Commenting on the latest support package for the Welsh NHS, the Shadow Minister for Health, Andrew RT Davies MS, said:
“Our fantastic NHS staff deserve full credit for the exemplary work they have carried out, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, in delivering first-class care to patients, and today’s latest funding announcement will allow them to continue their work.
“The UK Conservative Government has done everything in its power to equip the Welsh Labour-led Government with the necessary tools to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 in Wales.
“And, ultimately, without the UK Government’s historic funding packages today’s announcement would not have been possible.
“This money needs to increase access to vital health provision which has been closed or greatly reduced since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. As we have seen with the number of cancer deaths it is vital that these pathways to treatment are reopened as soon as possible to prevent as few premature deaths as possible.
“The UK Conservative Government is in the driving seat in ensuring Wales is best equipped in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.”