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Lord Jones of Penybont

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 23rd January 2025


1 APPG membership (as of 7 May 2025)
Industrial Hemp
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Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Jones of Penybont has voted in 91 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Sparring Partners
Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (Labour)
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department for Education
(1 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
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Legislation Debates
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Lord Jones of Penybont has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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Latest 8 Written Questions

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11th Feb 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the completion of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence facility.

The Department of Transport continues to engage closely with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in developing its proposal for world-class research, testing and certification site in South Wales. Department for Transport officials contribute through the cross-government GCRE steering group, which also includes representatives from the Department for Business and Trade and Welsh Government, to discuss options for Government support and to ensure alignment with the Government’s priorities such as the Industrial Strategy. Partnership with devolved governments will make the Industrial Strategy a UK wide effort and support the considerable sectoral strengths of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
11th Feb 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what opportunities they envisage, via the Industrial Strategy and the Global Centre of Rail Excellence, for making (1) Wales and (2) the UK a global leader in rail research, testing and innovation.

The Department of Transport continues to engage closely with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in developing its proposal for world-class research, testing and certification site in South Wales. Department for Transport officials contribute through the cross-government GCRE steering group, which also includes representatives from the Department for Business and Trade and Welsh Government, to discuss options for Government support and to ensure alignment with the Government’s priorities such as the Industrial Strategy. Partnership with devolved governments will make the Industrial Strategy a UK wide effort and support the considerable sectoral strengths of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
13th May 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the General Medical Council about reforming regulatory procedures for doctors using powers under section 60 of the Health Act 1999.

Officials from the Department are working closely with the General Medical Council to develop the necessary legislation to modernise the legislative framework for doctors, as part of our professional regulation reform programme.

We anticipate being in a position to consult on this legislation, which will be made using the affirmative procedure under powers granted in Section 60 of the Health Act 1999, in late 2025.

Baroness Merron
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
13th May 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to reforming the loss of future earnings element of clinical negligence compensation for cases arising from obstetrics.

We recognise that clinical negligence is an important issue, and ministers will examine the drivers of costs, how to manage spending on clinical negligence, and the potential merits of reform options.

Baroness Merron
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
13th May 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Civil Procedure Rule Committee regarding the implementation of fixed recoverable costs for clinical negligence claims valued up to £25,000.

Currently, the Government is considering the way forward on a wide range of matters relating to clinical negligence reform, and we will announce our position in due course.

Baroness Merron
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
13th May 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure long-term funding for programmes to support NHS staff with their (1) mental and (2) physical health.

It is important that all National Health Service staff are able to work in a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises their health and wellbeing.

Employers across the NHS have their own arrangements in place for supporting their staff, including occupational health provision, employee support programmes, and health and wellbeing guardians, who scrutinise and co-ordinate local support.

At a national level, NHS England commissions the NHS Practitioner Health programme, which provides specialist support, and which is reviewing the wider provision of support for staff mental and physical health and wellbeing.

To support staff with their physical health, the Government and Nuffield Health announced, in March 2025, access for 4,000 NHS staff to Nuffield Health’s Joint Pain Programme, to support those staff who are either off work due to chronic joint pain or struggling with pain whilst at work.

Baroness Merron
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
13th May 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to minimise the risk of burnout among healthcare staff.

The health and wellbeing of National Health Service staff is a top priority. Employers across the NHS have their own arrangements in place for supporting their staff, including occupational health provision, employee support programmes, and health and wellbeing guardian roles.

At a national level, NHS England has made additional support available. This includes a focus on healthy environments, tools, and resources to support line managers, and emotional and psychological health and wellbeing support. They have also set out a roadmap for the NHS and partner organisations to work together to develop and invest in occupational health and wellbeing services for NHS staff over the next five years.

Baroness Merron
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)