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WQ.60/2025
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL RELATIONS
BY DEPUTY K.M. WILSON OF ST. CLEMENT
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2025 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2025
Question
"Following the award of the ferry tender, will the Minister advise what actions, if any, have been taken to maintain cooperation and positive working relationships between Jersey and –
- Brittany;
- Normandy; and
- Guernsey;
and will he provide information on the specific outcomes of any actions taken?" Answer
Jersey maintains strong ties with Brittany, Normandy, and Guernsey through regular engagement, agreements, and joint working.
Through the Bureau des Iles Anglo Normandes (BIAN), Jersey collaborates with the Regional Councils of Brittany and Normandy on a range of key issues, including trade, travel, and maritime initiatives. Both regions continue to welcome this engagement irrespective of the ferry tender decision.
Jersey maintains close cooperation with Guernsey on several matters of mutual interest, including maritime links. We also engage regularly as partners internationally, notably through our joint offices in Caen and Brussels.
Some key outcomes of Jersey's ongoing engagement include:
• Annual summits with Brittany, Normandy, Ille-et-Vilaine, and La Manche.
• Collaboration with La Manche to support the Manche Iles Express service.
• Engagement with maritime stakeholders on range of issues related to fisheries matters.
• Cooperation on offshore wind projects, including planned discussions with Normandy and Guernsey.
• Cultural links, including education exchanges and joint work with Guernsey to support the 2027 'Year of the Normans' initiative.
We remain committed to positive cooperation and practical collaboration with our regional partners across a range of policy areas and key sectors.