Lindsay Whittle

Plaid CymruMember for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni

In the Seventh Senedd

Last spoke 21 October 2026

Speeches: 23; 23 in Plenary, 0 in committee
Words spoken: 1,445; Spoken in Welsh: 15%
Votes cast: 46; of 52 held while sitting
Committee attendance: 100%; 1 of 1 meetings
Voted with the government: 100%; 46 of 46 votes where it took a side
Votes against own party: 0
Oral questions asked: 8
Written questions tabled: 7

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21 October 2026Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you for the answer, but I know that there is a strong feeling amongst many people in our communities, from Brynmawr and Tredegar, through to Caerphilly and Rhymney, and Torfaen as well, that the Senedd feels like something that is 'over there in…
21 October 2026Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
8. How is the Commission engaging with members of the public in Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni to improve outreach work and help people understand what the Senedd does and how it affects their lives? OQ64776
21 October 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
Thank you very much for your response, Minister. My concern is that too many of our talented young people in Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni feel that they have to move away to find careers that are sustainable and long term. Beyond the general funding…
21 October 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
4. What measures will the Welsh Government take to support employment opportunities in Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni? OQ64731
30 September 2026Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice
Minister, can I thank you for your response? I, along with the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, have taken part in direct meetings with the Post Office to secure a suitable replacement in the town centre, but we are encountering a wall of excuses…
30 September 2026Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice
4. What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of the impact of the closure of Caerphilly post office? OQ64598

Recent votes

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Date	Vote on	Vote	Result
21 Oct 2026	Welsh Labour Debate - the M4 around NewportMotion without amendment	Against	Agreed
21 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - Prostate cancer strategyMotion without amendment	For	Agreed
21 Oct 2026	Members Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - an NHS first Bill	For	Agreed
14 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - local referendums on council tax risesMotion as amended	For	Agreed
14 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - local referendums on council tax risesAmendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan	For	Agreed
14 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - local referendums on council tax risesMotion without amendment	Against	Rejected
7 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals. Cynnig wedi’i ddiwygio	Did not vote	Agreed
7 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationalsAmendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan a Lynne Neagle	Did not vote	Agreed
7 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationalsMotion without amendment	Did not vote	Rejected
7 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - regional rugbyAmendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan	Did not vote	Rejected

Committees

Written questions

What discussions has the Welsh Government had about providing national guidance to local authorities on managing recessed EV charging cable…
14 Oct 2026, Awaiting answer
Further to WQ100206, when will the Welsh Government's free childcare offer for nine-month-olds be available in Caerphilly County Borough…
13 Oct 2026, Awaiting answer
What consideration has the Welsh Government given to introducing a routine newborn-screening programme for spinal muscular atrophy?
19 Aug 2026, Answered
Will the Welsh Government provide an update on the roll-out of the free childcare programme in Nelson, Caerphilly County Borough Council?
19 Aug 2026, Answered
What plans does the Government have to improve access to mental health support for those 18 years old and improve access to local drug and…
29 Jul 2026, Answered

All written questions (9)

Register of interests

Overseas Visits

In respect of
Member
Dates
5-6 June 2026
Destination
Gandia village in Spain
Purpose
Attending the European Free Alliance conference
Costs met by
European Free Alliance
Value of costs met
£966. Additional £193 paid on 1 July 2026 to refund taxi fare.
Additional information
Spoke on a special subject of a political nature that effects Europe. I also took part in a question and answer session. I delivered a report on the Welsh situation. The title of the conference was United for Peace.
Registered 10 June 2026Updated 2 July 2026

Membership/Chairmanship of bodies in receipt of direct or indirect Senedd Commission or Welsh Government funds

In respect of
Member
Organisation
Cwm Ifor Primary school, Caerphilly
Role
Governor
Registered 19 May 2026
In respect of
Member
Organisation
Aber Valley Heritage Group
Role
Chairperson
Additional information
Voluntary role
Registered 12 May 2026

From the Register of Members' Interests

Allowances claimed

2026/27	£18
2025/26	£2,587

Totals of published claims by financial year. Salary is not included.

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Time in the Senedd

Seventh Senedd
Plaid Cymru Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
Since 8 May 2026
Sixth Senedd
Plaid Cymru Caerphilly
23 Oct 2025 to 6 May 2026

Elsewhere

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