Proposal to cut 10 deputies from Guernsey's States

In 2016 the number of deputies was reduced from 45 to 38

Guernsey's former deputy chief minister wants to reduce the number of deputies by 10.

Deputy Mark Helyar is considering a reduction from 38 through a requête, which requires seven signatories to force a States debate on the issue.

He said: "We need a leaner assembly where those who want to make progress are not continually dragged down by those whose main objective is keeping their seats and salaries."

Guernsey's next general election is scheduled for 19 June 2025.

Earlier this week it was revealed a group looking at reforms to Guernsey's system of government had been shelved by Policy and Resources (P&R).

Guernsey's machinery of government was last changed in 2016 when the number of committees was reduced and the number of deputies was dropped from 45 to 38.

On the further reduction in deputies, Mr Helyar said he was "convinced this is something the public wants".

He added: "There is too much egotism, hot air, time wasting and shirking of responsibility at the moment."