Jersey's Fiscal Policy Panel Invites Submissions From The Public

by Carla Johnson, Investors Offshore.com, London

13 June 2008

In the run-up to the visit of the Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP) to the Island in early July, the Panel is inviting members of the public to make written submissions on economic issues that relate to the its work.

The role of the FPP is to publish an annual report in August each year for the Treasury and Resources Minister that:

• Examines the strength of the Jersey economy and the position in the economic cycle;
• Comments on the appropriateness of the States financial position/forecasts given the above; and
• Recommends policy regarding the Stabilisation Fund.

The visit is intended to help the Panel gain a full understanding of the latest conditions facing the Jersey economy.

During their fact-finding visit they will be meeting local interest groups, including representatives from business and the trade unions.

Chairman of the Panel, Joly Dixon commented that:

“To help inform our work, it is important that we gain a full understanding of how the Jersey economy is performing. We would be delighted to receive the views of Islanders on the important economic and fiscal issues facing Jersey.”

The deadline for making written submissions to the FPP is Friday 27th June.

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