Head in sand and foot in mouth - Minister's answer as useless as the dental contract

3.20.35pm GMT Tue 4th Mar 2008

Labour's Dental Contract has proved an absolute disaster

Welsh Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Jenny Randerson AM has reacted angrily to Finance Minister Andrew Davies, 'poor' answer when challenged on the NHS Dental contract.

Filling in for the First Minister, Mr Davies refused to accept the evidence in a recent BBC documentary which showed significant misuse of the dental contract.

Jenny Randerson said: "The Minister gave me a ridiculous reply, asking for evidence that was plain to see for anyone who watched the programme. Like the rest of the Government, he has his head in the sand on this issue. I was shocked by the programme, but Labour and Plaid clearly are not willing to even consider the evidence.

"If Mr Davies wants to be First Minister next year, he needs to develop a far different style to his poor display today."

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