The debate concerned part of the St Helier waterfront

Les Pas Holdings had been claiming ownership of a large area of reclaimed land in St Helier for several years.

But last month the States voted to give �10m of land on the Waterfront development to Les Pas before the case was brought to court, on the condition it gave up its claim on the reclaimed land.

The States debate on the issue, which took place over four days last month, is now being broadcast every evening this week by BBC Radio Jersey as the original sitting was held in camera.

Debate continues

It also emerged that some States Members were unhappy with the advice to reach an agreement with Les Pas.

Two Jersey senators, Paul Le Claire and Ted Vibert, both argued the debate should be delayed and referred back to the House, as new information regarding Les Pas' claim to the waterfront had been passed to States Members.

They also requested greater access to the legal background to the case, which was put by the Solicitor General Stephanie Nicol.

The vote to adjourn the debate was lost.

The President of Policy and Resources Senator Frank Walker then argued the case for the States to reach an out-of-court settlement with Les Pas to avoid having to pay a large legal bill, even if a successful defence case were fought in the court.

Trinity Deputy David Crespel said the House faced potential for "huge losses" and urged the house to settle with Les Pas.

The debate continues on BBC Radio Jersey on Thursday night from 1800 GMT.