Mid and West AM Simon Thomas welcomed campaigners aiming to keep services at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire outside the Senedd.
Plaid Cymru AM Simon Thomas speaking to the estimated 200 protestors said: “I want to congratulate campaigners on their successful rally outside the Senedd. A clear message was sent to the Labour government that their plans are deeply unpopular. Not only that, their decision to remove consultant-led maternity services will put lives unnecesarily at risk.
“The loss of one service has a knock on impact on other services at the hospital. The management of Hywel Dda is not being honest wheyn they say that there won’t be any significant changes in the future to A&E. Plaid Cymru is asking the question how long can A&E last without 24 hour paediatric cover?”
“We are calling on the Labour Welsh Health Minister to rethink this decision. The Party of Wales is willing to work with all parties, and those of no party allegience to ensure the continuation of services at Withybush Hospital.
“The people of my Mid and West region deserve the same health care as those in large towns and cities. Plaid Cymru’s policy is to recruit 1000 doctors to bring Wales up to European standards and enable services to be as local as possible.”
