Leader of Alderney papers had been destroyed in the war and Alderney's economy was stagnating as a result of more than half of the islanders not returning. The United Kingdom's Home Secretary, Chuter Ede recommended "Guernseyfication" of Alderney. In 1948 His Majesty's Privy Council decided that Alderney would become a part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey again. Later in the year, both the States of Alderney and the States of Guernsey voted through the Alderney (Application of Legislation) Law which gave powers to the States of Guernsey in respect of certain "transferred services" in 1949. The law also provided for a democratically elected
Transport in Guernsey number of destinations. Waves operates services between Guernsey and Jersey or Alderney. Alderney Airport has regular scheduled flights available to Southampton and Guernsey operated by Aurigny. Both airports have private aircraft facilities and annual air rallies. Traffic in Guernsey drives on the left. Roads are generally narrow, with speed limits of per hour in urban areas and per hour elsewhere. Motor tax was abolished in Guernsey from 1 January 2008. There are seven taxi ranks in St Peter Port. (Taxi ranks) Vehicle registration plates in Guernsey carry between one and five numerals only; the international identification sticker/plate is "GBG". Those