Question
1. What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on reducing NHS waiting lists in Wales.
Answer
I thank NHS staff and care workers for their tireless work, but I also understand the frustration felt by people in Wales that waiting lists are going up under the Plaid Cymru Government. Just last week the Chancellor announced an additional £450 million for the Welsh Government to deliver public services. That is on top of the largest spending review settlement since devolution. I hope that the Welsh Government use this funding wisely to improve NHS services and reduce waiting lists.17% point-scoring 50% vibes
Verdict: RED (18/100)
The question asked what discussions or joint working the department has had with the Welsh Government on waiting lists. The reply does not describe any such engagement. It mentions a £450 million funding announcement from the Chancellor and expresses a hope that the Welsh Government will use the money well, which relates to funding but not to the discussions the question asked about. The answer is also vague, so the person who asked would likely need to submit a follow-up to get the specific information they were seeking.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is the nature of the department's engagement with the Welsh Government on reducing NHS waiting lists in Wales. | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The reply never describes any discussions, meetings, joint working, or other engagement between the department and the Welsh Government on waiting lists. It mentions only a Chancellor's funding announcement (£450 million) and a hope that the Welsh Government will use it well to reduce waiting lists, which touches the funding relationship but not the nature of the engagement asked about. |