Being Minister for health after a pandemic is very difficult work, particularly when the resources aren't available after years of austerity as a result of the actions of the Conservatives. I have taken decisive action in terms of intervening in Betsi Cadwaladr health board, and I'm not going to follow the Plaid Cymru suggestion to restructure and to hold a public inquiry that will cost millions of pounds, will take years, and won't help a single patient in north Wales to be treated more effectively or more quickly.

I ask myself on a daily basis: can I do this thankless job? My response is: 'I have to, because I'm determined to see our NHS working effectively.'