Minister discusses current island priorities

Deputy Lyndon Trott [left] discussed Guernsey's priorities during a visit from Lord Ponsonby [right]

Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede visited Guernsey for the first time since his appointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Justice.

He went to Alderney and Sark for a day each last week before visiting Guernsey.

The visit was used to learn more about the islands and to understand the current issues and priorities of each of the three governments.

Topics discussed included the constitutional relationships between the UK and the Bailiwick, financial services, trade, the positive value of Guernsey to the UK's economy and Guernsey's government priorities.

Deputy Lyndon Trott, Chief Minister of Guernsey, said: "It's a great pleasure to meet Lord Ponsonby again and to welcome him to Guernsey for his first official visit.

"I am encouraged that he chose to come to the Bailiwick so early in his time in post at the UK's Ministry of Justice, recognising the part of his ministerial portfolio which covers the relationship with the islands' governments."