David Hughes

Speeches

38

17 in Plenary, 21 in committee

Words spoken

2,435

Spoken in Welsh: 0%

Votes cast

52

of 52 held while sitting

Committee attendance

100%

5 of 5 meetings

Voted with the government

25%

13 of 52 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

0

Oral questions asked

4

Written questions tabled

0

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.

• Housing18%
• The constitution18%
• The NHS11%
• Social care11%
• Councils and public services8%
• Public finances5%
• Universities, colleges and skills3%
• Schools3%

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

1. 20 October 2026, Plenary

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

   Like Lis, I was brought up in Aberfan and had many friends who were there that day. So, today, we pause with heavy hearts to remember the lives lost in Aberfan's disaster. Sixty years on, the pain of that terrible day remains deeply felt by families, friends…

2. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the First Minister

   Minister, Welsh taxpayers are continually being asked to pay more, yet many feel they are receiving less in return. Does the Minister agree that rather than continually demanding more from Welsh taxpayers, the Welsh Government should first demonstrate that it…

3. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the First Minister

   8. What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure efficiency and waste reduction when delivering public services to achieve better value for money for taxpayers? OQ64796

4. 14 October 2026, Plenary

   Reform UK Debate: Local referendums on council tax rises

   Do you think that the taxpayer, local tax payers, should pay for everything, Mike? How high do you think the council tax should go up every year, because, under Labour, it's going up and up and up?

5. 13 October 2026, Plenary

   Business Statement and Announcement

   Business Manager, can I ask for a joint statement from the Deputy Minister for social care, the Minister for local government and the Minister for education on the pupil development grant for children looked after? The issue I raise is complicated and cuts…

6. 7 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning

   Minister, people in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr have been asking me how many more years will communities and businesses have to wait for a planning system that delivers decisions promptly. Will you commit to clear, measurable targets for reducing delays? Will…