Steven Rodaway

Speeches

57

29 in Plenary, 28 in committee

Words spoken

7,374

Spoken in Welsh: 0%

Votes cast

52

of 52 held while sitting

Committee attendance

100%

5 of 5 meetings

Voted with the government

25%

13 of 52 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

1

Oral questions asked

4

Written questions tabled

13

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.

• Culture, sport and Wales in the world33%
• The economy and jobs14%
• Schools12%
• The NHS11%
• Housing7%
• Transport7%
• Equality and human rights7%
• Climate and nature7%

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

   I am proud to be Welsh, proud to be British, and unapologetic in defending our culture. In Britain we show our faces. It builds trust and, more importantly, it keeps us safe. In certain Islamic countries, under Islamic law, girls from puberty must cover their…

2. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

   Thank you, Mike, for the question. Improving further education in Swansea must mean providing the skills local industry needs. Employers need courses shaped around their businesses, reliable partnerships with colleges and practical help. For a small business…

3. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Business Statement and Announcement

   Thank you, Llywydd. Trefnydd, at a recent meeting, I heard that delays over Morriston Hospital's access road are holding back proposals for a proposed new emergency department. We understand that much of the planning sits with local government, but where is…

4. 20 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the First Minister

   First Minister, once an annual health check identifies a need, responsibility should not fall on the individual to fight for treatment. People with learning disabilities need a clear, funded pathway to further tests, specialist assessment and treatment. Welsh…

5. 19 October 2026, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee

   Annual scrutiny session with the National Library of Wales

   Thank you.

6. 19 October 2026, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee

   Annual scrutiny session with the National Library of Wales

   Obviously, you're running with a deficit at the moment. How do you feel now, as we go forward, about your resilience to manage shocks in the system, shocks in funding, after having gone through a period of volatility?