Andrew Niles

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled 'Legislative Changes to Enable the Implementation of the Open Market Part A Inscriptions Policy' dated 23rd April 2026, they are of the opinion: 1. To agree to amend the Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) Law, 2016 to confer on the Committee for Housing regulation-making powers to specify how it will determine applications submitted under section 3A of the Law and award new Part A inscriptions in circumstances where the number of submitted applications exceeds the number of available inscriptions in a specified period, as set out in section 2 of the Policy Letter.

Voting Pour delivers this

Amending the Open Market Housing Register Law to confer inscription transfer powers directly advances housing availability and planning reform.

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Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide: Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled 'Extension of Period of Validity of the Island Development Plan 2016' dated 28th April 2026, they are of the opinion:- 1. To agree to extend the effective period of the Island Development Plan until 31st of December 2030 or such earlier date when the States formally adopt a revised Development Plan replacing or amending the Plan in question following a full review.

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Extending the Island Development Plan's validity directly relates to housing and planning regulation, bearing on the promise to reform planning to improve housing availability.

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Motion put to the States: 3. To agree to amend the Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) Law, 2016 to confer on the Committee for Housing regulation-making powers to impose fees in respect of applications to transfer properties from Part D to Part A of the Open Market Housing Register that are consistent with existing fees charged under that Law in relation to the inscription of properties in Part A, as set out in section 3 of the Policy Letter.

Voting Pour delivers this

Conferring regulation-making powers on the Committee for Housing for open market fees reform directly relates to reforming housing planning regulations.

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Motion put to the States: 2. To agree to amend the Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) Law, 2016 (and any relevant subordinate legislation made thereunder) regarding the transfer of Open Market Part A inscriptions to development properties, as set out in section 3 of the Policy Letter.

Voting Pour delivers this

Amending the Open Market Housing Register Law regarding transfer of Part A inscriptions to development properties advances housing availability reform.

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Motion put to the States: 1. To agree that the amount of tax relief in respect of mortgage interest paid on a principal private residence remains at its present level of £3,500 and cease the phased withdrawal of tax relief provided on mortgage interest in respect of principal private residences.

Voting Pour delivers this

Maintaining mortgage interest tax relief at current levels supports housing affordability, relevant to the promise of prioritising housing availability.

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Motion put to the States: 16. To agree that the project for site clearance at Leale's Yard is added as a delivery project in the current Major Projects Portfolio.

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Adding the Leale's Yard site clearance to the Major Projects Portfolio directly supports converting disused space to residential use, a specific element of the housing promise.

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Motion put to the States: To insert a new proposition: “1a.To direct the Policy & Resources Committee working with the Committee for Housing, as part of the Guernsey Housing Plan, to consider changes or alternatives to Mortgage Interest Relief, including other forms of tax relief, to better assist first time buyers and homeowners in greater need of financial support; and to revert to the States with recommendations no later than the 2027 Budget Report.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing consideration of changes to mortgage interest relief to better assist first-time buyers directly relates to improving housing affordability and availability.

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Motion put to the States: 1a. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee working with the Committee for Housing, as part of the Guernsey Housing Plan, to consider changes or alternatives to Mortgage Interest Relief, including other forms of tax relief, to better assist first time buyers and homeowners in greater need of financial support; and to revert to the States with recommendations no later than the 2027 Budget Report.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing the Policy & Resources Committee to consider alternatives to mortgage interest relief to assist first-time buyers directly supports housing affordability as part of the housing promise.

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Motion put to the States: To delete Proposition 1 and insert a new proposition: “1. To agree that the amount of tax relief in respect of mortgage interest paid on a principal private residence remains at its present level of £3,500 and cease the phased withdrawal of tax relief provided on mortgage interest in respect of principal private residences.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

Ceasing the phased withdrawal of mortgage interest tax relief supports homeowners financially, bearing on housing affordability as part of the housing promise.

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Motion put to the States: To insert two new propositions as follows: “1. To amend section 3C of the Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 ("the Amendment Law") to the extent necessary to permit a person who owns an Open Market Part A property to make an application to delete from the Register the inscription of that property and inscribe a new property in Part A of the Register for the purpose of downsizing even if the person does not own both properties at the same time. 2. To direct the preparation of such legislation as may be necessary to give effect to the above decision.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

This amendment sought to allow deletion of Open Market Part A property inscriptions, directly relating to reforming planning and housing regulations on the open market.

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Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled "The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2025" and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Commencing the Open Market Housing Register Amendment Law directly advances housing policy reform relevant to the promise of improving housing availability.

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Motion put to the States: 2. To agree the inclusion of the 26 projects listed in Table 2 within the Major Projects Portfolio - Pipeline stage, subject to the following amendment: “In Table 2 of the Policy Letter, immediately after the words “Complex Residential & Education on Island” substitute the words “Committee for Health & Social Care” for the words “Committee for Home Affairs” and immediately after the words “Beau Sejour Leisure Centre ReDevelopment/Rebuild (Beau Sejour Review) substitute the words “Committee for Education, Sport & Culture” for the words “Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure”.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving 26 projects in the Major Projects Portfolio pipeline including health-related projects supports aligning healthcare service delivery with community needs.

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Motion put to the States: In Proposition 2, to insert immediately after the words “Pipeline stage” the following “, subject to the following amendment: “In Table 2 of the Policy Letter, immediately after the words “Complex Residential & Education on Island” substitute the words “Committee for Health & Social Care” for the words “Committee for Home Affairs” and immediately after the words “Beau Sejour Leisure Centre ReDevelopment/Rebuild (Beau Sejour Review) substitute the words “Committee for Education, Sport & Culture” for the words “Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure”””.

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Amendment inserting the Committee for Health & Social Care into the Major Projects Portfolio pipeline directly bears on aligning healthcare services with community needs.

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Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled ''The Education (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2026'' and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

The Education (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 Commencement Ordinance brings into force the education law amendment, directly advancing education strategy implementation.

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Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled ''The Education (Governance Boards) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026'' and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

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The Education (Governance Boards) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 further refines education governance, relevant to building an integrated skills and education strategy.

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Motion put to the States: 6. To agree an additional workstream to the ‘Foundations for Our Future’ area of focus (under the ‘A Place to Grow and Succeed’ theme) with the objective of ‘Responding to the Needs of the Island’s Young People’, and to direct the Policy & Resources Committee to support the cross-committee coordination of the upcoming refresh and enhancement of the Children & Young People’s Plan ensuring that it: i) hears and reflects the voice of a wide range of children, young people and young adults via direct consultation; ii) consults with third sector organisations supporting the island’s children, young people and young adults; iii) takes into account existing relevant strategies and plans; and iv) provides the necessary resources to undertake that consultation and to support the production of the enhanced Children & Young People’s Plan for consideration by the States of Deliberation.

Voting Pour delivers this

Carried proposition directing cross-committee coordination on young people's needs supports an integrated education and skills strategy.

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Motion put to the States: To insert an additional proposition as follows: “6. To agree an additional workstream to the ‘Foundations for Our Future’ area of focus (under the ‘A Place to Grow and Succeed’ theme) with the objective of ‘Responding to the Needs of the Island’s Young People’, and to direct the Policy & Resources Committee to support the cross-committee coordination of the upcoming refresh and enhancement of the Children & Young People’s Plan ensuring that it: i) hears and reflects the voice of a wide range of children, young people and young adults via direct consultation; ii) consults with third sector organisations supporting the island’s children, young people and young adults; iii) takes into account existing relevant strategies and plans; and iv) provides the necessary resources to undertake that consultation and to support the production of the enhanced Children & Young People’s Plan for consideration by the States of Deliberation.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

This Government Work Plan amendment adds a workstream responding to the needs of young people, directly supporting a skills and education strategy.

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Motion put to the States: Immediately after ""The Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance, 2025"", insert ", subject to the amendments below" and at the end of the proposition, insert the following: "Amendments: In section 1 - in the section heading for "Constitution" substitute "Purpose and constitution", and after subsection (1), insert – "(1A)The purpose of the governance board of a relevant educational establishment is to – (a)contribute to and promote the ethos and strategic direction of the establishment, (b)hold the headteacher and management to account in respect of safeguarding, educational standards, attendance, staff performance and professional development, (c)hold the headteacher and management to account in respect of the use of financial and other resources by the establishment, and (d)facilitate and promote the giving of effective and appropriate communication from parents, staff, learners and the community to the headteacher and management of the establishment.", (c)in subsection (2)(b) for "four" substitute "five", (d)at the end of subsection (2)(d) insert "and", and at the end of subsection (2)(e) for ", and" substitute ".", (e)delete subsection (2)(f), (f)in subsection (3)(b) for "six" substitute "seven", (g)at the end of subsection (3)(d) insert "and", and at the end of subsection (3)(e) for ", and" substitute ".", and (h)delete subsection (3)(f).".

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Further amendment to the Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance refining board structure, relevant to developing an integrated education governance framework.

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Motion put to the States: To insert immediately after “of the States” the following: “subject to the following amendment: “To delete Clause 4(7) and replace with the following Clause: “4 (7)The Director of Education (or a person nominated by the Director of Education for this purpose) may attend one meeting of each governance board each academic year, or more frequently only at the – invitation of that governance board, or the direction of the Committee, where the Committee has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a material failure in governance, safeguarding, financial management, or compliance with applicable law or policy, and has recorded such grounds in writing.".””.

Voting Pour delivers this

This amendment to the Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance shapes how governance boards operate, bearing on an integrated education strategy.

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Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled "The Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance, 2025" and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States subject to amendments below: In section 1 - in the section heading for "Constitution" substitute "Purpose and constitution", and after subsection (1), insert – "(1A)The purpose of the governance board of a relevant educational establishment is to – (a)contribute to and promote the ethos and strategic direction of the establishment, (b)hold the headteacher and management to account in respect of safeguarding, educational standards, attendance, staff performance and professional development, (c)hold the headteacher and management to account in respect of the use of financial and other resources by the establishment, and (d)facilitate and promote the giving of effective and appropriate communication from parents, staff, learners and the community to the headteacher and management of the establishment.", (c)in subsection (2)(b) for "four" substitute "five", (d)at the end of subsection (2)(d) insert "and", and at the end of subsection (2)(e) for ", and" substitute ".", (e)delete subsection (2)(f), (f)in subsection (3)(b) for "six" substitute "seven", (g)at the end of subsection (3)(d) insert "and", and at the end of subsection (3)(e) for ", and" substitute ".", and (h)delete subsection (3)(f).". To delete Clause 4(7) and replace with the following Clause: “4 (7)The Director of Education (or a person nominated by the Director of Education for this purpose) may attend one meeting of each governance board each academic year, or more frequently only at the – invitation of that governance board, or the direction of the Committee, where the Committee has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a material failure in governance, safeguarding, financial management, or compliance with applicable law or policy, and has recorded such grounds in writing.

Voting Pour delivers this

The Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance, 2025 establishes governance structures for education institutions, directly relevant to integrating public and independent sector educational resources.

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Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Projet de Loi entitled "The Education (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025", and to authorise the Bailiff to present a most humble petition to His Majesty praying for His Royal Sanction thereto.

Voting Pour delivers this

The Education (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 directly advances education governance reform, which bears on developing an education strategy integrating sector resources.

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Motion put to the States: That Proposition 2 of the Government Work Plan, relating to the super priorities, be approved.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the super priorities proposition including delivering sustainable economic growth directly advances the promise of a balanced fiscal approach focused on growth.

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Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide: Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled ‘Government Work Plan 2026-2029’ dated 16thDecember2025, they are of the opinion: 1) To agree the three government areas of focus – Foundations for our Future, Sustainable Wellbeing, and Island Resilience – and their associated work plans for this political term (illustrated in Appendix I) and direct the Committees of the States to prioritise their resources accordingly.

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The main Government Work Plan proposition establishing areas of focus including sustainable economic growth directly supports a balanced fiscal approach focused on growth.

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Motion put to the States: 2. To agree to classify the following workstreams as super priorities for the duration of this political term to deliver sustainable economic growth, and direct the Committees of the States to treat their work contributing to these workstreams as their highest priority: • Decide and deliver tax reform, • Clear and commence site development at Leale’s Yard, • Agree and advance a sustainable health and care system, • Shape and strengthen the focus on early years and families, and • Determine and design future harbour requirements.

Voting Pour delivers this

Classifying sustainable economic growth as a super priority directly advances the promise of a balanced fiscal approach focused on growth and investment.

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Motion put to the States: To sursis the propositions and to direct the Policy & Resources Committee to return to the States by no later than 15th July 2026 with a revised Fiscal Policy Framework which shall address the matters identified by the Scrutiny Management Committee in its Letter of Comment, including: (a) the articulation of a clear and consistently applied core fiscal principle; (b) the inclusion of clearer and more transparent constraints governing deficits, borrowing and cash-flow management, sufficient to enable prospective assessment of compliance; (c) a coherent and justified approach to the treatment, accessibility and replenishment of reserves; and (d) strengthened governance and independent oversight arrangements, including clarification of the role, remit and independence of the Fiscal Policy Panel.

Voting Pour delivers this

Sursis directing a revised Fiscal Policy Framework addresses growing reserves and fiscal sustainability, directly bearing on a balanced fiscal approach.

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Motion put to the States: To agree that maintaining and strengthening the Island’s economic capacity is fundamental to the successful delivery of the Government Work Plan and to note the following, which should be included in the consolidated version of the Government Work Plan to be published on gov.gg: “Economic development, competitiveness and productivity are enabling conditions which underpin the delivery of all super priorities set out in this Plan, rather than representing a discrete policy area or a competing objective. Economic growth, resilience or recovery (termed depending on prevailing financial conditions) materially strengthens the Island’s ability to fund public services, invest in infrastructure and meet community needs over time whilst actively promoting innovation. Economic development should therefore be regarded as a cross-cutting consideration informing prioritisation, sequencing and delivery decisions across the Government Work Plan. Responsibility for supporting economic development and long-term economic capacity is a whole-of-government responsibility. While specific policy levers may sit with individual committees, the economic consequences of decisions are shared across government and should be considered accordingly in the delivery of all super priorities.

Voting Pour delivers this

This motion agrees that strengthening economic capacity is fundamental and directs economic development priorities, directly delivering the balanced fiscal growth promise.

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Motion put to the States: To agree that in setting priorities, sequencing work and allocating resources under this Plan, committees should have regard not only to policy objectives and fiscal constraints, but also to the impact of proposed actions on economic activity, productivity, labour participation and the Island’s longer-term economic capacity, and where delivery of super priorities involves trade-offs with economic competitiveness or growth, those trade-offs should be explicitly identified and considered; and for this to be included in the consolidated version of the Government Work Plan to be published on gov.gg.

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Directing committees to consider economic activity, productivity and long-term capacity when setting priorities directly advances the promise of a growth-focused fiscal approach.

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Motion put to the States: 5. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to submit to the States this term a mid-term report and an end-of-term report on the progress of the Government Work Plan, including commentary on how delivery of the Plan has: (a) supported or strengthened the Island’s economic capacity and competitiveness; (b) involved trade-offs affecting economic growth, resilience or productivity; and (c) balanced economic considerations alongside other policy objectives in the delivery of super priorities.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing reports on how the Government Work Plan has supported economic competitiveness and balanced trade-offs relates to the balanced fiscal approach promise.

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Motion put to the States: To insert two additional propositions as follows: “6.To agree that maintaining and strengthening the Island’s economic capacity is fundamental to the successful delivery of the Government Work Plan and to note the following, which should be included in the consolidated version of the Government Work Plan to be published on gov.gg: “Economic development, competitiveness and productivity are enabling conditions which underpin the delivery of all super priorities set out in this Plan, rather than representing a discrete policy area or a competing objective. Economic growth, resilience or recovery (termed depending on prevailing financial conditions) materially strengthens the Island’s ability to fund public services, invest in infrastructure and meet community needs over time whilst actively promoting innovation. Economic development should therefore be regarded as a cross-cutting consideration informing prioritisation, sequencing and delivery decisions across the Government Work Plan. Responsibility for supporting economic development and long-term economic capacity is a whole-of-government responsibility. While specific policy levers may sit with individual committees, the economic consequences of decisions are shared across government and should be considered accordingly in the delivery of all super priorities.”. 7.To agree that in setting priorities, sequencing work and allocating resources under this Plan, committees should have regard not only to policy objectives and fiscal constraints, but also to the impact of proposed actions on economic activity, productivity, labour participation and the Island’s longer-term economic capacity, and where delivery of super priorities involves trade-offs with economic competitiveness or growth, those trade-offs should be explicitly identified and considered; and for this to be included in the consolidated version of the Government Work Plan to be published on gov.gg.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

Amendment recognising importance of economic capacity and directing inclusion in the Government Work Plan bears on the balanced fiscal growth promise.

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Motion put to the States: In Proposition 5, to insert immediately before the full stop the following: “, including commentary on how delivery of the Plan has: (a) supported or strengthened the Island’s economic capacity and competitiveness; (b) involved trade-offs affecting economic growth, resilience or productivity; and (c) balanced economic considerations alongside other policy objectives in the delivery of super priorities”.

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Requiring mid-term and end-of-term reports to include commentary on economic growth trade-offs supports a growth-focused fiscal approach.

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Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the Policy Letter entitled 'QEII Marina Gate Replacement (and the Associated Infrastructure)' dated 18 May 2026, they are of the opinion:- 1. To authorise the Policy & Resources Committee, following consideration and approval of the Full Business Case, to approve the release of funding of up to a maximum of £10.7 million for the replacement of the QEII Marina gates and associated infrastructure, through an interest bearing loan of up to £5.35 million and a grant from the General Revenue Reserve of up to £5.35 million.

Voting Pour delivers this

Authorising QEII Marina Gate Replacement directly supports improving sea transport infrastructure as an economic enabler.

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Motion put to the States: That the States approve the single Proposition regarding funding (up to £10.69 million) for the repair and replacement of the QEII Marina gates.

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Approving funding for QEII Marina gate repair and replacement directly advances improved sea transport links.

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Motion put to the States: 3. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to work with the States’ Trading Supervisory Board and the States of Alderney to ensure best value is achieved. View this proposition's information page on gov.gg

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Directing best value for Alderney Airport runway work supports the pursuit of improved air transport links.

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Motion put to the States: 1. To authorise the Policy & Resources Committee to proceed with the procurement process for the rehabilitation of the Alderney Airport runway, based on the design outlined in section 5, by issuing an invitation to tender with the intent to engage in early contractor involvement. View this proposition's information page on gov.gg

Voting Pour delivers this

Authorising procurement for rehabilitation of Alderney Airport runway directly advances improving air transport links as an economic enabler.

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Motion put to the States: 2. To delegate authority to the Policy & Resources Committee to approve funding of up to £24 million from the General Revenue Reserve, subject to approval of an appropriately detailed business case for the rehabilitation of the Alderney runway, based on the design outlined in section 5. View this proposition's information page on gov.gg

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Delegating authority to fund up to £24m for Alderney runway rehabilitation directly supports improving air transport infrastructure.

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Motion put to the States: To insert an additional proposition as follows: “To agree that, as a matter of fiscal policy, growth in total States expenditure (revenue and social security spending) should not exceed inflation over the financial years 2027, 2028, and 2029 save where the States expressly resolve that exceptional circumstances justify a departure from that principle.”.

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Agreeing that total States expenditure growth should not exceed inflation supports the promise of public sector efficiency and fiscal discipline.

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Motion put to the States: To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to incorporate into the Funding and Investment Plan, in consultation with all Committees, a structured public service efficiency programme that targets a 1% real-terms annual reduction in baseline public expenditure for the years 2027,2028, and 2029 (with 2026 as the baseline year).

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Incorporating a structured public service efficiency programme targeting 1% real-terms reduction into the Funding and Investment Plan directly delivers the efficiency promise.

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Motion put to the States: To direct the Policy & Resources Committee, working with Principal Committees, to establish a programme for zero-based budgeting, under which material areas of States’ expenditure are reviewed from first principles rather than by reference to historical baselines; and to require that the scope, methodology (including reporting) and initial findings of this programme be included by no later than in the mid-term Government Work Plan report, with the outcomes of such reviews used to inform Committee Work Plans, future budget proposals, and major policy decisions during the remainder of the term.”

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Establishing zero-based budgeting across States' expenditure directly advances the promise of public sector efficiency and value for money.

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Motion put to the States: Recognising the importance of a fit-for-purpose, accountable and high-performing leadership within the public service and supporting structures capable of delivering the Government Work Plan, and to enable political committees to exercise challenge, control and vision, to agree to mandate the Chief Executive, drawing on external expertise where appropriate, to lead a programme of organisational reform as a priority to deliver performance, culture and capability improvements across the public service, and to direct the publication of clear terms of reference, approved by the Policy & Resources Committee, and to further direct the Policy & Resources Committee to resource the programme as necessary to achieve these outcomes, reporting regularly on its progress to the States.

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Mandating the Chief Executive to drive public service performance and accountability supports improved public sector efficiency and value for money.

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Motion put to the States: 1. To insert an additional proposition as follows: “ To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to incorporate into the Funding and Investment Plan, in consultation with all Committees, a structured public service efficiency programme that targets a 1% real-terms annual reduction in baseline public expenditure for the years 2027,2028, and 2029 (with 2026 as the baseline year).”

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Directing a structured public service efficiency programme targeting 1% real-terms annual reduction in baseline expenditure directly advances the promise of improved public sector efficiency and value for money.

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Motion put to the States: To insert an additional proposition as follows: “6.To direct the Policy & Resources Committee, working with Principal Committees, to establish a programme for zero-based budgeting, under which material areas of States’ expenditure are reviewed from first principles rather than by reference to historical baselines; and to require that the scope, methodology (including reporting) and initial findings of this programme be included by no later than in the mid-term Government Work Plan report, with the outcomes of such reviews used to inform Committee Work Plans, future budget proposals, and major policy decisions during the remainder of the term.”

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Establishing a zero-based budgeting programme reviewing expenditure from first principles directly delivers the promise of public sector efficiency and value for money.

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Motion put to the States: To insert a new proposition, as follows: “Recognising the importance of a fit-for-purpose, accountable and high-performing leadership within the public service and supporting structures capable of delivering the Government Work Plan, and to enable political committees to exercise challenge, control and vision, to agree to mandate the Chief Executive, drawing on external expertise where appropriate, to lead a programme of organisational reform as a priority to deliver performance, culture and capability improvements across the public service, and to direct the publication of clear terms of reference, approved by the Policy & Resources Committee, and to further direct the Policy & Resources Committee to resource the programme as necessary to achieve these outcomes, reporting regularly on its progress to the States.”

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing fit-for-purpose, accountable public service leadership and enabling committees to exercise challenge and control supports public sector efficiency.

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Motion put to the States: To delete proposition 20 and replace with the following proposition: “20. To approve Committee Net Expenditure for 2026 totalling £650.55m as set out in the following table: Service Area 2026 Revenue Cash Limit (£’000s) Corporate Services 89,649 Economic Development 12,740 Education, Sport & Culture 97,893 Employment & Social Security 88,717 Environment & Infrastructure 16,451 Health & Social Care 252,705 Home Affairs 43,118 Housing 8,466 Policy & Resources 16,725 Scrutiny Management Committee 626 States’ Assembly & Constitution Committee 85 Development & Planning 1,343 Overseas Aid & Development 5,026 Royal Court 2,732 Law Officers 7,784 Pooled Budgets 1,009 Budget Reserve including GWP initiatives 6,320 Savings to be Delivered (2,500) Total Committee Net Expenditure 650,549''

Voting Pour delivers this

This amendment sought to reduce total committee net expenditure by approximately £27m, directly testing value for money in the public sector budget.

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