The Hon. Michael Weeks JP, MP

So, Mr. Speaker?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, for the first glance when I got these amendments, I thought it would have been straightforward. But after giving it a keen eye, I do have some questions, Mr. Speaker. I looked at it and wondered, what is the purpose of these amendments? Because it seems to be just chopping and changing. I heard …

No, I am sorry, Mr. Speaker. As we get into Committee, we will talk more of the different provisions.

Thank you, Madam Chai rman. Madam Chairman, as we get started and talk about some of the amendments, I heard the Minister speak before we came to Committee, and one of the questions I asked was, what was the level of consult ation that the Minister had with the Bermuda Medical Doctors Association? That was one of my main ques-tions. …

Yes, but it is still dark. I nee d it up here. My eyes are not like they used to be, Ma dam Chairman. [Inaudible interjection]

Not yet, Honourable Member. I am uncertain as to how the chief medical officer is appointed. Is he appointed by the Minister? And if so, how is that not seen to be inherent politicis-ing if the whole Council is appointed by the Minister? So, again, I go back to the question: If that is the case, what level of consultation …