In our opinion, amendment 45 is one of the most important amendments we're discussing today. The ability to make unannounced visits into NHS facilities has enabled the CHCs to highlight failings that have impacted patient care. The fact that the Minister's vision for the CHCs' replacement did away with these visits was of huge concern to the majority of opposition politicians, patient advocacy groups and large sections of civic society.

Community health councils have played a vital role in ensuring patient safety, as witnessed recently in my own region with the Cwm Taf maternity scandal. I cannot underline strongly enough the importance of unannounced visits. Members must support amendment 45, otherwise we will be diminishing the citizen's voice in health and social care. Diolch.