Huw Thomas

Speeches

199

103 in Plenary, 96 in committee

Words spoken

20,234

Spoken in Welsh: 25%

Votes cast

52

of 52 held while sitting

Committee attendance

92%

11 of 12 meetings

Voted with the government

60%

31 of 52 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

0

Oral questions asked

3

Written questions tabled

58

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.

• Public finances22%
• The economy and jobs15%
• Schools12%
• Councils and public services10%
• The NHS7%
• Culture, sport and Wales in the world6%
• Childcare5%
• Poverty and the cost of living5%

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

1. 22 October 2026, Finance Committee

   Second Supplementary Budget 2026-27: Evidence Session

   Can I just ask, as far as local government is concerned, two questions, really? One, are you satisfied that the allocation formula for the additional ALN funding is fair and appropriate? Because I've been made aware of concerns from council leaders suggesting…

2. 22 October 2026, Finance Committee

   Second Supplementary Budget 2026-27: Evidence Session

   Thanks, Chair. I think it's fair to acknowledge that I have had conversations with the Minister in relation to agreeing a way forward on the supplementary budget. I'm grateful for those conversations and grateful that, with the additional funding made…

3. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Short Debate: Full-face coverings are against British values

   We've heard a lot of nonsense tonight. What I haven't heard is any condemnation of the masked mobs who stormed RNLI stations across the south coast last month. Would you join me, Minister, in condemning those protesters and agree with me that a fine…

4. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Short Debate: Full-face coverings are against British values

   Will you take an intervention, Minister?

5. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Finance: An Update on Council Tax

   The moral case for implementing council tax reform 'is overwhelming, and given the continued financial pressure facing households across the length and breadth of our nation, now is the time to strike whilst the iron's hot.' Not my words, Minister, but the…

6. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Finance: Taxation (Wales) Bill

   As the Bill progresses, there will be further opportunities to scrutinise the details of this Bill, but I'd like to ask a few initial questions to the Cabinet Minister. With regard to sharing information, the Bill allows the Welsh Revenue Authority to share…