Darren Millar

Speeches

108

79 in Plenary, 29 in committee

Words spoken

25,315

Spoken in Welsh: 0%

Votes cast

47

of 52 held while sitting

Committee attendance

100%

7 of 7 meetings

Voted with the government

26%

12 of 47 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

1

Oral questions asked

2

Written questions tabled

142

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.

• The NHS25%
• Schools18%
• The economy and jobs16%
• The constitution16%
• Climate and nature13%
• Public finances12%
• Transport9%
• Policing and justice9%

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

1. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Welsh Labour Debate: The M4 around Newport

   I think we're all interested in the fact that you didn't answer the question that was put to you, which is: why have you changed your mind? I know we're talking about a road to Newport, but it's more like the road to Damascus—[Laughter.]—frankly, today…

2. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

   Thank you for that answer, Cabinet Minister, but there's a clear link also between attendance and educational outcomes, and we know we've got a huge attendance problem in Wales, with over 100,000 pupils every year missing at least 10 per cent of their lessons…

3. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

   1. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve educational outcomes for learners? OQ64729

4. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Statement by the First Minister: 60th Anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster

   The Aberfan disaster was one of the greatest tragedies ever to befall Wales, and it was made all the more heartbreaking because so many of those who died were children. As a parent, I can't imagine anything worse than losing a child, and for a small…

5. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the First Minister

   I asked you for specific things about what you would do to try and tackle this, and I appreciate the words about your desire to get on and deliver some improved sustainability, but you didn't tell me any specifics in terms of action that you would take, and…

6. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the First Minister

   Diolch, Lywydd. Can I also put on record that our thoughts are also with those affected by the devastating events in Aberfan 60 years ago this week? First Minister, it's vitally important that every single penny of taxpayers' money is well spent, and that…