2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:49 pm on 6 December 2022.

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Photo of Jane Dodds Jane Dodds Liberal Democrat 2:49, 6 December 2022

Tempting as it would be to follow up that question from Altaf Hussain—thank you so much—I'm focusing on something else today, and good afternoon, Trefnydd. Can I request a statement, please, from the Minister for Health and Social Services with regard to the strike ballot by Welsh ambulance service workers? We know that nobody takes strike action lightly, least of all those who are in our health service, and it just shows how desperate health workers are. They have voted to strike in December, which does also coincide with the nurses' strike as well in December. So, could I ask for a statement from the Minister about what urgent action the Welsh Government will be taking to ensure that workers are supported, that negotiations are in place and that emergency cover is sufficient during what we know will be one of the NHS's busiest period? Diolch yn fawr iawn.