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States preview: P&R backs Niles for vacant seat

Tony Curr and Matt Fallaize preview the May States meeting, with the election of a new member of Policy & Resources - following Deputy St Pier’s resignation - the big talking point.

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    32:21|
    Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and Peter Roffey to talk about Deputy Gavin St Pier’s resignation from the top committee and what it means for the big tax debate he had been set to lead.Plus Deputy Marc Laine unveils a plan to speed up the delivery of affordable homes and is there another by-election in the offing?
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