Part of 2. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:42 pm on 4 October 2016.
Far from it—we want to make sure that there is a specialist centre. It’s happened all across the rest of Wales, and it’s important that people who live in the area of Betsi Cadwaladr do have the ability to have a very strong specialist vascular unit. I think the question is not that there should be a specialised unit, but where it should be placed. And I understand the points that have been made, particularly by her colleague, the Member for Arfon, that further consideration should be given to looking at other sites and not just at Glan Clwyd. But, that said, the community health council have supported the proposals, as I understand, so far. The board will be considering the matter further at its October meeting, and that might be an opportunity for those who are unhappy with the decision so far to make their voices heard.