Scrutiny committee to hold public hearing on tax reform proposals

• Scrutiny Management Committee will hold public hearing on tax reform proposals on 6th July 2026
• Hearing takes place at Castel Douzaine Room from 10:00 to 12:00, with live streaming available
• Panel comprises Deputy Andy Sloan (chair), Deputy Liam McKenna and Deputy Haley Camp
• Public requests prompted scrutiny amid concerns over short review period before States debate
• Hearing aims to examine evidence, test assumptions and improve understanding of proposals

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The Scrutiny Management Committee will hold a public hearing with the Policy & Resources Committee to examine tax reform proposals on Monday 6th July 2026.

The hearing will take place at the Castel Douzaine Room between 10:00 and 12:00, with the SMC panel comprising Deputy Andy Sloan as chair, Deputy Liam McKenna and Deputy Haley Camp.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the formal parliamentary proceeding in an observational capacity, though they will not be able to ask questions or make comments during the session. The hearing will also be live streamed on YouTube.

The scrutiny follows the introduction of a significant tax reform package by the Policy & Resources Committee, which is scheduled for debate by the States despite having been available for public review for only a relatively short period.

Deputy Andy Sloan, President of the Scrutiny Management Committee, said: "The Policy & Resources Committee has brought forward a significant package of tax reform proposals which, despite their importance, have only been available for a relatively short period before they are due to be debated by the States."

He added: "The Scrutiny Management Committee considered it important, and part of its public duty, to hold a public hearing so that these proposals can be examined openly before the debate. We have also received requests from members of the public asking the Committee to scrutinise the proposals, reflecting the level of public interest in the issues involved."

Deputy Sloan explained that the hearing would serve multiple purposes, stating: "The hearing will provide an opportunity to explore the evidence underpinning the proposals, test the assumptions that have been made and help both Deputies and the wider public better understand the issues before the Assembly is asked to make its decision."

Q&A

Q: When and where is the public hearing taking place?
A: The public hearing will be held on Monday 6th July 2026 at the Castel Douzaine Room between 10:00 and 12:00. It will also be live streamed on YouTube.

Q: Can members of the public participate in the hearing?
A: Members of the public are welcome to attend in an observational capacity but cannot ask questions or make comments during the hearing as it is a formal parliamentary proceeding.

Q: Why is the Scrutiny Management Committee holding this hearing?
A: The committee is responding to the significance of the tax reform proposals and requests from the public for scrutiny. The hearing will examine evidence, test assumptions and help deputies and the public better understand the issues before the States debate.