9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether ther should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contibutions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
1 (a). Is it right that the number of Senators has been reduced, thus limiting
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Dear Mr Rotherham,
Thank you for your undated letter that I received on October 3rd . I hope you understand that my priority in this busy election period is to reach out and respond to my 3400 voters in the Parish I hope to represent as Deputy. I will therefore not be answering your questionnaire in detail. Most of the issues are however covered in my very detailed website www.dominicjones.je. I have also responded to a similar questionnaire that is to be published by the JEP before elections.
You raise some important issues and I share what I perceive is your concern that many candidates have not provided sufficient detail in their election material to enable voters to understand what policies they may support if elected. I hope that I have however given voters plenty of information on my website and in my manifesto to enable them to make an informed decision.
Yours sincerely,
Dominic Jones
Candidate for Deputy of Grouville
Friday, 14 October 2011
St John
1 (a). Is it right that the number of Senators has been reduced, thus limiting
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Patrick Ryan:-
1.(a). No
1.(b). Consult with public - General Election and 12 senator all-island mandate are mutually exclusive. Which one more important?
2.Yes
3.(a). Yes - but current level is about 100ks.
4.Ian le Marquand or Ian Gorst - not sure yet, but ne objection to publicising voting.
5. Yes.
6. Both abolished and increased: Taken off food and consider luxury rate.
7.(a). No - most scrutiny ineffective.
7.(b). Reduce members by about 10, increase pay for those with more responsibility, including Scrutiny, reduce pay for those without responsibility and in this way improve calibre of members. When calibre of members better, you will get much better Scrutiny.
8. Yes.
9. Latter for sure!
10. Full review of services, but frontline Health, Education and Police should not be cut.
11.Yes.
David Ward:-
David Ward:-
1. (a). No
1. (b). --
2.Yes
3(a). Yes.
3.(b). --
4. Until ALL candidates have declared it is difficult to say.
5.No. But all taxes should be collected, especially from seasonal/part time employed.
6. Retained in present form.
7. (a). NO
7. (b). The system needs to be assessed and revised. Possibly allowing the Chief Minister to select his own cabinet.
8. Sorry I don't know enough about the present statutes to comment.
9. There should be much more emphasis on local talent and training. GB is not a sparking example of local gov't.
10. Reduction of all middle managers across the States.
11. YES.
Andrew Lewis:-
Dear Mr Rotherham
Thank you for your letter and the interest that the JRA express in the forthcoming elections.
The candidates have all been invited to complete a questionnaire by the JEP that will no doubt be published in the near future. I am not therefore minded to answer another set of questions but would respectfully ask that you refer to my website www.andrewlewis.info to learn of my policies and opinions on a number of local issues.
With kind regards
Andrew Lewis
PS I am returning your SAE so that you can make use of it for another mailing.
PLEASE VOTE ANDREW LEWIS FOR DEPUTY ON 19TH OCTOBER
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Patrick Ryan:-
1.(a). No
1.(b). Consult with public - General Election and 12 senator all-island mandate are mutually exclusive. Which one more important?
2.Yes
3.(a). Yes - but current level is about 100ks.
4.Ian le Marquand or Ian Gorst - not sure yet, but ne objection to publicising voting.
5. Yes.
6. Both abolished and increased: Taken off food and consider luxury rate.
7.(a). No - most scrutiny ineffective.
7.(b). Reduce members by about 10, increase pay for those with more responsibility, including Scrutiny, reduce pay for those without responsibility and in this way improve calibre of members. When calibre of members better, you will get much better Scrutiny.
8. Yes.
9. Latter for sure!
10. Full review of services, but frontline Health, Education and Police should not be cut.
11.Yes.
David Ward:-
David Ward:-
1. (a). No
1. (b). --
2.Yes
3(a). Yes.
3.(b). --
4. Until ALL candidates have declared it is difficult to say.
5.No. But all taxes should be collected, especially from seasonal/part time employed.
6. Retained in present form.
7. (a). NO
7. (b). The system needs to be assessed and revised. Possibly allowing the Chief Minister to select his own cabinet.
8. Sorry I don't know enough about the present statutes to comment.
9. There should be much more emphasis on local talent and training. GB is not a sparking example of local gov't.
10. Reduction of all middle managers across the States.
11. YES.
Andrew Lewis:-
Dear Mr Rotherham
Thank you for your letter and the interest that the JRA express in the forthcoming elections.
The candidates have all been invited to complete a questionnaire by the JEP that will no doubt be published in the near future. I am not therefore minded to answer another set of questions but would respectfully ask that you refer to my website www.andrewlewis.info to learn of my policies and opinions on a number of local issues.
With kind regards
Andrew Lewis
PS I am returning your SAE so that you can make use of it for another mailing.
PLEASE VOTE ANDREW LEWIS FOR DEPUTY ON 19TH OCTOBER
St Martin
1 (a). Is it right that the number of Senators has been reduced, thus limiting
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Bob Hill:-
1 (a) I am happy to reduce the number of Senators, particularly as so few are Ministers.
2 Yes
3 Yes
4 Am not happy to support Routier, Ozouf nor Le Marquand, not just because they voted against the open vote for Ch Minister but I don't think they can lead and their overall performance during the past 3 years has not been inspired. I would give my support to Gorst or Crowcroft if they were interested.
5 Yes, we must look to a fairer system with larger earners making a greater contribution to tax revenue.
6 We have made a pig's ear re GST and completely missed the boat when rejecting Len Norman's proposition for exemption on all food for human consumption. We are now locked into a system based of income support which will be difficult to opt out. It is also obvious that GIST will eventually rise as that has been the pattern elsewhere in the world. I would welcome a complete re-think before any consideration is given to an increase.
7 No, we have elected a Chief Minister who did not have any leadership skills who appointed Ministers based on their loyalty than ability.
7(b) Appoint a Chief Minister with leadership skills who will nominate the best persons for the job. Scrap the Troy ruling as it is pointless. Minister's must appoint the most talented Members as Assistant Ministers and all Ministers must utilise the talents and experience of those who are not on the Executive. I would also scrap Scrutiny as it is not working and replace with select committee style format.
8 Yes
9 The present policy is a complete disaster and working against the best interests of locals. Again strong leadership is required.
10 A very difficult question as there has has been a gradual reduction of staff, however greater attention should be given to duplication and waste of resources.
11 Yes
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Bob Hill:-
1 (a) I am happy to reduce the number of Senators, particularly as so few are Ministers.
2 Yes
3 Yes
4 Am not happy to support Routier, Ozouf nor Le Marquand, not just because they voted against the open vote for Ch Minister but I don't think they can lead and their overall performance during the past 3 years has not been inspired. I would give my support to Gorst or Crowcroft if they were interested.
5 Yes, we must look to a fairer system with larger earners making a greater contribution to tax revenue.
6 We have made a pig's ear re GST and completely missed the boat when rejecting Len Norman's proposition for exemption on all food for human consumption. We are now locked into a system based of income support which will be difficult to opt out. It is also obvious that GIST will eventually rise as that has been the pattern elsewhere in the world. I would welcome a complete re-think before any consideration is given to an increase.
7 No, we have elected a Chief Minister who did not have any leadership skills who appointed Ministers based on their loyalty than ability.
7(b) Appoint a Chief Minister with leadership skills who will nominate the best persons for the job. Scrap the Troy ruling as it is pointless. Minister's must appoint the most talented Members as Assistant Ministers and all Ministers must utilise the talents and experience of those who are not on the Executive. I would also scrap Scrutiny as it is not working and replace with select committee style format.
8 Yes
9 The present policy is a complete disaster and working against the best interests of locals. Again strong leadership is required.
10 A very difficult question as there has has been a gradual reduction of staff, however greater attention should be given to duplication and waste of resources.
11 Yes
St Ouen
1 (a). Is it right that the number of Senators has been reduced, thus limiting
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Cliff le Clercq – St Ouen:-
1.I do not believe it's right....it should be rescinded.... based on fairness and the citizens need for meaningful representation
2.Yes workers are a vital part of our community and should not be disadvantaged
3.Yes...though not a complete closing of the door as we will need some people
4.We do not know who is available or willing yet
5.Yes
6.No
7a No
7b Look seriously at reform
8 Yes
9.More emphasis on career development for those living here ..Succession planning has been neglected...
10 The services in and of themselves benefit the community...however management spending and staffing levels need reviewing.
11..Ringfenced to prevent raiding
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Cliff le Clercq – St Ouen:-
1.I do not believe it's right....it should be rescinded.... based on fairness and the citizens need for meaningful representation
2.Yes workers are a vital part of our community and should not be disadvantaged
3.Yes...though not a complete closing of the door as we will need some people
4.We do not know who is available or willing yet
5.Yes
6.No
7a No
7b Look seriously at reform
8 Yes
9.More emphasis on career development for those living here ..Succession planning has been neglected...
10 The services in and of themselves benefit the community...however management spending and staffing levels need reviewing.
11..Ringfenced to prevent raiding
St Peter
1 (a). Is it right that the number of Senators has been reduced, thus limiting
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Wayne P le Marquand:-
1(a) No.
1(b) I would not have the constables in the states, they should remain in the parish. I would use the deputies to represent the parishes in the states.
2 No.
3(a) Definitely yes.
3(b) Can’t.
4 I do not feel it appropriate to say until after the elections.
5 I believe all companies should pay 1% not zero in the zero to ten system.
6 It should be abolished and subsidised by 1% company tax.
7(a) No.
7(b) Return to elected committee system majority decision to be ratified by ministers, scrap toothless scrutiny.
8 Yes.
9 Use local expertise.
10 Using up annual budgets.
11 Yes.
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Wayne P le Marquand:-
1(a) No.
1(b) I would not have the constables in the states, they should remain in the parish. I would use the deputies to represent the parishes in the states.
2 No.
3(a) Definitely yes.
3(b) Can’t.
4 I do not feel it appropriate to say until after the elections.
5 I believe all companies should pay 1% not zero in the zero to ten system.
6 It should be abolished and subsidised by 1% company tax.
7(a) No.
7(b) Return to elected committee system majority decision to be ratified by ministers, scrap toothless scrutiny.
8 Yes.
9 Use local expertise.
10 Using up annual budgets.
11 Yes.
St Saviour
1 (a). Is it right that the number of Senators has been reduced, thus limiting
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Shelley Rose St Saviour 2:-
1. (a). No
1.(b). Reduce number of Deputies, remove Constables & make island mandate for all
2. Definitely!
3. (a). Absolutely - we need work permits immediately & stricter housing control.
3.(b). It cannot.
4. Totally depends on who puts themselves forward and what their manifesto would be - I would support people like Alan Breckon, Roy le Herrissier or Ted Vibert if they get elected/re-elected and put themselves forward.
5. Yes we need a graduated tax system. The rich should pay more.
6. Abolished on food and domestic fuel - the rest maintained at 5% permanently if it's not removed altogether.
7.(a) No!
7. (b). Adoption of all Clothier Report recommendations
8. Definitely. Absolutely and immediately!
9. We should raise up our own civil servants and absolutely slash top wages forthwith.
10. None!
11. Possibly if no other alternative, but not by much - we can generate revenue through graduated tax system being introduced.
Footnote: Dear Mr Rotherham
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your work on this questionnaire.
I am strongly of the opinion that the everyday residents' rights and plight are just never taken into account by successive governments and I applaud the JRA's consistent efforts to address serious issues on Islanders' behalf. Be always assured of my support
________________________________________________________________________________
Roy le Herissier St Saviour 3:-
Obviously it is hard to summarise complex issues, but here goes.
1.The reduction in senators' numbers was a prelude to fundamental reform, as the office could become untenable with the move (also in the Law) to a single period of office (4 years). I want a move to larger constituencies and a single type of member. It's crazy that one office is "more democratic" than others.
2. Would support lifting of compulsory retirement.
3. Yes, but population control is not a precise science!
4.A person who will promote inclusive government.
5. Yes
6. Exemptions must be re-visited.
7. (a). No.
7. (b). More inclusivity.
8. Yes.
9. much more emphasis on succession planning.
10. i don't want cutting for cutting's sake. I would expect proper efficiency reviews.
11. Yes, Soc. sec. should remain hypothecated, but it depends on how/whether we can reform broader tax system.
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
Shelley Rose St Saviour 2:-
1. (a). No
1.(b). Reduce number of Deputies, remove Constables & make island mandate for all
2. Definitely!
3. (a). Absolutely - we need work permits immediately & stricter housing control.
3.(b). It cannot.
4. Totally depends on who puts themselves forward and what their manifesto would be - I would support people like Alan Breckon, Roy le Herrissier or Ted Vibert if they get elected/re-elected and put themselves forward.
5. Yes we need a graduated tax system. The rich should pay more.
6. Abolished on food and domestic fuel - the rest maintained at 5% permanently if it's not removed altogether.
7.(a) No!
7. (b). Adoption of all Clothier Report recommendations
8. Definitely. Absolutely and immediately!
9. We should raise up our own civil servants and absolutely slash top wages forthwith.
10. None!
11. Possibly if no other alternative, but not by much - we can generate revenue through graduated tax system being introduced.
Footnote: Dear Mr Rotherham
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your work on this questionnaire.
I am strongly of the opinion that the everyday residents' rights and plight are just never taken into account by successive governments and I applaud the JRA's consistent efforts to address serious issues on Islanders' behalf. Be always assured of my support
________________________________________________________________________________
Roy le Herissier St Saviour 3:-
Obviously it is hard to summarise complex issues, but here goes.
1.The reduction in senators' numbers was a prelude to fundamental reform, as the office could become untenable with the move (also in the Law) to a single period of office (4 years). I want a move to larger constituencies and a single type of member. It's crazy that one office is "more democratic" than others.
2. Would support lifting of compulsory retirement.
3. Yes, but population control is not a precise science!
4.A person who will promote inclusive government.
5. Yes
6. Exemptions must be re-visited.
7. (a). No.
7. (b). More inclusivity.
8. Yes.
9. much more emphasis on succession planning.
10. i don't want cutting for cutting's sake. I would expect proper efficiency reviews.
11. Yes, Soc. sec. should remain hypothecated, but it depends on how/whether we can reform broader tax system.
General Election 2011 - Senators - New Candidates
1 (a). Is it right that the number of Senators has been reduced, thus limiting
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
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Darius Pearce:-
1. It is largely irrelevant the composition and number of States members. What is important that the States chamber works effectively. Whilst people have suggested political parties, I do not believe there is sufficient difference in opinion in Jersey to justify parties. However that removes the link between the wishes of the people and the people in the legislature which would be served by parties (through policy decision which are made at party conferences). The lack of this interaction between the public and the people in the chamber is I believe the root of all Jersey's problems and I would therefore address this by undertaking public surveys of every decision and bringing the results to each debate so the will of the people is clearly evidenced in every debate. David Cameron votes along party lines and not according to his own will so clearly there is no reason why any Senator should not likewise vote according to the wishes of the electorate.
2. I do not believe that their should be an arbitrary retirement age or pension age, the age of retirement should be determined by medical need or personal choice. Pensions received should be larger or smaller depending on contributions made and people should be able to opt out of social security altogether if they so wish and thus receive no state pension or sickness benefit etc. Clearly they would need to make their own private provisions.
3. I would institute a system of residence permit for all persons who do not have housing qualifications. We are overpopulated and need to remove some of the people that are already here. There should be a general understanding that no further people will be allowed to qualify for housing although persons may be allowed temporary residence to complete fixed term work contracts as required by businesses. If the last 13 years of immigrants were over time denied a residency permit, the population should drop.
4) Roy Le Herissier
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David Richardson:-
1 (a) Is it right that to reduce the numbers of Senators.
No but it is forcing constitutional change that we need.
1 (b).
I am seeking constitutional change
2. States Pension
Yes, I would support this but if the recession gets any deeper to, then I would support job share and people working even longer.
3 a). Of course
3b). N/s
4) so far in order of preference Philip Osouf followed by Ian Le Marquand.
5). Depends, if it means that we have to increase GST beyond 10% to fill the budget and there was really no other means of raising taxes, then I would move towards a progressive system.
6). GST retained as need to have some sort of Sales tax, as everybody needs to pay some tax. However do not want to see it go up or taken of chosen items. If taken of chosen items would lead to bureacratic nightmare.
7). a) nearly working
b) allocation of more work to deputies so each one has enough work to get along with so that they don't spend their time wasting States time and can report upwards.
8. Not sure yet.
9. Obviously emphasis on local rather than UK civil servants. But if the quality in anyways is compromised as a result then we should revert (case specific) to bringing in UK civil Servants. The most important factor is quality of service!
10. Road, Ambulance????? (this is a difficult question to answer as I don't yet work in the states.)
Certainly I would like to look at the hours (including voluntary hours) that each employee spends at work and then go from there.
Q 10) on Cutbacks, I would like add that I would, if the recessions continue, go for a cutback of 5 to 10% for senior civil servants, then work downwards in the civil service heirarchy, seek job shares wherever possible and then cutbacks of all unnecessary staff or work. This would be dependent on the need to cutback.
11). Yes but I would like social security contributions cut for the unemployed and for those starting out in a new business.
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Mark Forskitt:-
1a/ The way it was done without proper public consultation was not right especially as surveys have shown the public are keen on the Island wide mandate. It might be acceptable to reduce the number of senators as part of a complete package put to and supported by a referendum.
1b/ Lobby the electoral commission once it is set up.
2/ Yes with 1 proviso. I would not be totally against allowing an agreed graduated tailing off of hours for people over say 65 where the employer hires a school leaver or unemployed person and gives them training to take up the vacancy that is coming up. I suspect in the case of many manual workers they will be genuinely on sick benefits before reaching retirement age.
3a/ Yes
3b/ It cannot do so sustainably.
4/ Bob Hill.
5/ Oh Yes.
6/ GST is a regressive tax and I believe in progressive taxation. I campaigned against its introduction because of that. I would rather have consumption taxes on inessential, planet and life damaging, and luxury items. There is no sign of that happening soon locally, so I support the next best option on the table - removal from essentials like food, domestic power and water.
We could have avoided increasing GST if we had found a way to tax non resident non finance companies. That imbalance with locally resident non finance companies is unfair. Correcting this is key to reducing or removing GST, unless we introduce the consumption taxes above.
7a/ The key rationale for ministerial government was to get faster decision making compared to the committee system. It does that, but at a very heavy price. We are close to what John Stuart Mill called the tyranny of the majority.
The current Chief Minister proposed political friends and allies for ministerial and assistant minister positions, thereby breaking the consensual approach the committee system allowed. The excluded members were consigned to scrutiny or oblivion so scrutiny has become a sort of opposition. That is not what scrutiny was intended to be.
7b/ Ministerial government will only work if there some mechanism to hold the COM to account. As Clothier pointed out ministerial government only works in a party oriented system. My preference short term, assuming Clothier is not going to be implemented in full, is to have constables take on leading the scrutiny role, but lose their vote on propositions in the house. That would stop scrutiny being seen as an opposition, and allow the factions in the house to organise politically in formal or informal parties.
8/ This is not an area I know well enough to give a definitive commitment, but it seems a reasonable proposition.
9/ Yes, there should be more work done on career development for local civil servants. J-cats in general were intend to enable short term skills to be brought in so locals could be trained to take on the role once the J-cat expires. It does not seem to be working like that. I proposed in 2008 that we charge fees for J-Cats and use that ring fenced fund to support the education and training of locals with the skills to take up those positions.
10/ The communications unit.
11/ Any social security contributions certainly have to be ring fenced to protect them from being raided by the Treasury. We clearly do have to plan for a future where people are expected to live longer. However I am unconvinced that increasing social security contribution is enough. Increasing building quality so people have to spend less on heating and changing the tariff structure of utilities so consumers of small quantities pay less per unit overall would also help. We also should do a great deal more on preventative health care to avert some of the projected problems.
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Rose Colley:-
I respond to your questionnaire as follows:-
1. (a) & (b) No. I am committed to put the options from the Electoral Commission to a referendum and for the States to be bound by the majority vote of the same.
2. Yes.
3. Yes. I am in favour of a work permits or similar.
4. Ian Gorst probably (if elected).
5. Yes. I am certainly in favour of a development tax that is tapered depending on the type of property built.
6. No. It is probably here to stay but should remain at 5% and not be applied to food and utilities.
7. No. I favour a role for as many members as possible and reform of the current scrutiny system.
8. Yes. When in London I was specialised in housing law so I am aware of the effects of an unregulated rented sector. I am also in the rented sector myself.
9. As a former member of the Appointments Commission I favour succession planning if at all possible.
10. Only excessive bureaucracy and 'golden handshakes'. As far as possible front line services should be protected.
11. Possibly.
the choice for Islanders as a whole to choose their political leaders?
1 (b). If no, what would you seek to do about it?
2. The States Pension age is going to be progressively increased over the next few years. Would you support legislation preventing employers from compulsorily retiring people who have not yet qualified for their pension, to prevent them being left without any income other than such welfare as they may qualify for?
3 (a). Would you support measures to stabilise the population at current levels?
3 (b). If not, how do think Jersey can accommodate further population growth?
4. Who will have your support to be the next Chief Minister?
5. Would you like Jersey to move towards a more progressive tax system?
6. Do you think GST should be retained in its present form, abolished, reduced or increased?
7 (a). Is Ministerial Government working the way it was envisaged?
7 (b) If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
8. With the long-term stagnation of the housing market, the private rental sector is once again growing in importance. Would you support an overhaul of tenancy law to strike a fairer balance of rights and duties between residents and landlords?
9. Do you have a view on whether the extensive importation of UK Civil Service managers on short contracts is beneficial, or whether there should be more emphasis on career development for local civil servants?
10. Which, if any, public services would you like to see the States cutting?
11. Would you support increased Social Security contributions, ring fenced to protect future pension & health benefits, but not as a way of raising income for the Treasury.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Darius Pearce:-
1. It is largely irrelevant the composition and number of States members. What is important that the States chamber works effectively. Whilst people have suggested political parties, I do not believe there is sufficient difference in opinion in Jersey to justify parties. However that removes the link between the wishes of the people and the people in the legislature which would be served by parties (through policy decision which are made at party conferences). The lack of this interaction between the public and the people in the chamber is I believe the root of all Jersey's problems and I would therefore address this by undertaking public surveys of every decision and bringing the results to each debate so the will of the people is clearly evidenced in every debate. David Cameron votes along party lines and not according to his own will so clearly there is no reason why any Senator should not likewise vote according to the wishes of the electorate.
2. I do not believe that their should be an arbitrary retirement age or pension age, the age of retirement should be determined by medical need or personal choice. Pensions received should be larger or smaller depending on contributions made and people should be able to opt out of social security altogether if they so wish and thus receive no state pension or sickness benefit etc. Clearly they would need to make their own private provisions.
3. I would institute a system of residence permit for all persons who do not have housing qualifications. We are overpopulated and need to remove some of the people that are already here. There should be a general understanding that no further people will be allowed to qualify for housing although persons may be allowed temporary residence to complete fixed term work contracts as required by businesses. If the last 13 years of immigrants were over time denied a residency permit, the population should drop.
4) Roy Le Herissier
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David Richardson:-
1 (a) Is it right that to reduce the numbers of Senators.
No but it is forcing constitutional change that we need.
1 (b).
I am seeking constitutional change
2. States Pension
Yes, I would support this but if the recession gets any deeper to, then I would support job share and people working even longer.
3 a). Of course
3b). N/s
4) so far in order of preference Philip Osouf followed by Ian Le Marquand.
5). Depends, if it means that we have to increase GST beyond 10% to fill the budget and there was really no other means of raising taxes, then I would move towards a progressive system.
6). GST retained as need to have some sort of Sales tax, as everybody needs to pay some tax. However do not want to see it go up or taken of chosen items. If taken of chosen items would lead to bureacratic nightmare.
7). a) nearly working
b) allocation of more work to deputies so each one has enough work to get along with so that they don't spend their time wasting States time and can report upwards.
8. Not sure yet.
9. Obviously emphasis on local rather than UK civil servants. But if the quality in anyways is compromised as a result then we should revert (case specific) to bringing in UK civil Servants. The most important factor is quality of service!
10. Road, Ambulance????? (this is a difficult question to answer as I don't yet work in the states.)
Certainly I would like to look at the hours (including voluntary hours) that each employee spends at work and then go from there.
Q 10) on Cutbacks, I would like add that I would, if the recessions continue, go for a cutback of 5 to 10% for senior civil servants, then work downwards in the civil service heirarchy, seek job shares wherever possible and then cutbacks of all unnecessary staff or work. This would be dependent on the need to cutback.
11). Yes but I would like social security contributions cut for the unemployed and for those starting out in a new business.
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Mark Forskitt:-
1a/ The way it was done without proper public consultation was not right especially as surveys have shown the public are keen on the Island wide mandate. It might be acceptable to reduce the number of senators as part of a complete package put to and supported by a referendum.
1b/ Lobby the electoral commission once it is set up.
2/ Yes with 1 proviso. I would not be totally against allowing an agreed graduated tailing off of hours for people over say 65 where the employer hires a school leaver or unemployed person and gives them training to take up the vacancy that is coming up. I suspect in the case of many manual workers they will be genuinely on sick benefits before reaching retirement age.
3a/ Yes
3b/ It cannot do so sustainably.
4/ Bob Hill.
5/ Oh Yes.
6/ GST is a regressive tax and I believe in progressive taxation. I campaigned against its introduction because of that. I would rather have consumption taxes on inessential, planet and life damaging, and luxury items. There is no sign of that happening soon locally, so I support the next best option on the table - removal from essentials like food, domestic power and water.
We could have avoided increasing GST if we had found a way to tax non resident non finance companies. That imbalance with locally resident non finance companies is unfair. Correcting this is key to reducing or removing GST, unless we introduce the consumption taxes above.
7a/ The key rationale for ministerial government was to get faster decision making compared to the committee system. It does that, but at a very heavy price. We are close to what John Stuart Mill called the tyranny of the majority.
The current Chief Minister proposed political friends and allies for ministerial and assistant minister positions, thereby breaking the consensual approach the committee system allowed. The excluded members were consigned to scrutiny or oblivion so scrutiny has become a sort of opposition. That is not what scrutiny was intended to be.
7b/ Ministerial government will only work if there some mechanism to hold the COM to account. As Clothier pointed out ministerial government only works in a party oriented system. My preference short term, assuming Clothier is not going to be implemented in full, is to have constables take on leading the scrutiny role, but lose their vote on propositions in the house. That would stop scrutiny being seen as an opposition, and allow the factions in the house to organise politically in formal or informal parties.
8/ This is not an area I know well enough to give a definitive commitment, but it seems a reasonable proposition.
9/ Yes, there should be more work done on career development for local civil servants. J-cats in general were intend to enable short term skills to be brought in so locals could be trained to take on the role once the J-cat expires. It does not seem to be working like that. I proposed in 2008 that we charge fees for J-Cats and use that ring fenced fund to support the education and training of locals with the skills to take up those positions.
10/ The communications unit.
11/ Any social security contributions certainly have to be ring fenced to protect them from being raided by the Treasury. We clearly do have to plan for a future where people are expected to live longer. However I am unconvinced that increasing social security contribution is enough. Increasing building quality so people have to spend less on heating and changing the tariff structure of utilities so consumers of small quantities pay less per unit overall would also help. We also should do a great deal more on preventative health care to avert some of the projected problems.
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Rose Colley:-
I respond to your questionnaire as follows:-
1. (a) & (b) No. I am committed to put the options from the Electoral Commission to a referendum and for the States to be bound by the majority vote of the same.
2. Yes.
3. Yes. I am in favour of a work permits or similar.
4. Ian Gorst probably (if elected).
5. Yes. I am certainly in favour of a development tax that is tapered depending on the type of property built.
6. No. It is probably here to stay but should remain at 5% and not be applied to food and utilities.
7. No. I favour a role for as many members as possible and reform of the current scrutiny system.
8. Yes. When in London I was specialised in housing law so I am aware of the effects of an unregulated rented sector. I am also in the rented sector myself.
9. As a former member of the Appointments Commission I favour succession planning if at all possible.
10. Only excessive bureaucracy and 'golden handshakes'. As far as possible front line services should be protected.
11. Possibly.
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