Wales
MPs question a government minister
This is a general oral questions session focused on Wales, where MPs will put questions to the Secretary of State for Wales about devolved and reserved matters affecting Wales. Oral questions sessions provide accountability for government decisions and allow backbench MPs to raise constituent concerns and policy issues directly with ministers.
This session provides a formal parliamentary forum for Welsh issues and holds the Wales Office to account on matters including reserved powers (like energy, defence, and some aspects of fiscal policy) and coordination with the Welsh devolved government. It affects all people and businesses in Wales and allows MPs to press the government on policies impacting Welsh communities.
15 questions
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the defence sector in Wales on the UK’s defence capabilities.
Andrew RosindellReform UKRomfordWhat discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the promotion of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.
Ben LakePlaid CymruCeredigion PreseliWhat steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.
Carolyn HarrisLabourNeath and Swansea EastWhat steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Wales.
Catherine FookesLabourMonmouthshireWhether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on the Welsh economy.
Charlie DewhirstConservativeBridlington and The WoldsWhat discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the cost of living in Wales.
Chris LawScottish NationalDundee CentralWhat steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.
Dave DooganScottish NationalAngus and Perthshire GlensWhat steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create new jobs in Wales.
Feryal ClarkLabourEnfield NorthWhat steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.
Gerald JonesLabourMerthyr Tydfil and AberdareWhat steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve cross-border healthcare.
Helen MorganLiberal DemocratsNorth ShropshireWhether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on the Welsh economy.
Joe RobertsonConservativeIsle of Wight EastWhat assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.
Melanie WardLabourCowdenbeath and KirkcaldyWhat steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the rail network in Wales.
Mr Alex Barros-CurtisLabourCardiff WestWhat recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales.
Peter SwallowLabourBracknellWhat steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.
Steve WitherdenLabourMontgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
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