Andrew Griffin

Speeches

217

20 in Plenary, 197 in committee

Words spoken

9,950

Spoken in Welsh: 1%

Votes cast

52

of 52 held while sitting

Committee attendance

100%

6 of 6 meetings

Voted with the government

25%

13 of 52 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

1

Oral questions asked

4

Written questions tabled

4

Speeches count contributions in Plenary and committees, leaving out the Llywydd's and deputies' chairing. Votes cast are out of the votes held while the Member sat. Against party means voting for when most of the Member's own party voted against, or the other way round; abstaining doesn't count.

• Councils and public services17%
• The NHS6%
• Schools4%
• Social care2%
• Farming and rural Wales2%
• The constitution2%
• Public finances2%
• Climate and nature1%

Share of this Member's speeches that touch each brief. A speech can touch more than one.

1. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

   Thank you, Cabinet Minister. In Gwynedd Maldwyn, we're already seeing the consequences of the financial pressures on these rural schools. Both Gwynedd and Powys have closed rural primary schools and further closures are being considered or progressed. I…

2. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

   5. What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of the financial pressures facing rural schools in Gwynedd Maldwyn? OQ64722

3. 19 October 2026, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee

   Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting

   So, I'm going to now move to item 4 on the agenda. I'll let the panel leave. So, item 4, a motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting. I propose, in accorance with Standing Order 17.42(ix), that…

4. 19 October 2026, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee

   Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government

   Thank you. So, that brings this session to a close. I thank the panel for their attendance this afternoon. As usual, a copy of the transcript will be made available for you to check for factual accuracy in due course.

5. 19 October 2026, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee

   Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government

   A very quick one, please.

6. 19 October 2026, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee

   Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government

   Okay. Does any Member want a quick follow-up? Iain.