Deputies Le Herissier, Macon and Pitman have now now said they fully support his decision.

BBC: Entire Jersey scrutiny panel standing down

Deputy Tadier along with Deputies Roy le Herissier, Trevor and Shona Pitman and Senator Alan Breckon said the role was created without States consent.

BBC: Jersey's foreign minister role criticised

"Even though the boy was swimming between the red and yellow flags it's easy for someone, especially a child, to get out of their depth, " said RNLI lifeguard supervisor Adam Pitman.

BBC: St Catherine's Island