Why Use Overseas or UK Architects and Builders?

Whilst the States are taxing us our of existence as we head towards a depression perhaps our States members can explain this - why are UK architects being used for the Waterfront and why on "prestigious" projects UK architects being used.

Are Jersey based employees not good enough. Will the Planning minister provide a list of all projects where UK architects are used. Can they explain why it is better that organisations that do not pay tax here are benefiting and where the actual drawing is taking place. Why are they not Jersey firms being used who pay Jersey taxation.

Why is even entertained that, should the Waterfront proceed, that foreign workers are imported and housed. Should we not look locally first and moreover employ local contractors who have contributed to the economy for years.

Surely a bit of protection is due to Jersey employees and workers.