Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Unfortunately, the Minister for Health and Social Services is unable to be here in person this afternoon, as he is required at the UK-wide COBRA meeting in relation to our response to coronavirus, but I'm pleased to be here to debate this here today.

Members will be aware that the Minister spoke in the Conservative debate on this matter on 12 February, and similarly, I'd like to start by thanking all the staff on the front line that many Members have referred to today, because they worked tirelessly to provide the care and treatment that patients need, day in and day out.

We all recognise the importance of the NHS, and the public attachment to it continues to be reflected here in the Chamber, and rightly so. We can assure you and the public that the safety of our NHS now and in the future is of paramount importance. Members will also be aware that the safety and transparency of the service is crucial. I'd like to take this opportunity to clarify, as has been already said here today, that health boards have a statutory requirement to deliver safe and sustainable healthcare services for their local population. In that context, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is currently considering the most appropriate model for the future delivery of emergency care at their hospitals.