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Inside the StatesYou are in: Jersey > Inside the States > Who next for Health?  Senator Jim Perchard Who next for Health?Jersey's Health and Social Services Minister, Senator Jim Perchard has resigned from the role. The Island's Health and Social Services Minister, Senator James Perchard has resigned. The senator has written to the Bailiff stating he is stepping down immediately. In his letter Senator Perchard says he wants to apologise to the staff at Health and Social Services.  Jersey Hospital He says he's failed to protect some of them from allegations made against them of murder, child abuse, bullying and cover ups. Senator Perchard describes the comments as 'despicable and a relentless onslaught'. He also apologises in his resignation letter to patients. He says now he's resigned they won't benefit from his future plans for developing the Health Service. The senator claims the Health and Social Services department has suffered from political neglect for years. He's the third Health Minister the island has had in eighteen months. Vote of confidenceThe politician who brought a vote of confidence against Senator Perchard says he's very sad the senator has resigned, but says it was probably inevitable. Deputy Roy le Herissier says Senator Perchard's position has been steadily weakened over the past few weeks, as people and politicians have taken sides on the matter. The Deputy brought the motion to try to resolve the question over senator Perchard's future, but claimed he didn't want to take over the health minister’s job.  Lawmakers: The States Chamber So who next?The politician who stood unsuccessfully for the Health Ministry says he'll consider standing again. When told by the BBC of Senator Perchard’s resignation, Senator Paul Routier said he was surprised at the news. He said he's enjoying the work he has at the moment, but will look at his options before deciding if he'd like to stand for the health job again. Have your saySenator Perchard’s resignation means we will soon have our fourth Health Minister in 18 months. Was Senator Perchard right to resign? Who would you like to see take on the job of Health and Social Services Minister next? Maybe you think it is time to re-examine the department and split the Health and Social Services departments? last updated: 15/04/2009 at 13:09 Have Your Saysusan Kevin Phil enna Tony Marx SEE ALSOYou are in: Jersey > Inside the States > Who next for Health? What happens next...Following Senator Perchard's resignation as Health and Social Services Minister, a new Minister will need to be elected. Firstly the Chief Minister must notify the States that he's received the Minister's resignation (likely to happen at the extra States sitting on 21 April). Before the end of the next States meeting (in this case probably 28 April) the Chief Minister will nominate his chosen candidate. Other members can then put forward alternative candidates. If this happens candidates will each speak to the house before a ballot. A candidate must receive 50% of the votes to become Minister.  PoliticsPolitics is talked about and covered across our output. |
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