(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of primary care in the City and County of Swansea?

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Our agreed approach on the provision of primary care across Wales, including in the City and County of Swansea, is through the Primary Care Model for Wales.  The Model is a whole system approach to health and wellbeing, predicated on collaboration at a very local level through primary care clusters. 

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on actions taken by the Welsh Government to improve hospital waiting times?

Welsh Government remains committed to improving both elective and emergency hospital waiting times. Additional investment has been provided to support delivery in both these areas. Despite challenges which are seen in all areas of the UK, Wales has seen improvements in both these areas this year.

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on neonatal services in Wales?

We are investing in safe, sustainable neonatal services across Wales, including a brand new neonatal intensive care unit within the £350 million Grange University Hospital, which opens in 2021. We expect health boards to deliver high quality neonatal services, supported by Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee and Wales Neonatal Network.

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had regarding cross-border funding issues following the Countess of Chester Hospital's refusal of elective referrals from Wales?

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My officials have been directly engaging with the UK Government Department for Health and Social Care, along with NHS representatives from both Wales and England to seek agreement on payment arrangements for cross-border activity and to de-escalate the position. I have also written to the UK Government Minister for Health on the need to urgently resolve this issue on what I am sure is a shared objective.