David Ashford says it was important to trust the CEO, despite criticism of her during a recent employment tribunal
The former health minister says he had a good working relationship with the interim CEO of his department, despite the criticism she received in the findings of a recent employment tribunal.
Kathryn Magson was found to have played a significant role in the unfair dismissal for former Medical Director Dr Rosalind Ranson.
Douglas North MHK David Ashford recently stepped down from the Council of Ministers in response to the findings of the tribunal.
Despite its conclusions, Mr Ashford says he trusted Miss Magson's judgment:

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