Agenda 24.7.23 - Is Minister Hooper being too robust in defending his Department or is he right to kick back at criticism? Is public debate being stifled by dark government forces?

Previous Episode: Agenda 17.7.23 - Positive Action Group founder and seasoned Tynwald watcher Roger Tomlinson gives a different perspective on the Legislative Council and Tynwald.

Next Episode: Agenda 31.7.23 - Julie Edge MHK on the impartiality of the Tynwald committee that polices the standards and conduct of Tynwald members.

The Health Services Consultative Committee released its annual report a few weeks back which was mildly critical of the the Health Department. Outgoing Chair Andrew Cole in an interview about his Committee’s report felt that the Health Minister tried to bully his committee. The Minister strongly refutes this allegation and describes the report as riddled with errors. In the meantime the broadcaster who interviewed the outgoing chair claims he’s being threatened with lawyers letters. What is going on? Is the Minister being too robust in defending his Department or is he right to kick back at criticism?

Agenda 24.7.23 - Is Minister Hooper being too robust in defending his Department or is he right to kick back at criticism? Is public debate being stifled by dark government forces?

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