Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:52 pm on 29 June 2022.
for us to really tackle those waiting lists. Let me just be clear, there has been no decision on the hospital yet. I'm sitting next to the finance Minister here, and she'd have to find a hell of a lot of money. This is not straightforward at all. And, of course, as somebody who represents the area, I would not be allowed to make a decision, but let me tell you, as the person responsible for health in Wales, I cannot be in a situation where we are not organising and planning for what the future will look like, and we have to plan something that is sustainable. Let me make it absolutely clear that A&E will remain in Withybush until a new hospital is built. We've got a long, long way to go and lots of hoops to jump through before we get to that point, and, of course, there will consistently be a doctor-led minor injury unit that would continue under the plans proposed by the health board.