Petitions – States of Jersey
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Remove GST on food
The government responded on 5 September 2025
The States Assembly has debated this issue on at least eight occasions since 2005. In all cases, the Assembly has not supported the removal of GST on food.
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Restore & maintain the 128-year old Victoria Marine Lake (sea pool at West park)
The government responded on 7 August 2025
A project to bring the Marine Lake back into full operation in 2014 cost £315,000 and was unsuccessful. There was minimal public use of the pool, largely due to sea lettuce, which remains an issue.
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Revoke trans guidance in schools until parents have been fully consulted
The government responded on 16 June 2025
The guidance will not be revoked as it is an important resource for schools. It remains subject to future review, with the wellbeing and welfare of children and young people at the forefront.
At 5,000 signatures...
A petition will be considered for debate by the States Assembly
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Introduce an immediate reduction in road fuel duty
This topic was debated on 4 October 2022
Read the transcript at statesassembly.gov.je
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Make states old age pensions exempt from tax
This topic was debated on 13 November 2024
Read the transcript at statesassembly.gov.je
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Write off income tax liability for prior year if moved to current year basis.
This topic was debated on 21 October 2020
Read the transcript at statesassembly.gov.je
See all petitions debated by the States Assembly (7)