Deputies meet but talk of chief role is guarded

Saturday 26th April 2008, 9:30AM BST.

Deputies Bernard Flouquet and Lyndon Trott are the only two vying for the role of Chief Minister at the moment.

NEW deputies met informally for the first time yesterday with the race for chief minister rumbling on in the background.

Those jockeying for the role continued to make phone calls to sound out their chances. The nomination of Deputy Bernard Flouquet was received by the Bailiff’s Chambers before 1pm – he is proposed by Deputy Parkinson and seconded by Deputy Mike O’Hara.

Deputy Lyndon Trott has also announced his intention to stand, with Deputy Geoff Mahy proposing and Deputy Peter Sirett seconding him. But there is a push in some quarters to get more than two people contesting the post, with deputies Hunter Adam and Carla McNulty-Bauer believed to be considering putting their name forward.