Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:09 pm on 7 March 2017.
Rhun ap Iorwerth
Plaid Cymru
2:09,
7 March 2017
I will also draw the First Minister’s attention to a letter that I received from the WI branch in Llangoed, in my Constituency, which makes the case for investment in midwifery services. They are particularly concerned about the sustainability of the workforce. Yes, you say that there has been investment in more training places, but does the First Minister agree with me that unless we see a significant increase in the training places available in Wales, it will be impossible for us to provide for mothers and their families in the future with the kind of care that they need and deserve?
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