Deputy Mark Dorey was elected into the Health and Social Services Minister post on Friday after the department's board resigned.
Guernsey's Health and Social Services Minister Deputy Hunter Adam said it was important to have standards that were appropriate to an island situation.
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Last week, Deputy Barry Brehaut - deputy health and social services minister, said he would support closing both schools to pay for better mental health funding.
Carl Sargeant AM confirmed he was working closely with the Health and Social Services Minister and partner organisations in terms of developing services to provide a holistic approach.
Responding to the debate Health and Social Services Minister Lesley Griffiths insisted the government was "not afraid to debate and discuss these challenges" and that suggestions she was being "secretive" were not helpful.
The committee heard evidence from Minister for Health and Social Services Lesley Griffiths, and government officials David Worthington and Christopher Humphreys.
Guernsey's minister for Health and Social Services has resigned, ahead of a planned States debate on a motion of no confidence.
Minister for Health and Social Services Leslie Griffiths thanked AMs for their contributions, and assured them that the government takes its responsibilities seriously in this area.
The health minister also said more health and social care services should be available in individuals' homes as part of the proposals.
Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, was giving evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee on 20 June 2012.
Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services Gwenda Thomas AM assured members that local authorities and local health boards, who are responsible for elderly care, have contingencies in place should they become necessary.
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