Lib Dems will deliver a modern ambulance service

12.00.00am BST (GMT +0100) Mon 16th Apr 2007

Ed Bridges and John Dixon believe the Lib Dems can save the Welsh ambulance service.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have pledged to repair the damage done to Wales' ambulance service by Labour.

Under Labour's watch, the Welsh ambulance service has been criticised by watchdogs for flaws in its organisation - which the Lib Dems believe has resulted in a loss of public confidence in the service.

Local Lib Dem, Cllr. Ed Bridges, said: "The poor performance of the ambulance service under Labour has put patients' lives at risk on a daily basis. It has had a serious knock-on effect on A&E services in particular. The Welsh Liberal Democrats want to see the ambulance service working with other emergency services to give a better deal to patients."

Local activist, John Dixon, added: "The Lib Dems will provide £140m investment over ten years to provide Wales with a first-class ambulance service which is fit for purpose. We will also prioritise giving the service the best possible technology so that patients get the care they deserve".