Member

The next Welsh general election, in 18 months’ time, will herald a new, larger Senedd with an improved capacity for more efficient scrutiny and the potential to take on more responsibilities and powers. Like all Governments, whether they have been in power for 14 years or merely 100 days, the Welsh Government have had to deal with serious issues and unforced errors over recent years. The criticism of their running of the Welsh NHS will inevitably have an impact on those who work in it. As we wait for improvements in the Welsh Government’s performance, I pay tribute to the doctors, nurses and ancillary staff who work in our GP surgeries and hospitals and in the community. They save lives and make lives better every day, sometimes in difficult circumstances.