Mayor of Pembroke Dock, Clr. Peter Kraus, extends a huge thank you to everyone who attended the demonstration at South Pembs. Hospital on Friday morning.

"Even though the weather got the better of us, the atmosphere was fantastic," he said.

"The League of Friends gave us their full support, as well as the public, so all we have to do now is hope that the Health Board will reconsider their proposals to close the Minor Injuries Unit.

"It is so essential to the south of the county as we have so much industry, tourism and old age pensioners who rely on being seen promptly and, of course, we have our little juniors - what can I say, they definitely have to be seen quickly. These are human lives we are talking about now and not just numbers that can be juggled around. If only someone from the Health Board would listen to the public for a change, they are the ones who know what works and what doesn't.

"I spoke to lots of people who were going to outpatients appointments and they are feeling very let down by the health authority, and as this episode has been going on for so long now, no-one knows what is going to happen next.

"I have always been a people's person who puts them first, I hope you will do the same. Please think twice what you do before it is too late."