Four in the running for post of Health Minister
Saturday 25th April 2009, 2:59PM BST.
Deputy Anne Pryke
FOUR politicians could be going head-to-head for the Island’s top job in Health and Social Services.
So far, only Deputy Anne Pryke, who was nominated by the Chief Minister, and Deputy Paul Le Claire have confirmed that they are in the running in the election to be held in the States on Tuesday.
However, the JEP understands that Deputy Collin Egré is seriously considering throwing his hat into the ring.
Rumours have also been circulating that Senator Jim Perchard, who resigned as Health Minister, is considering standing again. When contacted by the JEP Senator Perchard said: ‘I am making no comment on the matter at this time.’
The post has become vacant as a result of the resignation of former Health Minister Jim Perchard.
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So what do the candidates offer? We know who Terry Le Sueur wants, but why? In most democracies the candidate for office has to fight it out in the public area. The cause of public disquiet with the Jersey political scenes are the backroom deals that have produced so many unsuitable ‘Ministers.
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Unbelievable!! If Perchard has the gall to stand again when he MUST be aware of the backlash his words and actions caused, his empty words to me on CTV, and the public’s opinion of him he must have the hide of a rhinocerous!
You are not wanted Mr Perchard. If you want to do some good, go and assist the Samaritans who you would not commit yourself to visiting.
Words fail me.
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Will someone please tell Perchard to sit down and try to salvage some dignity in all of this?
This mans arrogance, audacity and sheer desperation to cling to power and kudos is breathtaking.
His resignation – what was all that about? Obviously nothing to do with integrity or remorse. He’s learned nothing from the experience.
He may read Stuart Syvret’s blog and get all puffed up and furious, he clearly doesn’t read and take on board the comments on the JEP website as the overwhelming majority want him to go. (but maybe we’re just bullying him?)
If he goes ahead with this ridiculous proposal for goodness sake States members do not indulge this fantasy perception he has of himself as saviour of the health service any longer. ‘Nil points’ please
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This is now a joke.Could someone please facilitate a training course for politicians who need to learn statesmanlike behaviour.How can Senator Perchard even look himself in the mirror- he loses the recipricol agreement because he and his Chief Officer were focusing too much on a large charity and their own agenda,he then ” bullies” the membership of FNHC with his threat to withdraw funds and then abuses his position by making inappropriate remarks re mental health.Senator le Sueur sort your merry band out,gain some respect and Senator Perchard get real.In any other job you would have been suspended,disciplined and sacked.
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Perchard is unfit for office as far as I am concerned. As per the reciprical agreement debacle don’t get me started on that!
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There is no contest – It has got to be Ann Pryke, as she is a health professional. I served with her late husband Roger, in the States Police and there is no doubt that she is the most suitable candidate.
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No sorry,This is one of the biggest jobs to tackle.A person of stature with proven track record of handling such a big budget with matching staffing issues is very much needed,and these four don’t cut it….experience in a corner grocers shop won’t make you chief executive of Tesco’s…..
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Mark [1] – The people of England certainly don’t get a say in the appointment of ministers other than voting for a particular party. Certainly nobody in England voted for their current prime minister. Other than republics where the people get to vote for the president I think you are wrong. Perhaps you could enlighten me on which countries you refer?
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sanity at least other countries like the UK pretend to be democratic. Normally the UK Prime Minister is elected by popular vote unlike Jersey! The fact that there is only really a choice of two people is neither here nor there.
I believe the Soviet Union took this state of affairs to its logical conclusion and just removed one of the two candidates to save confusion over things.
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