Philip Ozouf Jr

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term_start = Dec 2005
term_end = Nov 2008
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constituency = States of Jersey
majority = unopposed
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term_start2 = Nov 2002
term_end2 = Nov 2008
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office3 = Deputy
term_start3 = Nov 1999
term_end3 = Nov 2002
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residence = St Saviour, Jersey
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religion = Roman Catholic


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Philip Ozouf Jr. (born 25 March 1970) is a Jersey politician and is Minister for Economic Development.cite web |title=Cut-price loophole closed on CDs |date=2006-02-28 |accessdate=2007-07-26 |work=BBC News |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/jersey/4759422.stm]

Biography

Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf was born in Jersey. Fact|date=July 2007

He is the son of farmer and former Connétable of Saint Saviour Philip Francis Ozouf.cite web |title=Constable Philip Ozouf in hospital |date=2003-02-02 |accessdate=2007-07-26 |work=BBC News |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/jersey/news/2003/02/01/nibs.shtml]

He was educated at Victoria College, Jersey, then attended the European Business School in London, Frankfurt and Paris; he gained a BA (Hons) International Business and French Equivalent. He also qualified to diploma stage of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He speaks fluent French and German. Fact|date=July 2007

He also is backing the campaign for the introduction of Civil Partnerships to Jersey. [cite news |title=Support for island partnerships:Progress Jersey campaign for civil partnerships to be legally recognised is being supported by a Jersey senator |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/jersey/4982350.stm |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 May 2006 |accessdate=2007-07-02 |language= |quote=Senator Philip Ozouf says he agrees with a petition being organised by Progress Jersey. ] A staunch Tory, Senator Ozouf, nonetheless was a strong supporter of the controversial Goods and Sales Tax (GST), to be introduced on 6th May 2008. It is hoped that this tax, to initially be levied at 3%, on items such as bread, milk and children's clothing, will ultimately help the poor. Yacht fuel will be exempt from GST

Electoral history

He was elected as Deputy for Saint Helier District 3&4, in November 1999, topping the poll with 1,618 votescite web |url=http://user.itl.net/~geraint/politics2.html |title=Jersey Politics Page: Election results archive |accessdate=2007-07-26] , a record number of votes in this district.

He was then elected a Senator in 2002, topping the poll with 14,442 votes.cite web |title=Senator - Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf |url=http://www.statesassembly.gov.je/show_details.asp?id_number=84 |accessdate=2007-07-26]

Current responsibilities

Minister for Economic Development

Senator Ozouf, as Economic Development Minister, has a wide remit, taking responsibility for subjects as varied as transport links, the Competition Law, the Rural Strategy. He is primarily tasked with achieving 2% real economic growth annually.cite web |title=Council of Ministers |accessdate=2007-07-26 |url=http://www.thisisjersey.com/code/showarticle.pl?ArticleID=000946] This is something which has been recognised, even by his critics, as no small task. cite web |title=We Want Our Island Back Newsletter |url=http://visar.csustan.edu/aaba/AttacJan2006.pdf |format=PDF |date=January, 2006 |accessdate=2007-07-26]

Jersey Legal Information

Senator Ozouf is a board member, this group provides access to Jersey Legal Information through the internet.cite web |url=http://www.jerseylaw.je/Home/AboutJLIB/JLIBboardmembers.aspx |title=Jersey Legal Information Board |accessdate=2007-07-26]

Community Relations Trust

Senator Ozouf is a board member of the above trust which ensures that minority groups in Jersey are not disadvantaged.cite web |url=http://www.statesassembly.gov.je/documents/propositions/28492-10312-1152004.htm |title=Jersey Community Relations Trust: appointment of Chairman and a Trustee |accessdate=2007-07-26 |date=2004-05-11]

Alliance Francaise

Senator Ozouf is the Vice Chairman of the Alliance Francaise Jersey branch.cite web |url=http://www.afjersey.co.uk/ABOUTUS.htm |title=Alliance Française in Jersey |accessdate=2007-07-26]

Assemblee Parlementaire de la Francophonie

Senator Ozouf is a member of the 'french speaking' government assemblies, Jersey branch.cite web |title=L'Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie |url=http://apf.francophonie.org/spip.php?article20 |accessdate=2007-07-26]

International representation

British Irish Council

Senator Ozouf attended the sixth meeting of the British-Irish Council on environment.cite web |title=Sixth Meeting Of The British-Irish Council (Environment Sectoral Group) |accessdate=2007-07-26 |url=http://www3.british-irishcouncil.org/documents/environment6.asp |date=2005-04-07]

Notable achievements

Fulfillment industry

Senator Ozouf was responsible for 'cleaning up' the Jersey fulfillment industry by preventing companies who sought to exploit the UK VAT threshold by establishing a Jersey mailbox.

The move drew criticism from Deputy Geoff Southern, as Chair of the Economic Affairs scrutiny panel, however the move was welcomed by Jersey businesses.cite web |url=http://baldyblog.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_archive.html |title= Jersey's fulfilment industry |date=2006-10-31 |accessdate=2007-07-26 |work=Baldy's Blog]

Ongoing campaigns

Gambling in Jersey

Senator Ozouf has called for Jersey to reform its gambling laws.cite web |title=Island urged to step up gambling |date=2007-06-27 |url=http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article.cfm?contentID=167064 |work=Casino City Times |accessdate=2007-07-26]

Financial Ombudsman

Senator Ozouf has called for the installation of a Financial Ombudsman in Jersey. cite web |url=http://www.bioa.org.uk/theombudsman/30.pdf |format=PDF |title=BIOA – providing a platform for development and improvement |date=December, 2006 |work=The Ombudsman |accessdate=2007-07-26]

Ensuring competition of ferry routes

Senator Ozouf has been a primary driver for the move towards competition on Ferry routes into and out of Jersey and continues to seek the most competitive prices for Jersey people.cite web |title=Agreement draft for Channel Islands ferry route |url=http://www.directferries.co.uk/news/2006march.htm |date=2006-03-08 |accessdate=2007-07-26] cite web |title=Shipping and Port Services Enquiry: Issues Paper |date=2006-10-04 |accessdate=2007-07-26 |url=http://www.jcra.je/pdf/061004%20Shipping%20%20Port%20Enquiry%20Issues%20paper%204%20Oct%2006.pdf ]

References

Further reading

* [http://www.tax-news.com/asp/story/story_open.asp?storyname=26165| Economic Development 2007 Business Plan]