Redacted version of report into HSCC allegations published

Report dismisses complaints but says minister could have defused tension

A redacted version of the report which clears the health minister of a bullying allegation has been published.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan initially said the findings wouldn't be released because of the amount of redaction needed, before announcing a u-turn.

The investigation came after the Health Services Consultative Committee, a panel that scrutinises the Island's health services, claimed Lawrie Hooper had subjected its members to 'an hour-long rant' during a meeting.

The published version includes a number of redactions, with some whole pages blanked out.

While the report dismisses the complaints, it does state the minister was able to and should have defused the tension at the meeting.