"I was very moved by my visit to Lager Sylt, the site of a Nazi forced-labour camp during the Second World War, and by my visit to the Hammond Memorial. The visit has reaffirmed the historic ties between Alderney and the UK.” 

The island’s Chairman of the Policy and Finance Committee, Nigel Vooght, said it was pleasing to see officers from the States of Alderney actively engage with the Minister during his visit. 

Pictured: (L-R) Minister Freer and Mr Vooght (credit David Nash).

Additionally, the President of the SOA said it was a very productive visit. 

"It was a pleasure to host the visit of the Minister and have the opportunity of showcasing our Island, demonstrating what a unique place it is, and what a close-knit, caring community we are,” said William Tate. 

Pictured top: (L-R) Elaine Cobb, Head of Crown Dependencies Team, MoJ; Rhianna Camsell, Private Secretary to the Minister; Alex Snowdon (States Member); William Tate, States of Alderney President; Ian Carter (States Member); Mike Freer MP, Under Secretary of State, MoJ; Bruce Woodhead (States Member); Nigel Vooght, Chairman, Policy & Finance Committee; Lin Maurice (States Member); Boyd Kelly (States Member); Steve Roberts (States Member); Derwent Smithurst (States Member); Liz Maurice, Temporary Chief Executive, States of Alderney; Vincent Couch, Senior Policy Advisor, MoJ; Laura Baines, Political & Senior Executive Officer, States of Alderney.