Jonathan Le Tocq

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to publish a report on the progress of the Major Projects Portfolio, including relevant information and metrics on each project’s performance against plan and budget, in a format that is publicly available and easily accessible, no later than 1st July 2026, with updates provided at least every six months thereafter; and to note the Chief Executive shall report on major workstreams underway in the public service as part of an annual Chief Executive’s report.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing publication of Major Projects Portfolio progress reports in an accessible format directly advances the promise to modernise public services and improve accountability.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

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).

Voting Pour delivers this

Incorporating a public service efficiency programme into the Funding and Investment Plan advances the promise to modernise public services and reduce bureaucracy.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to build on the proposed Government Work Plan 2026–29 workstream entitled “Artificial Intelligence Strategy – Understanding Island Impact” by exploring and assessing options for the strategic coordination and governance of artificial intelligence across the Bailiwick, including consideration of a dedicated AI office or equivalent function, informed by models adopted in comparable jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man, and to bring forward recommendations to the States by no later than December 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing AI strategy coordination and governance options advances the promise to modernise public services via digital transformation.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

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.”

Voting Pour delivers this

Establishing a zero-based budgeting programme directly advances the promise to reduce bureaucracy and improve accountability in public services.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

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.

Voting Pour delivers this

Mandating the Chief Executive to establish accountable and high-performing public service structures bears on the promise to modernise public services and improve accountability.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: To insert an additional proposition as follows: “6.To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to publish progress of the Government Work Plan in a manner that is publicly available and easily accessible (for example, via a dedicated and regularly updated web page) no later than 1st July 2026 and updated at least every six months thereafter, containing clear, concrete targets, leading indicators, milestones, and both qualitative and quantitative metrics against which progress can be tracked, audited, and measured; and further, to include these specific criteria in the mid-term and end-of-term Government Work Plan reports, ensuring any significant deviations from original priorities are fully explained.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

This amendment (lost) would have directed publication of Government Work Plan progress in an accessible format, bearing on the promise to modernise services and improve accountability.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

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.”

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing a zero-based budgeting programme reviewing public expenditure from first principles bears on reducing bureaucracy and improving public service accountability.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: To insert an additional proposition as follows: “To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to build on the proposed Government Work Plan 2026–29 workstream entitled “Artificial Intelligence Strategy – Understanding Island Impact” by exploring and assessing options for the strategic coordination and governance of artificial intelligence across the Bailiwick, including consideration of a dedicated AI office or equivalent function, informed by models adopted in comparable jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man, and to bring forward recommendations to the States by no later than December 2026.”

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing exploration of AI strategy and governance across the Bailiwick directly advances the promise to modernise public services via digital transformation.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

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).”

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing a structured public service efficiency programme with 1% real-terms reduction in expenditure directly advances the promise to reduce bureaucracy and modernise public services.

Appointment to the Data Protection Authority

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the Policy Letter entitled 'Appointments to the Data Protection Authority' dated 11th November 2025, they are of the opinion:- 1. To appoint on and from 1st January 2026 Ms Sarah Willis as a voting member of the Data Protection Authority until (and including) 31st December 2029; 2. To appoint on and from 1st January 2026 Mr Steve Wood as a voting member of the Data Protection Authority until (and including) 31st December 2030.

Voting Pour delivers this

Appointing a member to the Data Protection Authority supports the digital governance framework, bearing on the promise to modernise public services via digital transformation.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

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 the Chief Executive to establish accountable public service leadership structures directly advances the promise to modernise public services and improve accountability.

Legislative Changes to Enable Implementation of the Open Market Part A Inscriptions Policy

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

Agreeing to amend the Open Market Housing Register Law regarding transfer of Part A inscriptions to development properties directly advances the promise to deliver affordable housing through smart development.

Extension of Period of Validity of the Island Development Plan 2016

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.

Voting Pour delivers this

Extending the Island Development Plan's validity directly affects housing and development planning, bearing on the promise to deliver housing while protecting parish communities.

Legislative Changes to Enable Implementation of the Open Market Part A Inscriptions Policy

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 fee regulation powers for Open Market housing register applications is part of implementing the housing policy the promise commits to.

Legislative Changes to Enable Implementation of the Open Market Part A Inscriptions Policy

Motion put to the States: 4. To direct the preparation of such legislation as may be necessary to give effect to the above decisions.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing legislation to give effect to Open Market housing decisions advances the housing delivery promise.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

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.

Voting Pour delivers this

Adding Leale's Yard site clearance to the Major Projects Portfolio advances urban development that bears on the promise to deliver housing through smart development.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

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 consideration of changes to mortgage interest relief to better assist first-time buyers directly bears on delivering affordable housing.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

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 the Policy & Resources Committee and Housing Committee to consider alternatives to mortgage interest relief to assist first-time buyers directly advances the affordable housing promise.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

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

Agreeing to retain mortgage interest relief at current levels supports homeowners, bearing on the affordable housing promise.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

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

Retaining mortgage interest tax relief at £3,500 and ceasing phased withdrawal directly supports homeowners and first-time buyers, bearing on the affordable housing promise.

The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2025

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 implements housing policy change bearing on affordable and managed housing delivery as promised.

The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2025

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 Open Market Part A property owners to delete inscriptions, directly bearing on the Open Market housing policy the promise commits to managing smartly.

Trust Law Amendments

Motion put to the States: 1. To approve the recommended amendments to the Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007, as set out in section 2 of the policy letter. 2. To direct the preparation of such legislation as may be necessary to give effect to the above decision.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving amendments to the Trusts (Guernsey) Law directly supports Guernsey's trust and finance industry, which is core to championing global finance and innovation.

Proposition 1

Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled "The Banking Deposit Compensation Scheme (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026" and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States. View this proposition's information page on gov.gg

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving amendments to the Banking Deposit Compensation Scheme supports the financial services framework that underpins Guernsey's global finance sector.

Proposition 1

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the Policy Letter entitled ''Election of an Ordinary Member of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission'', dated 16th December 2025, they are of the opinion:- 1. To elect Mrs Fiona King as an ordinary member of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission for a three-ear term with effect from 17th April 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Electing a member to the Guernsey Financial Services Commission supports the governance of Guernsey's finance sector, which is central to the promise to champion global finance.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to explore whether the approach to revenue potential forecasting for the Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax Model Rules used by the States of Jersey could be adopted by the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing exploration of Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax revenue forecasting bears on how Guernsey manages its global finance position.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: 1. To insert an additional proposition as follows: “To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to explore whether the approach to revenue potential forecasting for the Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax Model Rules used by the States of Jersey could be adopted by the States.”.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing exploration of Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax revenue forecasting relates to managing corporate tax reform in a way that protects Guernsey's global finance competitiveness.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: 2. To endorse the intention of the Policy & Resources Committee to increase the Standard Charge specified in Section 5B(2) of the Income Tax (Guernsey) Law, 1975, as amended, from £40,000 to £50,000 in respect of the Year of Charge 2026 and subsequent years, by regulation under that subsection.

Voting Pour delivers this

Increasing the Standard Charge for high-net-worth residents relates to talent and wealth attraction to Guernsey, bearing on the promise to champion global finance and talent attraction.

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission: 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Motion put to the States: 1. To note the annual report and accounts of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission for the year ended 31st December, 2024.

Voting Pour delivers this

Noting the GFSC annual report directly relates to championing global finance and the regulatory framework underpinning Guernsey's financial services industry.

The Income Tax (Guernsey) (Approval of Agreement with Bahrain) Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled "The Income Tax (Guernsey) (Approval of Agreement with Bahrain) Ordinance, 2025" and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the income tax agreement with Bahrain supports Guernsey's international financial relationships and talent/business attraction, directly bearing on the promise to champion global finance and international influence.

The Medicines (Human and Veterinary) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025

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

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the Medicines (Human and Veterinary) Amendment Ordinance relates to health service delivery, bearing on the promise to invest in health services.

The Severe Disability and Carer's Allowance Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled ''The Severe Disability and Carer's Allowance Ordinance, 2025'' and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the Severe Disability and Carer's Allowance Ordinance directly supports vulnerable people's wellbeing, bearing on the promise to invest in health services and support for all ages.

The Long-term Care Insurance (Guernsey) (Rates) (No.2) Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled ''The Long-term Care Insurance (Guernsey) (Rates) (No.2) Ordinance, 2025'' and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the Long-term Care Insurance rates ordinance directly supports health and care services for those in need, bearing on the promise to invest in health services for all ages.

The Social Insurance (Rates of Contributions and Benefits etc.) Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled ''The Social Insurance (Rates of Contributions and Benefits etc.) Ordinance, 2025'' and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the Social Insurance rates ordinance supports health-related contributory benefits, bearing on the promise to invest in health services and preventative care.

Non-Contributory Benefit Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: 7. To set the rates and annual income limit for severe disability benefit and carer's allowance at the rates and limit set out in Table 7 of the Policy Letter, from 5th January 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting rates for severe disability benefit and carer's allowance directly advances support for disabled and elderly people, a core part of the promise to invest in health services for all ages.

The Country Hospital Charitable Fund (Guernsey) Law, 2025

Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Projet de Loi entitled "The Country Hospital Charitable Fund (Guernsey) 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

Approving the Country Hospital Charitable Fund Law supports health care infrastructure, bearing on the promise to invest in health services.

Remediation of PFAS Contaminated Soil at Guernsey Airport

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the Policy Letter entitled 'Remediation of PFAS Contaminated Soil at Guernsey Airport' dated 24th April 2026, they are of the opinion:- 1. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to increase the existing capital vote for the removal and disposal of PFAS contaminated soil at Guernsey Airport, funded from the Capital Reserve to a maximum of £16.54 million to fund the excavation, transportation and off-island treatment of PFAS contaminated soils at the airport in accordance with the remediation solution of soil washing including the professional fees and contingencies, as described in paragraphs 4.5, 4.10-4.14 and section 6 of the Policy Letter.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing remediation of PFAS contaminated soil at Guernsey Airport directly advances cleaner environment and better waste solutions as promised.

Proposition 4

Motion put to the States: 4. To approve the inclusion in the delivery stage of the Guernsey Dairy Essential Works project with a funding envelope of up to £6.0m; and to note that the States' Trading Supervisory Board will bring forward a separate policy letter, requesting approval for the inclusion in the delivery stage of the QEII Marina Gates Replacement project.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving inclusion of the Guernsey Dairy Essential Works project in the Major Projects Portfolio delivery stage supports local agriculture, bearing on the promise to support local agriculture.

Proposition 1b

Motion put to the States: b. (i) the Goods & Services Tax should be applied at a standard rate of 5%, andthat all foodstuffs should be subject to the tax at the standard rate; AND (ii)an Essentials Cost Relief Payment scheme should be implemented as outlined in Section 4, with the fixed payment set provisionally (subject to review as set out below) at £520 a year for a single adult or £860 a year for a couple, reflecting the estimated annual GST incurred by a household on Income Support; and that the responsibility and administering of this payment should be added to the mandate of the Committee for Employment & Social Security; and that the payment should be increased each January in line with Income Support rates, the value of the payment being fully reviewed in line with the minimum income standard whenever that exercise is repeated;

Voting Pour delivers this

Agreeing to introduce GST at 5% including on foodstuffs relates to revenue reform that can fund cleaner energy and environmental investments, though this connection is indirect; more directly it affects cost of living including food/agriculture.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: 15. To direct the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure in consultation with the Policy & Resources Committee to implement an additional First Registration Duty charge for private high value vehicles during 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Implementing an additional First Registration Duty charge for high-value vehicles incentivises lower-emission vehicles, bearing on the cleaner energy element of the promise.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: 19. To approve provision within the 2026 Budget for a transfer from the General Reserve to Guernsey Dairy to fund its 2026 cash requirements estimated at £1.4m.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving a budget transfer to the Guernsey Dairy supports local agriculture, directly bearing on the promise to support local agriculture.

Customs and Excise (General Provisions) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2026

Motion put to the States: The States are asked to decide:- Whether, they are of the opinion to approve the draft Projet de Loi entitled ''The Customs and Excise (General Provisions) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2026'', and to authorise the Bailiff to present a most humble petition to His Majesty praying for His Royal Sanction thereto.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the Customs and Excise Amendment Law for the Bailiwick maintains Guernsey's autonomous customs framework, bearing on the promise to defend Guernsey's autonomy.

The Income Tax (Guernsey) (Approval of Agreement with Bahrain) Ordinance, 2025

Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled "The Income Tax (Guernsey) (Approval of Agreement with Bahrain) Ordinance, 2025" and to direct that the same shall have effect as an Ordinance of the States.

Voting Pour delivers this

Approving the income tax agreement with Bahrain strengthens Guernsey's international financial relationships and bilateral influence, bearing on the promise to strengthen international influence.