Education
Perchard was educated at Trinity Primary School, Trinity and De Louisiana Salle College.
Perchard was educated at Trinity Primary School, Trinity and De Louisiana Salle College.
In 2005 he retired from his farming business before entering politics. Before entering politics he held the positions of Chairman of the Jersey Young Farmers" Club, President of the Countrymen"s Club, and Vice President of the Jersey Farmers" Union. He was Assistant Minister for Health and Social Services before being elected Minister in December 2008.
The Senator resigned in April 2009.
In August 2011 he announced he would not stand for re-election for "personal and business reasons."
He stood for the States as an independent candidate, summarising his politics as follows:
"I believe in the freedom of the individual and the equality of opportunity. If elected I will promote and support low tax, small, unobtrusive government that seeks to create a favourable business and social environment.".
