Thank you, Llywydd. I have set out the significant potential impacts of a 'no deal' Brexit for our NHS and social care services in Wales in this Chamber on a number of occasions. My position remains crystal clear: a 'no-deal' Brexit poses significant risks to services in Wales and the public that they serve.

In an environment of historic uncertainty, my focus has been on working with all partners to limit, as far as possible, the damage that a 'no deal' Brexit would have on our NHS and social care services. Together, we are ensuring that robust arrangements are in place to prepare for the impact of leaving the European Union, and to respond quickly to issues and impacts as they arise if we do leave. These arrangements have been repeatedly tested, rehearsed and, as far as possible, assured. But let me be absolutely clear: whilst we are doing everything we can to prepare, no amount of planning can guarantee a disruption-free Brexit. To suggest otherwise is deeply misleading and irresponsible.

Leaving the EU will have an impact over the short, medium and long term. Our priority has been to ensure the continuity of essential supplies, so that services can be maintained, as far as possible, on a business-as-usual basis. This will allow professionals to work properly and with confidence, ensuring the public and patients, as far as possible, are not adversely affected. The last thing that we should do is introduce additional complexity and uncertainty for the public and our staff, especially as we head into winter.

We have looked for opportunities to strengthen capacity within the sector beyond the immediate context of Brexit. Members will know that I approved the purchase and stocking of an additional storage facility to ensure that supplies of medical equipment and essential items are not disrupted. This £11 million investment was made necessary and urgent by the prospect of a 'no deal' Brexit in March. To put that in context, the £11 million warehouse funding could instead have paid for seven replacement magnetic resonance imaging scanners.

Many of the essential 'no deal' Brexit responses are UK Government responsibilities. We continue to press for assurance on matters such as the flow of goods through ports, settled status for EU citizens, and provide robust challenge in areas where Welsh interests need to be protected.

On medicines, we participate in UK-wide arrangements to maintain supplies, working closely with the industry. There are established processes to manage medicines shortages, and these will apply to any shortage caused by Brexit. They will be informed by detailed analysis of medicines that are potentially at risk. There are similar UK-wide arrangements in place for radioisotopes, supported by dedicated express freight channels into airports. These arrangements, again, have been tested and rehearsed recently in response to widely reported concerns raised by clinicians and professional groups.