Contributions
193 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsWill my hon. Friend give way?26 Feb 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh Affairs“Gwnewch y pethau bychain,” were the famous words of St David, meaning, “Do the little things.” I do hope I have not mangled the pronunciation too much; dw i’n dysgu Cymraeg—I am…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Power PlanI thank the Secretary of State for announcing a big investment in local energy. He mentioned the fantastic example of the Geraint Thomas national velodrome in Newport, in my…10 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for Veterans7. What steps he is taking to improve support for veterans.02 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransVeterans in my constituency benefit from the stellar Monmouthshire veterans support hub in Abergavenny. Such organisations, and the volunteers who keep them running, are…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsRecently I met with employees and union reps from SYNLAB, a thriving pathology laboratory in Abergavenny. It has been taken over, and now more than 30 jobs are at risk, meaning…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Broadband: InstallationI thank the hon. Member for securing this really important debate. My broadband survey in Monmouthshire shows that communities such as Trellech, Llangwm and Mamhilad have really…27 Jan 2026HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Act 2025: EnforcementOur White Paper, published today, deals with the reform of Ofwat, so hopefully we will see an end to that kind of behaviour. In fact, I was just about to say that a total of £9.7…20 Jan 2026HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Act 2025: EnforcementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. Cleaning up our rivers is one of my top priorities, and I am delighted that the Government agree and have introduced…20 Jan 2026HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI have had the privilege over the last 18 months of visiting many beautiful historic places of worship in Monmouthshire, including St James’s, Llangua; Bettws Newydd church; St…15 Jan 2026HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant Scheme2. What recent discussions the Church of England has had with the Government on the future of the listed places of worship grant scheme.15 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsA train station serving Magor and Undy will take cars off the badly congested M4 and open doors to new opportunities for local people. It is also excellent value for money,…08 Jan 2026HANSARD2025 BudgetThe £370 million for the Northern Ireland Executive in this year’s Budget, which the Secretary of State mentioned, and the £505 million for Wales, on top of the settlements…07 Jan 2026HANSARD2025 Budget10. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the autumn Budget 2025 on Northern Ireland.07 Jan 2026HANSARDUkrainian Refugees9. What steps she is taking through the visa and immigration system to support refugees from Ukraine.05 Jan 2026HANSARDUkrainian RefugeesBlwyddyn newydd dda, Mr Speaker. Monmouthshire hosts more than 400 refugees from Ukraine. Most of the adults work locally, and some have started businesses; their children are…05 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I am sure that Members from all parts of the House will join me in sending their best wishes to residents across Monmouthshire who have been severely affected by floods this…18 Nov 2025HANSARDBroadband CoverageMy constituents regularly tell me how frustrating it is to try to take work video-calls from home: they get the circle of doom. I know they are not exaggerating, because it…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThanks to incredible campaigners on the Labour Benches, the Victims and Courts Bill protects children by putting important restrictions on parental responsibility following…11 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Releases in ErrorI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. Having spoken to my prison governor in Monmouthshire this weekend, I know the burden that clerks and prison officers are under…11 Nov 2025