This Is Guernsey

Alexander Hunter Adam

A Scot by birth, I came to Guernsey to work as a doctor in 1984 and have lived in Castel for 24 years.

First elected in 2001, in seven years as a Deputy I have served on:

3 Departments - Home, Education and Health and Social Services.

2 States Committees - Public Sector Remuneration (as Vice-Chairman) and Scrutiny.

Board of Guille-Alles and Priaulx Library.

Electricity Board before commercialization.

As a States member I consider issues by researching them, listening to views, analyzing and then reaching a balanced conclusion. In debate I argue this view but accept the majority decision.

I have the enthusiasm and commitment to serve another term and have the experience and ability to be effective in government.

I want my chosen home to continue being a good place for all islanders to live: to have a successful economy that can provide a good standard of public services and have a concern for the physical and social environment.

My aims for the next House include:

Government spending - revenue expenditure must be vigilantly controlled. Priorities must be defined and agreed.

Economy - a vibrant finance sector is essential: new enterprise in other sectors should be encouraged

Taxation - the principle of zero-ten should be supported. Additional taxation should protect those least well-off.

Education - redevelopment of Les Beaucamps and La Mare de Carteret: assessment of primary school place requirements: extension of pre-school provision.

Health - reduction in preventable ill-health: improved mental health provision: continued scrutiny of off-island placement to ensure best treatment and cost-efficiency.

Waste - treatment facilities for both solid and liquid waste. I support recycling where viable and incineration for the remainder, including sludge from sewage treatment.

Policing - acquiring resources for community policing to tackle petty crime and vandalism.