Two sides to every story says chief minister Quayle responds to scientist s allegations
The chief minister says he’s reluctant to get involved in the ongoing row between the government and the scientist who set up Covid-19 testing on the Island.
Howard Quayle has admitted he hasn’t read or listened to the evidence given to the Public Accounts Committee by Dr Rachel Glover.
Last week she claimed the Department of Health and Social Care had stolen her intellectual property – a claim the department denies.
Responding to a question from Paul Moulton, of Isle of Man Television, Howard Quayle said there were two sides to every story:
Scientist claims DHSC staff were misadvising on Covid figures Dr Rachel Glover has given evidence to the PAC
The scientist who set up Covid-19 testing on the Isle of Man says she believes other people took credit for her work.
Dr Rachel Glover, who is the chief scientific officer for Taxa Genomics Limited, gave evidence to the Public Accounts Committee today.
You can listen to the full session here.
She was also questioned on her belief that senior staff were advising the Council of Ministers on things that were outside of the scope of their qualifications and experience.
Dr Glover claims that became clear when listening to the Covid-19 media briefings: