Tension at the Scrutiny Commitee over the 'Constructionline' call-in. The Cabinet member had been called to the committee to explain her delegated decision, but was heavily criticised by committee members for the lack of consultation with local businesses over this new tendering scheme. This was refuted by the Cabinet member who made it clear she stood by her decision. The committee agreed to formally ask her to defer the decision until after doing more consultation with IW businesses. This was a very robust session, but it was right to be so as there are many unanswered questions.
We also had the Cabinet member for Education along who gave a bravura performance - showing that if you prepare well there is nothing to fear in being held to account ! The proof of his confidence in the effectiveness of his school improvment policies will be the exam results in the next couple of years.
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