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Fiscal Policy Panel

About the Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP)

The Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP) provides Jersey's Minister for Treasury and Resources, and States Members, with independent advice on:

  • the strength of the economy, the economic outlook and the economic cycle in Jersey
  • the sustainability of public finances in the medium and long term including the net asset position
  • fiscal policy including the balance of tax and spend and the use of the Strategic Reserve Fund and the Stabilisation Fund

The Panel is established under Jersey's Public Finances Law and is a key element of Jersey's fiscal framework. It plays a key role by assessing the extent to which Jersey meets its fiscal guidelines.

The Panel also oversees the official forecasts for Jersey's economy, for use in fiscal forecasting and planning

The Panel is supported by the Economics Unit in the Department for Economy.

Latest reports

The FPP mainly publishes three types of report, with ad-hoc reports and letters when required.

Annual Report

The FPP has a statutory obligation to publish an annual report on the:

  • economic outlook
  • public sector net worth
  • transfers between funds

This is published after the Government Plan.

FPP Annual Report 24 September 2024

Next publication: To be announced

Economic assumptions

The FPP writes to the Treasury Minister outlining its macroeconomic assumptions. This includes projections for the size of the economy (GVA) and inflation. These are usually published once or twice a year, and are also set out in the medium-term report, and are at the request of the Minister.
FPP Economic Assumptions May 2024

Next publication: March ​2025

Medium Term Report

In the past, the FPP published reports before the first Government Plan and Medium-Term Financial Plan where it updated its estimates of trend economic assumptions. Going forward, the FPP plans to update this to coincide with the electoral cycle.

Jersey's Fiscal Policy Panel Medium Term Report July 2022

Next publication: 2026 (provisional)​

Fiscal Policy Panel Housing Review

In September 2023, the FPP was asked by the Chief Economic Advisor for support in understanding the economic drivers underlying the challenges being experienced in Jersey’s housing market.

The Panel were asked to produce a rapid review and analysis of Jersey’s housing market that:

  • ​provides an authoritative summary of the performance of Jersey’s housing market. This should span the last 15 years
  • includes an analysis and assessment of the factors that have contributed to the performance of Jersey’s housing market
  • summarises the economic impact of Jersey’s housing market
  • includes a forward look, projecting the performance of Jersey’s housing market over the next 1 to 3 years

The Panel has produced the following review on Jersey’s housing market based on the latest data and evidence available, alongside extensive engagement with relevant stakeholders.​

Jersey's Fiscal Policy Panel Housing Market Review April 2024​

Previous reports

Economic Assumptions​

FPP Economic Assumptions July 2023

FPP economic assumptions March 2023

FPP economic assumptions March 2022

FPP economic assumptions August 2021

FPP economic assumptions April 2021

FPP economic assumptions August 2020

FPP economic assumptions March 2020

FPP economic assumptions September 2019

FPP economic assumptions August 2018

FPP economic assumptions March 2018

FPP economic assumptions August 2017

FPP economic assumptions March 2017

FPP economic assumptions July 2016

FPP economic assumptions March 2016

Annual Reports

FPP Annual Report November 2023

FPP Annual Report November 2022

FPP Annual Report November 2021

FPP Annual Report October 2020

FPP Annual Report October 2019

FPP Annual report October 2018

FPP Annual Report October 2017

FPP Annual Report August 2016

FPP Annual Report September 2015

FPP Annual Report 2014

FPP Annual Report 2013

FPP Annual Report 2012

FPP Annual Report October 2011 (update)

FPP Annual Report 2011

FPP Annual Report 2010

FPP Annual Report November 2009 (update)

FPP Annual Report May 2009

FPP Annual Report November 2008 (update)

FPP Annual Report 2008

Medium Term Reports

FPP Medium Term Report July 2022

Fiscal Policy Panel Advice for the 2020 to 2023 Government Plan

FPP pre-Medium Term Financial Plan report 2015

Ad-hoc reports and letters

Letter from the Chief E​conomist to the FPP September 2023

FPP media release on 2023 Annual Report

FPP letter to Corporate Service Panel on cost of living and mini-budget August 2022

FPP letter to the Treasury Minister on Hospital Funding Strategy December 2016

Treasury Minister letter to FPP on Hospital Funding Strategy December 2016

FPP letter to the Treasury Minister on Use of Stabilisation Fund May 2012

Treasury Minister letter to FPP on Use of Stabilisation Fund April 2012

FPP interim report September 2010

FPP letter to the Treasury Minister on Fiscal Stimulus March 2009

Treasury Minister letter to FPP on Fiscal Stimulus March 2009

FPP preliminary report April 2008

Panel members

The members of the FPP are:

  • Sir Jon Cunliffe CB (Chair)
  • Professor Francis Breedon
  • Professor Richard Davies
  • Amanda Rowla​tt CBE

Sir Jon Cunliffe CB (Chair)

Sir Jon Cunliffe was appointed to the FPP in 2024, as Chair.

He is a Senior Policy Advisor at international economic policy advisory firm Rock Creek Global Advisors. He is a member of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Systemic Resolution Advisory Committee as well as the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation.

For the previous ten years he was Deputy Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England. This included responsibilities such as voting member of the Monetary Policy Committee; Member of the BIS Committee on the Global Financial System; and Member of the G20 Financial Stability Board.

Prior to that, Jon had an extensive career as a senior UK Government official: as the UK Permanent Representative to the European Union (EU); advising the Prime Minister on the EU and global economic policy and acting as G20 and G8 'Sherpa'; and many roles within HM Treasury with responsibilities including UK macroeconomic policy, international and EU policy and financial services and the Government's representative at the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.

He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath ("CB") in 2001 and made a Knight Bachelor in 2010​.

Professor Francis Breedon

Professor Francis Breedon was appointed to the FFP in 2016.

He is Professor of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London, a role which he has held since 2010.

He has wide-ranging experience as a professional economist, including practical and academic experience. As well as working at the Bank of England for 7 years, he has held senior economics positions in the private sector and continues to consult for a number of financial firms. His academic research focusses on international finance, and covers international macroeconomics and fiscal policy, including government funding and sovereign wealth funds.

He is also a Commissioner in the Scottish Fiscal Commission.

Professor Richar​d Davies

Professor Richard Davies was appointed to the FPP in 2018.

He holds the inaugural Chair in the Public Understanding of Economics at Bristol University, is director of the Economics Observatory, and a fellow at the Centre for Economic Performance, part of the London School of Economics (“LSE”).

Previously he was Chief of Staff of the LSE’s Growth Commission, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors at HM Treasury, and worked at the Bank of England and the UK Competition Commission.

In addition to research and policy, Richard’s work includes writing for the public. He was previously Economics Editor at The Economist, authoring their guide to economics and, more recently, Extreme Economies, published by Penguin.

Amanda Rowla​tt CBE

Amanda Rowlatt was appointed to the FPP in 2024.

She is Deputy Chair of Brunel University and Vice Chair of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. She is also a trustee of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research and is on the board of the Society for Professional Economists. 

Previously Amanda was a Chief Economist of several UK Government departments, roles which have included advising Ministers on spending decisions and macroeconomic policy. For the last ten years, she held the position of Chief Analyst and Chief Economist at the Department for Transport providing analytical advice on spending decisions, policies and regulation. She has held a wide range of non-executive director and board member roles.

Amanda was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2011.



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