I was deeply unimpressed by the shameful debate on Thursday on the 2nd day of the September States meeting. It’s not like me not to say anything but I refused to take part in something that could only serve to bring Deputies down in the eyes of the public. It…
This Statement was made by me, as Chair of the Public Accounts Committe, at the Meeting of the States on 25 September 2012. Deputy Bailiff, Members of the States I am making this statement further to last week’s publication of the terms of reference for the Public Accounts Committee’s…
I made this speech at the States Meeting of July 2012. I was in favour of the Requete to bring in electronic voting and against the amendment to have the States Assembly and Constitution Committee go away and do yet more research on an appropriate system. Unfortunately, the amendment came…
The following questions were asked of the Deputy Chief Minister in relation to the 2011 financial statements of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. Following my comments I was invited to meet the Director General of the GFSC. In light of the fact the GFSC has made a surplus of £2.5m…
I made my maiden speech to the Assembly at the States Meeting in July 2012. It was on the subject of the States Accounts for 2011 that had been laid before us for approval. Sir, The Insititute of Chartered Accountnats once engaged consultants to find out why people…
There follows my speech to the Assembly where I was seeking election as Chair of the Public Committee in May 2012. Fortunately, I was successful! Mr Bailiff, I would like to thank Deputy St Pier for his eloquent speech and Deputy O’Hara for seconding me for this post. PAC…
After a busy start to the term I thought it might be a good idea to begin posting the speeches I have made in the Assembly here. These will only be those that have been prepared in advance and, as such, don’t represent everything I’ve said. I’ll write up these…
Below is the Media Release issued on 19 September, accompanying the Terms of Reference for the Fraud Inquiry, which are attached. The Public Accounts Committee has published its terms of reference for its review prompted by the fraud committed against the States of Guernsey reported in July 2012. This will…
Below is the media release published on 2 August 2012 by the Public Accounts Committee confirming that it would be investigating the circumstances surrounding the fraud against the States of Guernsey. In light of the recent £2.6 million fraud committed against the States of Guernsey, the Public Accounts Committee…
The agenda for the June States meeting was quite short and matters were wrapped up before lunch. However, this should not be taken to mean that the issues debated were of minor consequence. There were 2 main subjects that have future ramifications for the Island but in very different ways….
