Decision details

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The item commenced at 17:09

 

NDM5054 William Graham (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the concerns expressed across Wales regarding local health board proposals for the future of neonatal care; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) ensure that level 3 neonatal care services will continue to be available within North Wales;

 

b) ensure that none of the current neonatal services in West Wales are downgraded; and

 

c) ensure that the capacity of level 3 neonatal care services in South Wales are able to meet demand.

 

The following amendment was tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete sub-point 2b and replace with:

ensure that a strategy is in place to see an improvement in neonatal services in West Wales

 

 

Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5054 William Graham (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the concerns expressed across Wales regarding local health board proposals for the future of neonatal care; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) ensure that level 3 neonatal care services will continue to be available within North Wales;

 

b) ensure that none of the current neonatal services in West Wales are downgraded; and

 

c) ensure that the capacity of level 3 neonatal care services in South Wales are able to meet demand.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
27	0	0	27

The motion without amendment was agreed.