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
Sport in Guernsey The Guernsey Gaels was founded in 1996 and competes in the European Gaelic football leagues. The island hosts its own tournament each year, with teams from all over Europe visiting the island. Guernsey became European Gaelic Football Champions in 2011. see: https://www.facebook.com/groups/78377631839/ A fairly new world sport, with lots of objects to find in Guernsey see: http://www.geocaching.com/ There are two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course in the island, with a nine-hole course in Alderney. Juniors are encouraged with competitions and cups to play for. Islanders and clubs compete in inter Island competitions in both Jersey and Alderney, in the