Speeches by Jones.

“Illegal offroad bikes cause regular and unnecessary nuisance to residents across Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and other parts of the country. South Wales police are constantly trying to deal with residents’ concerns, but the situation persists and is widespread. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 will provide the police w…”

“Even before the current conflict in the middle east, fuel suppliers in the Merthyr Tydfil part of my constituency were charging an average of 10p per litre more than those in other parts of my constituency and neighbouring towns. Even London fuel prices were cheaper than they were in Merthyr Tydfil, and the situation h…”

“I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade) on securing the debate and the Backbench Business Committee for granting it. As we have heard, the DVLA covers important aspects of work overseeing driving licences and people’s ability to drive safely. I pay tribute, as others have done, to th…”

“Free school meals for children, our universal credit uplift, and up to £575 more on the state pension thanks to protecting the triple lock are all great examples of how Labour Governments at both ends of the M4 are helping with the cost of living. Can the Secretary of State update the House on the steps that the Govern…”

“13. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.”

“Petra, could you give us some thoughts on the benefits of the digital healthcare system, primarily to patients but also to healthcare professionals and the Government?”

“I welcome and fully endorse the Minister’s comments about the benefits of two Labour Governments working together for the people of Wales. In the 19th century, ironworks in my constituency made cannons and cannonballs for the Royal Navy; in the 21st century, skilled workers and businesses in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare…”

“9. What steps he is taking to increase the number of defence jobs in Wales.”

“Is it your feeling that the role of the Commissioner has been significant in all the progress you have described?”

“Could you give us your view on the progress made by the service justice system on the treatment of victims of service offenders?”

“Members will have heard me speak on numerous occasions about the high cost of petrol in Merthyr Tydfil, where prices have for many months been around 10p per litre higher than in many neighbouring areas and, indeed, higher than here in London, and I have asked the Competition and Markets Authority to intervene. Some re…”

“Thank you for being with us this morning, Sarah. What are your views on what should be included in the service policing protocol to improve working relationships between the various service police bodies, the Secretary of State and the Defence Council?”

“The Bill has provisions to amalgamate the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations into a single non-departmental body. Could you give us your thoughts on whether that is a positive and what the practicalities would be from your point of view?”

“The shadow Minister is talking about public services in Wales. Would she care to reflect on the 14 years of austerity and the damage that the Conservatives, along with the Liberal Democrats, did as the architects of austerity to Welsh public services, which we are rebuilding?”

“It is a pleasure to speak in this St David’s day and Welsh affairs debate. I will raise a number of issues affecting my constituency. I was so pleased that this Labour Government are making huge steps in tackling child poverty. The removal of the two-child cap represents the biggest action to tackle child poverty in an…”

“To follow up on that, if DHPs were not required to help with regular rental costs, as you have outlined and as many of them are now, what more could local authorities do to address the broader homelessness challenges in their local areas?”

“We have touched on this, but I want to drill down a bit on awareness. Would you outline how your Departments will ensure that policy teams are aware of the Covenant duty and sufficiently informed of the needs of the armed forces community in order to be able to meet their duty?”

“Just moving the discussion on to discretionary housing payments, what role do they have in addressing housing insecurity and keeping people in their accommodation? Linked to that, what changes, if any, would you like to see in the way they are administered?”

“Following the discussion on one-bed properties, I have a question specifically for Dr Steffan Evans. You have said that the social security system is creating demand for more one-bed properties. I think I know where you are going with that but, for the record, can you give us some detail as to your rationale?”

“Could you talk about the particular challenges that veterans face in each of the devolved nations?”