A story in Monday's newspaper incorrectly reported that Shadow Tourism Minister David Dodwell recommended a national party in place of a tangible object like a statue for the Island's millennium celebration. Mr. Dodwell recommended a national party as well as a tangible object like a statue or fountain.

Government's policy on board appointments came under scrutiny during yesterday's debate.

Deputy Speaker Walter Lister (PLP) said the new appointments to the various committees were based on a principle of inclusion for all and were not done on the basis of party affiliation.

He was speaking after John Barritt (UBP) said those who previously served on boards under the UBP should be commended for their hard work.

"People give a great deal of time, for their love of the Country,'' said Mr.

Barritt. "I want to thank those people.

"And I commend those people who have accepted roles who may be supporters of ours.'' Mr. Lister said members of the boards were selected on the basis of the contribution they could make.

"We want this to be all-inclusive. We don't want to leave anybody out of the loop. If you come with a UBP tag and can make a valuable contribution, you will be put on a board if there is a space,'' he said.

Later, David Dodwell (UBP) said it was not too long ago that the PLP didn't want any of their members appointed to boards, and it was refreshing that their position had changed.

"It is a sign of the growing up of the Government,'' he said.

Mr. Lister then complained that his party was not getting the same standard of coverage in the newspapers as the UBP was afforded before the General Election.

He said many young people had brought it to his attention. "Young people can think for themselves, they are not led by any paper,'' he said.

On a lighter note, he offered a solution to UBP veteran C.V (Jim) Woolridge's parking problem -- a pack of parking vouchers.

He was speaking in relation to a recent incident where the MP had complained at the way he was warned by a security guard that he could no longer park in the Cabinet Office grounds.

"I have invested in some vouchers which I plan to make available to Mr.

Woolridge,'' he said.

And complaints about the state of the Opposition Leader's office also merited mention.

Mr. Lister said his party had to make do with the office for a long time and the UBP would have to put up with it for a while.

"What people don't realise is what goes around comes around.'' On the subject of a Millennium celebration, Mr. Dodwell recommended a national party in place of something tangible like a statue.

He said there was a need to bring people together to mark the start of the Year 2000.

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