Propositions lodged by Deputy Tadier (FOI)Propositions lodged by Deputy Tadier (FOI)
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25 September 2017.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
Since Deputy Montfort Tadier was elected to the States on 8 December 2008:
I would like to know how many propositions this Deputy has tabled and how many of these Propositions he has actually won or lost?
I would also like to know how many times this Deputy has applied for any Ministerial Position within the Council of Ministers since 8 December 2008 that have subsequently been rejected by the Assembly?
Response
According to research we have undertaken, Deputy M. Tadier has lodged 27 propositions in his own name since he was elected in 2008. Nine propositions were adopted and 18 were rejected by the States Assembly as detailed in the table below. Further information on these propositions can be obtained by conducting a search for individual propositions at the link below:
States Assembly: Propositions
Lodged Propositions:
| 2009 | P.59/2009 Oral questions with notice: abolition of time limit P.100/2009 Television Licences for persons over 75. P.105/2009 Oral questions with notice: revised ballot procedures P.146/2009 Referendum: position of the Connétables in the States | Rejected Rejected Adopted Rejected |
| 2010 | P.15/2010 Public Holidays and Bank Holidays: designation of 7th May 2010. P.18/2010 Public Holidays: designation of 9 May if on a Sunday | Rejected Rejected |
| 2011 | P.60/2011 Parish Assemblies: Information pack P.61/2011 Standing Orders: selection and appointment procedures. P.102/2011 Debt Collection Agencies: establishment of a Working Party P.103/2011 Council of Ministers’ meetings: public access P.121/2011 Clos des Sables: further development – petition | Adopted Adopted Adopted Rejected Adopted |
| 2013 | P.166/2013 Modern Language Teaching: review P.171/2013 Public Elections: introduction of STV and AV | Adopted Rejected |
| 2014 | P.42/2014 Residential rental property: minimum standards and a register of landlords. P.121/2014 Kerbside Recycling: feasibility study P.126/2014 Bedrocan BV: possession for treatment purposes – petition P.127/2014 Sativex: possession for treatment purposes – petition P.128/2014 Cannabis: possession of cannabis for treatment purposes – petition P.163/2014 Council of Ministers’ meetings: public access | Adopted Adopted Rejected Rejected Rejected Rejected |
| 2015 | P.44/2015 Esplanade Quarter development: Scrutiny review and referendum P.140/2015 Concessionary bus fares for the disabled: discussions with LibertyBus | Rejected Adopted |
| 2016 | P.39/2016 Nursery funding: implementation of proposed changes P.54/2016 Bailiff of Jersey: cessation of dual role and the appointment of an elected Speaker of the States P.88/2016 Public Elections: introduction of STV and AV P.117/2016 Television Licence Fee: exemption for Jersey residents aged 75 and over. | Rejected Rejected Rejected Rejected |
| 2017 | P.1/2017 Senators and Deputies: candidates’ qualifications. P.9/2017 Concessionary bus fares for the disabled: costs to be met by the States | Rejected Rejected |
Lodged Amendments
According to our research, in addition to the above propositions, Deputy Tadier also lodged 18 amendments to propositions lodged by other States members or bodies of which nine were adopted, eight were rejected and one was partially adopted.
Withdrawn Amendments
According to our research, Deputy Tadier also lodged six propositions in his own name which were later withdrawn before debate, and a further five amendments to propositions lodged by other States members or bodies which were withdrawn before debate.
Nominations for Ministerial positions
According to our research, Deputy Tadier has been nominated five times for a ministerial position but has not been successful in any of these attempts, as detailed below:
17 November 2011
Deputy M. Tadier was nominated for the position of Minister for Housing by Deputy J.A. Martin.
The result of the ballot was:
Deputy A.K.F. Green 35 votes
Deputy M. Tadier 15 votes
24 September 2013
Deputy M. Tadier was nominated for the position of Minister for External Affairs by Deputy M.R. Higgins
The result of the ballot was:
Senator Sir P. Bailhache 36 votes
Deputy M. Tadier 7 votes
Deputy G.C.L. Baudains 3 votes
6 November 2014
Deputy M. Tadier was nominated for the position of Minister for External Affairs by Deputy J. A. Martin
The result of the ballot was:
Senator Sir P. Bailhache 41 votes
Deputy M. Tadier 5 votes
7 November 2014
Deputy M. Tadier was nominated for the position of Minister for Education, Sport and Culture by the Connétable of St. Helier
The result of the ballot was:
Deputy R.G. Bryans 37 votes
Deputy M. Tadier 6 votes
Deputy M. Tadier was nominated for the position of Minister for Housing by Deputy S.Y. Mézec.
The result of the ballot was:
Deputy A.E. Pryke 25 votes
Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondre 19 votes
Deputy M. Tadier 5 votes
Further information on the Ministerial ballots is available in the minutes of the States Assembly at the following link:
States Assembly: Minutes
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