States to consider economic impacts of proposals

Jersey government plans would require each proposition before the States Assembly to include an economic-impact statement. Economic Development Minister Gerald Voisin said the proposal had gone to the Policy and Procedures Committee for consideration.

• Gerald Voisin said ministers supported requiring an economic-impact statement with every States proposition.· 2 sources
• The proposal had been sent to the Policy and Procedures Committee to consider, Voisin told the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.· 2 sources
• Voisin said ministers agreed on the principle but might disagree about how to achieve economic growth.· 2 sources