THE chief minister’s plan to make a “State of the States” speech is poor judgement, according to Deputy Barry Brehaut (pictured).

Deputy Lyndon Trott faced fierce criticism over his handling of the international identity framework agreement – he wanted to sign it without the approval of the Assembly – and is now on a collision course with deputies after announcing he intends to give a speech outlining the key issues and goals of government for the next 12 months.

The framework issue was eventually debated by the States last week after Deputy Matt Fallaize had handed the chief minister a letter signed by 23 deputies urging him to bring it before the Assembly.

Deputy Fallaize looks set to submit another letter signed by more than 20 colleagues offering support to the States Assembly and Constitution Committee, which has opposed Deputy Trott’s speech plans.

Deputy Barry Brehaut sent an email to all deputies, including the chief minister, yesterday bemoaning Deputy Trott’s decision.

‘The speech will be a bemusing, unnecessary, confusing spectacle. There has been no petition for this speech from the floor of the chamber by, shall we say, 16 members or more,’ he said.