Lee Van Katwyk

Guernsey's Fiscal Policy Framework

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

Directing the P&R Committee to produce a revised Fiscal Policy Framework with clearer articulation of fiscal strategy advances the promise to improve transparency on government borrowing.

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

This carried motion establishing zero-based budgeting directly delivers the promise to cut wasteful spending.

Government Work Plan 2026-2029

Motion put to the States: To insert an additional proposition as follows: “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 a publicly accessible Major Projects Portfolio progress report advances the promise to improve transparency on government spending commitments.

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

Establishing a zero-based budgeting programme directly advances the promise to cut wasteful spending by reviewing expenditure from first principles.

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 1% real-terms annual reduction in baseline public expenditure directly advances the promise to cut wasteful spending.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: 5. To endorse the intention of the Policy & Resources Committee to continue previous workstreams to better understand the scale of accumulated untaxed, undistributed profits in Guernsey resident companies, to include consideration of incentivising earlier taxable distributions and any other mechanisms to increase revenues from this source of profits.

Voting Pour delivers this

This motion directs work to understand accumulated untaxed undistributed profits in Guernsey companies and mechanisms to increase revenue, directly advancing the promise to broaden the corporate tax base.

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

This motion directs the Policy & Resources Committee to explore Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax revenue forecasting, directly advancing the corporate tax broadening commitment.

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 Jersey's Pillar 2 revenue forecasting approach directly advances the promise to pursue Pillar Two revenue and broaden the corporate tax base.

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 advances the promise to develop long-term care options for pensioners.

Non-Contributory Benefit Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: 2. To set the income support limits of weekly income for people residing in residential homes, nursing homes, EMI (dementia care) accommodation, and the Guernsey Cheshire Home at the rates set out in Table 3 of the Policy Letter, from 9th January 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting income support limits for people in residential and nursing homes bears directly on protecting low-income pensioners in care.

Non-Contributory Benefit Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: 3. To set the personal allowances payable to persons in Guernsey and Alderney residential or nursing homes who are in receipt of income support and to persons in United Kingdom hospitals or care homes who are in receipt of income support at the amounts set out in Table 4 of the Policy Letter, from 9th January 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting personal allowances for persons in residential or nursing homes in receipt of income support advances the promise to protect pensioners' benefits.

Non-Contributory Benefit Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: 5. To set the supplementary fuel allowance at £42.42 per week, from 31st October 2025 to 30th April 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting the supplementary fuel allowance advances the promise to shield low-income pensioners from cost-of-living rises.

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 the rates for severe disability benefit and carer's allowance directly advances the promise to protect pensioners' benefits and develop long-term care support.

Non-Contributory Benefit Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: 1. To set the income support requirement rates at the rates set out in Tables 1 and 2 of the Policy Letter, from 9th January 2026.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting income support requirement rates directly affects low-income pensioners in residential care, advancing the promise to shield low-income pensioners from cost-of-living rises.

Contributory Benefit and Contribution Rates for 2026

Motion put to the States: Whether, after consideration of the Policy Letter entitled ‘Contributory Benefit and Contribution Rates for 2026’, dated 8th September 2025, they are of the opinion: 1. To set the contributions limits and rates as set out in Tables 5, 6 and 7 of the Policy Letter, from 1st January 2026. 2. To set the standard rates of contributory social insurance benefits as set out in Table 8 of the Policy Letter, from 5th January 2026. 3. To set the contribution (co-payment) required to be made by the claimant of care benefit, under the Long-term Care Insurance Scheme, at the rates set out in Table 10 of the Policy Letter, from 5th January 2026 and 6th July 2026. 4. To set the weekly long-term care benefit at the rates set out in Table 11 of the Policy Letter, from 5th January 2026 and 6th July 2026. 5. To set the weekly respite care benefit at the rates set out in Table 12 of the Policy Letter, from 5th January 2026. 6. To direct the preparation of such legislation as may be necessary to give effect to the above decisions. The above Propositions have been submitted to His Majesty’s Procureur for advice on any legal or constitutional implications in accordance with Rule 4(1) of the Rules of Procedure of the States of Deliberation and their Committees.

Voting Pour delivers this

Setting contributory benefit and contribution rates for 2026 bears on protecting pensioners' state pension benefits.

Policy & Resources Committee Representation on the Education Devolution & Investigation & Advisory Committee

Motion put to the States: Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled ‘Policy & Resources Committee Representation on the Education Devolution & Delegation Investigation & Advisory Committee’, dated 14th October 2025, they are of the opinion: To amend the membership of the Education Devolution & Delegation Investigation & Advisory Committee such that the Policy & Resources Committee can nominate its own representative, as follows: “One Member appointed by the Policy & Resources Committee who is a member of the Policy & Resources Committee but not its President.”

Voting Pour delivers this

Amending the membership of the Education Devolution & Delegation Investigation & Advisory Committee bears on the governance structures underpinning the promise to devolve powers to school governors.

The Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance, 2025

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 clarifying the Director of Education's attendance at governance boards shapes how powers are devolved to school governors.

The Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance, 2025

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

Approving the Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance 2025 directly advances the promise to devolve more powers to school governors.

The Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance, 2025

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).".

Voting Pour delivers this

This amendment to the Education (Governance Boards) Ordinance setting purpose and constitution of governance boards directly advances the promise to devolve more powers to school governors.

Education Governance Board Sursis

Motion put to the States: To sursis consideration of the Projet de Loi entitled ‘The Education (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025’ and to direct the Committee for Education, Sport & Culture to return to the States with a revised Projet de Loi which— 1. revises and limits the Committee’s regulation-making powers ensuring that powers in respect of the constitution, powers and functions of Governance Boards vest clearly in the States of Deliberation by Ordinance and that the said regulation-making powers remain in-keeping with the scope envisaged by the Policy Letter, being to permit “operational changes to elements of the governance framework” to be made by the Committee for operational efficacy; and 2. sets out in full the proposed constitutional terms of reference of the Governance Boards, including their objectives, responsibilities and delegated and/or devolved powers, to apply from the commencement of the Law.

Voting Contre delivers this

This sursis sought to delay and revise the Education Amendment Law to limit committee regulation-making powers, which if carried would have delayed the governance devolution the promise commits to.

The Education (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025

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

Approving the Education (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law 2025 provided the legislative framework for education governance reform relevant to devolving powers to school governors.

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 Contre delivers this

Approving GST introduction moves away from the promise's approach of pursuing Pillar Two and corporate base broadening as the primary fiscal solutions before income tax rises.

Why this counts against the promise: Deputy Lee Van Katwyk promised to raise additional revenue only through Pillar Two, broadening the corporate tax base, or—as a last resort—a ringfenced income tax increase, yet on 26 February 2026 he voted Pour on a motion to introduce a 5% GST applied to all foodstuffs, a revenue-raising measure inconsistent with that commitment and one that voting Contre would have been required to honour.

The States of Guernsey Annual Budget for 2026

Motion put to the States: 5. To endorse the intention of the Policy & Resources Committee to continue previous workstreams to better understand the scale of accumulated untaxed, undistributed profits in Guernsey resident companies, to include consideration of incentivising earlier taxable distributions and any other mechanisms to increase revenues from this source of profits.

Voting Pour delivers this

Directing work to understand and increase revenue from accumulated untaxed undistributed profits directly advances the promise to broaden the corporate tax base.

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

This motion directs the Policy & Resources Committee to explore Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax revenue forecasting, directly matching the promise to pursue Pillar Two revenue.

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 revenue forecasting directly advances the promise to pursue Pillar Two revenue.

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

This carried motion directed the P&R Committee to consider changes to mortgage interest relief to better assist first-time buyers, advancing the promise to support affordable first-buyer homes.

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

This carried motion maintaining mortgage interest relief supports the affordability commitment for first-time buyers in the 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

Maintaining mortgage interest tax relief at £3,500 and ceasing its phased withdrawal provides continued financial support for homeowners relevant to the promise to help first-home buyers.

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

Amending the Open Market Housing Register Law regarding transfer of inscriptions to development properties advances housing development, relevant to the promise's housing commitments.

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 period maintains the planning framework within which affordable housing development commitments in the promise would operate.

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 (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law 2025 advances housing policy changes relevant to the promise to support housing development.

Proposition 3

Motion put to the States: 3. To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to give detailed consideration to the requirement for a two-thirds parliamentary majority to approve any future increase in the rate of GST, and present this for consideration by the States in the second quarter of 2026.

Voting Contre delivers this

This motion directed consideration of a two-thirds parliamentary majority requirement for any future GST rate increase, which partly legitimises GST as a mechanism rather than opposing it outright.

Why this counts against the promise: Deputy Lee Van Katwyk campaigned on opposing the introduction of GST, yet on 26 February 2026 voted Pour on a motion directing the Policy & Resources Committee to give detailed consideration to a framework for approving future increases in the rate of GST, thereby supporting the entrenchment of GST as an accepted revenue tool rather than working against its introduction.

Amendment 1

Motion put to the States: To delete all propositions and to substitute therefor: “1. To agree a goods and services tax shall not be introduced, and: (i) to rescind Resolution I. 1B. and Resolution I. 1C. of Billet d’Etat No. XIX dated 14th October, 2024 made on 8th November 2024; and (ii) to direct the Policy & Resources Committee to cease all preparations for the introduction of any goods and services tax.”. View this proposition's information page on gov.gg

Voting Pour delivers this

This amendment sought to agree that GST shall not be introduced and to direct the P&R Committee to cease all GST work, directly matching the promise to oppose introduction of GST.

Reform (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025

Motion put to the States: Whether they are of the opinion to confirm Resolution III of Billet d’État VII of 2025.

Voting Pour delivers this

This vote on confirming the Reform (Guernsey) Amendment Law 2025 directly concerned constitutional/electoral reform, bearing on the candidate's commitment to reviewing deputy numbers and introducing executive government.

Why this counts against the promise: Deputy Lee Van Katwyk had promised to push for an independent review of cutting deputy numbers by 50%, introducing an executive style of government, and improving transparency, but on 16 July 2025 voted Contre on Resolution III of Billet d'État VII of 2025, a vote that worked against delivering that promise.