 The proposals are due to go before the States in the autumn |
It is expected that a wide-ranging public consultation will have little effect on proposals to change Jersey's welfare system. There are plans for the States, rather then the parishes, to fund the benefits.
Meetings have been held in all parishes but officials have been disappointed with the turnout.
The public meeting in St Martin on Thursday night was the final in a series visiting all of the parishes.
Not opposed
Each one set out proposals to changes in paying for welfare and residential care as well as changes to the rates system.
A steering group made up of politicians and civil servants is recommending that the States central government pays for welfare instead of putting the burden on the parishes, currently �7m a year.
Liz Burst, the Chief Internal Auditor, says the main proposal for the States to pay for welfare was not opposed by the public.
20 to 30 people attended each meeting, which disappointed the organisers.
The proposals are due to go before the States in the autumn.
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