Philip Ozouf Jr

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Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf
Philip Ozouf Jr
Minister for Economic Development
In office
Dec 2005 – Nov 2008
Constituency States of Jersey
Majority unopposed
Senator
In office
Nov 2002 – Nov 2008
Constituency Jersey
Deputy
In office
Nov 1999 – Nov 2002
Children None
Residence St Saviour, Jersey
Religion Roman Catholic

Philip Ozouf Jr. (born 25 March 1970) is a Jersey politician and is Minister for Economic Development.[1]

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[edit] Biography

Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf was born in Jersey.[citation needed]

He is the son of farmer and former Connétable of Saint Saviour Philip Francis Ozouf.[2]

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]

He also is backing the campaign for the introduction of Civil Partnerships to Jersey. [3]A staunch Tory, Senator Ozouf, nonetheless was a strong supporter of the controversial Goods and Sales Tax (GST), to be introduced on 6th May 2008. It is hoped that this tax, to initially be levied at 3%, on items such as bread, milk and children's clothing, will ultimately help the poor. Yacht fuel will be exempt from GST

[edit] Electoral history

He was elected as Deputy for Saint Helier District 3&4, in November 1999, topping the poll with 1,618 votes[4], a record number of votes in this district.

He was then elected a Senator in 2002, topping the poll with 14,442 votes.[5]

[edit] Current responsibilities

[edit] Minister for Economic Development

Senator Ozouf, as Economic Development Minister, has a wide remit, taking responsibility for subjects as varied as transport links, the Competition Law, the Rural Strategy. He is primarily tasked with achieving 2% real economic growth annually.[6] This is something which has been recognised, even by his critics, as no small task. [7]

[edit] Jersey Legal Information

Senator Ozouf is a board member, this group provides access to Jersey Legal Information through the internet.[8]

[edit] Community Relations Trust

Senator Ozouf is a board member of the above trust which ensures that minority groups in Jersey are not disadvantaged.[9]

[edit] Alliance Francaise

Senator Ozouf is the Vice Chairman of the Alliance Francaise Jersey branch.[10]

[edit] Assemblee Parlementaire de la Francophonie

Senator Ozouf is a member of the 'french speaking' government assemblies, Jersey branch.[11]

[edit] International representation

[edit] British Irish Council

Senator Ozouf attended the sixth meeting of the British-Irish Council on environment.[12]

[edit] Notable achievements

[edit] Fulfillment industry

Senator 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.[1]

The move drew criticism from Deputy Geoff Southern, as Chair of the Economic Affairs scrutiny panel, however the move was welcomed by Jersey businesses.[13]

[edit] Ongoing campaigns

[edit] Gambling in Jersey

Senator Ozouf has called for Jersey to reform its gambling laws.[14]

[edit] Financial Ombudsman

Senator Ozouf has called for the installation of a Financial Ombudsman in Jersey. [15]

[edit] Ensuring competition of ferry routes

Senator 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.[16][17]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Cut-price loophole closed on CDs. BBC News (2006-02-28). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  2. ^ Constable Philip Ozouf in hospital. BBC News (2003-02-02). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  3. ^ "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 on 2007-07-02. "Senator Philip Ozouf says he agrees with a petition being organised by Progress Jersey." 
  4. ^ Jersey Politics Page: Election results archive. Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  5. ^ Senator - Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf. Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  6. ^ Council of Ministers. Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  7. ^ We Want Our Island Back Newsletter (PDF) (January, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  8. ^ Jersey Legal Information Board. Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  9. ^ Jersey Community Relations Trust: appointment of Chairman and a Trustee (2004-05-11). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  10. ^ Alliance Française in Jersey. Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  11. ^ L'Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie. Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  12. ^ Sixth Meeting Of The British-Irish Council (Environment Sectoral Group) (2005-04-07). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  13. ^ Jersey's fulfilment industry. Baldy's Blog (2006-10-31). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  14. ^ Island urged to step up gambling. Casino City Times (2007-06-27). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  15. ^ BIOA – providing a platform for development and improvement (PDF). The Ombudsman (December, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  16. ^ Agreement draft for Channel Islands ferry route (2006-03-08). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
  17. ^ Shipping and Port Services Enquiry: Issues Paper (2006-10-04). Retrieved on 2007-07-26.

[edit] Further reading