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Written Question
Economic Growth
Wednesday 26th November 2025

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

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they have taken to boost cross-border economic growth between England and Wales.

Answered by Lord Livermore - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

Economic growth is the central mission of the government. We work closely with the Welsh Government to ensure that Wales, like all parts of the United Kingdom, plays a full part in this mission and benefits from our modern Industrial Strategy, with higher living standards delivered across the country.

As part of this mission, the government is investing in projects that will drive growth across Wales. Alongside rail commitments announced at the last Spending Review, we have recently announced that Anglesey in North Wales will pioneer the UK’s first small modular reactors at Wylfa, with £2.5 billion of UK Government funding. This represents the most significant industrial investment in North Wales in a generation. The project is expected to support up to 3,000 jobs at peak construction and provide power for up to three million homes. Alongside this announcement, we have designated a new AI Growth Zone at the Anglesey Freeport, as well as another in South Wales.

Written Question
Agriculture: Inheritance Tax
Wednesday 26th November 2025

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

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether ministers have met Welsh farmers regarding the agricultural inheritance tax on working farms.

Answered by Lord Livermore - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

Ministers from several Government departments have met with organisations including the National Farmers’ Union, the Tenant Farmers’ Association, the Country Land and Business Association, the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, the Ulster Farmers’ Union, NFU Cymru, NFU Scotland and the Farmers’ Union of Wales.

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Lords - Short debate - Grand Committee
Steps being taken to enable the domestic manufacture of medical nuclear radioisotopes
MP: Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 20 Nov 2025
Medical Nuclear Radioisotopes

"My Lords, it is always a privilege to be allocated a slot in the ballot for Questions for Short Debate. While I am disappointed with the small number of speakers, I feel sure that had more noble Lords been aware of the challenges facing the supply of these clever little …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 20 Nov 2025
Medical Nuclear Radioisotopes

"To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to enable the domestic manufacture of medical nuclear radioisotopes...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 20 Nov 2025
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill

"My Lords, I speak today in strong support of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill, a measure that is not only timely but essential if the UK is to maintain our leadership in clean aviation, deepen our energy security and strengthen our competitiveness in a rapidly changing global landscape. I welcome …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
17 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights 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 195 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 135
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights 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 198 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 298 Noes - 157
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights 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 199 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 309 Noes - 150
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights 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 193 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 296 Noes - 147