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STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
3rd FEBRUARY 2026
SUMMARY
9.30 a.m. Communications by the Presiding Officer and other announcements Appointments, matters of privilege, petitions (if any)
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 Marriage and Civil Partnership (Dissolution and Separation)
(Jersey) Law 202-. (P.85/2025).
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Regulations will resume following adoption of the principles on 26th November 2025 and the subsequent referral to the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1). It has been proposed by the Chair of that Scrutiny Panel that the debate be deferred to 24th February 2026.
Draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Dissolution and Separation) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.85/2025): amendment. (P.85/2025 Amd.).
Draft Public Records (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.95/2025).
Draft Public Records (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.95/2025): amendment. (P.95/2025 Amd.).
Amendments to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct. (P.102/2025).
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): amendment. (P.102/2025 Amd.).
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): second amendment. (P.102/2025 Amd.(2)).
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): third amendment. (P.102/2025 Amd.(3)).
Note: Because of the requirement for a one-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will expire on Wednesday 4th February 2026. The Chair 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. Consultation on Fireworks and other Pyrotechnics. (P.111/2025).
Extension to Jersey of the PCT, Hague Agreement, Madrid Protocol and Nice Agreement. (P.117/2025).
Draft Elections (Consequential Amendments) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.119/2025).
Draft Fire Safety (Tall Residential Buildings) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. (P.120/2025).
Draft Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.1/2026).
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Social Security will expire on Thursday 20th February 2026. The Minister has therefore given notice of her 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 Social Security (Health and Christmas Bonus) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.2/2026).
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Social Security will expire on Thursday 20th February 2026. The Minister has therefore given notice of her 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 Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.4/2026).
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Social Security will expire on Tuesday 24th February 2026. The Minister has therefore given notice of her 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.
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 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February 2026 if necessary.
STATES OF JERSEY ORDER PAPER
3rd FEBRUARY 2026
- COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
- TABLING OF SUBORDINATE ENACTMENTS (Explanatory note attached)
Income Tax (Exempt Entities) (Jersey) Order 2026. R&O.6/2026. Minister for Treasury and Resources.
- DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): amendment P.102/2025. (P.102/2025 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 26th January 2026, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
Consultation on Fireworks and other Pyrotechnics (P.111/2025): comments. P.111/2025. Presented: 26th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs. Com.
Draft Comptroller and Auditor General (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.11/2026. (P.11/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th January 2026, Chief Minister.
Treating Children as Children (P.14/2026) – Children's Rights Impact P.14/2026. Assessment. Add. Presented: 27th January 2026, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Draft Health and Social Care Professionals Register (Jersey) Law 202- P.15/2026. (P.15/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 27th January 2026, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 202- (P.16/2026) – Children's P.16/2026. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 27th January 2026, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Jersey) Amendment P.18/2026. Regulations 202- (P.18/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 28th January 2026, Minister for the Environment.
Land Transactions Under Standing Order 168(3) – Unit 10 – Beresford R.12/2026. Market.
Presented: 23rd January 2026, Minister for Infrastructure.
Ministerial review of support for unpaid carers and people with care needs – R.15/2026. Report on findings.
Presented: 29th January 2026, Minister for Social Security.
- NOTIFICATION OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): amendment. P.102/2025. Lodged: 26th January 2026, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade . Amd.
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): second P.102/2025. amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 26th January 2026, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): third P.102/2025. amendment. Amd.(3). Lodged: 28th January 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Treating Children as Children. P.14/2026. Lodged: 27th January 2026, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the P.17/2026. Kingdom of Bahrain: Elimination of double taxation (taxes on income) and
prevention of tax evasion/avoidance.
Lodged: 27th January 2026, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Jersey) Amendment P.18/2026. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 28th January 2026, Minister for the Environment.
- WITHDRAWAL OF LODGED PROPOSITIONS
In accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposers of the following propositions lodged au Greffe' have informed the Greffier of the States that they are to be withdrawn –
Management and Maintenance of the Havre des Pas Site. P.94/2025. Lodged: 28th October 2025, Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South .
Future approach to personal cannabis use in Jersey. P.116/2025. Lodged: 19th December 2025, Minister for Health and Social Services.
- APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS, COMMITTEES AND PANELS
- MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
- PETITIONS
- QUESTIONS
- – Written Questions (see attached)
WQ.1/2026 1. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to
a question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South regarding School debt in Jersey. WQ.2/2026 2. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to a question
asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North regarding growth bids approved in the
Government Budget 2026-29 (as amended).
WQ.3/2026 3. The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to a
question asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter regarding revised access criteria for Government-funded In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).
WQ.4/2026 4. The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to a question asked by Deputy J.
Renouf of St. Brelade regarding the High Value Residency (HVR) Scheme in 2025. WQ.5/2026 5. H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to a question asked by Deputy
H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity regarding the Crime (Public Order) (Jersey)
Law 2024 and the UK's Public Order Act 2023.
WQ.6/2026 6. The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to a question
asked by Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central regarding the consultation Interest deductions for residential Jersey property'.
- – Oral Questions (2 hours 20 minutes)
OQ.20/2026 1. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Sustainable Economic Development –
"Further to the reported findings of the Jersey Institute of Directors' third Economic Confidence Survey for 2025, which indicated that 63% of businesses in Jersey felt "pessimistic" about the Island's economic outlook, will the Minister advise the Assembly what specific actions, if any, the Government is taking to address these concerns, and if no actions are being taken, explain why not?"
OQ.17/2026 2. Deputy T.A. Coles of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Health and Social Services –
"Will the Minister outline his reasoning for omitting Psychotherapist from Schedule 1 of the Draft Health and Social Care Professionals Register (Jersey) Law 202- (P.15/2026)?"
OQ.22/2026 3. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"Further to Written Question 4/2026, in relation to the High Value Residency Scheme, will the Chief Minister explain why the policy aspiration of 15 housing consents per year remains in place given that consents have averaged 22 per year over the last decade, and advise whether that number of consents remains his preferred policy objective?"
OQ.24/2026 4. Deputy K.M. Wilson of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for Health
and Social Services –
"In relation to Islanders with a neurological illness or condition, will the Minister explain the current provision of neurology services in Jersey, advise the number of appointments available each week during 2025, state the number of people waiting for a routine or emergency neurology appointment, and advise current waiting times?"
OQ.15/2026 5. Deputy M.B. Andrews of St Helier North will ask the following question of the Minister for
Social Security –
"Further to the response to Oral Question 265/2025, will the Minister advise the cost of the information technology Transform Programme in the Employment, Social Security and Housing Department and provide details on the implementation of the programme and whether any additional costs are anticipated?"
OQ.26/2026 6. Deputy A.F. Curtis of St. Clement will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"In relation to the Slaughter of Animals (Jersey) Law 1962, will the Minister advise the number of licenses issued under Article 4 (Prohibition of slaughter and stunning except by a licensed slaughterer) of the law; and will he further advise whether his department allow licenses for slaughter and consumption under Article 5 (Exceptions), and if not, why not?"
OQ.23/2026 7. Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South will ask the following question of the Minister for
Housing –
"Will the Minister advise what evidence, if any, his department has collected to demonstrate the impact of the Right-Sizing Policy, published in May 2024, including how many Islanders have benefitted from this policy since it was introduced, and if no such evidence has been collected, will he explain why?"
OQ.18/2026 8. Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity will ask the following question of the
Minister for the Environment –
"Will the Minister explain the rationale for reducing the bird-registration threshold from 30 to one under Article 4(1)(a) of the Animal Health (Bird Diseases) (Jersey) Order 2017, thereby imposing an immediate legal obligation on all poultry keepers, including small-scale and domestic keepers?"
OQ.21/2026 9. Deputy I. Gardiner of St. Helier North will ask the following question of the Chief Minister –
"In light of current geopolitical uncertainties and the importance of food security, energy resilience and the Island's transport links, will the Chief Minister advise what steps, if any, the Government has taken to strengthen Jersey's preparedness for unforeseen events, including disruption to supply chains, and if no steps have been taken, will he explain why?"
OQ.19/2026 10. Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity will ask the following question of the
Chair of the Comité des Connétable s –
"In Relation to the Animal Welfare and Control Scrutiny Review, and the presentation to the Comité des Connétable s of options regarding seasonal restrictions on dogs on beaches by the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development in 2024, will the Chair advise what consideration was given to the options presented, whether any public or Parish consultation took place, and detail what evidence or views informed the Comité's position?"
OQ.25/2026 11. Deputy J. Renouf of St. Brelade will ask the following question of the Minister for the
Environment –
"Further to the extension of the Island's network of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) as set out in the Marine Spatial Plan, and following the lodging of P.18/2026, will the Minister explain the reasons for the phasing of the implementation of the MPA network and any changes to the boundaries?"
- – 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 Marriage and Civil Partnership (Dissolution and Separation) (Jersey) P.85/2025. (re- Law 202-. issue). Lodged: 14th October 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Regulations will resume following adoption of the principles on 26th November 2025 and the subsequent referral to the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1). It has been proposed by the Chair of that Scrutiny Panel that the debate be deferred to 24th February 2026.
Draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Dissolution and Separation) (Jersey) Law P.85/2025. 202- (P.85/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 14th October 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Dissolution and Separation) (Jersey) Law P.85/2025. 202- (P.85/2025): comments. Com. Presented: 21st November 2025, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny
Draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Dissolution and Separation) (Jersey) P.85/2025. Law 202- (P.85/2025): amendment. Amd. Lodged: 19th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Public Records (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.95/2025) – Children's P.95/2025. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 28th October 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Public Records (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.95/2025): P.95/2025. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 20th January 2026, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Amendments to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct. P.102/2025. Lodged: 11th November 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee. (re-issue).
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): P.102/2025. amendment. Amd. Lodged: 26th January 2026, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): amendment P.102/2025. (P.102/2025 Amd.) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Amd.Add. Presented: 26th January 2026, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): second P.102/2025. amendment. Amd.(2). Lodged: 26th January 2026, Deputy M.R. Scott of St. Brelade .
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): third P.102/2025. amendment. Amd.(3). Lodged: 28th January 2026, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Note: Because of the requirement for a one-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the amendment of the Privileges and Procedures Committee will expire on Wednesday 4th February 2026. The Chair 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.
Consultation on Fireworks and other Pyrotechnics. P.111/2025. Lodged: 8th December 2025, Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North .
Consultation on Fireworks and other Pyrotechnics (P.111/2025): comments. P.111/2025. Presented: 26th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs. Com.
Extension to Jersey of the PCT, Hague Agreement, Madrid Protocol and P.117/2025. Nice Agreement.
Lodged: 22nd December 2025, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Elections (Consequential Amendments) (Jersey) Amendment P.119/2025. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 23rd December 2025, Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Draft Fire Safety (Tall Residential Buildings) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.120/2025. Lodged: 23rd December 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Fire Safety (Tall Residential Buildings) (Jersey) Regulations 202- P.120/2025. (P.120/2025) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 23rd December 2025, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Jersey) Amendment P.1/2026. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 9th January 2026, Minister for Social Security.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Social Security will expire on Thursday 20th February 2026. The Minister has therefore given notice of her 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 Social Security (Health and Christmas Bonus) (Jersey) Amendment P.2/2026. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 9th January 2026, Minister for Social Security.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Social Security will expire on Thursday 20th February 2026. The Minister has therefore given notice of her 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.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for Social Security will expire on Tuesday 24th February 2026. The Minister has therefore given notice of her 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.
- ARRANGEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS 24th February 2026
Draft Assisted Dying (Jersey) Law 202-. P.65/2025. Lodged: 2nd September 2025, Council of Ministers.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Regulations will resume following adoption of the principles on 26th November 2025 and the subsequent referral to the Assisted Dying Review Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
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.
Draft Assisted Dying (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.65/2025): amendment. P.65/2025. Lodged: 5th January 2026, Deputy B. Ward of St. Clement . Amd.
Draft Alcohol Licensing (Jersey) Law 202-. P.112/2025. Lodged: 8th December 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development. (re-issue.(2)).
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Regulations will resume following adoption of the principles on 22nd January 2026.
Draft Alcohol Licensing (Jersey) Law 202- (P.112/2025) – Children's Rights P.112/2025. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 8th December 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Heritage (Jersey) Law 202-. P.121/2025. Lodged: 24th December 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development.
Draft Heritage (Jersey) Law 202- (P.121/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.121/2025. Assessment. Add. Presented: 24th December 2025, Minister for Sustainable Economic
Draft Treaties (Jersey) Law 202-. P.122/2025. Lodged: 24th December 2025, Chief Minister.
Draft Sexual Offences (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.5/2026. Lodged: 13th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Sexual Offences (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.5/2026) – Children's P.5/2026. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 13th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Harassment and Stalking (Jersey) Law 202- (P.6/2026) – Children's Rights P.6/2026. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 13th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Domestic Abuse (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. P.7/2026. Lodged: 13th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Domestic Abuse (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.7/2026) – Children's P.7/2026. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 13th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Crime (Strangulation) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.8/2026) – Children's Rights P.8/2026. Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 13th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Draft Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.9/2026) – P.9/2026. Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 13th January 2026, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs.
Treating Children as Children. P.14/2026. Lodged: 27th January 2026, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
Treating Children as Children (P.14/2026) – Children's Rights Impact P.14/2026. Assessment. Add. Presented: 27th January 2026, Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement .
10th March 2026
Draft Food (Jersey) Regulations 202-. P.113/2025. Lodged: 10th December 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Food (Jersey) Regulations 202- (P.113/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.113/2025. Assessment. Add. Presented: 9th December 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Food (Jersey) Commencement Act 202-. P.114/2025. Lodged: 10th December 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Draft Sanctions and Asset-Freezing Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. P.10/2026. Lodged: 22nd January 2026, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Sanctions and Asset-Freezing Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202- P.10/2026. (P.10/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 22nd January 2026, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Comptroller and Auditor General (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- P.11/2026. (P.11/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 26th January 2026, Chief Minister.
Draft Health and Social Care Professionals Register (Jersey) Law 202- P.15/2026. (P.15/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 27th January 2026, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Draft Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 202- (P.16/2026) – Children's P.16/2026. Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 27th January 2026, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the P.17/2026. Kingdom of Bahrain: Elimination of double taxation (taxes on income) and
prevention of tax evasion/avoidance.
Lodged: 27th January 2026, Minister for External Relations.
Draft Sea Fisheries (Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Jersey) Amendment P.18/2026. Regulations 202-.
Lodged: 28th January 2026, Minister for the Environment.
Note: Because of the requirement for a six-week lodging period, the minimum lodging period of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment will expire on Wednesday 11th March 2026. 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 (Trawling, Netting and Dredging) (Jersey) Amendment P.18/2026. Regulations 202- (P.18/2026) – Children's Rights Impact Assessment. Add. Presented: 28th January 2026, Minister for the Environment.
24th March 2026
Draft Animal Welfare (Jersey) Law 202-. P.97/2025. Lodged: 29th October 2025, Minister for the Environment.
Note: The 2nd reading of the Draft Regulations will resume following adoption of the principles on 22nd January 2026 and the subsequent referral to the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel under Standing Order 72(1).
Draft Animal Welfare (Jersey) Law 202- (P.97/2025) – Children's Rights Impact P.97/2025. Assessment. Add. Presented: 29th October 2025, Minister for the Environment.
L.-M. HART Greffier of the States
29th January 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 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February 2026.
Explanatory Note regarding subordinate legislation tabled at this meeting. (See Item B)
Income Tax (Exempt Entities) (Jersey) Order 2026 Minister for Treasury and Resources.
This Order exempts the income derived from the property of the following entities from income tax: Andium Homes Limited and the Parish of St. Martin Housing Association. The exemption is made under Article 115(2) of the Income Tax (Jersey) Law 1961. The Order comes into force 7 days after it is made.
The Order was made on 23rd January 2026 and came into force on 30th January 2026.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS (See Item I(a))
- The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy D.J. Warr of St. Helier South –
"Further to a December 2025 article in the media which stated that "Schools across Jersey were almost £4.5 million in debt within the first 10 months of this year", will the Minister explain –
- what constitutes "being in debt" in the context of the school estate;
- the main drivers behind any overspends and the actions, if any, that are being taken or considered to ensure budgets are not exceeded this year; and
- whether any such actions include cuts in service provision and, if so, will the Minister provide details of any services considered for reduction or removal?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy M.B. Andrews of St. Helier North –
"Will the Minister confirm the total number of growth bids approved in the Government Budget 2026- 30 (as amended); and will she advise whether it is her assessment that this total is justifiable, in light of the Government's stated intention to curb public sector growth?"
- The Minister for Health and Social Services tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy L.K.F. Stephenson of St. Mary , St. Ouen and St. Peter –
"Further to the introduction on 1st October 2025 of revised access criteria for Government funded In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), will the Minister provide an update on the number of –
- Islanders who have been provided IVF treatment under the new criteria, including the number of IVF cycles administered to each person and details of the clinics used;
- positive pregnancy tests resulting from those IVF treatment cycles;
- Islanders seen by the Assisted Reproduction Unit for IVF treatment since 1st October 2025 who did not qualify for funded treatment, with a breakdown of the reasons for their non- qualification;
and will the Minister also provide the total expenditure on Government funded IVF cycles for 2025, broken down by month, together with any underspend or overspend for the year and, where relevant, plans for any underspent funds?"
- The Chief Minister tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy
J. Renouf of St. Brelade –
"Further to the number of approvals under the High Value Residency (HVR) Scheme in 2025, which exceeded the previously-stated aspiration of 15 approvals per year, will the Chief Minister –
- explain what policy framework, if any, currently exists regarding HVR approvals;
- state the number of approvals, if any, the Minister is targeting;
- provide clarification on the methodology used to track approvals, including the Government's preferred measures and a table detailing the total number of approvals according to this methodology; and
- advise whether the previously-stated aspiration has been superseded and, if it has, explain when this was changed and for what reasons?"
- H.M. Attorney General tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John , St. Lawrence and Trinity –
"Will H.M. Attorney General undertake to consider the UK's Public Order Act 2023 in order to advise Members –
- to what extent the Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Law 2024 is similar to the Act;
- in particular, how the substantive offences and police powers outlined in the Law 2024 compared to those set out in the Act;
- whether the Law could be applied in a similar way to the Act in the UK, particularly in light of the case, National Council for Civil Liberties v Secretary of State for the Home Department; and
- with reference to the response to paragraph (c), what impact, if any, there would be on the application of the Law were the Assembly to legislate in order to define thresholds for police intervention?"
- The Minister for Treasury and Resources tabled an answer on 26th January 2026 to the following question asked by Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central –
"Will the Minister detail what work is ongoing with regards the consultation Interest deductions for residential Jersey property', the results of the which were published in September 2025, and advise when such work is likely to conclude and whether a report of the further work will be published?"
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 –
Debate | Main Respondent(s) |
Draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Dissolution and Separation) (Jersey) Law 202-. (P.85/2025). | Chair of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Dissolution and Separation) (Jersey) Law 202- (P.85/2025): amendment. (P.85/2025 Amd.). | Chair of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Public Records (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.95/2025). | Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Public Records (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. (P.95/2025): amendment (P.95/2025 Amd.). | Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Amendments to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct. (P.102/2025). |
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Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): amendment. (P.102/2025 Amd.). | Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee |
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): second amendment. (P.102/2025 Amd.(2)). | Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee |
Amendment to Standing Orders – Code of Conduct (P.102/2025): third amendment. (P.102/2025 Amd.(3)). |
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Consultation on Fireworks and other Pyrotechnics. (P.111/2025). | Minister for Justice and Home Affairs |
Extension to Jersey of the PCT, Hague Agreement, Madrid Protocol and Nice Agreement. (P.117/2025). | Chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Elections (Consequential Amendments) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.119/2025). |
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Draft Fire Safety (Tall Residential Buildings) (Jersey) Regulations 202-. (P.120/2025). | Chair of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.1/2026). | Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Social Security (Health and Christmas Bonus) (Jersey) Amendment Regulations 202-. (P.2/2026). | Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel |
Draft Employment and Discrimination (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- (P.4/2026). | Chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel |
ORAL QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS WITHOUT NOTICE
(See Item I(c)) Questions without notice 2026
1st Session 2026
February 24th Justice and Home Social Security Chief Minister
Affairs
March 10th Sustainable Economic Treasury and Resources Chief Minister
Development
March 24th Children and Families Education and Lifelong Chief Minister
Learning
July 14th Environment External Relations Chief Minister 2nd Session 2026
September 8th Health and Social Housing Chief Minister
Services
September 29th Infrastructure International Development Chief Minister October 20th Justice and Home Social Security Chief Minister
Affairs
November 10th Sustainable Economic Treasury and Resources Chief Minister
Development
December 8th Children and Families Education and Lifelong Chief Minister
Learning