Last week, Janet Finch-Saunders AM tabled Written Assembly Questions to the Deputy Minister for Health regarding the continued closure of theatres at Llandudno Hospital.Here is the Deputy Minister's response.

Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister confirm what action he is taking to ensure patient waiting times are not adversely affected by theatre closures at Llandudno Hospital? (WAQ69244)

Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister outline how he is working with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to reduce the impact on staff of the extended theatre closures at Llandudno Hospital? (WAQ69245)

Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister outline how he is working with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to reduce the impact on patients of the extended theatre closures at Llandudno Hospital? (WAQ69246)

Vaughan Gething:

The operating theatres at Llandudno Hospital have been temporary closed to allow essential work to be carried out, including repairs to the air handling ventilation units, necessary for patient safety. The work started this month is due to be completed in early November.

Patients are being treated at Ysbyty Gwynedd and a small number at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd while this necessary work is being completed.

I expect disruption to patients and staff to be kept to a minimum while this improvement work is carried out.