Jane Dodds

Speeches

116

116 in Plenary, 0 in committee

Words spoken

15,116

Spoken in Welsh: 4%

Votes cast

35

of 52 held while sitting

Committee attendance

0%

0 of 1 meetings

Voted with the government

69%

24 of 35 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

0

Oral questions asked

4

Written questions tabled

8

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 NHS19%
• Social care14%
• Childcare12%
• Climate and nature12%
• Poverty and the cost of living10%
• Culture, sport and Wales in the world9%
• Transport8%
• Farming and rural Wales8%

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

1. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Short Debate: Full-face coverings are against British values

   Diolch yn fawr. I'll be very brief. Would you not agree with this: that actually Reform UK's recent debates, including this one, are designed to divide and are designed to bring fear—[Interruption.]—to bring fear to our communities? And on this day, where you…

2. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Senedd Commission

   My question to the Llywydd is: will the Llywydd agree that broadcasting GB News would be at odds with the principles of respect, dignity and integrity that should underpin the Senedd? Diolch yn fawr iawn.

3. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Senedd Commission

   I have, I have. But, Dirprwy Lywydd, I've been interrupted, so I'm coming to that, thank you. Twelve thousand complaints about a guest appearing to associate Pride, the organisation, with child sexual exploitation and bestiality. And once again, we are here…

4. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Senedd Commission

   And I rise again, with the greatest of respect to the Member, who is persistent and consistent at the very least. But I am perplexed, and I wonder if the Member is listening. No. I am perplexed why the Member keeps raising this issue. So, let's just be clear…

5. 20 October 2026, Plenary

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

   I associate myself with all of the remarks made, and on behalf of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, I pay honour to those who have died, those who have lost members of their family and have been affected and continue to be affected. I was honoured this morning to…

6. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Business Statement and Announcement

   Prynhawn da, Drefnydd. I'd like two statements, please. Last week I met coracle fishermen from west Wales. They were promoting their very, very unique craft. I don't know if you know—they are very small boats, they carry them on their back, and they only fish…