Home candidate says he will 'learn on the job'
HOME minister front-runner Deputy Peter Gillson said keeping emergency services operating at a high level while remaining within budget constraints would be a top priority if he is elected into the role.
Chief Minister Jonathan Le Tocq bypassed the current Home board members when nominating Deputy Gillson, pictured, as his successor.
This followed news that board member Deputy Michelle Le Clerc, who was earlier 'foremost' in Deputy Le Tocq's mind for the role, had decided not to stand.
Deputy Le Tocq initially indicated he would like someone within the department to become minister but later added that it 'would not be impossible' for someone to go in from outside the department.
It is understood that board member Mary Lowe is considering putting herself forward for the role.
But repeated attempts to contact the Vale deputy have failed.
Deputy Gillson acknowledged he had limited experience of the Home Department but added that, if the Assembly supported Deputy Le Tocq's nomination, he would learn on the job.