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Written Question
Railways: Wales
Friday 27th June 2025

Asked by: Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government how much they spent on Welsh railways between 2014 and 2019, including control periods 4 and 5.

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)

The UK Government is responsible for rail infrastructure across England and Wales. Rail in Scotland is a devolved matter. From 2014/15 until 2019/20, a total of £2.716 billion was invested on rail infrastructure in Wales. This figure includes costs to maintain and operate the network (£1.889 billion) as well as costs to enhance the network (£0.827 billion).

The continuing subsidy for rail services operated by Transport for Wales (TfW) was made part of the UK Government Block Grant to Wales in c2007. It is not separately identifiable as the amount allocated to rail from the Block Grant was a devolved matter for Welsh Ministers. Separately, the Department made payments for services that TfW operated wholly within England of c£4 million per annum (i.e. c£20 million for 2014-2019).

Division Vote (Lords)
11 Jun 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 178 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 161
Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 21 May 2025
National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation

"My Lords, noble Lords will know that I always welcome every opportunity to talk about nuclear power in all its forms. I echo the appreciation by the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, of the Minister’s support for the nuclear industry. Of course, I endorse all the comments of the noble Lord, …..."
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist - View Speech

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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 21 May 2025
National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation

"I apologise to the Committee. I should have started my speech by drawing attention to my registered interests. I still have a small legacy involvement with a Canadian nuclear company...."
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Written Question
Tourism: Wales
Wednesday 21st May 2025

Asked by: Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh Government about the potential impact of its proposed visitor levy on tourism in England.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Tourism policy in the UK is devolved, but DCMS maintains regular engagement with the devolved administrations, including the Welsh Government, on a range of tourism-related matters and we are aware of the Welsh Government’s proposals to introduce a visitor levy and continue to monitor its development closely.

DCMS remains committed to understanding the potential cross-border impacts on the visitor economy, including any implications for tourism in England.

Our focus remains on supporting a thriving and competitive tourism sector across all parts of the UK, ensuring that destinations can attract visitors, support local businesses, and deliver sustainable growth.

Division Vote (Lords)
19 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 124 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 118
Division Vote (Lords)
12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 150 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 152
Division Vote (Lords)
12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 173 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 183
Division Vote (Lords)
12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 155 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 125
Division Vote (Lords)
12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 177 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 168