Thank you for your support
I want to offer a big thank you to all the 7095 people throughout the island who voted for me in this senatorial election and all the many kind comments of support which i have received. I am truly sorry that …
Year: 2014
Replies to the final hustings – St Helier
Q. What are the candidates’ opinions about the UK firms trading in Jersey which compete with local shops but do not pay tax locally and what do they propose to do about it? A. This problem was known when we …
My speech on Urban Regeneration – St Helier
I am Deputy of St Brelade, I chair the Environment Scrutiny panel and have completed over fifty public hearings and reviews, including energy policy and Green St police HQ As a backbencher, I gained States agreement to many private propositions …
Replies to Questions – St Brelade
Q. Do candidates support the principle of a new secondary school for Les Quennevais? A. I am 100% in favour of a new school. We have neglected the severe overcrowding in this excellent school for far too long. I am …
Update on John Young in Town
John was in King St on Saturday morning and spoke to as many people as possible about the election issues. There was a real election atmosphere. In my many conversations with people over six hours, the majority said they either intended …
Student Loans
MY REPLY TO THE EMAIL SENT TO ALL SENATORIAL CANDIDATES ON STUDENT LOANS FOLLOWING THE ST PETER HUSTINGS Thank you for sending me your thoughts on University grants after the hustings at St Peter I felt that the problem you …
Replies to Q’s at Trinity Hustings
Q. What one thing would the candidates do to change the tax system to make it fairer for islanders and reduce states spending? A. Public sector reform is urgent. We must reduce corporate overheads including communication departments etc. Having worked …
Replies to questions – St Ouen hustings
Q. How much do the States spend every day, will each candidate put a figure on it with Senator Ozouf being last to answer? A. Our States net revenue expenditure is around £720 Million p.a which is equal to approx …
Replies to countryside questions
Q. What are the candidate’s views on Genetically Modified Organisms? A. I was originally opposed on principle, but after attending last years farming conference and hearing of the impressive benefits in crops, I have become more in favour of it. …
Countryside hustings- my speech to RJA & HS
I am Deputy of St Brelade No 1, elected following careers in the private and public sectors including former chief officer of Planning. I am chairman of the Environment Scrutiny panel and have completed many public hearings and reviews on …