Although it was not a headline event, the policy letter on the restructuring of funding for health and care was a potentially hugely transformational decision. This is the speech I made in the debate. Sir, Navigating the health and care system can be difficult, whether you are on the outside…
I laid an amendment to the policy letter on the restructuring of funding of health and care which sought to ensure that support for aids and equipment was considered by the States in relation to future funding. The amendment passed, and this is the speech I made. Sir, the purpose…
This is the speech I made on the launch of the Carers’ Action Plan. The Carers Action Plan identifies areas for change which can be delivered during this term of government to improve support for people who have a significant unpaid role caring for family members or friends. I will…
In March 2019, HSC presented a policy letter to the States of Deliberation setting out its proposals for the modernisation of the PEH. It was unanimously supported by the States and we now embark on an exciting new chapter in its history. Sir, It was in 1949 that our future…
In February 2019, HSC presented its proposals to the States of Deliberation on the future regulation of health and care. These were overwhelmingly supported. This is my speech opening debate. Sir, As members will know, a key aim of the partnership of purpose is proportionate governance: ensuring clear boundaries exist…
I made the following speech when we debated the Scrutiny Management Committee’s report on In-Work Poverty. Sir, In-work poverty is something that Government should address and I really believe it is a worthy topic for a Scrutiny Committee to investigate. But the debate so far really hasn’t really explored it….
Dear Sir I am making this statement following the inquest into the tragic death of baby Jack Tually that concluded on 18th January. In doing so, I am fulfilling a promise I made last year. But before I begin I would again like to take this opportunity to publicly and…
Sir, the States gave its unanimous support to our Partnership of Purpose policy letter almost one year ago to the day and we have been making great progress. This set out the future of heath and care services for the Bailiwick and as we reach its first anniversary, I wanted…
I made this speech in the debate on a requete laid to bring in all NICE approved drugs and treatments. I laid an amendment on behalf of HSC to ensure that such a decision was not made without a proper evidence-based review as we knew the costs would be considerable…
I was delighted to be able to bring a policy letter to the States proposing an opt-out organ donation scheme which was passed by the Assembly. Here is my opening speech. Sir, The donating of an organ is a precious gift. It can be life changing. It can be life…