Re: criminality?
@Brewster's thingy
But where would that money have come from?
An interesting point. Surely the purpose of a 'Secretary of State for Health' is to work out how to provide the necessary funds to do the necessary tasks. If he can't do that then he's a bit of a waste of oxygen.
Obviously there are different priorities, but it's not a matter of either/or. Would he suggest not-buying antibiotics to pay for more nurses? Or reducing ward hygiene (even more)? No. There comes a point when the solution is actually more money. Where does that come from? There are many options...