Major inquiry has to be decision for Sark choice
SARK must itself decide if it wants to launch a major independent inquiry into the island's future and economy, chief minister Jonathan Le Tocq said yesterday.
It came as an emergency meeting was held at Sark Chief Pleas, following a call to Channel Islands and UK governments to establish a Royal Commission-type inquiry into problems facing the island – now with a population of under 500.
A 22-strong group of prominent Channel Islanders has written an open letter – published exclusively in yesterday's Guernsey Press – to urge Guernsey, Jersey and the UK to work with Chief Pleas and the people of Sark to 'resolve the very serious problems' it faces.
A Ministry of Justice spokesman in the UK said it was aware of the open letter and was currently considering its contents.
Rupert Dorey, pictured, who is one of the 22-strong group, said it was looking to work with the people of Sark and provide support, rather than being confrontational.
