Written question WQ100510
- Asked by
- Natasha AsgharConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
When will the Welsh Government make a decision on approving the business case relating to infrastructure improvements to support the expansion of the newborn screening laboratory in Cardiff?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care (Mabon ap Gwynfor)
My officials are working closely with NHS partners on proposals to establish the requirements for modernising and futureproofing newborn screening infrastructure in Wales that include laboratory developments. These are required before additional conditions can be safely introduced and enable us to respond to future newborn screening developments and recommendations from UK National Screening Committee. We expect to receive advice on the proposals during the next few weeks.