Deputy Jess Perchard has raised questions to the Chair of the States Employment Board about the number of women in senior States of Jersey roles.

A recent Freedom of Information request shows out of eight roles at Director General level there is only one woman leader. The Deputy of St Saviour No.3 is concerned this does not meet the States' Equality and Diversity policy.

Kate Wright from the Diversity Network says the lack of women in senior positions in the States and the perceived lack of action to address it are worrying and potentially damaging for Jersey.

The co-founder of the Diversity Network is urging the States to champion equality by encouraging businesses to publish their gender statistics, removing barriers to these job roles and helping to breakdown stereotypes in schools to encourage girls to pursue a career of their choice.