I think there are two particular parts to the comments the Member sets out. There is, in fact, a substantive director of mental health services, and he is leading the approach to actually reform mental health services in north Wales. So, you will see engagement over the period of the next few months on that new mental health strategy, which is absolutely needed, because, as a Government, we recognise that mental health is one of the most significant challenges that the health board faces for the future, and it’s probably the one that will take the longest period of time to resolve properly. In many ways, that’s why we set out the length of timescale that we expect the health board to be in special measures. I actually think the new director’s had a significant impact, but it’s important that that continues and is sustained.

The second point that I think you’re making is about the ongoing investigation. The health board did the right thing in actually approaching the Health and Social Care Advisory Service to undertake a proper and independent investigation, and what has happened is that that investigation has lengthened and expanded. As they’ve gone through, more families have contacted them and more interviews have been undertaken. My understanding is they’ve already had to review 300,000 pages of documentation and there are more people who still need to be interviewed. So, I think the most important thing is that enough time is taken to do this properly, and I don’t want to set any artificial deadlines for timescales that would actually potentially compromise the thoroughness and the adequacy of the report that we will ultimately receive. However, I do recognise that it would be in everyone’s interest if this matter could be dealt with even more promptly and expeditiously from a time frame point of view. There are people who will want to know what happened, from both the families and individuals themselves to the staff members who are engaged and involved as well. It is in all of our interests that this is done quickly; however, the speed of the investigation should not compromise the ultimate outcome and the soundness of that investigation. But I have been very clear with the health board about what I expect them to do. We also need to think about the oversight and the governance of this as well. So, it really does matter that we get this right, and I hope that Members would support and recognise that.