tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236445890656347978.post6743425904487548101..comments2010-03-04T17:52:22.406+00:00Comments on Peter Hanning's blog: Cow parsley, croissants and homemade cakePeter Hanninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02988563517630237296noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236445890656347978.post-39086658369599999902008-06-28T20:15:00.000+01:002008-06-28T20:15:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Peter Hanninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988563517630237296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236445890656347978.post-68448769494133792582008-06-28T20:14:00.000+01:002008-06-28T20:14:00.000+01:00Thank you for your comment, Mr Le Sueur, and for t...Thank you for your comment, Mr Le Sueur, and for the opportunity to reply to it.<BR/>The proposition to establish a General Sales Tax was voted in principle in the States before I became Connétable in 2007 and became a States Member, so I had not been party to any of the debates, discussions or information that led the members to vote in favour of GST. <BR/>As a States Member, and able to be part of the later debates, I voted against GST on food, but given the downturn in the global economy, I did not feel that we could delay implementation of a tax that had already been agreed.<BR/>While not liking GST, I would rather we pay 3% now, than delay and risk 10% or more later – that would have been irresponsible. It should also be noted that some UK High Street stores are now contributing more to Jersey’s coffers as many of them have absorbed GST without passing it on to the customer.Peter Hanninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988563517630237296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236445890656347978.post-55068221479774092022008-06-26T20:08:00.000+01:002008-06-26T20:08:00.000+01:00I would very much like to know why you voted for G...I would very much like to know why you voted for GST.<BR/>A tax on the poor to feed the rich.The Moving Fingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178474763872218663noreply@blogger.com