Brexit Panel - Approved Panel Minutes - 20 July 2017

Present

Deputy J.A.N. Le Fondré, Chairman Deputy S.M. Brée, Vice-Chairman Deputy D. Johnson

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Deputy R.J. Renouf Deputy J.M. Maçon

In attendance

Mr T. Nicolle, Scrutiny Officer

Mr S. Spottiswoode, Scrutiny Officer

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Agenda matter

Action

1.  Approval of Documents

The Panel approved (subject to discussed amendments), draft copies of the overarching scoping document and terms of reference. It was noted by  the  Chairman  that  these  covered  the  overarching  review  and responsibilities of the Panel, and that each subsequent specific review would have its own scoping document and terms of reference. The Officer was requested to make the required changes and to circulate electronically to the Panel, final copies for final approval.

The Panel also approved, subject to final changes, a letter to the Minister for External Relations and a press release, covering the formation of the Panel and its responsibilities. The Officer was asked to make the agreed changes, before circulating electronically to the Panel, for final approval.

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2.  Visit of Robin Walker MP

The Panel noted its confirmed meeting with Robin Walker MP, on 7th August. The Officer was requested to prepare a background briefing note for the Panel prior to the meeting.

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3.  Review Priorities

The Panel discussed its priorities for reviewing Brexit. It was agreed that an initial priority was for the Panel to gain further background knowledge of the wider Brexit topic and how it relates to Jersey. The Officer was requested to review possible means of approaching this, including the feasibility of visits to London and Brussels.

It was agreed by the Panel that an initial area of focus should be financial services, given its importance to the island's economy. The Officer was requested to begin initial background research.

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