If approved it paves the way for much enhanced rights for workers, including a minimum wage, protection against unfair dismissal and minimum holidays.The 90-page law is part of an enormous agenda which even the most optimistic Member would admit is likely to be left uncompleted at the end of one day.The perennially controversial issue of population is also on the agenda as are proposals to give the courts a new tool in their sentencing armoury – the suspended sentence.But one of the most contentious issues of the day is likely to be the Housing Committee’s proposals to limit the rental subsidy scheme – a policy described as an attack on the poor by some Members.As usual there is a whole raft of questions being aimed at States presidents.
Deputy Roy Le Hérissier will ask questions about the Statistics Users Group which oversees the House Price Index, Employment and Social Security’s £3m refit is on the mind of both Deputy Le Hérissier and Deputy Phil Rondel, and Senator Ted Vibert has the president of Policy and Resources lined up to answer questions about personnel savings in the public sector.It promises to be a fiery, if long, day in the Chamber.QUESTIONSDeputy Roy Le Hérissier will ask the P and R president about the Statistics Users Group.Senator Ted Vibert will ask the P and R president about public service personnel savings related to the implementation of a ministerial government.Deputy Phil Rondel will ask the president of the Economic Development Committee about the employment of a finance industry executive.Deputy Celia Scott Warren will ask the Finance and Economics president about computerised tax submissions.Deputy Roy Le Hérissier will ask the Health president about the Accident and Emergency Department.Deputy Phil Rondel and Deputy Roy Le Hérissier will both ask the president of Employment and Social Security about the refurbishment of Philip Le Feuvre House.Deputy Phil Rondel will ask the president of Environment and Public Services about the Water Resources Law.Deputy Phil Rondel will ask the president of Environment and Public Services about the balconies on the waterfront flats.PUBLIC BUSINESSPopulation policy, provision of information and alternatives, Senator Stuart Syvret.Draft Employment (Jersey) Law, Employment and Social Security Committee.Draft Criminal Justice (Suspension of Prison Sentences), Legislation Committee.Housing Regulations, reductions in qualifying period, Deputy Bob Hill,Public and Private Sector Housing Rental Subsidy Schemes, Housing Committee.Training and Employment Partnership, disbandment, Economic Development Committee.Draft Law Revision, Finance and Economics Committee.Draft Parish Rate Law, Constable of St Martin.Draft Terrorism Law (Appointed Day), Home Affairs Committee.Draft Terrorism (Enforcement of External Orders), Home Affairs Committee.Jersey Heritage Trust and Public Records Law, (transfer of functions), Finance and Economics.
