Plaid Cymru

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

86 speeches and questions

2 July 2026Health and Social Care Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
I did a decade working for the NHS as well.
24 June 2026Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
I'd like to echo many of the comments made by Members throughout the debate; time is against me and I cannot reference them all. However, in particular, Elyn powerfully spoke about the importance of recognising every baby as an individual and not a statistic…
24 June 2026Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
Thank you, Minister, for your response, and I thank all Members who have contributed to this debate today. It is clear, I think, that there is strong cross-party support on the topic of the motion before us today. For the sake of all families and parents—and…
24 June 2026Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
It was clear from speaking to families that the loss does not end, it continues. Too often, the grief is carried in silence, because the stigma surrounding baby loss can make it difficult to speak openly. Parents are living their lives while grieving the life…
24 June 2026Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
Diolch. Before I begin, I wish to declare a personal interest. Unbeknown to me when I tabled this debate, members of my wider family are today going through this very situation. While that is a separate and deeply personal matter, I want to begin with the…
24 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Minister, within my first few days of being elected, I was contacted by Breakthrough T1D, a third sector charity supporting people living with diabetes. In light of the barriers faced by people with long-term health conditions such as diabetes, including low…
10 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
For too long, children in Wales have been forced to grow up in poverty, impacting everything from their education and health to their future prospects and even life expectancy. It disproportionately affects children in my constituency, with over 80 per cent…
10 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
5. What action is the Welsh Government taking to tackle child poverty in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr? OQ64110
10 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Thank you, Llywydd, and congratulations, Deputy First Minister.
19 May 2026Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Diolch, Lywydd. Previous Labour Governments' record left too many people across Wales waiting too long for treatment, and, in Cwm Taf Morgannwg, too many patients continue to face lengthy delays for appointments and care. My constituents across Pontypridd…
12 May 2026Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Rhun ap Iorwerth.