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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
30th SEPTEMBER 2025
SUMMARY
9.30 a.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements
Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions
• Resignation of Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North from the
Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel. Approx. 9.40 a.m. Oral questions with notice
Up to 2 hours 20
minutes
Urgent questions (if any)
Up to 45 minutes, Oral questions without notice:
divided between the Minister for Infrastructure
three Ministers Minister for International Development
• Chief Minister
Statements (if any)
Approx. 2.15 p.m. Draft Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Law will resume following adoption of the principles on 9th July 2025 and the subsequent referral to the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1). The Minister has requested that the 2nd reading resumes on Wednesday 1st October 2025.
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board. (P.52/2025).
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board. (P.52/2025): amendment. (P.52/2025 Amd.).
Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel will expire on Monday 6th October 2025. The Panel has therefore given notice of their intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.53/2025).
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- (P.53/2025): amendment. (P.53/2025 Amd.).
Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Minister for the Environment will expire on Friday 3rd October 2025. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Supplementary Planning Guidance: Parking. (P.54/2025).
Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for Standard Residential Property Transactions. (P.61/2025).
Draft Telecommunications Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.62/2025).
Draft Dogs Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.63/2025). Les Quennevais Parade and Precinct. (P.67/2025).
Commercial properties and leases: improved administration. (P.68/2025).
Lunch adjournment likely around 12.45 p.m., until 2.15 p.m.
If business is not completed by around 5.30 p.m. the Assembly usually adjourns for the evening and will resume its meeting at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd October 2025 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
30th SEPTEMBER 2025
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
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
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): 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 P.53/2025. 202- (P.53/2025): amendment (P.53/2025 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Amd.Add. Assessment.
Presented: 19th September 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Telecommunications Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.62/2025. (P.62/2025): comments. Com. Presented: 23rd September 2025, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026-29 (P.70/2025) – Children's Rights P.70/2025. Impact 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.
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 R.140/2025. Summer 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.
- 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 P.53/2025. 202- (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.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
Resignation of Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North from the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel.
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions (see attached)
WQ.312/2025 1. The Minister for Treasury and Resources 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 both
new and revised planning permits issued for the development of residential units.
WQ.319/2025 8. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development 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 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 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 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 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 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 tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025
to a question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding unauthorised absence of pupils from school.
WQ.326/2025 15. The Minister for Children and Families 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 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 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 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 tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the Alcohol Hospitalisation in Jersey data.
WQ.332/2025 20. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs 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 of the States of Jersey Prison Service Annual Report 2024.
WQ.333/2025 21. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to a
question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade regarding statistics relating to staff sickness.
WQ.334/2025 22. The Minister for Housing 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 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 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 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.
- – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)
OQ.204/2025 1. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister provide detail of the additional £1.7m savings identified in the States of Jersey Group 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, generated above the original Government efficiency targets established in the Government Plan 2024-2027?"
OQ.209/2025 2. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Treasury and Resources –
"Will the Minister state the total amount of outstanding debt owed by Andium Homes, Ports of Jersey and the Jersey Development Company, and advise whether any consideration has been given to the ongoing servicing of this level of debt?"
OQ.211/2025 3. The Connétable of St. Martin will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Will the Minister advise what consideration, if any, has been given to following the UK in amending the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003 to prohibit the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, or other forms of misconduct; and in the absence of such legislation, what safeguards currently exist to ensure that NDAs are not used to silence victims of workplace abuse or discrimination in Jersey?"
OQ.215/2025 4. Deputy S.M. Ahier of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Further to the publication of R.142/2025, Better Business Support Package Q1-2 2025 Delivery Report', will the Minister explain the rationale behind the allocation of £2m to Visit Jersey and £1m to Ports of Jersey; and is it his intention to give similar grants to these two entities next year?"
OQ.213/2025 5. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Children and Families –
"Further to the adoption of Amendment 18 to the Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028, which allocated funding to deliver a Play Strategy for Jersey, will the Minister provide an update on the progress made to date?"
OQ.216/2025 6. Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter will ask the following question
of the Minister for Housing –
"Taking into account the role housing can play in Jersey's falling birth rate, will the Minister advise what plans, if any, he has to remove or amend section 3.4 of the Updated Assisted Purchase Pathway Eligibility Criteria, which states that the size of home a person wishes to purchase should reasonably reflect the needs of the household at the time of application, and if no such plans exist, why not?"
OQ.221/2025 7. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for
Justice and Home Affairs –
"Further to the allocation of project funding in the Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026-2029, will the Minister provide an update on the delivery of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in St. Saviour ?"
OQ.218/2025 8. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister provide an update on the implementation and delivery of the Impact Jersey Innovation Programme, and outline any forthcoming initiatives to be delivered by the scheme?"
OQ.205/2025 9. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Children and Families –
"Further to the recently published Proposed Budget 2026 to 2029, will the Minister explain why there has been a 57.55% increase in the allocation of funds for the North of St. Helier Youth Centre from the previously approved £10.237 million, to £16.129 million?"
OQ.207/2025 10. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Further to his recent speech to the Chamber of Commerce, will the Minister outline his priorities in relation to the new planning approach which will see economic impact being taken as a key consideration in the determination of future planning applications?"
OQ.222/2025 11. Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chair of the States
Employment Board –
"Further to the recent ruling of the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal regarding the dismissal of a member of staff in Revenue Jersey, will the Chair confirm why the States Employment Board (SEB) has sought to appeal this ruling, does he consider it a good use of public resources, and what impact, if any, does he view this will this have on any future rulings?"
OQ.210/2025 12. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for Social
Security –
"Will the Minister advise what work was undertaken prior to the publication of the Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026-2029 to ensure that the Government grant to the Social Security Fund could be reduced without damaging the ability of the fund to meet its future commitments and explain why, given the scale of the reduction, the next actuarial review was not brought forward to inform the budget decision?"
OQ.212/2025 13. The Connétable of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for External
Relations –
"Will the Minister advise the potential implications for Islanders of the European Union Entry and Exit System, which is due to begin a rolling implementation across European countries from 10th October 2025?"
OQ.214/2025 14. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Housing –
"Further to his answer to Written Question 334/2025, will the Minister provide details on what plans, if any, he has to ensure that the 56 families in Band 1 of the Housing Gateway are not left waiting indefinitely for secure housing; and will he commit to establishing measurable targets for reducing waiting times on the Gateway?"
OQ.223/2025 15. Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Will the Chief Minister detail the progress being made in implementing the voluntary pay gap reporting framework and advise whether this is proving to be effective in tackling them, including those relating to gender, ethnicity, disability, and any other such pay gaps identified?"
OQ.219/2025 16. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for External
Relations –
"Further to the Minister's commitment, during Questions without Notice on 8th July 2025, to developing a communications plan on the workstreams for sharing data with Credit Reference Agencies, will he advise what actions, if any, have been taken to progress this, and provide the current timeline for the plan's publication?"
OQ.206/2025 17. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Health and Social Services –
"Will the Minister advise what measures, if any, will be recommended to individuals who have undertaken PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) related medical assessments, resulting in intervention with medication or therapeutic phlebotomy, to assist in minimising the possibility of ongoing exposure to PFAS?"
OQ.220/2025 18. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Further to the decision by the UK Government on 21st September 2025 to formally recognise the Palestinian State, will the Chief Minister advise whether the Government of Jersey supports this decision, and the comments made by the UK Prime Minister in condemning the attacks by Hamas, and the actions by Israel in Gaza and the call to lift unacceptable restrictions on aid?"
OQ.217/2025 19. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Will the Minister advise what targeted support, if any, is available to stabilise the construction and retail sectors; and what plans, if any, he has for improving business confidence in these areas?"
OQ.208/2025 20. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Further to the Report of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry stating that Israel has committed genocide against the people of Palestine in Gaza, will the Chief Minister advise what action, if any, he intends to take to communicate Jersey's condemnation of Israel's actions?"
- – Questions to Ministers without notice (45 minutes)
1st question period – Minister for Infrastructure
2nd question period – Minister for International Development
3rd question period – Chief Minister
- PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- PUBLIC BUSINESS
Draft Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.42/2025. Lodged: 27th May 2025, Minister for External Relations.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Law will resume following adoption of the principles on 9th July 2025 and the subsequent referral to the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
The Minister has requested that the 2nd reading resumes on Wednesday 1st October 2025.
Draft Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.42/2025. (P.42/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 27th May 2025, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.42/2025. (P.42/2025): comments. Com. Presented: 4th July 2025, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
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
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board. P.52/2025. Lodged: 24th June 2025, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board and Partnership Board (P.52/2025) – P.52/2025. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 24th June 2025, Minister for Health and Social Services.
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.
Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel will expire on Monday 6th October 2025. The Panel has therefore given notice of their intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
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): 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 P.53/2025. 202-.
Lodged: 26th June 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations P.53/2025. 202- (P.53/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th June 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations P.53/2025. 202- (P.53/2025): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 19th September 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Note: Because of the requirement for a two-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Minister for the Environment will expire on Friday 3rd October 2025. The Minister has therefore given notice of his intention to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 26(7), that the minimum lodging period for the proposition be reduced in order that it can be debated at the meeting.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations P.53/2025. 202- (P.53/2025): amendment (P.53/2025 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Amd.Add. Assessment.
Presented: 19th September 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Supplementary Planning Guidance: Parking. P.54/2025. Lodged: 1st July 2025, Connétable of St. Helier .
Supplementary Planning Guidance: Parking (P.54/2025) – Children's Rights P.54/2025. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 1st July 2025, Connétable of St. Helier .
Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for Standard Residential Property P.61/2025. Transactions.
Lodged: 4th August 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for Standard Residential Property Transactions P.61/2025. (P.61/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 4th August 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for standard residential property P.61/2025. transactions (P.61/2025): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 22nd September 2025, Council of Ministers.
Draft Telecommunications Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.62/2025. (P.62/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th August 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Telecommunications Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.62/2025. (P.62/2025): comments. Com. Presented: 23rd September 2025, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny
Draft Dogs Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- (P.63/2025) – Children's P.63/2025. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 19th August 2025, Comité des Connétable s.
Les Quennevais Parade and Precinct. P.67/2025. Lodged: 5th September 2025, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Les Quennevais Parade and Precinct (P.67/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.67/2025. Assessment. Add. Presented: 5th September 2025, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Commercial properties and leases: improved administration. P.68/2025. Lodged: 5th September 2025, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
Commercial properties and leases: improved administration (P.68/2025) – P.68/2025. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 5th September 2025, Deputy H.M. Miles of St. Brelade .
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 21st October 2025
Draft Harbours (Inshore Safety) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. P.3/2025. Lodged: 28th January 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Regulations will resume following adoption of the principles on 8th July 2025 and the subsequent referral to the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
Draft Harbours (Inshore Safety) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.3/2025. (P.3/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 28th January 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Harbours (Inshore Safety) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.3/2025. (P.3/2025): comments. Com. Presented: 4th July 2025, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
Proposed use of former Jersey Gas site: request for reconsideration. P.45/2025. Lodged: 3rd June 2025, Connétable of St. Helier .
Proposed use of former Jersey Gas site: request for reconsideration (P.45/2025) – P.45/2025. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 3rd June 2025, Connétable of St. Helier .
11th November 2025
Draft Regulation of Care (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.57/2025) – Children's P.57/2025. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th July 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Competition (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.69/2025. Lodged: 11th September 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Competition (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.69/2025) – Children's P.69/2025. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 11th September 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic
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.
25th November 2025
9th December 2025
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026-29. P.70/2025. Lodged: 16th September 2025, Council of Ministers.
Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026-29 (P.70/2025) – Children's Rights P.70/2025. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 25th September 2025, Council of Ministers.
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 R.140/2025. Summer 2025.
Presented: 16th September 2025, Minister for Treasury and Resources.
20th January 2026
Draft Assisted Dying (Jersey) Law 202-. P.65/2025. Lodged: 2nd September 2025, Council of Ministers.
Draft Assisted Dying (Jersey) Law 202- (P.65/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.65/2025. Assessment. Add. Presented: 2nd September 2025, Council of Ministers.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States
25th September 2025 Note –
In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2025 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd October 2025.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
Road Traffic (Public Parking Places) (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Order 2025. Minister for Infrastructure.
This Order amends the Road Traffic (Public Parking Places) (Jersey) Order 2006 to reduce the charging period applicable to Charles Street Car Park in St. Helier from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
This Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 17th September 2025 and came into force on 24th September 2025.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South –
"Will the Minister advise whether the investment strategies for any States funds include investments in any social media or social networking platforms (such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X or TikTok) or their parent companies and, if so, will she provide details of the value of the investment in each case?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
"In respect of any Government grants to large public events, will the Minister provide a table detailing the total grant paid, and the criteria used for determining the value of those grants allocated, for the last 3 years for each of the following –
- Battle of Flowers;
- Channel Islands Pride;
- Jersey International Air Display;
- Jersey Festival of Words; and
- any other similar sized events?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade –
"In relation to the contract between the Government and DFDS, will the Minister –
- state whether there is any requirement for DFDS to provide a frequent traveller or loyalty discount scheme and, if so, the date for its commencement; and
- agree to publish the concession agreement between the Government and DFDS and, if he so agrees, advise a date for its publication and, if he does not so agree, advise why not?"
- The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour –
"For the properties listed in Maximum Rental Charges in Registered Lodging Houses (1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026), will the Minister state the numbers of each type of accommodation (such as studio bedsit, one-bed flat, two-bed flat) contained in each property listed?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Further to the presentation of States of Jersey Complaints Board: Findings – Complaint by Ms. X against the Minister for the Environment and the Infrastructure and Environment Department' (R.101/2025), will the Minister explain his decision not to attend the Complaints Board hearing on 31st July 2025 and advise whether he stands by that decision?"
- H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Martin –
"Will H.M. Attorney General advise what liability or recourse, if any, an employee has when a company in liquidation (their employer) has not paid the statutory contributions for ITIS and Social Security despite the relevant deductions having been made from the employee's pay as itemised on their payslip; and, in this instance, has the company committed an offence by withholding the monies?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister state, for each of the last 5 years (including 2025 to date, if available), the net increase in the number of both new and revised planning permits issued for the development of residential units, and will he further advise how many of those planning permits have been progressed?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –
"Further to his correspondence of 1st September 2025 to the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel, in which he reported the Chief Economic Advisor "assessed an impact of approximately 0.4% increase to grocery prices" of the introduction of the DFDS freight contract, will the Minister –
- set out any methodology to be used to test that projection against actual price changes following the commencement of the contract;
- advise whether the Statistics Unit has been asked to publish, in conjunction with the next Retail Price s Index bulletin, a breakdown of any related changes in the price of –
- average grocery basket prices;
- construction materials;
- medical supplies; and
- fuel; and
- explain what monitoring framework, if any, is in place to track freight operator costs, including any unexpected charges such as retrospective port dues, and if there is no monitoring framework in place, why not?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 15th September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour –
"Further to the recent report Critical Infrastructure Resilience – Transport Links, published by the Comptroller and Auditor General, will the Minister advise –
- what assessment, if any, has been undertaken to assess the resilience of Jersey's fuel storage arrangements;
- what options appraisals, if any, have been conducted to compare the incumbent operator's proposals with those of alternative providers;
- whether any such assessment considered security of supply, competition, cost-effectiveness, and the accommodation of future fuels compatible with net-zero policy and if not, why not; and
- whether the outcomes of such assessments will be published prior to any decision on the renewal of the La Collette fuel farm lease?"
- The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
"Further to the response to Oral Question 216/2024, will the Minister provide an update on discussions with the States of Jersey Police regarding any interim actions which can be introduced in relation to the recording of data on crimes motivated by hatred, pending updates to the Draft Crime (Prejudice and Public Disorder) (Jersey) Law?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister advise whether an Equality Impact Assessment (EIA), which is used to ensure that policies, strategies and decisions are fair and do not disadvantage any particular group, has been written for the Jersey public sector and if it has not, explain why, and if an EIA has been written –
- will she commit to publishing the EIA publicly; and
- will she advise whether this document is being used by policy officers and how the impact of that use is being measured; and, if not, why not?"
- The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister advise the number of medical certificates submitted to her department for each of the last 5 years, and will she further provide a breakdown between certificates submitted for a single absence, and those that are repeat' certificates?"
- The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour –
"In relation to non-occupied derelict or dilapidated residential properties, will the Chair –
- detail the basis on which Parish Rates are levied on these properties;
- state the number of such properties in each Parish;
- advise the length of time each property has been known to be in a poor state; and
- outline the efforts, if any, made by each Parish to enable these properties to be returned to a habitable state?"
- The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South –
"With regard to the unauthorised absence of pupils from school for every year group, will the Minister state for each year from 2022 to 2024 inclusive –
- the number of absent days and provide a comparison to 2019 data;
- the gender breakdown; and
- the total cost to CYPES (Children, Young People, Education and Skills) for non-attendance in each year?"
- The Minister for Children and Families tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –
"Further to Written Question 248/2025, regarding the redevelopment of Le Squez Youth Centre, will the Minister provide an update on the –
- timeline for the completion of the design phase;
- timeline for the completion of the full business case;
- current estimated cost of the scheme;
- procurement timetable;
- construction timetable; and
will he further confirm whether this development has been considered and incorporated into budget planning for 2026/2027, and if not, why not?"
- The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Further to the Carbon Neutral Roadmap Progress Report, published in July 2025, stating that the end of the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 (Policy TR5) is on track, will the Minister advise –
- whether he assesses this timeline to be appropriate and, if so, explain his reasons;
- what impact, if any, he anticipates the ban might have on middle- and lower- income households, and is there a risk that it could prevent such households from being able to replace their existing vehicles; and
- whether a cost comparison between electric, diesel, and petrol vehicles has been, or is to be, undertaken and, if so, will he provide details of the outcome identifying any ramifications which he considers might affect middle- and lower- income households to afford the transition?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Chief Minister advise whether, further to the lodging of P.61/2025 (Statutory Pre-Sale Agreements for Standard Residential Property Transactions), he has requested any investigation into pre-sale agreements or the effect of gazumping on the housing market, or will be considering any such investigation, and if not, why not?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister state when the GST business registration threshold (currently £300,000) was last reviewed and advise whether a review is currently underway or is being considered; and if so, will she indicate when the outcome of that review will be available?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
"Further to the publication of the Public Health Intelligence Jersey Alcohol Profile 2024 - Revised edition report, will the Minister provide the "Alcohol Hospitalisation in Jersey" data and figures for 2024?"
- The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy R.S. Kovacs of St. Saviour –
"Will the Minister advise how the following development phases included within Section 4.2 Development and redevelopment plan of the States of Jersey Prison Service Annual Report 2024 (R.123/2025) are intended to be funded and over what period works will be carried out –
- Phase 7 – Care and separation unit (£7.9m);
- Phase 8 – New Education and workshops (£18.4m);
- Phase 9 – New healthcare facility (£4.5m); and
- Phase 10 – Replacement security fencing (no estimate)?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
"Will the Minister publish monthly statistics for days lost to sickness by staff in each of the States Owned Entities for each of the last 3 years?"
- The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
"Further to the publication of the Affordable Housing Report, will the Minister advise –
- the number of people currently awaiting housing in Band 1, and how many are –
- families with children;
- single parents;
- the average length of time that each household, on each band, is currently waiting, from application to securing accommodation;
- the total number of cases in the last 12 months that have involved households being directed by the Government to hotels or lodging houses;
- what capacity Andium has to accommodate the total amount of people on the Gateway, and how this capacity is assessed;
- what performance targets, if any, he has for Andium Homes, or the Gateway system as a whole, in relation to reducing waiting times, and if these exist, will he commit to publishing them;
- whether there is consideration being given to homelessness legislation to provide statutory duties similar to those in the UK, due to the high demand in Band 1; and
- what measures the Housing Advice Service are undertaking to ensure their processes for accessing the Gateway are trauma-informed and do not place additional stress on families in acute housing crisis?"
- The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North –
"Regarding the processing of general waste, will the Minister state –
- the total percentage Jersey is currently recycling;
- what barriers, if any, have been identified that prevent or slow an increase in recycling; and
- what plans, if any, does his department have to address any identified barriers?"
- The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
"Will the Minister provide an update on the SEE (Social, Environmental and Economic) Enterprise Pathway pilot referred to in Oral Question 178/2024, including details on –
- which enterprises received grants;
- the amounts awarded and objectives set;
- whether the pilot has been considered a success and what lessons, if any, have been learned; and
will the Minister further confirm whether the SEE Enterprise Pathway will continue as an ongoing scheme and what further work, if any, has been undertaken to support social enterprises?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 22nd September 2025 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
"Further to his answer to a question during Questions Without Notice on 13th May 2025, regarding Wills and Successions Laws, in which he stated he would like to speak to the Legislation Advisory Panel regarding a review of inheritance legislation, will the Chief Minister advise whether any discussions have taken place, and if so, the outcomes, and if not, why not?"
Explanatory Note regarding the main respondents for items listed under Public Business (Item L)
In accordance with Standing Order 104A, a time limit of 15 minutes applies to speeches made during debate, unless discretion has been exercised to allow for a longer, or shorter, time limit. No time limit applies to either speech made by the proposer.
Discretion is exercised by the Presiding Officer in accordance with guidance issued by the Bailiff , following consultation with the Privileges and Procedures Committee. The current guidance was presented to the States in the report Time Limits on Speeches in Debates: Guidance on the Exercise of Discretion' (R.3/2021). The report states that discretion may be exercised to allow for a longer speech than 15 minutes where the member speaking is designated as the main respondent' to the debate.
The following members have been identified as the main respondents in the debates listed to occur at this meeting –
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ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE
(See Item I(c)) Questions without notice 2025
2nd Session 2025
21st October Justice and Home Social Security Chief Minister
Affairs
11th November Sustainable Economic Treasury and Resources Chief Minister
Development
25th November Children and Families Education and Lifelong Chief Minister
Learning
9th December Environment External Relations Chief Minister