Questions

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• Title:	What steps is the Minister taking to ensure businesses in the Island will benefit from increased lending at reasonable rates
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Economic Development
  Question date:	15/02/2011
  Reference:

  5.7 � Deputy M.R. Higgins of the Minister for Economic Development regarding increased … 5.7.1 Deputy M.R. Higgins: Will the Minister explain how he can give assurances to the …

• Title:	Will the Minister advise what contingency plans are in place should fears of a double-dip recession prove the case in Jersey also will he urgently look at progressive taxation measures for on high incomes above £100,000
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Shona Pitman
  Answered by:	Minister for Treasury and Resources
  Question date:	01/02/2011
  Reference:

  On the higher rate of tax … 5.11.2 Deputy M.R. Higgins: The Minister just said a few moments ago that the Fiscal … 5.11.3 Deputy M.R. Higgins: The Minister did not answer the question …

• Title:	Details of length of time doctors restricted have been under such restrictions, what training offered, refused or undertaken by them and assistance to enable full return to medical duties
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Health and Social Services
  Question date:	15/02/2011
  Reference:

  5.14.4 Deputy M.R. Higgins: I must admit I am very surprised to hear that a doctor has … bound by some confidentiality and I know Deputy Higgins has asked this question, I forget how …

• Title:	What was the actual date Mr. Napier was instructed to withdraw paragraph (d) of the Terms of Reference and why was former Chief of Police and the Deputy of St Martin not consulted
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Bob Hill BEM
  Answered by:	Chief Minister
  Question date:	01/02/2011
  Reference:

  Following the Chief Minister’s written answers on 18th January 2011, will he advise the actual date Mr. Napier was instructed to withdraw part (d) of the terms of reference and …

• Title:	What steps are being taken to prevent companies and individuals who do not pay any Jersey tax or employ Jersey workers coming to the Island to trade
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Economic Development
  Question date:	01/02/2011
  Reference:

  5.6 � Deputy M.R. Higgins of St. Helier of the Minister for Economic Development regarding … 5.6.6 Deputy M.R. Higgins: I do wonder how many firms are going to go out of business …

• Title:	How does Minister justify £125,000 per annum for a chairman and 6 members of Harbours and Airport shadow board is it competitive rate and are payments between £450 and £650 per day excessive and unjustifiable
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Trevor Pitman
  Answered by:	Minister for Economic Development
  Question date:	15/02/2011
  Reference:

  With many public sector workers facing redundancy due to the savings target of £65 million … 5.1.4 Deputy M.R. Higgins: The Minister said that Deputy Pitman did not address the value …

• Title:	Detials of each person suspended, restricted, excluded or otherwise not carrying out or fulfilling their full contractual duties for any reason
  Question type:	Written
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Health and Social Services
  Question date:	01/02/2011
  Reference:

  FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BY DEPUTY M.R. HIGGINS OF ST. HELIER ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON … Answer   HSSD, as a States Department, has a duty of confidentially to its employees …

• Title:	What is the scale of the under 25 unemployment in Jersey and explain what steps are being taken to ensure the under 25s do not become a lost generation in terms of employment
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	01/02/2011
  Reference:

  5.15 Deputy M.R. Higgins of the Minister for Social Security regarding the scale of the … 5.15.1 Deputy M.R. Higgins: Following through, I noted from the written answer that he …

• Title:	The Minister previously undertook to provide details of appointments at Jersey Airport over the last four years please provide greater details
  Question type:	Written
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Economic Development
  Question date:	01/02/2011
  Reference:

  TO THE MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY DEPUTY M.R. HIGGINS OF ST. HELIER ANSWER TO BE TABLED … Answer   Please refer to the attached sheet for responses relating to questions (i …

• Title:	On 1st February there were a total of 53 questions provide an estimate of work involved in collating answers and estimated costs incurred
  Question type:	Written
  Asked by:	Ben Shenton
  Answered by:	Chief Minister
  Question date:	15/02/2011
  Reference:

  DeputyA.K.F. Green 3 (2W* & 1O+) Deputy M.R. Higgins 4(2W* & 2O+) Deputy P.V.F. Le Claire 6 … The amount of work involved answering questions asked of Ministers varies according …

• Title:	Was Chief Minister aware of the removal of part (d) in Terms of Reference following the discussions between Deputy Chief Executive and Mr. Napier
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Bob Hill BEM
  Answered by:	Chief Minister
  Question date:	15/02/2011
  Reference:

  Senator T.A. Le Sueur (The Chief Minister … The simple answer to this question is no. I have already supplied the Deputy of St. Martin with a full explanation on how the paragraph …