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In 2012, Ozouf was the subject of criticism over the States of Jersey's failed plan to purchase ''Lime Grove House'', an office building, for the intended use as a new police headquarters for the [[States of Jersey Police]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-18412902 |title=BBC News - Jersey's Treasury Minister will face a vote of censure |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-06-12 |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref> Senator [[Sarah Craig Ferguson|Sarah Ferguson]] lodged a vote of censure against Ozouf, which was later withdrawn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-18767068 |title=BBC News - Philip Ozouf reprimand over police station deal withdrawn |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-07-09 |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref> According to Ozouf the ''Lime Grove House'' building would have been unsuitable, and as an alternative, part of the adjacent Green Street public car park could be used as a site for a new police headquarters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2012/05/29/ozouf/ |title=Senator Ozouf answers his critics « This Is Jersey |publisher=Thisisjersey.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref> In mid- |
In 2012, Ozouf was the subject of criticism over the States of Jersey's failed plan to purchase ''Lime Grove House'', an office building, for the intended use as a new police headquarters for the [[States of Jersey Police]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-18412902 |title=BBC News - Jersey's Treasury Minister will face a vote of censure |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-06-12 |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref> Senator [[Sarah Craig Ferguson|Sarah Ferguson]] lodged a vote of censure against Ozouf, which was later withdrawn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-18767068 |title=BBC News - Philip Ozouf reprimand over police station deal withdrawn |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-07-09 |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref> According to Ozouf the ''Lime Grove House'' building would have been unsuitable, and as an alternative, part of the adjacent Green Street public car park could be used as a site for a new police headquarters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2012/05/29/ozouf/ |title=Senator Ozouf answers his critics « This Is Jersey |publisher=Thisisjersey.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref> In mid-2013 plans to build a new police building on part of Green Street car park were approved.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-23137606 |title=BBC News - Jersey Green Street police headquarters plans approved |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2013-07-02 |accessdate=2013-10-29}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:03, 10 January 2014
Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf | |
|---|---|
 Senator Ozouf in 2012 (facing camera). | |
| Minister for Treasury and Resources | |
| In office November 2008 – present | |
| Preceded by | Senator Terry Le Sueur |
| Constituency | Jersey |
| Senator | |
| In office November 2008 – 2014 | |
| Constituency | Jersey |
| Majority | 8,712 (7.55%) |
| Deputy | |
| In office December 1999 – November 2002 | |
| Majority | 1,618 (24%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | small_ March 25, 1970 Jersey |
| Died | small_ |
| Resting place | small_ |
| Children | None |
| Parent |
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| Residence(s) | St Saviour, Jersey |
| Website | www |
Philip Ozouf Jr. (born 25 March 1970) is a Jersey politician.[1] He has been a member of the States of Jersey since 1999 and is currently Treasury and Resources Minister in the Council of Ministers.[2]
Biography
Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf was born in Jersey.[3] He is the son of farmer and former Connétable of Saint Saviour Philip Francis Ozouf.[4]
He was educated at Victoria College, Jersey, then attended the European Business School in London, Frankfurt and Paris; he gained a BA (Hons) International Business and French Equivalent. He also qualified to diploma stage of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He speaks fluent French and German. [citation needed]
Electoral history
He was elected to the States of Jersey as a Deputy for Saint Helier District 3&4, in November 1999, topping the poll with 1,618 votes,[5] a record number of votes in this district.
He was then elected a Senator in 2002, topping the poll with 14,442 votes.[6] He was re-elected in 2008 in 5th position with 8,712 votes.
Current responsibilities
Since December 2008, Ozouf has been Treasury Minister in the Council of Ministers.[7] He was proposed for the post by the Chief Minister, Terry Le Sueur, and received 38 votes, beating Deputy Geoff Southern who received 13 votes.[8]
Ozouf is vice chairman of the States of Jersey Employment Board.[9] He is also member of the Jersey branch of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie[10] and serves as Vice Chairman of the Alliance Française Jersey branch.[11]
Previous posts
From 2005 to 2008, Ozouf was Economic Development Minister in the Council of Ministers.[12] This role had a wide remit, taking responsibility for subjects as varied as transport links, the Competition Law, the Rural Strategy. He was primarily tasked with achieving 2% real economic growth annually.[13] This was something which has been recognised, even by his critics, as no small task.[14] Ozouf was a strong supporter of the Goods and Sales Tax (GST), introduced on 6 May 2008 and initially levied at 3%.
Ozouf is a former member of the Jersey Legal Information Board, a statutory body with the remit to improve access to information about the Jersey law.[15] He also served as a board member of the Jersey Communities Relations Trust, a States's sponsored body that works to ensure that minority groups in Jersey are not disadvantaged.[16]
Notable achievements
Ozouf supported the campaign for the introduction of a civil partnership law in Jersey, which the States of Jersey passed in July 2011.[17]
Ozouf was responsible for 'cleaning up' the Jersey fulfillment industry by preventing companies who sought to exploit the UK VAT threshold by establishing a Jersey mailbox.[12] The move drew criticism from Deputy Geoff Southern, as Chair of the Economic Affairs scrutiny panel, however the move was welcomed by Jersey businesses[citation needed].
Criticisms
In 2012, Ozouf was the subject of criticism over the States of Jersey's failed plan to purchase Lime Grove House, an office building, for the intended use as a new police headquarters for the States of Jersey Police.[18] Senator Sarah Ferguson lodged a vote of censure against Ozouf, which was later withdrawn.[19] According to Ozouf the Lime Grove House building would have been unsuitable, and as an alternative, part of the adjacent Green Street public car park could be used as a site for a new police headquarters.[20] In mid-2013 plans to build a new police building on part of Green Street car park were approved.[21]
Ongoing campaigns
Gambling in Jersey
Ozouf has called for Jersey to reform its gambling laws.[22]
Financial Ombudsman
Ozouf has called for the installation of a Financial Ombudsman in Jersey.[23]
Ensuring competition of ferry routes
Ozouf has been a primary driver for the move towards competition on ferry routes into and out of Jersey and continues to seek the most competitive prices for Jersey people.[24][25]
International representation
Ozouf attended the sixth meeting of the British-Irish Council on environment.[26]
References
- ^ "Members". Statesassembly.gov.je. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ "Who we are and what we do". Gov.je. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ Ozouf, Philip. "About". website. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ "Constable Philip Ozouf in hospital". BBC News. 2 February 2003. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Jersey Politics Page: Election results archive". Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Senator - Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf". Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Senator - Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf". Retrieved 31 August 2011.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ "Question Time". BBC Jersey. 12 November 2008. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ "Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Jersey) Law 2005". Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ "L'Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie". Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Alliance Française Committee Members". Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Cut-price loophole closed on CDs". BBC News. 28 February 2006. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Council of Ministers". Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "We Want Our Island Back Newsletter" (PDF). 2006. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "Jersey Legal Information Board". Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Jersey Community Relations Trust: appointment of Chairman and a Trustee". 11 May 2004. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Support for island partnerships: Progress Jersey campaign for civil partnerships to be legally recognised is being supported by a Jersey senator". BBC News. BBC. 7 May 2006. Retrieved 2 July 2007.
Senator Philip Ozouf says he agrees with a petition being organised by Progress Jersey.
;"Jersey States approves civil partnerships". BBC News Jersey. 12 July 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011. - ^ "BBC News - Jersey's Treasury Minister will face a vote of censure". Bbc.co.uk. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ "BBC News - Philip Ozouf reprimand over police station deal withdrawn". Bbc.co.uk. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ "Senator Ozouf answers his critics « This Is Jersey". Thisisjersey.com. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ "BBC News - Jersey Green Street police headquarters plans approved". Bbc.co.uk. 2 July 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Island urged to step up gambling". Casino City Times. 27 June 2007. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "BIOA – providing a platform for development and improvement" (PDF). The Ombudsman. 2006. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "Agreement draft for Channel Islands ferry route". 8 March 2006. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Shipping and Port Services Enquiry: Issues Paper" (PDF). 4 October 2006. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Sixth Meeting Of The British-Irish Council (Environment Sectoral Group)". 7 April 2005. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
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