Open market might end in population control review

THE future of Guernsey's open market is 'in question', according to the Treasury minister.

Housing laws are currently under review as part of work on a new population management regime and Deputy Charles Parkinson has given a strong indication that the open market could be heavily reformed or even scrapped.

During a recent States meeting, he said, 'We are aware that the housing laws are under revision at the moment and therefore the status of the open market register is in question or under review.'

The Policy Council has a group that is investigating how to manage the island's population. It is expected to go out to consultation within the next three months.

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