11. Debate: Stage 4 of the Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:11 pm on 17 March 2020.

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Photo of Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Conservative 6:11, 17 March 2020

Thanks for that, Rhun. You mentioned the importance of the independence of the community health councils. It's not just a question of independence though, is it? It's also a question of their agility, because they're able to go into those health establishments with very little notice, be a genuine friend and voice to the people who are there, and inspire that sort of confidence. So, it's that ability to go wherever they want to as well, at short notice, which must be protected.