He was a whip from 1990 to 1993 when he was made junior minister for public service.

BBC: David Davis

Minister Bernard Flouquet from the Public Services Department, who has responsibility for the airport fire service, said a public inquiry would have no benefit other than to confirm that the department had acted appropriately and responsibly.

BBC: Assurances over Guernsey water

The first minister earlier agreed with Scottish Conservative leader Annabel Goldie when she praised all public service workers for getting to work and called on people to "keep an eye on frail neighbours".

BBC: First Minister's Questions