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Deputy Carl Meerveld has been dropped from Policy and Resource’s sub-committee which was formed to investigate the future potential of wind-energy.
Deputy Meerveld recently said that the exportation of wind energy could possibly negate the need for a Goods and Services Tax, something which P&R has taken issue with.
It said: “Following recent articles online and in printed media it is clear that at this stage his personal views do not reflect those of the sub-committee as a whole. As a result Deputy Chris Blin will serve as the chair going forward.
“The Committee invited Deputy Meerveld to remain on the sub-committee as a member, however he is not willing to do so and therefore will no longer continue to be involved.”
In a statement P&R said the sub-committee hasn’t yet reached a stage where it could provide evidence “of the level of revenue that the project might generate, nor of the long-term timeframe in which that revenue could be generated”.
“Unevidenced speculation could be viewed as unprofessional and could jeopardise potential partnerships with third parties interested in exploiting wind energy in the future putting long term benefits at risk,” continued P&R.
“The Committee believes it is essential to any future wind energy project that these early discussions are handled as professionally as possible.”
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