Verge represented the district of Lewisporte in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2007 until 2015.
Premier Danny Williams dismissed Verge's comments, saying that "he didn't understand that that's what it meant", and that, "for what it's worth, he's entitled to his opinion.
"[3] Verge was later booed at a rally against the cuts after he reversed his position and sided with the government, although he stated he also supported the people of his district.
[5] Joined by the new minister in Lewisporte on October 14, Verge stated, "Government is looking harder and digging deeper to try and find a solution to the problem.
"[6] The government subsequently reversed its decision to remove laboratory and X-ray services from Lewisporte.