8. Debate on petitions concerning the development of a new Velindre Cancer Centre: P-05-1001 'Hold an independent inquiry into the choice of site for the proposed new Velindre Cancer Centre', P-05-1018 'Support for the current proposed plans to build a new Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, in any future inquiry'

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:17 pm on 3 March 2021.

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Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative 5:17, 3 March 2021

Diolch, Llywydd, and thank you to all Members who have contributed to this debate, and to the Minister for his response, notwithstanding the fact he highlights he does have a prejudicial interest. I was still grateful for the information he brought forward. In concluding, though, it is a point of regret that an issue of such importance has become such a divisive issue in the local area and further afield. We all appreciate this is a very emotive issue for all, and certainly the lovely comments that have been made about the hospital in its entirety have been really heartwarming to listen to. I'm hoping that today's debate will show that at the end of the day the right decision will be made in the end, and that both sides of the argument can come together. It is clear that there are strongly held views on both sides. I know that the people who have supported both petitions, as well as the Petitions Committee itself, will await further decisions with interest. Diolch yn fawr.