Gwyn Williams

Speeches

48

36 in Plenary, 12 in committee

Words spoken

8,935

Spoken in Welsh: 12%

Votes cast

52

of 52 held while sitting

Committee attendance

100%

7 of 7 meetings

Voted with the government

100%

52 of 52 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

0

Oral questions asked

5

Written questions tabled

50

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 NHS38%
• Culture, sport and Wales in the world17%
• The economy and jobs8%
• Transport8%
• Mental health4%
• Universities, colleges and skills4%
• Schools4%
• Poverty and the cost of living4%

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

1. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Members' Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): An NHS first Bill

   First of all, I thank everyone who took part in the debate from all sides. Before I come on to the specifics, just to reassure Benjamin and Natasha that this is absolutely not about discriminating against the private sector at all, it's just about doing what…

2. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Members' Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): An NHS first Bill

   Thank you, Llywydd. Thank you, Cabinet Minister. How much time do I have left? A minute and a half. Okay.

3. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Members' Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): An NHS first Bill

   Diolch yn fawr, Ddirprwy Lywydd. This debate, in a nutshell, is, essentially, about putting the NHS first when deciding how to reduce waiting lists, and I'm grateful for the cross-party support on this matter. I should declare an obvious interest, which…

4. 13 October 2026, Plenary

   Legislative Consent Motion: The Armed Forces Bill

   I welcome this legislative consent memorandum for the Armed Forces Bill. My son, Emyr, serves in the 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, so I value the opportunity to speak on this matter today. This Bill recognises a range of items, from the issue of defence…

5. 8 October 2026, Constitution, Justice and External Affairs Committee

   Inter-institutional Relations Agreement: evidence session

   I will hand back to the Chair now, having completed my two questions. Thank you.

6. 8 October 2026, Constitution, Justice and External Affairs Committee

   Inter-institutional Relations Agreement: evidence session

   Thank you very much. I'm grateful to you for that response, and the fact that flexibility is important to you, it's very important to me too, and that we should be open as a committee and as a Senedd.