Skip to main content Skip to accessibility
This website is not compatible with your web browser. You should install a newer browser. If you live in Jersey and need help upgrading call the States of Jersey web team on 440099.
Government of Jerseygov.je

Information and public services for the Island of Jersey

L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

Shops (Regulation of Opening) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations 201-: Scrutiny comments: Response of the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

  • demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision

  • providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made on 21 October 2019

Decision Reference: MD-E-2019-0054

Decision Summary Title :

Shops (Regulation of Opening) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations: Response to Scrutiny Comments

Date of Decision Summary:

 

 

21 October 2019

Decision Summary Author:

 

Private Secretary

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

 

n/a

Written Report

Title :

Shops (Regulation of Opening) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations: Response to Scrutiny Comments

Date of Written Report:

21/October/2019

Written Report Author:

Private Secretary

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

 

Public

 

Subject: Shops (Regulation of Opening) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations: Response to Scrutiny Comments

Decision(s): The Minister decided to present a Comment on a Comment received on 18 October 2019 from the Scrutiny Panel regarding P93/2019 Shops (Regulation of Opening) (Amendment) (Jersey) Regulations.

Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister wishes to record a formal response to the points raised by the Scrutiny Panel before the forthcoming States debate.  

Resource Implications: There are no resource implications for the States or Government as a result of this decision.

Action required: The Private Secretary to forward the comment to the Greffier of the States for it to be presented to the States for consideration by the States as soon as possible.

.

Signature:

Position:

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture

Date Signed:

Date of Decision

Back to top
rating button