2. 2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:18 pm on 13 June 2017.

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Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour 2:18, 13 June 2017

Leader of the house, this week is Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Week, and it seems an appropriate point during which to pay tribute to the work of my constituent Amy Walker. Her son was born with an extremely rare genetic condition, and Amy is campaigning for a greater understanding of the daily struggles children and families like hers face. Could we have a statement from the Welsh Government on how it is supporting people with rare disorders, but also their families?

In addition, cervical screening saves around 5,000 lives across the UK annually, so it is worrying that uptake is now at a 10-year low in Wales and that one in four women do not attend screening when invited. This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week, so please could we have a statement from the Government on how it is ensuring women in Wales take up the screening that can potentially save lives?