Labour Party MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney since (elected). An MP continuously since .
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| Party | Office | Area | Period | Began | Ended | Source |
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| Labour | MP | Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney | – present | elected | — | Party history |
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We had huge wildfires in the Welsh valleys last summer, so I welcome last week’s summit, which announced the UK’s first permanent military firefighting capability. When I met firefighters after the summer, I heard anecdotal reports that some fires were being started deliberately. Could we please have a ministerial update on further next steps after the summit? We need many more preventive ideas to address this dreadful issue.
Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am happy to give my right hon. Friend a whiff, as we say in the valleys. Parliament is taking action to reduce single-use plastics across our estate. This includes removing plastic bottles of water from sale, eliminating about 120,000 of them each year. We have also replaced plastic straws and cutlery with more sustainable alternatives, and increased the use of reusable and recyclable products. Parliament has also introduced a packaging sustainability policy for our procurement, which incentivises suppliers to reduce single-use plastics. We continue to look at further opportunities to reduce plastic consumption across our estate.
As I have set out, Parliament has made significant progress in reducing single-use plastics across the estate. For example, to minimise the environmental impact, single-use plastic cups are now made from biodegradable material, and we do bags of stuff on composting. However, we are not complacent, and we will continue to identify further opportunities to reduce unnecessary plastic use. I thank my hon. Friend for raising this question, and I will ask officers to come back to us both on our plastic use reduction plan.
Houthi aggression fans the flames in that region. Can the Minister tell us more about the diplomatic measures in hand to help with this crucial situation?
May I thank the Leader of the House and the shadow Leader of the House for their kind words highlighting the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan tragedy earlier this week? I welcome the Government’s commitment to creating employment opportunities for young people through the youth jobs grant. In Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, we have already seen the benefits, with several local employers signing up. Will the Government please update us on the scheme? I am interested in looking at the eligibility criteria so that more young people across our country can get off to a good start in their working life.
Mr Speaker, I would like to add some words of thanks to the retiring Clerk of the House. I find Thomas Goldsmith to be a very sage official sitting at the heart of our organisation. It is my privilege to be a House of Commons Commissioner and Chair of the Administration Committee. I have seen Tom show good judgment, provide wise words, land on the nub of a problem and always suggest a constructive way forward, and he does all of that with good grace. Tom Goldsmith is a polymath. Like others, I have heard his excellent piano playing. I know that he enjoys books, and we have often talked about our latest good reads. In a sometimes rarefied atmosphere, he is also a modest man from an ordinary background. It has been a pleasure working with him. Good wishes for the future, Tom.
The House of Commons Administration provides a variety of training for Members and their staff to help them respond to domestic and sexual abuse casework, which includes a day-long training course on dealing with cases of domestic abuse, human resources sessions on domestic abuse awareness and an e-learning module on safeguarding. The training courses equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognise signs, respond accordingly and provide access to support and resources.
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important topic, and it is great that she has good local services. I have already outlined the training and guidance we currently have on offer. The Commission is keen to ensure that Members are well supported in this area and is open to suggestions to develop the training offer. I will ask officials to get in touch with my hon. Friend.
This summer, wildfires raged across south Wales and other parts of the UK. On one day alone, our emergency services received 1,000 telephone calls. Our South Wales fire and rescue service worked tirelessly alongside firefighters from across the UK. The Royal Logistics Corps, councils, Welsh Water staff, farmers and residents all gave a helping hand in Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney. Ahead of the national wildfire summit, will the Government please provide a statement on support for areas such as the south Wales valleys, and on the steps being taken to improve preparedness and reduce the risk of fires in the future?
Although it is a civil matter, where a jury trial cannot apply, yesterday we found out that Virgin Media has been fined a record £28 million for ripping off its customers, yet the chief executive appears to be getting off scot-free. I think that the shareholders should be considering his future and the possibility of bonuses being returned. Does the Solicitor General agree that constituents will be asking who is accountable for such predatory corporate behaviour?
Held . Recorded result: Lab Hold. Majority 12,183. 29,922 votes cast from an electorate of 70,153. Parties are as each candidate stood at the time.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | Labour | 16,027 | 53.6% |
| Niamh Salkeld | Plaid Cymru | 3,844 | 12.8% |
| Hannah Jarvis | Conservative | 3,776 | 12.6% |
| Mike Whatley | Independent | 2,409 | 8.1% |
| Anne Baker | Green Party | 1,719 | 5.7% |
| Jackie Charlton | Liberal Democrat | 1,268 | 4.2% |
| Yas Iqbal | Workers Party of Britain | 570 | 1.9% |
| Robert Griffiths | Communist Party of Britain | 309 | 1.0% |
| Seat | Dates |
|---|---|
| Blaenau Gwent and RhymneyElected 1 time | – present |
| Blaenau GwentElected 4 times | – |
| Post | Dates |
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| Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of CommonsOffice of the Leader of the House of Commons | – |
| Opposition Whip (Commons)Whips Office (Commons) | – |
| Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | – |
| Committee | Dates |
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| Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission | – present |
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | – present |
| Administration CommitteeChair | – present |
| Administration Committee | – present |
| House of Commons Commission | – present |
| Members Estimate Committee | – present |
| Restoration and Renewal Client Board | – present |
| Administration Estimate Audit and Risk Assurance Committee | – present |
| Members Estimate Audit Committee | – present |
| Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill | – |
| UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords] | – |
| Pension Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) Bill | – |
| Welsh Grand Committee | – |
| Elections Bill | – |
| Public Accounts Committee | – |
| Procedure Committee | – |
| Public Accounts Committee | – |
| Public Accounts Committee | – |
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