STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

TUESDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2026 CONSOLIDATED

SUMMARY

9.30 a.m.  Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements

* Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions

Approx. 9.50 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. 12.15 p.m.  Amendment to Standing Orders – change from Government Plan to

* Budget. (P.65/2026 (re-issue)).

Arrangement of public business at subsequent meetings

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 30th September, Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October 2026 if necessary.

STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER

TUESDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2026 CONSOLIDATED

1. COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
2. TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS

(Explanatory note attached)

Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Implementation of External Sanctions) (Jersey)  R&O.97/2026. Amendment Order 2026.

Minister for External Relations.

Companies Law (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026.  R&O.98/2026. Minister for External Relations.

Companies (General Provisions) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026.  R&O.99/2026. Minister for External Relations.

* Control  of  Housing  and  Work  ( Li cences  and  Exemptions)  (Jersey)  R&O.100/2026. Amendment Order 2026.

Chief Minister.

3. DOCUMENTS PRESENTED

Draft Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-  P.66/2026. (P.66/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Lodged: 10th September 2026, Minister for the Environment.

States of Jersey Law 2005: delegation of functions – Minister for External  R.149/2026. Relations – appointment of Assistant Minister.

Presented: 14th September 2026, Minister for External Relations.

Jersey Charity Commissioner Annual Report 2025.  R.150/2026. Presented: 14th September 2026, Minister for External Relations.

Transparency and Excellence in Annual Reporting.  R.151/2026. Presented: 21st September 2026, Comptroller and Auditor General.

Annual Reporting Good Practice Guide.  R.152/2026. Presented: 21st September 2026, Comptroller and Auditor General.

States of Jersey Accounting Standards 2026.  R.153/2026. Presented: 23rd September 2026, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Transfers between Heads of Expenditure under the Public Finances (Jersey)  R.154/2026. Law 2019: Article 18 – 24 September 2026.

Presented: 24th September 2026, Minister for Treasury and Resources.

* The Codes of Conduct & Practice for Ministers and Assistant Ministers.  R.155/2026. Presented: 25th September 2026, Council of Ministers.

* Statistics JPresented: 2ers5tey Anh Septnuemal Repober 20rt 20226, Chi5.ef Minister.  R.156/2026.

4. NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

Amendment to Standing Orders – change from Government Plan to Budget  P.65/2026. (P.65/2026): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 15th September 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

Draft Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-.  P.66/2026. Lodged: 10th September 2026, Minister for the Environment.

Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: appointment of a Commissioner.  P.67/2026. Lodged: 18th September 2026, Minister for International Development.

Strategic Reserve Fund – long-term funding plan.  P.68/2026. Lodged: 21st September 2026, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North.

Extension to Jersey of the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of  P.69/2026. the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure.

Lodged: 21st September 2026, Minister for External Relations.

* Law Revision Board: appointment of members.  P.70/2026. Lodged: 28th September 2026, Chief Minister.

* Draft FinLodged: 28ancith September 2al Products and02 Pr6, Minister foospectuses (Jr Externaersey) Ll Raw 20elati2on-. s.  P.71/2026.

5. WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS

In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposers of the following proposition lodged au Greffe' has informed the Greffier of the States that it is to be withdrawn –

* Amendment to Standing Orders – change from Government Plan to Budget  P.65/2026. (P.65/2026): amendment.  Amd. Lodged: 15th September 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.

6. APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
7. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
8. PETITIONS
9. QUESTIONS

1. – Written Questions

(see attached)

WQ.148/2026  1.  The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 14th September 2026 to a question

asked by the Connétable of St. Helier regarding an increase in the old-age pension. WQ.149/2026  2.  The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 14th September 2026 to a question asked by Deputy

H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding work, research or reports of the

Policy Centre Jersey.

WQ.150/2026  3.  The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 14th September

2026 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding revisions to the concession agreement between the Government of Jersey and DFDS.

WQ.151/2026  4.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 14th September 2026 to a

question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding Andium Homes funding. WQ.152/2026  5.  The Minister for Education and Li felong Learning tabled an answer on 14th September 2026

to a question asked by Deputy V. Li of St. Helier North regarding the structure of her

Department.

WQ.153/2026  6.  The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a

question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South regarding two senior public servants leaving Government employment.

WQ.154/2026  7.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a

question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the States Grant full formula value.

WQ.155/2026  8.  The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 21st September

2026 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding streamlining the public sector workforce.

WQ.156/2026  9.  The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a question

asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the current level of regulation of Jersey's commercial fishing industry.

WQ.157/2026  10.  The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a question asked

by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding minimum income standards. WQ.158/2026  11.  The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a question asked by Deputy

H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the gender pay gap across Jersey's

Arm's Length Organisations.

WQ.159/2026  12.  The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a question asked by

Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Minister's proposed review of the Andium Housing Gateway eligibility criteria.

WQ.160/2026  13.  The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a

question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the new acute hospital project.

WQ.161/2026  14.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a

question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding expenditure on the new healthcare facilities programme.

WQ.162/2026  15.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to a

question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding Andium Homes. WQ.163/2026 16.  The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 28th September

* 2026 to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding barriers preventing DFDS or Condor Ferries from operating inter-island.

WQ.164/2026 17.  The Minister for Education and Li felong Learning tabled an answer on 28th September 2026

* to a question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding the creation of a Strategy for embedding lifelong learning and skills.

WQ.165/2026 18.  The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to a question asked by

* Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding a mixture of young and mature persons in the same apartment blocks in Andium Homes.

WQ.166/2026 19.  The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to a question asked

* by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Island's bid to host the 2035 Island Games.

WQ.167/2026 20.  The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to a

* question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Visites du Branchage.

WQ.168/2026 21.  The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to a question asked by

* Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding policy mechanisms to address empty residential properties.

WQ.172/2026 22.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to a

* question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding the Revolving Credit Facility for Andium Homes.

WQ.173/2026 23.  The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to a

* question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement regarding Andium Homes' priorities for 2027 to 2030.

WQ* .174/2026 24.  Thquestione Min ister asked fobyr Justice Deputy andK.M.Home WilsoAffairs n of St.tabledClemanentanswer regardoning28tha detailedSeptemtimbereline 2026 ofto the a actions required to bring forward Hate Crime legislation to the Assembly.

WQ.175/2026 25.  The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to a question asked by Deputy

* L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour regarding the demographic of people who are permanently leaving the Island.

2. – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)

OQ.83/2026  1.   Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity will ask the following question of

the Minister for Health and Social Services –

"Further to the response of the Minister for Housing during Questions Without Notice on 8th September 2026, will the Minister advise which party to the contract between Bouygues UK and the Government, has responsibility for housing the construction workforce for the acute hospital, how many off-Island workers are expected during peak construction activity, and how many are expected over the life of the acute hospital build?"

OQ.89/2026  2.   Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour will ask the following question of the Minister for

Education and Li felong Learning –

"In relation to the pilot scheme to provide free fruit to children in some primary schools, started in 2024, will the Minister detail the outcomes of the scheme and advise whether it will be continued and expanded to other schools?"

OQ.82/2026  3.   Deputy V. Li of St. Helier North will ask the following question of  the Minister for

Infrastructure –

"Will the Minister advise whether any traffic and road-safety impact assessment has been undertaken of the Northern Sewer Network Upgrades, hospital construction works and other planned developments in St. Helier North and if so, will he publish it; and if not, will he commission such an assessment, including consultation with residents and schools, before further temporary traffic arrangements are approved?"

OQ.85/2026  4.  The Connétable of St. Helier will ask the following question of the Minister for Sustainable

Economic Development –

"Will the Minister advise whether he intends to develop a social enterprise framework, and if so, when he expects the framework to be published and implemented, and if not, will he explain why not?"

OQ.81/2026  5.   Deputy L.D. Carpenter of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister

for Education and Li felong Learning –

"Will the Minister explain the procurement process that took place in appointing Apetito to provide hot school meals for Government primary schools, and advise whether any local companies were considered during the process?"

OQ.79/2026  6.   Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for

Treasury and Resources –

"Following the Court of Appeal's ruling in the case of the Channel Islands Co-Op vs. Macleod that the complainant was mistreated and bullied, and further to Oral Question 1/2026, will the Minister (as shareholder representative) confirm whether or not he has confidence in the Chair of the Jersey Development Company?"

OQ.87/2026  7.   Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for

Treasury and Resources –

"Further to the Minister's Quarterly Hearing with the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel on 14th September 2026, will he explain how he is working with the Minister for Health and Social Services to assess and manage the Hospital Project's financial risks?"

OQ.84/2026  8.   Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity will ask the following question of

the Minister for Planning and Regulation –

"Further to Oral Question 36/2026, in relation to establishing a prioritised inspection plan for agricultural staff accommodation over Summer 2026, will the Minister advise whether the plan was implemented and how many dwellings have been inspected since March 2026, and if not, why not?"

OQ.88/2026  9.   Deputy L.V. Feltham of St. Helier Central will ask the following question of the Minister for

Health and Social Services –

"Will the Minister advise whether the Hospital Project Political Oversight Group has met since the new Government took office, and if so, what actions to address project risks were agreed, and if not, why not?"

OQ.80/2026  10.   Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for

Treasury and Resources –

"Will the Minister advise what steps, if any, he is taking to reinstate the Stabilisation Fund to pre-2020 levels?"

3. – 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

10. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
11. STATEMENTS ON A MATTER OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY
12. PUBLIC BUSINESS

* Amendment to Standing Orders – change from Government Plan to Budget.  P.65/2026. Lodged: 30th July 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.  (re-issue).

13. ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS

20th October 2026

Jersey Overseas Aid Commission: appointment of a Commissioner.  P.67/2026. Lodged: 18th September 2026, Minister for International Development.

Strategic Reserve Fund – long-term funding plan.  P.68/2026. Lodged: 21st September 2026, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North.

10th November 2026

Draft Sea Fisheries (Les Ecréhous) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-.  P.66/2026. Lodged: 10th September 2026, Minister for the Environment.

Draft  Sea  Fisheries  (Les  Ecréhous)  (Jersey)  Amendment  Regulations  202-  P.66/2026. (P.66/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment.  Add. Lodged: 10th September 2026, Minister for the Environment.

Extension to Jersey of the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition  P.69/2026. of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure.

Lodged: 21st September 2026, Minister for External Relations.

* Law Revision Board: appointment of members.  P.70/2026. Lodged: 28th September 2026, Chief Minister.

* Draft FLodged: 28inanciath September 2l Products an026,d PMinister forospectuses (Jerr Externaseyl R) Laelatiw 2ons.02-.  P.71/2026.

L.-M. HART
Greffier of the States

28th September 2026 Note –

In accordance with the meeting dates fixed for 2026 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, this meeting will continue, if necessary, on Wednesday 30th September, Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October 2026.

An asterisk * in the left-hand margin denotes either a new item added to this Order Paper since the Order Paper was first published on 24th September 2026, or an item which has been altered or moved.

Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting.

(See Item B)

R&O.97/2026.

Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Implementation of External Sanctions) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026. Minister for External Relations.

This Order amends the Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Implementation of External Sanctions) (Jersey) Order 2021 (the "Sanctions Order") in relation to amendments to the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 of the United Kingdom (S.I. 2019/461) (the "UK 2019 Regulations"). The amendments to the UK 2019 Regulations made by Part 2 of the Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 of the United Kingdom (S.I. 2026/983) (the "UK 2026 Regulations") come into force on 29th September 2026.

Article 2 amends Article 4 to update a cross-reference to the States of Jersey Law 2005.

Article 3 inserts paragraph 1B into Schedule 3 of the Sanctions Order. Paragraph 1B provides that the persons  who  commit  the  offence  in  Article 4(1)(a)  of  the  Sanctions  Order  of  contravening regulation 36A(1) of the UK 2019 Regulations by landing an Iranian aircraft are the operator and the pilot in command of the aircraft. Paragraph 1B also provides that references in the UK 2019 Regulations to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 of the United Kingdom are to be read as references to the corresponding provisions in the Shipping (Jersey) Law 2002.

Article 3 also deletes a cross-reference to a provision deleted by the UK 2026 Regulations. Article 4 gives the title of this Order.

Article 5 provides for this Order to come into force 7 days after it is made, or on 29th September 2026, whichever is the later.

The Order was made on 21st September 2026 and comes into force on 29th September 2026.

R&O.98/2026.

Companies Law (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026. Minister for External Relations.

This Order amends the definition of "prospectus" in Article 1(1) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 to remove the reference to circulating a prospectus outside Jersey. The effect of the amendment is that an invitation is not made to the public (and is therefore not a prospectus) if it is addressed to no more than 50 persons in Jersey (not counting any qualified investors or professional investors).

The Order was made on 23rd September 2026 and comes into force on 30th September 2026.

R&O.99/2026.

Companies (General Provisions) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026. Minister for External Relations.

This Order amends the Companies (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2002 ("the General Provisions Order") to remove the reference to circulating a prospectus outside Jersey. The effect of the amendment is that a company circulating a prospectus outside Jersey is no longer required to comply with the conditions set out in Article 5(2) of the General Provisions Order.

This Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.

The Order was made on 23rd September 2026 and comes into force on 30th September 2026.

R&O.100/2026.

Control of Housing and Work ( Li cences and Exemptions) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026.

Signed by Assistant Chief Minister Deputy M.R. Ferey of St. Saviour , for and on behalf of the Chief Minister.

This Order amends the Control of Housing and Work ( Li cences and Exemptions) (Jersey) Order 2026 (the "Exemptions Order") to –

• clarify that the exemption from the requirement to have an appropriate business licence in paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 of the Exemptions Order applies to activities administered by a person who carries out regulated activities, not just activities managed by a person who carries out regulated activities; and

• add a new exemption from the requirement to have an appropriate business licence for a non- resident business that repairs or maintains medical equipment for the Minister for Health and Social Services.

This Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.

The Order was made on 25 September 2026 and comes into force on 2 October 2026.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))

1. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 14th September 2026 to the following question asked by the Connétable of St. Helier –

"Will the Minister explain –

1. why an increase in the old-age pension can result in a reduction in a pensioner's Income Support entitlement;
2. whether any part of such a pension increase is disregarded when calculating Income Support;
3. how many pensioners receiving Income Support have seen a reduction in their payments following the last old-age pension increase; and
4. whether any assessment in respect of Income Support has been made of the effect on pensioners of rises in rent, Parish rates, water, electricity, gas and food costs?"

2. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 14th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –

"Will the Chief Minister advise what work, research or reports have been commissioned from the Policy Centre Jersey since its establishment in August 2023 by any department or body within the Government of Jersey, providing –

1. the title of each piece of work, the commissioning department and the date commissioned;
2. the cost of each piece of commissioned work;
3. which of these pieces of work have been published and where the public can access them; and
4. for any unpublished commissioned work –

1. the reasons it has not been made public; and
2. whether there is a timetable for publication of any outstanding work and, if not, why not?"

3. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 14th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –

"Will the Minister advise whether he is considering revisions to the concession agreement between the Government of Jersey and DFDS and, if so, what changes would he seek to make; and if not, why not?"

4. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 14th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –

"Will the Minister provide, in respect of Andium Homes –

1. the current level of funding required, and available, for its capital programme;
2. any funding received from Government in 2026 and the reason for such funding;
3. the annual debt-servicing costs (if any);
4. the cash reserve position;
5. any projected capital expenditure during this political term; and

6. the extent to which it has been assessed that its existing business plan remains financially sustainable over the political term;

5. The Minister for Education and Li felong Learning tabled an answer on 14th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy V. Li of St. Helier North –

"In relation to her Department, will the Minister –

1. provide an organisational structure chart (to include all Grade 11 or teacher-equivalent pay scale and above), showing reporting lines and distinguishing between central departmental posts and school-based leadership and teaching posts;
2. detail the number of full-time equivalent posts at each grade (Grade 11 and above), broken down by those filled substantively, those filled on a temporary or acting basis, and those vacant; and
3. advise, for each post filled temporarily, whether it is covered by interim or agency staff, the cost of that cover for the current financial year and whether active recruitment is underway; and
4. advise, for each vacant post, how long it has been unfilled, and whether active recruitment is underway?"

6. The Chair of the States Employment Board tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South –

"Further to Oral Question 68/2026, in relation to two senior public servants leaving Government employment, will the Chair advise the specific dates when the States Employment Board received the business cases for the organisational changes which led to their departure?"

7. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –

"Will the Minister commit to ensuring that the States Grant to the Social Security Fund is reinstated to its full formula value before the end of this term of office and, if he cannot make such a commitment, will he explain why not?"

8. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –

"Will the Chair advise what actions, if any, the States Employment Board intends to take to streamline the public sector workforce and Government services and if no actions are being considered, will he explain why not?"

9. The Minister for the Environment tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –

"Will the Minister advise whether, in her assessment, the current level of regulation is detrimental to Jersey's commercial fishing industry; and will she detail what fishing legislation, if any, she intends to introduce during her term of office and whether any consideration will be given to reducing the administrative requirements affecting commercial fishers?"

10. The Minister for Social Security tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –

"Will the Minister provide details of the work being undertaken into minimum income standards, cited in the Budget (Government Plan) 2025-2028 and started in 2025 by the Cost of Li ving Ministerial Group, such information to include, but not be limited to –

1. key dates for completion of the investigation;
2. what information the Council of Ministers has received so far;
3. when any results will be published;
4. whether the study is being used to inform the upcoming Budget; and
5. what household type categories are being used for financial modelling and the key information learnt about minimum income standards for each of those categories?"

11. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –

"Further to Written Question 276/2024, in relation to gender pay gap, and the adoption of P.31/2023, as amended, will the Chief Minister advise –

1. the gender pay and income ratio information available for each Arm's Length Organisation and Specified Organisation, as defined in the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019, for each year since 2023;
2. which Organisations have not published their income ratio information and what reason, if any, these Organisations have given for not publishing this information; and
3. what plans he has in place to ensure that the commitments made within  P.31/2023, as amended, are upheld?"

12. The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –

"In relation to the Minister's proposed review of the Andium Housing Gateway eligibility criteria, will he advise –

1. the evidence, data or monitoring that has prompted his review of the criteria for applicants aged 18 to 25, and the intended timeframe for the review;
2. how many 18 to 25-year-olds have approached the Gateway since the current criteria came into effect and of those how many –

1. were referred on to other agencies or services, including those placed on the Partnership Pathway, including which agencies;
2. were provided with accommodation, including the timeframe;
3. were offered accommodation but did not take up the offer, including the reasons for any such refusal (if held);

3. whether the eligibility criteria reflect that Income Support is not available until 25 years of age, the corresponding impact on access to housing, and whether the review will consider alternative options for young adults who cannot directly access Income Support;
4. whether, in his assessment, there is sufficient accommodation stock available for this age group and, if not, what plans exist to address any shortfall; and

5. what specific provisions, if any, exist to support young adults returning to Jersey in accessing housing through the Gateway?"

13. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –

"In relation to the new acute hospital project, will the Minister advise what project assurance framework is being followed and detail, in chronological order from January 2024 to June 2026, the assurances he received prior to signing the hospital build contract in June 2026, including the dates –

1. he obtained, or was due to obtain, the required assurances as set out in both the outline and full business case;
2. of any assurances he gave to the Council of Ministers; and

will he state the assurances outstanding at the time the contract was signed, the reasons why these were unavailable, and any assurances received after the contract was signed?"

14. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –

"Will the Minister provide details of the total expenditure to date on the development of the new healthcare facilities programme, including, but not limited to, expenditure on –

1. consultants and professional advisors;
2. design;
3. project management;
4. legal costs;
5. procurement; and
6. pre-construction enabling works?"

15. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 21st September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –

"Will the Minister (as shareholder representative) state, in respect of Andium Homes, the number of homes –

1. currently owned;
2. under construction;
3. expected to be completed by the end of 2026, 2027 and 2028 respectively, broken down by those that will be available for –

1. social rent;
2. affordable purchase; and
3. open market sale?"

16. The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –

"Will the Minister advise whether there are any barriers which would prevent DFDS or Condor Ferries from operating inter-island, and, if so, what action he will take to address any such obstacles?"

17. The Minister for Education and Li felong Learning tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –

"Will the Minister advise whether the creation of a Strategy for embedding lifelong learning and skills is being considered, and if so –

1. when such a Strategy would be implemented; and
2. whether pre-school education, compulsory school education, upskilling and reskilling in the workplace, and lifelong learning would be included, and if not, why not?"

18. The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –

"Will the Minister advise whether consideration is currently given to avoiding placing a mixture of young and mature persons in the same apartment blocks in Andium Homes, and if no consideration is given, will he explain why not?"

19. The Minister for Infrastructure tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –

"Regarding the Island's bid to host the 2035 Island Games, will the Minister advise –

1. what the decision-making structure is for the bid and whether the Council of Ministers has approved its commitment to it;
2. which infrastructure projects have been identified as required to deliver the bid, as distinct from projects being pursued regardless of the bid's outcome, and the estimated cost and funding source, whether public, private, or partnership, for each additional project;
3. what assessment of accommodation capacity has been made, if any, and which hotels have been identified as accommodation for the athletes; and
4. the timetable for submitting the bid to the International Island Games Association, and what infrastructure  or  accommodation  commitments,  if  any,  must  be  confirmed  before  that submission is made?"

20. The Chair of the Comité des Connétable s tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –

"Regarding the Visites du Branchage, will the Chair advise –

1. whether the Comité des Connétable s is undertaking, or planning to undertake, a review of the Loi (1914) Sur la Voirie in relation to branchage, and if so, to what timetable;
2. what mechanism, if any, exists, or is proposed, to allow individual parishes to adjust Visite du Branchage dates or requirements in response to environmental stress, such as drought;
3. whether  the  Comité  will  consider  introducing  a  penalty  or  sanction  for  landowners  or contractors who cut hedgerows and banks excessively or in a manner that causes lasting damage, given that the current law only penalises failure to cut, not how the work is carried out;

4. whether Connétable s and roads inspectors currently have regard to the Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2021 and its bird-nesting season Guidance, which identifies March to July as high-risk for disturbance and recommends a phased sides-only/sides-and-tops approach, when scheduling or inspecting Visites du Branchage, and whether compliance with that guidance forms any part of checks; and
5. whether the Comité have engaged with environmental groups or the Jersey Biodiversity Centre on building greater ecological flexibility into the Law?"

21. The Minister for Housing tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –

"Following the adoption of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel's Amendment to the Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026–2029 regarding developing policy mechanisms to address empty residential properties, will the Minister –

1. outline what analysis has been undertaken on empty homes to date, including any data gathered on the number, location and type of vacant properties in the Island;
2. advise which policy mechanisms have been explored to bring empty homes back into use, which of these have been selected for further development, and which, if any, have been ruled out; and
3. indicate when the findings of this work will be published, and what the next steps and timetable will be following publication?"

22. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –

"Further to Written Question 151/2026, regarding the financial sustainability of Andium Homes, will the Minister advise –

1. what proportion of the £130 million available to Andium Homes under the Revolving Credit Facility is committed or earmarked to cover existing contractual obligations;
2. the minimum required balance of the Revolving Credit Facility to ensure compliance with Andium Homes's Treasury Management Policy; and
3. the funding available to Andium Homes for new capital investments?"

23. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –

"Further to Written Question 151/2026, regarding the financial sustainability of Andium Homes, will the Minister advise –

1. what proportion of the £56 million allocated for Andium Homes' priorities over the period 2027 to 2030, can be funded from existing borrowing;
2. the additional borrowing and interest costs that will arise if this is insufficient; and
3. the projected annual interest costs for the period 2027 to 2030 under Andium Homes' current capital programme?"

24. The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement –

"Will the Minister provide a detailed timeline of the actions required to bring forward Hate Crime legislation to the Assembly, including all expected timescales and budget requirements?"

25. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 28th September 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy L.M.C. Doublet of St. Saviour –

"Will the Chief Minister provide any data regarding the demographic of people who are permanently leaving the Island; and if this information is not currently collated, will he provide any relevant data that is available from existing sources such as Education, Social Security, Revenue Jersey?"

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 Li mits 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 –

ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE (See Item I(c))

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Questions without notice 2026

Justice and Home  Planning and Regulation Affairs

Social Security  Sustainable Economic

Development External Relations  Children and Families

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