Minister, you referenced in your statement that the NHS is still under intense pressure. Many residents in the Cynon valley have contacted me to raise concerns that the A&E local to them at the Prince Charles Hospital has been under extreme pressure during the pandemic. Even now as we speak, there is an average time of eight hours and 15 minutes for people to be seen there, and 70 patients waiting to be seen.

The situation has worsened since the closure of the minor injuries unit as Ysbyty Cwm Cynon since 8 September, which was due to staff shortages. Today, it has been reported to me that this temporary closure will now be permanent. Is the Minister able to confirm this report? And, if it is the case that the minor injuries unit is being permanently closed, what is the Minister's view of a health board downgrading local services permanently during a pandemic, and adding to the pressures on other services such as the A&E at the Prince Charles Hospital?