Inquiry would cost millions, says Cannan
The Council of Ministers has rejected calls for an inquiry into the Island's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Instead, Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has suggested a 'review' would be just as effective in showing what lessons could be learned - at a lower cost.
Going through the public inquiry process, as called for by the Public Accounts Committee, could cost taxpayers several millions of pounds and take up to three years, according to the chief minister.
Mr Cannan says it's 'clear, with the benefit of hindsight, that some matters could have been handled differently' especially during the Island's initial response to Covid-19.
He acknowledges that a review of what happened during the time between the first cases being identified and September 2021 would give a clear record of events should the Island ever be faced with similar circumstances.
Mr Cannan says government welcomes further scrutiny and that it's important those involved in the emergency response, and those directly affected by the actions of government, are allowed the opportunity to share their experience.
You can read Alfred Cannan's response to the Public Accounts Committee here.
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