So what does the health minister think of the prime minister's acknowledgment that the Dr Manza mater was indeed mishandled? He told us today that he respectfully disagrees. He also added that the NTUCB's recent show of support for Dr Manzanero is 13 years too late.
Hon Michel Chebat, Minister of Health
"I respect the view of our Prime Minister however I just want to clarify that everything I have done has been in accordance with the advice we've been receiving from the Ministry of the Public Service as well as the Attorney General's ministry."
Reporter:
"Today is day 10 for Dr Manza to respond to those accusations, has he responded?"
Hon Michel Chebat, Minister of Health
"I have not been to the Ministry so I'm not aware."
Reporter:
"And what do you think about the NTUCB's support for Dr Manza in this case?"
Hon Michel Chebat, Minister of Health
"I think they should have stepped up for the past 13 years for the mass amount of corruption that we saw, all of a sudden they're now stepping up but that's fine."
