§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the working conditions of the Ambulance Service in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [69534]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesThe working conditions for the ambulance services in Wales are a matter for the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust. The Trust has recently completed a review of its estate and is consulting trade unions on a package to standardise the pay and conditions of service for staff across Wales. In addition, the Trust is developing a programme for replacing uniforms for all operational staff and has a vehicle replacement programme in place.
Following the transfer of powers, overall responsibility for the Health Service will be a matter for the National Assembly.