Group 7: Duty to secure quality in health services — review of statement of standards (Amendments 36, 37)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:34 pm on 10 March 2020.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 6:34, 10 March 2020

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In all seriousness, we will be supporting these amendments. This is our insurance policy after failing to have our amendments passed in group 2. I reminded you earlier that I was concerned that there were a number of standards that I'd like to see on the face of the Bill that are not there, and that that is in the context of guidance that is five years old by now. If the guidelines are going to be valuable, then we have to ensure that those guidelines are contemporary and up to date. And, in failing to have that strengthened on the face of the Bill, then, certainly, we want to see the commitment to have standards that are up to date and meet requirements that constantly change in our health and care services.