Reform UK

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

64 speeches and questions

30 June 2026Finance Committee
First Supplementary Budget 2026-27: Evidence session
Thank you.
30 June 2026Finance Committee
First Supplementary Budget 2026-27: Evidence session
Yes, just a quick one. Just building on what you just said, in an answer to a previous question about capital reserves, you said that, generally speaking, it's better to take capital spending decisions earlier rather than later, so that people can enjoy the…
30 June 2026Finance Committee
First Supplementary Budget 2026-27: Evidence session
Sure. Thank you, Minister, for coming in today. You've touched on it briefly in terms of the rising budget for ALN and the need to provide additional funding for that. Are you at a position today where you can say what the plans are to provide additional…
24 June 2026Plenary
Reform UK Debate: A Welsh Rivers Act
I don't recall anyone specifically talking about nationalisation, but I do specifically remember the question coming from a resident on when are we going to legislate on this issue. I know we had different comments and there were a lot of questions raised…
24 June 2026Plenary
Reform UK Debate: A Welsh Rivers Act
What I would accept is that, in regards to the legislative position today, we are trying to use the power to make our own laws in Wales to improve the quality of Welsh rivers. That's regardless of EU legislation. But rather than getting down that rabbit hole…
24 June 2026Plenary
Reform UK Debate: A Welsh Rivers Act
I'll take the intervention.
24 June 2026Plenary
Reform UK Debate: A Welsh Rivers Act
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. I'd like to thank everybody who contributed towards today's debate. There were a lot of really great contributions, some of them I think slightly better than others, but one key theme I think that we heard from a lot of the…
23 June 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Finance: The First Supplementary Budget 2026-27
In the lead-up to this supplementary budget today, the finance Minister said that extremely difficult decisions lay ahead and that the finances were more challenging than she expected. Her predecessor as finance Minister responded to those comments by saying…
10 June 2026Plenary
Topical Questions
I'd like to echo the sentiments of the Minister and my fellow representative for Afan Ogwr Rhondda in gratitude at the emergency services who dealt with the fire. The fire at the steelworks in Port Talbot is an event that has caused great concern for many of…
9 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I recognise the need for well-funded public services, not just for the impact they have on people's lives, but also for the foundational role that they play in a healthy, developed economy. I also understand that an excessive tax burden can discourage…
9 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to use its devolved powers to minimise the tax burden in Wales? OQ64127
2 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The hospitality sector in Wales generates £5 billion in economic activity, and supports sectors like sport and tourism. Alongside that, venues like pubs, restaurants and cafes act as social hubs across Wales to help combat loneliness and give people a place…
2 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
7. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the hospitality sector to safeguard businesses and jobs? OQ64077
12 May 2026Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Dan Thomas.