Jersey Employment Trust discussions and funding
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WQ.87/2026
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BY DEPUTY M.B. ANDREWS OF ST HELIER NORTH
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 23rd MARCH 2026 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 30th MARCH 2026
Question
"Will the Minister advise what discussions, if any, she has had with the Jersey Employment Trust since providing additional funding for 2026, whether funding above the base grant has been agreed beyond 2026, and if so, will she provide details of this agreement?"
Answer
The Chief Minister and I have met with Board representatives and officers have continued to work with JET to move towards a sustainable funding model going forwards.
Given the forthcoming elections, and the annual budgeting process, it is not possible for me as Minister to agree funding above the base grant beyond 2026, however officers will continue to work with JET on this. For any additional funding above the base grant, a bid will need to be included as part of the 2027 budget process. As part of this process, JET have been asked to provide a detailed business plan by June 2026 to inform any business case for future additional funding.