But I don't know how the government could be any more clear in its language:
The Chief Public Health Officer shall provide the Minister and the President with public health advice that is developed on a scientific basis.
I mean unless we're in some kind of a language game, I take legislation at its word. It seems to be that is saying that the chief public health officer shall provide advice on a scientific basis directly to the Minister of Health, which seems to address your concern. I know it doesn't go far enough, in terms of being an officer of Parliament. I take that point, but in terms of this, I'm not sure how this doesn't address your concern.