Deputy Scott Wickenden Picture: ROB CURRIE

Deputy Scott Wickenden, already an assistant minister in the department, has become a minister by one vote, after States Members voted for him by 24 votes to Deputy Rob Ward’s 23 votes.

This followed a first round of voting, in which Deputy Louise Doublet was eliminated from the race, after none of the three candidates standing received more than half of the votes. Deputy Wickenden had received 22 votes, Deputy Ward (17) and Deputy Doublet eight.

Members needed to elect a new minister following the resignation of Deputy Jeremy Maçon, after his arrest earlier this year.