I made this speech against an amendment which basically said we should forget about overseas aid. Sir, This amendment disappoints and saddens me. And that’s because, although wrapped up in what sounds like a warm and cosy consultation exercise, what it really means if we support this amendment is that…
Here is the speech I made in the States about the 2018 Budget. Sir, I will speak firstly on the budget so far as it relates to the Committee for Health & Social Care and then in a personal capacity. Firstly I thank P&R for their appreciation in this report…
A speech I made in the States against an amendment laid by Deputy Roffey who wanted to reverse the decision to equalise personal allowances. The amendment lost. Deputy Roffey has set out very clearly why he thinks the more elderly should have a higher allowance than those of working age…
This is speech I made when I laid an amendment to the 2018 budget which gave power to Policy & Resources to set up pooled budgets across the States. The amendment said any such budgets needed States’ approval. It won. Sir, I think it is important to understand what this…
I made this speech during Phase 1 of the Policy & Resource Plan. Sir, I can’t say that the thought of developing CHSCs P&R plan gave me a warm feeling inside. Our overriding purpose over this term is to lay the foundations for the transformation of health and social care…
Sir, Following my speech yesterday in relation to the 2015 results for HSSD, my statement today will cover the situation for this year, the immediate action being taken and, on the back of the President of Policy & Resources’ speech earlier, set out what transformation means for Health and Social…
Speech regarding amendment to change MTFP. it passed. Sir, This amendment, is supported by Committee for Health and Social Care and if successful will replace amendment 20. It is intended, as with amendment 19 which is closely linked to it, to give some clarity around expectations both to the Committee…
Speech I made in the States to amend MTFP. It passed. Sir, a bit of light relief compared to the quite heavy amendments we’ve had to contend with today. This is the second amendment intended to give some clarity around expectations both to the Committee for Health and Social Care…
Second of the speeches I made in the MTFP debate. This one against an amendment laid by Deputy Yerby where I stated savings can be made but reliant on digital transformation. Sir, when I first read the MTFP, reinforced by re-reading it a number of times, I got a strong…
One of a series of speeches I made in debate on the MTFP. This against an amendment by Deputies Roffey and Ferbrache. Sir, On the back of Deputy Ferbrache’s speech I thought I would provide a few definitions. Let’s start with progressive – it says on my electronic communicator that…
