Hustings: St Lawrence candidates end on a dancing theme
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Hustings: St Lawrence candidates end on a dancing theme
by GD on Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:33 pm
TOPICS including Haut de la Garenne and the prospect of a third supermarket in the Island were at the forefront of parishioners’ minds at the Deputies’ hustings in St Lawrence last night.
Hugh Gill, sitting Deputy John Le Fondré, Eddie Noel and Nick Palmer took to the Parish Hall stage to answer questions and convince St Lawrence residents of their suitability for the two seats available. One seat has been left by Constable-elect Deidre Mezbourian, who takes over from Geoffrey Fisher next month.
A total of 17 questions were asked by parishioners, including whether the Island should have a general election, whether Constables and Deputies should be in the States at all and what other industries could flourish in Jersey if the finance sector went into recession.
Former St Lawrence Constable Iris le Feuvre asked whether bringing a third supermarket to the Island would damage the smaller shops.
Deputy Le Fondré said: ‘I am categorically against a Tesco, but there is an argument for a low-budget European franchise, but on a limited basis. I haven’t been updated on the impact of Iceland, but I could see scope for a smallish third European brand. But I would not like to see a supermarket in the large UK style of business coming into the Island.’
Mr Palmer said that he was not in favour of a third supermarket, not even an Aldi or Lidl, as they could harm the existing market.
Mr Noel said that science was the key. Illustrating his point, he said that a major supermarket might get 20 per cent of Island sales, but that 20 per cent could have been spent somewhere else before. ‘Expanding farm shops to provide that third choice in the Island could be an option,’ he said.
Mr Gill said that it was a difficult question, as competition was needed in Jersey. ‘I think it would be dangerous if we had the likes of Tesco coming in,’ he said. He cited the detrimental effect of Walmart on small communities in America to bring his point home.
Paul Mahrer asked the candidates for their views on the latest Haut de la Garenne developments.
Nick Palmer said that he did not know what to believe and called the whole thing a PR disaster.
Mr Noel said that the messages being delivered were very confusing. ‘It would be very difficult to give an opinion, as we don’t know the final outcome,’ he said.
Mr Gill said that if senior police control and political control had been in place, the international press would not have been allowed an inch to then proceed and take a mile.
Deputy Le Fondré said that their thoughts needed to be with the victims of abuse, but people needed to wait until the independent report by the Metropolitan Police was available. He added that he would not be making any political comment until all the facts were available.
On a lighter note, the candidates were asked to describe the dance they would choose from Strictly Come Dancing to best reflect their political stance.
Mr Palmer chose the quickstep, Mr Noel said the samba, Mr Gill opted out by saying he did not watch the TV programme and Deputy Le Fondré said Swan Lake, as he was ‘serene on top, but paddling like mad underneath’ (from thisisjersey)
Hugh Gill, sitting Deputy John Le Fondré, Eddie Noel and Nick Palmer took to the Parish Hall stage to answer questions and convince St Lawrence residents of their suitability for the two seats available. One seat has been left by Constable-elect Deidre Mezbourian, who takes over from Geoffrey Fisher next month.
A total of 17 questions were asked by parishioners, including whether the Island should have a general election, whether Constables and Deputies should be in the States at all and what other industries could flourish in Jersey if the finance sector went into recession.
Former St Lawrence Constable Iris le Feuvre asked whether bringing a third supermarket to the Island would damage the smaller shops.
Deputy Le Fondré said: ‘I am categorically against a Tesco, but there is an argument for a low-budget European franchise, but on a limited basis. I haven’t been updated on the impact of Iceland, but I could see scope for a smallish third European brand. But I would not like to see a supermarket in the large UK style of business coming into the Island.’
Mr Palmer said that he was not in favour of a third supermarket, not even an Aldi or Lidl, as they could harm the existing market.
Mr Noel said that science was the key. Illustrating his point, he said that a major supermarket might get 20 per cent of Island sales, but that 20 per cent could have been spent somewhere else before. ‘Expanding farm shops to provide that third choice in the Island could be an option,’ he said.
Mr Gill said that it was a difficult question, as competition was needed in Jersey. ‘I think it would be dangerous if we had the likes of Tesco coming in,’ he said. He cited the detrimental effect of Walmart on small communities in America to bring his point home.
Paul Mahrer asked the candidates for their views on the latest Haut de la Garenne developments.
Nick Palmer said that he did not know what to believe and called the whole thing a PR disaster.
Mr Noel said that the messages being delivered were very confusing. ‘It would be very difficult to give an opinion, as we don’t know the final outcome,’ he said.
Mr Gill said that if senior police control and political control had been in place, the international press would not have been allowed an inch to then proceed and take a mile.
Deputy Le Fondré said that their thoughts needed to be with the victims of abuse, but people needed to wait until the independent report by the Metropolitan Police was available. He added that he would not be making any political comment until all the facts were available.
On a lighter note, the candidates were asked to describe the dance they would choose from Strictly Come Dancing to best reflect their political stance.
Mr Palmer chose the quickstep, Mr Noel said the samba, Mr Gill opted out by saying he did not watch the TV programme and Deputy Le Fondré said Swan Lake, as he was ‘serene on top, but paddling like mad underneath’ (from thisisjersey)
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Re: Hustings: St Lawrence candidates end on a dancing theme
by Nick Palmer on Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:53 am
I'm not being paranoid but this "reporting" definitely minimised the
intellectual depth of what I said (let alone the length) while the
other slower, shallower, lighter weight candidates got fairer
treatment. I don't know what has happened to the JEP reporting
standards/copy writing of late.
The questionnaire in tonight's JEP shows this off well. You may not be aware of this but various
candidates complained about the format of this questionnaire because the
format was severely limiting (mainly the binary soundbite yes/no
answers requested and the 20 word expansion allowed for each section).
Check out Rod Bryan's piece and compare and contrast it with those who
followed the "rules" because they had already refused to allow us to
give the further comment necessary to give a a fair approximation of our genuine views.
Also see that Katy Ringsdore's reported answers last night (which included her saying that she wanted Philip Ozouf - check out the Ozo the Bozo blog - as Chief Minister - as if!) are going to have to be corrected tomorrow.
Further, remember that the JEP accidentally printed a fabrication for some of
the answers, to another of their questionaires, by the 2020 green
Senatorial candidates which they had to print an apology for.
Do we see a pattern here?
intellectual depth of what I said (let alone the length) while the
other slower, shallower, lighter weight candidates got fairer
treatment. I don't know what has happened to the JEP reporting
standards/copy writing of late.
The questionnaire in tonight's JEP shows this off well. You may not be aware of this but various
candidates complained about the format of this questionnaire because the
format was severely limiting (mainly the binary soundbite yes/no
answers requested and the 20 word expansion allowed for each section).
Check out Rod Bryan's piece and compare and contrast it with those who
followed the "rules" because they had already refused to allow us to
give the further comment necessary to give a a fair approximation of our genuine views.
Also see that Katy Ringsdore's reported answers last night (which included her saying that she wanted Philip Ozouf - check out the Ozo the Bozo blog - as Chief Minister - as if!) are going to have to be corrected tomorrow.
Further, remember that the JEP accidentally printed a fabrication for some of
the answers, to another of their questionaires, by the 2020 green
Senatorial candidates which they had to print an apology for.
Do we see a pattern here?
