Ms McClelland said HCW often had to deal with "high cost, low volume services" issues which were particularly emotive.

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The report, ordered by Health Minister Edwina Hart, found fundamental flaws in HCW's establishment and said it should be replaced by an independent body.

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He added: "The issue of cover for ambulance stations in Wales is a matter of ongoing discussion between the Welsh Ambulance Services Trust and Health Commission Wales (HCW), who will be working together on a strategy for ambulance services across Wales, " he added.

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