Transfer of funds to Planning and Environment for purchase of fisheries vehicle

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A decision made 13 November 2009 regarding: Transfer of funds to Planning and Environment for purchase of fisheries vehicle.

Decision Reference: MD-E-2009-0200
Decision Summary Title :	Transfer of funds from the Economic Development Department to the Planning and Environment Department		Date of Decision Summary:	12th November 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Finance Director – Corporate Group		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	n/a		Person Giving Oral Report:	n/a
Written Report Title :	n/a		Date of Written Report:	n/a
Written Report Author:	n/a		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	n/a
Subject: Transfer of funds from Economic Development Department to Planning and Environment Department
Decision(s): The Minister approved the transfer of £9,995 from the Economic Development Department for the purchase of a replacement Land Rover needed to access fish farming beach sites to ensure they are clean and free from disease before the produce is sold to the general public or exported.
Reason(s) for Decision: To support the fish farming industry in maintaining its ability to export abroad.
Resource Implications: £9,995 from current budget.
Action required: The Finance Director to notify the Treasurer of the States of the forthcoming transfer in accordance with Financial Direction 3.6 – Variations to Heads of Expenditure.
Signature: Senator AJH Maclean		Position: Minister for Economic Development
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):