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Prison Houses, La Rue Baal, St. Brelade: Transfer from Justice and Home Affairs to Jersey Property Holdings

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A decision made 19 December 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-INF-2023-856

Public

Subject: Prison houses - La Rue Baal, St Brelade.

 

Report Title: WR - Prison Houses - La Rue Baal, St Brelade.

Exempt (Article 33(a))

Decision(s):

The Minister approved the transfer of responsibility for 11 Prison houses known as 1-3 and 5-12 La Rue Baal, St Brelade, JE3 8HQ, from the Justice and Home Affairs Department to Jersey Property Holdings ('JPH') in connection with the JPH Property Consolidation initiative.

Reason for Decision(s):

This decision, under the provision of Standing Order 168 (2) (a), allows for responsibility for the 11 Prison houses to be transferred to JPH in order to consolidate the management of Government of Jersey owned property, as detailed in the accompanying report.

Resource Implications: There are additional financial and/or manpower implications. Further detail is included in the accompanying report.

 

Action Required: Officers to take necessary actions in line with Standing Order 168 (2) (a), in order to complete the transaction .

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Infrastructure

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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