27 January 2012 Last updated at 14:43 ET

Guernsey States approve own £5k pay rise

Guernsey States members have approved a £5,000 pay rise for the next term and an end to the members' pensions scheme.

They also agreed to end the majority of allowances and extra pay for those serving on departments or committees.

A total of 10 motions to change the proposals were put forward, with just two being passed.

One called for a summary of pay and expenses to be published annually. The new salaries will come into force after the election in April.

Approved pay levels from May 2012 to April 2016
States Member	£32,155
Deputy Minister/Vice Chairman	£34,550
Chairman	£37,570
Minister	£44,350
Deputy Chief Minister	£46,450
Chief Minister	£58,520
Alderney Representative	£10,050
Alderney Rep serving on department or committee	£13,965
Allowances
Expenses for the Chief Minister	£3,000
Expenses for Guernsey Deputies	£2,000
Expenses for Alderney Representative	£1,000
Non-States member per half day	£65