I respond to your questionnaire as follows:-
1. (a) & (b) No. I am committed to put the options from the Electoral Commission to a referendum and for the States to be bound by the majority vote of the same.
2. Yes.
3. Yes. I am in favour of a work permits or similar.
4. Ian Gorst probably (if elected).
5. Yes. I am certainly in favour of a development tax that is tapered depending on the type of property built.
6. No. It is probably here to stay but should remain at 5% and not be applied to food and utilities.
7. No. I favour a role for as many members as possible and reform of the current scrutiny system.
8. Yes. When in London I was specialised in housing law so I am aware of the effects of an unregulated rented sector. I am also in the rented sector myself.
9. As a former member of the Appointments Commission I favour succession planning if at all possible.
10. Only excessive bureaucracy and 'golden handshakes'. As far as possible front line services should be protected.
11. Possibly.