(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to monitor new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus?

We have set up an oversight group to provide amplified surveillance of variant cases. This includes stakeholders from Welsh Government, Public Health Wales, local authorities and health boards. In addition, we have daily updates from PHW and the other UK nations.

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on nurse recruitment in North Wales?

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A total of 211 newly qualified nurses joined the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in 2020 via student streamlining. The health board is also actively recruiting additional nurses from overseas.

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the NHS pay review?

We have provided evidence for consideration by the independent pay review body, asking for recommendations that are fair, affordable and which will reflect an appropriate level of pay rise. I have subsequently written to them to reinforce that we have not instigated an arbitrary cap for their recommendations.