Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Michael Fabricant Excerpts
Wednesday 5th July 2023

(1 year, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Davies Portrait Dr Davies
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I know that that question is very important to the hon. Member and her constituency. I point her in the direction of the growth deals, which have an important role to play, and regular ongoing discussions are held between the Secretary of State, the Wales Office and other Government Departments.

Michael Fabricant Portrait Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)
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Investment in Wales is also conditional on there being adequate healthcare. Is my hon. Friend aware that, in Tywyn on the west coast of Wales, a hospital that was built only six or seven years ago has now closed? People in that area have to travel many, many miles to get healthcare when it is needed.

James Davies Portrait Dr Davies
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I thank my hon. Friend for raising that issue. Clearly, the provision of healthcare services in rural areas is often very difficult, but he will be aware of the particular challenges in Wales, especially north Wales, over the availability of safe and accessible healthcare services. He is right to raise that point.