14 June 2016
Treasury and Resources Minister, Senator Alan Maclean, made the following statement:
"The latest financial report and accounts demonstrate that our strategies for growing the economy are working and our public finances remain strong. We are planning for the long term, however the risks are on the downside, so we have been taking a long, hard look at the services that Government provides and we have made some tough decisions in our ongoing reform of the public sector.
"Departments have risen to the challenge of providing public services while aiming for balanced budgets by 2019, and we have seen some very encouraging results. But we must not make the mistake of allowing ourselves to become complacent.
"The global challenge of an ageing population will require significant investment in health services. Ongoing investment in education is needed to ensure that our young people receive the standards of schooling and the opportunities they deserve. And we must continue our work to sustain the Island’s strong economic performance, to maintain and build on our international reputation, and to invest in infrastructure and housing.
"As advised by our panel of independent economic experts we are still supporting jobs while the economy recovers, and we are continuing to invest in our future, making difficult decisions now that will strengthen Jersey’s economy for future generations."
View the States of Jersey financial report and accounts 2015
gov.je