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STATES OF JERSEY
PRESENTATION OF LETTERS - MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Presented to the States on 27th January 2023 by the Chief Minister
STATES GREFFE
2023 R.9
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REPORT
The Chief Minister decided to publish letters sent to the Minister for External Relations and Financial Services and the Minister for Treasury and Resources, confirming ministerial responsibilities for financial services. In addition, the Chief Minister decided to publish the letter sent to the Minister for Home Affairs, confirming the intention to transfer responsibilities for justice within the executive branch of Government to the Minister.
In the interests of transparency and accountability, the Chief Minister wished to share the accompanying letters with the States Assembly, which are attached to this report.
R.9/2023
Deputy Philip Ozouf
Minister for External Relations & Financial Services
BY EMAIL
20 January 2023
Dear Philip
Responsibility for Financial Services
Further to my letter dated 3rd August 2022 on your appointment, and our subsequent discussions, I wish to confirm ministerial responsibility for the financial services industry.
The industry is of crucial importance for Jersey's economy; and provides many benefits to islanders. Its continued success in securing jobs and government revenues is crucial, as are the availability of competitive financial services to all islanders, businesses, and third sector organisations. Furthermore, 2023 is an important year as we work to deliver a positive outcome from the forthcoming Moneyval assessment as well as supporting development of the industry.
Accordingly, having considered how best to achieve our objectives for the sector, while also delivering our ambitious government programme for change, we have together concluded that it would best to maintain the existing ministerial portfolios. Ministerial reshuffles can be complex and time-consuming; and my observation from the last 6 months has been that we are already a strong, cohesive, and collaborative team.
I would therefore like you to continue your ministerial responsibilities for Financial Services, working closely with the Treasury and Resources Minister and his ministerial team, the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport, and Culture, and the Council of Ministers as a whole. You share my views on the strength of collaborative working in our new government, and my focus on continuous improvement. This delivers an exceptionally strong and experienced team within government for financial services.
I know this team will continue on the path that has delivered one of the world's most stable and successful international finance centres – forward thinking, ambitious, applying high standards, and collaborating across government and associated organisations, in particular the Jersey Financial Services Commission and Jersey Finance. I am confident this can continue.
Yours sincerely
Deputy Ian Gorst
Minister for Treasury & Resources
BY EMAIL
20 January 2023 Dear Ian
Responsibility for Financial Services
Further to my letter dated 3rd August 2022 on your appointment, and our subsequent discussions, I wish to confirm ministerial responsibility for the financial services industry.
The industry is of crucial importance for Jersey's economy; and provides many benefits to islanders. Its continued success in securing jobs and government revenues is crucial, as are the availability of competitive financial services to all islanders, businesses, and third sector organisations. Furthermore, 2023 is an important year as we work to deliver a positive outcome from the forthcoming Moneyval assessment as well as supporting development of the industry.
As a government, we also have a wide and ambitious programme, driving change for Jersey. This includes ensuring we manage the public's money wisely, improving our public services as we do so. As Treasury and Resources Minister, you are central to our endeavours in this, and the wider government programme for change.
Accordingly, having considered how best to achieve our objectives for the Financial Services industry while delivering our ambitious programme, we have together concluded that it would best to maintain the existing ministerial portfolios. Ministerial reshuffles can be complex and time-consuming; and my observation from the last 6 months has been that we are already a strong, cohesive, and collaborative team.
I would therefore like you to continue your Assistant Minister responsibilities for Financial Services, working closely with the Minister for External Relations and Financial Services, and other Ministers, as well as leading the Treasury and Resources portfolio. This delivers an exceptionally strong and experienced team for financial services.
I know this team will continue on the path that has delivered one of the world's most stable and successful international finance centres – forward thinking, ambitious, applying high standards, and collaborating across government and associated organisations, in particular the Jersey Financial Services Commission and Jersey Finance. I am confident this can continue.
Yours sincerely
Deputy Helen Miles Minister for Home Affairs
BY EMAIL
26 January 2023 Dear Helen
Further to my letter dated 3rd August 2022 on your appointment, and our subsequent discussions, I wish to confirm that I would like you to assume ministerial responsibility for justice policy, and policy relating to diversity and equality.
To reflect this, the role of the Minister for Home Affairs' will be widened to be "Minister for Justice and Home Affairs". An Order will be drafted to achieve this.
Democratic responsibility for the overall justice system within the executive branch of government previously sat within the Chief Minister's portfolio. This transfer will bring it together with your wider responsibilities for criminal justice and community safety policy. This will enable us to better deliver an overall home affairs and justice programme that is cohesive, respecting and being seen to respect the independence of the judiciary, and strengthening alignment between your portfolio and the Justice and Home Affairs Department.
This new role will include a focus on community engagement and early interventions to enhance safety and ultimately prevent crime and other harms from occurring, advancing our strategic priority around prevention and community safety.
As part of your responsibility for supporting and maintaining a safe and inclusive community, you will also take on responsibilities for equality and diversity. Our objective is to raise the profile of the equality and diversity agenda, addressing issues such as the gender pay gap, and participation in public and private institutions and our wider community.
I know that you are energised by these changes and committed to delivering improvement. As you do this, I would ask you to continue working with others in government, the Assembly, and the community who share your passion. I have also notified the Bailiff of this intention.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Yours sincerely
Deputy Kristina Moore Chief Minister