As the Deputy will be aware, the Government is committed to publishing a 10 year policy on island development with associated three year action plans. Indeed the Programme for Government includes a commitment in this regard.
I can confirm to the Deputy that I received the draft Islands Policy just before Christmas and I am currently reviewing it with my officials. Once it meets with my approval, there are a number of further steps which need to be taken before any Government policy is published. These steps include presentation of the draft to the relevant Cabinet Sub-Committee for discussion prior to its submission to Government for approval. I am committed to progressing the finalisation of the Islands policy in consultation with my Government colleagues as soon as possible.