deputy Arlene Maltman Deputy Robert Parker
Deputy Gabriel Raimondo Deputy Chris Rebindaine Deputy Philip Josue Romeril
Rate Appeal Board: appointment of Members P.64/2026
THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Minister for Treasury and Resources entitled Rate Appeal Board: Appointment of Members' (P.64/2026), appointed, in pursuance of Article 44 of the Rates (Jersey) Law 2005, Mr. Matthew Beddoe, Ms. Daian Sumner, Mr. Olawale Bello and Mr. Mubashir Shaikh as members of the Rate Appeal Board from 1st October 2026 for an initial three-year term.
Arrangement of public business for future meetings
THE STATES agreed the following arrangement of public business for future meetings proposed, as amended, by the Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 88(3) –
Amendment to Standing Orders – change from Government Plan to Budget. P.65/2026. Lodged: 30th July 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
THE STATES rose at 3.39 p.m.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States