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NHS commission idea rejected by Plaid Cymru NHS commission idea scrapped by Welsh government
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Plaid Cymru has said it will not take part in a cross-party commission on the future of the NHS in Wales. Plans to form a cross-party commission on the future of the NHS in Wales have been scrapped by the Welsh government.
Agreement on a remit was agreed in principle by the Welsh government and the Liberal Democrats in February. The decision came after Plaid Cymru announced it would not take part, following on from the Conservatives who previously pulled out.
Plaid said the year before an assembly election was "not the appropriate time" for a commission, while the Tories have called for a public inquiry instead. Plaid said it was "not the appropriate time" a year before assembly elections.
A spokesman for Health Minister Mark Drakeford said he and the public would be "disappointed". Health Minister Mark Drakeford proposed a 12-month commission beginning in April with an independent chairman and cross-party representation.
Mr Drakeford has proposed a 12-month commission beginning in April with an independent chair and cross-party representation. Welsh Liberal Democrats leader Kirsty Williams said: "This is disappointing as it was a real chance to take some forward steps in improving our NHS for staff and patients alike."
Plaid Cymru health spokeswoman Elin Jones said her party rejected the idea of a cross-party commission, adding: "A truly independent study, free of political interference, could provide challenging and radical proposals for the future of the NHS." But Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister Darren Millar said the commission was "always a second best option for Wales" and a full public inquiry is needed.