Speeches by Robin Tucker , JP, MP

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Okay. [Inaudible interjections]

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Good morning, Mr. Speaker. Good morning, colleagues. My question is, I would like to know what practical steps the Government is taking to ensure that the merger of Argus and BF&M does not lead to unsustainable premium increases, reduced access to care and greater disparity in health care for Bermudians.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Honourable Premier for his response. What we are actually looking for is for the Government to be able to really collaborate and consult with the health care providers and the like so that everybody knows what is coming down the pipeline.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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My second question [sic], Mr. Speaker, is I would like to k now what plans, if any, does the Government have to involve broader community stakeholders in evaluating the merger's impacts on health care equity and access. Hon. E. David Burt: Mr. Speaker, what I will say is, I know that the Minister of Home Affairs will advance on these …

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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This is a new question, Mr. Speaker.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Oh, sorry. Okay, then it is a second supplementary question then.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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I would like to know what channels will the government provide which are not already available to avoid people having to go on social media and put all their complaints and things there. What channels will the government —

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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It is related to my first question as it relates to the merger of BF&M and Argus.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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And so, I would like to know, will the government provide any avenues for public feedback or complaints regarding changes in premiums, coverage, service quality, post the merger. Will they provide any formal channels to receive complaints in this regard as it relates to the merger and the impact that it has for Bermudians and their health care?

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Mr. Speaker, point of order. Point of order.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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My point of order is that we are not calling — [Inaudible interjections]

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Oh, I beg your pardon, Mr. Speaker.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will just jump to my question.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Given that over the last few years there has been an increase in domestic violence pro-tection orders, from 2022 ([there were] 91), to 2024 ([there were] 140). I would just like to know whether the Ministry has plans to add another specialist social worker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes, Mr. Speaker. B ermuda House of Assembly Looking more future- focused, again, given the increases that are being seen and the value of the specialist skill set that they have hired for, I appreciate that the Centre Against Abuse is helping as well. But I just want to know if, future- focused, there is a plan to expand or …

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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No, thank you, Mr. Speaker.

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to associate myself with the condolences that were expressed to the family of the late Eul a Thomas. I may have mentioned here previously that Aunt Eul a and Uncle Austin were my actual real relatives. So again, condolences to Sel ena, Renee , and the rest of the family. I …

27 Jun 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker , good morning.

27 Jun 2025 House of Assembly

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My first question is , I'd like to know if the Minister can clarify how sales for appropriate use, sales of , obviousl y, the products that were named, vapes and gum and all of that , how the sales for appropriate use will be controlled to meet the in-tended outcome. Just for clarification , if I may , of …

27 Jun 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes, a supplementary , please .