The Ambulance Service

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:06 pm on 15 May 2018.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:06, 15 May 2018

Can I join the Member in paying my regard, consideration and thanks, indeed, to the ambulance staff for what they do in saving lives day after day in Wales? I can say that significant resources have been invested in the last few years, targeted at ensuring that the number of front-line staff is increased, both in the control centres and, indeed, on the road. We have a record number of staff, actually, employed in the service. Back in October, we announced an £8.2 million investment to enable the Welsh ambulance service to continue upgrading the existing fleet, which brings the total investment in new ambulance vehicles since 2011 to almost £45 million.