Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Christina Rees Excerpts
Wednesday 5th July 2023

(10 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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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.

Christina Rees Portrait Christina Rees (Neath) (Ind)
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As a GP, the Minister knows the value of community engagement. Will he ask the Home Secretary to increase investment in policing in Wales to ensure that there is an effective response to tackling crime when bad things happen?

James Davies Portrait Dr Davies
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The hon. Member will be aware that there are more police officers in all the forces in Wales than ever before. The Government and the Home Office have been investing in the uplift programme and ensuring that there is a strong police presence across Wales.