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This week marks four years since Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was placed under direct Welsh Government control.

In reaction to this extended time of special measures, Welsh Conservatives will hold a debate in the Welsh Parliament this afternoon.

Mark Drakeford AM has brushed off calls from Welsh Conservatives to honour his promise of an open vote on the M4 relief road.

Shadow Minister for Business, Economy and Infrastructure, Russell George AM, has shared his frustration over First Minister Mark Drakeford’s rejection of the M4 relief road ‘black route’. He said:

Commenting on the Welsh Government’s announcement of proposals for future farming support in Wales, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Andrew RT Davies AM said:

It’s a great privilege and pleasure to be here with you today.

My appearance at this forum is at the invitation of my good friend, your chairman, Askar Sheibani.

Askar and I have worked closely together over many years.

The Welsh Government has missed its own target for new secondary trainee teachers by 40%, while the primary school trainees target was missed for the third year running.

Shadow Ministers Janet Finch-Saunders and David Melding have pledged their support for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends scheme.

Statistics released today (Friday 24th May) show that 23.7% of patients – that’s 21,381 people – had to wait longer than the four hour target.

Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Paul Davies AM, has commented following the Prime Minister Theresa May announcing her departure. He said:

The Welsh Conservatives have backed the news today that leadership changes could be considered at the shamed Cwm Taf Health Board.

Commenting, Acting Health Spokesperson Darren Millar AM said: