Treasury Minister to “step back from the spotlight”

Tuesday 20 March 2018

Treasury Minister Senator Alan Maclean has announced that he will step down from the States after over a decade of service following a “challenging few years” for his family.

Senator Maclean, who was first elected as a St. Helier Deputy in 2005, shared his decision to “step back from the spotlight of public life” with his colleagues this morning.

In a statement, he said that the choice not to contest another election was so that he can “focus properly on myself and my family” after a “challenging few years…since we lost our young son in 2013.” 

The Minister, who stepped into the Treasury role in November 2014, fondly described his 12-and-a-half years in politics as an “honour and a privilege.” He said that it had afforded him “the opportunity to meet and work with many passionate, talented, dedicated and special people, all of whom have been united by one aim, to improve our wonderful Island.” 

Pictured: Senator Maclean at a Budget briefing last year.

He commented: “I’d like to thank all my colleagues, past and present, and all Islanders who have supported me over the years and especially the many thousands who have put their trust in me during three successive elections. But the biggest thanks of all goes to my incredible wife and family for their unwavering and ongoing love and support during my political career.” 

Speaking of the future, Senator Maclean added: “I now look forward to spending more quality time with my two sons (8 and 12), during such a formative period of their young lives. Especially as my eldest son will be going to senior school in the UK later next year. 

“I also intend to develop and manage my investment and business interests, will seek some varied NED roles and be able to give time to our family charitable foundation.”

He is one of a number of members of the Council of Ministers who have announced they will not be seeking re-election. Infrastructure Minister Deputy Eddie Noel declared his intention first, followed by Assistant Minister Senator Paul Routier, and Housing Minister Ann Pryke.

In a parting message to his colleagues, Senator Maclean said: “I wish all retiring colleagues a very happy and peaceful retirement and all those seeking re-election good luck and if re-elected, great wisdom!”