Senator Vibert described as ‘totally outrageous’ the contents of a statement made in the States today by the Economic Development president, accusing him of having ‘a lack of courage’.

In response, Deputy Voisin said the statement was a first move and added: ‘The next stage could be a vote of censure.’ The two clashed after Senator Vibert made a protest because he had not been given permission by the Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache, to ask questions in relation to allegations he has made on the website about matters relating to the director general and deputy director general of the Jersey Financial Services Commission.