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28 October 2014
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"Are you for or against GST and why?""What are your opinions on a) student grants b) nursery placements""With the current cuts how important is event-led tourism?" "What would you like the waterfront to be when it is finished?""What would you do to help first time buyers get on the housing market?"
Ben Shenton3% on luxury items will provide useful revenue Provision of free nursery places is a lotteryEvent led Tourism is very importantA design brief that is acceptable to IslandersEnsure that demand does not continue to exceed supply
Denise CarrollAgainst - this is a regressive tax I support the need for student grantsI support the JDA in reducing landing feesOpen leisure space for both residents and touristsInvestigate all possible means of providing 1st time housing
Freddie CohenAn unfortunate but unavoidable taxAdequate nursery care is absolutely essentialWe should endeavour to encourage other eventsThe public interest put first.Shared Equity Ownership scheme
Geoff SouthernWe are very much against GST and we vow to rescind it. Investment in student grants is an essential investment in our futureEvent led tourism is vital but only after we get landing fees downA place that is more green than concreteUsing the rent rebate as a deposit to get into the market
Gino RisoliPolicies are a diversionPolicies are a diversionPolicies are a diversionPolicies are a diversionPolicies are a diversion
Guy de FayeGST is Jersey's cod liver oilNursery placements are particularly critical in JerseyFunds must be targeted at right sort of eventNeeds to be spectacular, on a world class levelInterested in the proposals for shared equity schemes
James PerchardConcerned about the implications of GSTProvide nursery provision to all 3 and 4 year olds Government should support tourism as an investmentShould be progressive and forward lookingPromote the principle of shared equity
Jerry DoreyEither taxes must be raised, or services cutI can't see any scope for grants to be increased Event-led tourism is clearly important An exciting area with a wealth of community facilitiesCourageous Planning decisions
Kevin LewisWe are opposed to the introduction of GST.We support growth in privately run nursery placesProvide funds directly to the Hospitality AssociationDevelopment should add to existing amenitiesSell off existing States Housing to tenants at reduced rates
Paul le ClaireWe are opposed to the introduction of GST. We support growth in privately run nursery placesProvide funds directly to the Jersey AssociationDevelopment should add to existing amenitiesSell off existing States Housing to tenants at reduced rates
Roger BissonI am for the introduction of GSTSubsidized placements for 3-5 year olds The Island should provide better facilities and attractionsImportant that the area remains publically accessible Ensuring economic stability
Roy TravertI do not support the introduction of GSTI would like to see nursery places provided by the StatesThe way forward is event led tourismYes to develop it, but No to high riseA system….. where first time buyer means first time buyer
Stuart SyvretI oppose the introduction of GST at this timeThe states must ensure that a realistic student grant scheme is availableJersey must have event lead tourism If it must be developed it should be as a cultural and artistic ‘quarter’Firstly control population growth
Terry le MainThere are no other viable optionsMore funding to help parents and students for university Need to maintain fundingWorld class development [..] attract world wide attentionSell off housing flats under shared equity
Terry le SueurIn favour of GST at a low rate of 3%We must invest in it.Leave it to the industry experts High quality architecture and a wide range of amenitiesSufficient supply of property
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