Leader of the Welsh Conservatives and Clwyd West MS Darren Millar has demanded answers from the Cabinet Secretary for Health over failings at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Speaking in the Business Statement this afternoon, Darren said the Cabinet Secretary needs to be held accountable for failing to deliver the promised improvements at the controversial health board.
Calling for a Welsh Government Statement on the matter, he said:
"Last week I called for a Statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the debacle that is happening in North Wales, with dodgy waiting times figures being published by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
"Clearly, it isn't good enough that we have unreliable figures being reported. The public need and demand to know what on earth is going on.
“I appreciate that a written statement has been issued by the Minister, but we need to hold the Minister accountable as well for his actions and his failure to deliver the promised improvements at the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, given that it's been in special measures and high levels of intervention for over a decade.
"I'd like an urgent statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on this issue, in order that we can ask the pertinent questions that are being put to us by our constituents in North Wales?"
In her response, the Trefnydd (Business Manager) said the review that has started is examining the Health Noard's data collection, quality assurance and reporting processes, and will make recommendations to strengthen governance and assurance arrangements.
She added:
"It is clear that we need, as you said, to restore trust and accurate reporting, as the Health Secretary has said himself, as quickly as possible. It's vital that the review process takes the time it needs to ensure this."
Speaking afterwards, Darren said:
"The people of North Wales deserve answers - they have been suffering at the hands of this incompetent Welsh Government for far too long!"
Beth am wylio cyfraniad Darren Millar yn Senedd Cymru, isod:
