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STATES OF JERSEY

OFFICIAL REPORT

MONDAY, 20th JUNE 2011

QUESTIONS

1. Written Questions

1.1. DEPUTY R.G. LE HÉRISSIER OF ST. SAVIOUR OF TO THE MINISTER FOR HOUSING REGARDING THE UNDER-OCCUPATION OF STATES HOUSES:

1.2 THE DEPUTY OF ST. MARTIN OF H.M. ATTORNEY GENERAL REGARDING FEES PAID TO LEGAL FIRMS:

1.3 DEPUTY P.V.F. LE CLAIRE OF ST. HELIER OF THE MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT REGARDING APPLICATIONS IN THE GREEN ZONE:

1.4 THE DEPUTY OF ST. JOHN OF THE MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING BEACH LIFEGUARDS:

1.5 DEPUTY P.V.F. LE CLAIRE OF ST. HELIER OF THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION:

1.6 DEPUTY R.G. LE HÉRISSIER OF ST. SAVIOUR OF THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING SOCIAL WORKERS ATTACHED TO SCHOOLS:

1.7 DEPUTY R.G. LE HÉRISSIER OF ST. SAVIOUR OF THE MINISTER FOR TREASURY AND RESOURCES REGARDING UTILITY COMPANIES:

1.8 THE DEPUTY OF ST. JOHN OF THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE REGARDING THE SEA CADETS’ NEW PREMISES:

1.9 SENATOR F. du H. LE GRESLEY OF THE CHIEF MINISTER REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE BANKRUPTCY (JERSEY) LAW 1990:

1.10 SENATOR F. du H. LE GRESLEY OF THE MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT REGARDING THE USE OF ARTICLE 84 OF THE PLANNING AND BUILDING (JERSEY) LAW 2002:

1.11 THE DEPUTY OF ST. JOHN OF THE MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING CONDOR FERRIES:

1.12 DEPUTY J.A.N. LE FONDRÉ OF ST. LAWRENCE OF THE MINISTER FOR HOUSING REGARDING HOUSING DEPARTMENT ESTATES:

1.13 DEPUTY J.A.N. LE FONDRÉ OF ST. LAWRENCE OF THE MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT REGARDING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS:

1.14 THE DEPUTY OF ST. JOHN OF THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES REGARDING A RESPONSE TO P.97/2010 (RECYCLING WASTE AND MATERIALS):

1.15 THE DEPUTY OF ST. MARY OF THE CHIEF MINISTER REGARDING TARGETS TO REDUCE WATER AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION:

1.16 THE DEPUTY OF ST. MARY OF THE MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AT PORTELET:

1.17 DEPUTY R.G. LE HÉRISSIER OF ST. SAVIOUR OF THE CHIEF MINISTER REGARDING THE ROLE OF MEDICAL STAFFING OFFICER:

1.18 DEPUTY R.G. LE HÉRISSIER OF ST. SAVIOUR OF THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS:

1.19 DEPUTY G.P. SOUTHERN OF ST. HELIER OF THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING INCREASES IN CHARGES:

1.20 DEPUTY G.P. SOUTHERN OF ST. HELIER OF THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING EFFECTS OF THE C.S.R. (COMPREHENSIVE SPENDING REVIEW) PROPOSALS:

1.21 DEPUTY G.P. SOUTHERN OF ST. HELIER OF THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING FAMILY NURSING AND HOME CARE SERVICES:

1.22 DEPUTY G.P. SOUTHERN OF ST. HELIER OF THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING PHYSIOTHERAPY STAFFING:

1.23 DEPUTY G.P. SOUTHERN OF ST. HELIER OF THE MINISTER FOR HOUSING REGARDING THE GRANT TO THE ‘PRISON! ME! NO WAY!’ SCHEME:

2. Oral Questions

2.1 Deputy D.J.A. Wimberley of St. Mary of the Chief Minister regarding the optimum population level for the Island:

Senator P.F. Routier (Assistant Chief Minister - rapporteur):

2.1.1 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.1.2 Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier:

2.1.3 Deputy G.P. Southern of St. Helier:

2.1.4 Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier:

2.1.5 Deputy J.A. Martin:

2.1.6 Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier:

2.1.7 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.2 The Deputy of St. Martin of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the application of the Health and Social Services Doctors and Dentists Disciplinary Policy:

Deputy A.E. Pryke of Trinity (The Minister for Health and Social Services):

2.2.1 The Deputy of St. Martin:

2.2.2 The Deputy of St. Martin:

2.3 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire of St. Helier of the Attorney General regarding consultation on the Island Plan amendments:

Mr. T.J. Le Cocq Q.C., H.M. Attorney General:

2.3.1 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.3.2 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.4 Deputy T.M. Pitman of the Minister for Social Security regarding the decision to retract the commitment to increase social security contributions for higher earners:

Deputy I.J. Gorst of St. Clement (The Minister for Social Security):

2.4.1 Deputy T.M. Pitman:

2.4.2 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.4.3 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.4.4 Senator F. du H. Le Gresley:

2.4.5 Senator S.C. Ferguson:

2.4.6 Senator S.C. Ferguson:

2.4.7 Senator A. Breckon:

2.4.8 Senator A. Breckon:

2.4.9 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.4.10 Deputy J.A. Martin:

2.4.11 Deputy J.A. Martin:

2.4.12 Deputy T.M. Pitman:

2.5 Deputy P.J. Rondel of St. John of the Minister for Economic Development regarding the tendering process for both the northern and southern ferry routes:

Senator A.J.H. Maclean (The Minister for Economic Development):

2.5.1 The Deputy of St. John:

2.5.2 Deputy J.A. Martin:

2.5.3 Deputy J.A. Martin:

2.5.4 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.5.5 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.5.6 The Deputy of St. John:

2.6 Deputy M.R. Higgins of the Chief Minister regarding the Tax Information Exchange Agreement with India:

Senator F.E. Cohen (Assistant Chief Minister - rapporteur):

2.6.1 Deputy M.R. Higgins:

2.6.2 Deputy M.R. Higgins:

2.6.3 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.6.4 Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier of St. Saviour:

2.6.5 Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier:

2.6.6 Deputy M.R. Higgins:

2.7 Senator F. du H. Le Gresley of the Minister for Social Security regarding Class 2 contributions:

Deputy I.J. Gorst (The Minister for Social Security):

2.7.1 Senator F. du H. Le Gresley:

2.8 Deputy G.P. Southern of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding increases in revenues over forecast in the 2010 Accounts:

Deputy E.J. Noel of St. Lawrence (Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources - rapporteur):

2.8.1 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.8.2 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.8.3 Deputy M.R. Higgins:

2.8.4 Deputy M. Tadier of St. Brelade:

2.8.5 Deputy M. Tadier:

2.8.6 Deputy T.A. Vallois of St. Saviour:

2.8.7 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.9 Deputy K.C. Lewis of St. Saviour of the Minister for Home Affairs regarding Jersey’s Sex Offender’s legislation:

Senator B.I. Le Marquand (The Minister for Home Affairs):

2.9.1 Deputy K.C. Lewis:

2.9.2 Deputy M. Tadier:

2.9.3 Deputy K.C. Lewis:

2.10 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire of the Minister for Housing regarding affordable housing provision outlined in the draft Island Plan:

Deputy A.K.F. Green of St. Helier (The Minister for Housing):

2.10.1 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.10.2 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.10.3 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.10.4 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.10.5 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.10.6 Deputy M. Tadier:

2.10.7 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.10.8 Deputy J.A. Martin:

2.10.9 Senator T.J. Le Main:

2.10.10 Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier:

2.10.11 Senator A. Breckon:

2.10.12 Deputy J.A. Martin:

2.10.13 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.10.14 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.11 The Deputy of St. John of the Minister for Economic Development regarding the English/French Harbour near St. Helier Yacht Club:

Senator A.J.H. Maclean (The Minister for Economic Development):

2.11.1 Deputy of St. John:

2.11.2 The Deputy of St. John:

2.11.3 The Deputy of St. John:

2.12 Deputy T.M. Pitman of the Minister for Treasury and Resources regarding the tax policy in relation to 1(1)(k) residents:

Deputy E.J. Noel (Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources - rapporteur):

2.12.1 Deputy T.M. Pitman:

2.12.2 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.12.3 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.12.4 Deputy M. Tadier:

2.12.5 Deputy M. Tadier:

2.12.6 The Deputy of St. John:

2.12.7 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.12.8 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.12.9 Deputy A.E. Jeune of St. Brelade:

2.12.10 Deputy J.M. Maçon of St. Saviour:

2.12.11 Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire:

2.12.12 Deputy T.M. Pitman:

2.13 Deputy G.P. Southern of the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding measures to ensure continued delivery of front line services through the third sector (charitable or voluntary) organisations in 2012 and 2013:

The Deputy of Trinity (The Minister for Health and Social Services):

2.13.1 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.13.2 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.13.3 Senator S.C. Ferguson:

2.13.4 Senator S.C. Ferguson:

2.13.5 Senator F. du H. Le Gresley:

2.13.6 Deputy M. Tadier:

2.13.7 Deputy A.E. Jeune:

2.13.8 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.14 The Deputy of St. Mary of the Minister for Economic Development regarding Low Value Consignment Relief:

Senator A.J.H. Maclean (The Minister for Economic Development):

2.14.1 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.14.2 The Deputy of St. John:

2.14.3 Deputy M.R. Higgins:

2.14.4 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.14.5 Deputy M. Tadier:

2.14.6 Deputy M. Tadier:

2.14.7 Deputy G.P. Southern:

2.14.8 Deputy J.A. Martin:

2.14.9 The Deputy of St. Mary:

2.15 The Deputy of St. Martin of the Chief Minister regarding investigations into allegations of corruption at the Planning Department:

Senator P.F. Routier (Assistant Chief Minister - rapporteur):

2.15.1 The Deputy of St. Martin:

2.15.2 The Deputy of St. Martin:

3. Questions to Ministers without notice - The Minister for Social Security

3.1 Deputy G.P. Southern:

Deputy I.J. Gorst (The Minister for Social Security):

3.1.1 Deputy G.P. Southern:

3.2 Deputy M.R. Higgins:

3.2.1 Deputy M.R. Higgins:

3.3 Senator F. du H. Le Gresley:

3.4 Deputy D.J. De Sousa of St. Helier:

3.4.1 Deputy D.J. De Sousa:

3.5 Connétable D.W. Mezbourian of St. Lawrence:

3.6 Deputy J.M. Maçon:

3.7 Senator S.C. Ferguson:

3.8 The Deputy of St. John:

4. Questions to Ministers without notice - The Minister for Home Affairs

4.1 Deputy T.M. Pitman:

Senator B.I. Le Marquand (The Minister for Home Affairs):

4.2 Deputy K.C. Lewis:

4.3 Deputy G.P. Southern:

4.4 Senator S.C. Ferguson:

4.5 Deputy M.R. Higgins:

4.6 Deputy A.E. Jeune:

4.7 Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier:

4.7.1 Deputy R.G. Le Hérissier:

4.8 Senator J.L. Perchard:

4.9 The Deputy of St. Martin:

ADJOURNMENT

[14:30]

The Roll was called and the Dean led the Assembly in Prayer.

QUESTIONS

1. Written Questions

1.1. DEPUTY R.G. LE HÉRISSIER OF ST. SAVIOUR OF TO THE MINISTER FOR HOUSING REGARDING THE UNDER-OCCUPATION OF STATES HOUSES:

Question

How many 3 and 4 bedroom States houses are under-occupied, is this exacerbating the shortage of such rental properties and, if so, what is proposed to remedy this situation?

Answer

The Department is aware of fifty-one 3 and 4 bedroom homes which are being under-occupied.  This represents just over 1% of the stock overall.  These can be broken down as follows:-

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