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Division Votes
9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 94 Noes - 297
9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 290
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 279
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 266
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 271
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes
Tally: Ayes - 144 Noes - 244
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 258
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes
Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 249
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 317
16 Jun 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes
Tally: Ayes - 151 Noes - 258
16 Jun 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 255
16 Jun 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - View Vote Context
Ann Davies voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes
Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 246


Speeches
Ann Davies speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ann Davies contributed 1 speech (81 words)
Wednesday 17th June 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Justice
Ann Davies speeches from: Steel Tariffs
Ann Davies contributed 1 speech (106 words)
Wednesday 17th June 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Business and Trade
Ann Davies speeches from: Railways Bill
Ann Davies contributed 1 speech (224 words)
Report stageReport Stage
Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Transport


Written Answers
Cost of Living: Wales
Asked by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin)
Wednesday 17th June 2026

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps she is taking to support households with the cost of living in Wales.

Answered by Jo Stevens - Secretary of State for Wales

Improving the cost of living is the UK Labour Government’s number one priority.

That is why we took £117 off people’s energy bills, expanded the Warm Home Discount, increased the minimum and living wage, universal credit and pensions, and we have frozen the tax paid at the petrol pump until the end of this year.



Early Day Motions
Tuesday 9th June

Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2026

6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin)
That this House congratulates the organisers and volunteers behind Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn 2026; notes that Europe’s largest youth festival celebrated a record breaking Eisteddfod with a total of 118,089 competition entries received this year, the highest ever for the Eisteddfod in north Wales, with over 14,000 of those …


Early Day Motions Signed
Tuesday 23rd June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026

South Yemen

17 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House expresses grave concern at reports of violence against peaceful Southern protesters in Aden, Shabwa and Hadramaut who are demonstrating for their political rights and the principle of self-determination and their support for the Southern transitional council; condemns the killing, injury and arbitrary detention of protesters and activists; …
Tuesday 23rd June
Ann Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026

Swift Awareness Week and Arloesi Dolgellau

9 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the annual arrival of swifts to the UK each May and their extraordinary aerial displays; notes with concern that swifts are now on the Government's List of birds of conservation concern, also known as the UK Red List for birds, due to significant population decline; acknowledges …
Tuesday 16th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2026

Scotland’s future 10 years after Brexit

11 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House notes it is now ten years since Scotland voted to remain in the European Union by 62% to 38% yet was forced out of the EU against its will; recognises that Brexit has caused substantial economic harm and reduced Scotland’s security and international standing; believes that Scotland’s …
Wednesday 17th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2026

Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation

32 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House notes with deep concern the growing impact of fireworks misuse on communities across the UK; recognises that the unpredictable use of high-decibel fireworks causes significant distress to animals, wildlife, and those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse conditions; further notes that local councils and police forces lack sufficient …
Tuesday 16th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th June 2026

Heather Black, Llanegryn

5 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House remembers with deep respect Heather Black of Llanegryn, Gwynedd, who sadly passed away in February 2026 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, one of the UK’s leading cancer killers; pays tribute to her courage in facing her illness and her determination to prioritise her family and wider …
Tuesday 9th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th June 2026

Lampeter Town AFC 100th anniversary

5 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House congratulates Lampeter Town AFC on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; notes that the club was one of the founder members of the Cardiganshire League, and secured promotion from its first division in the 2024-25 season; recognises the significant contribution the club has made to sporting, social, …
Monday 8th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026

Rosebank oil field

32 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises that the UK’s transition away from oil and gas production is underway, as North Sea reserves decline and the climate imperative intensifies; notes that geopolitical instability is highlighting how the UK’s continued reliance on oil and gas leaves households and businesses exposed to global price shocks; …
Tuesday 9th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026

Reducing trade and mobility barriers between the UK and EU

37 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House notes with deep concern the growing disruption and economic harm caused by post-Brexit mobility and border arrangements between the UK and the EU; further notes that the full rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on 10 April 2026 has intensified pressures on British travellers, touring artists, …
Tuesday 9th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026

Amendment of the Law Motions for Finance Bills

13 signatures (Most recent: 24 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House regrets that the use of an Amendment of the Law Motion has not been included in Budget Resolutions since 2017; notes that this represents a departure from established parliamentary practice; further notes that this has constrained the House’s ability to determine, through amendment, the full scope of …
Tuesday 9th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026

Palestinian children in Israeli military detention

28 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes with concern that Israeli forces continue to arrest, detain and try several hundred Palestinian children in the Israeli military court and detention system each year despite evidence that that process violates international law; highlights that Israel regularly prosecutes Palestinian children in military courts which lack fundamental …
Tuesday 9th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026

Orgreave Inquiry

35 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House welcomes the establishment of the Orgreave Inquiry into the events surrounding the policing of the miners’ strike at Orgreave on 18 June 1984; recognises the profound significance of this decision for former miners, their families and coalfield communities across the UK; notes that, more than four decades …
Tuesday 9th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026

Touring artists mobility arrangements

38 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House notes with concern the barriers facing British touring artists, musicians, performers, crews and professional drivers following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; recognises their cultural and economic contribution to the creative industries, exports and soft power; further notes that music contributed £8 billion to the UK economy …
Wednesday 10th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026

Coastguard remuneration

42 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
That this House is deeply troubled by the Department for Transport’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s plans to cut Coastguard volunteers’ remuneration; notes with concern the significant support these services provide not only during peak tourist seasons, when visitors may be unfamiliar with local conditions and face heightened risks, but also …
Wednesday 10th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026

Risk of AI chatbots to children

36 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House expresses concern on the rising prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots incorporated into social media for children; highlights that children have difficulty distinguishing between human and chatbot and so are uniquely vulnerable to addictive and harmful algorithms, which pose a mental health threat; acknowledges that psychiatrists and …
Thursday 11th June
Ann Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th June 2026

Discrimination and exclusion in football

18 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House condemns the exclusion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup; notes reports that Iran's allocation of supporter tickets was withdrawn shortly …
Tuesday 2nd June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026

Government response to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on communication of changes to women’s state pension age

85 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House condemns the Government’s continued refusal to provide any compensation to women affected by changes to the state pension age, turning its back on millions of pension-age women who were harmed through no fault of their own; regrets Ministers’ decisions to effectively ignore the recommendations of the independent …
Tuesday 2nd June
Ann Davies signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026

Public health campaign on the dangers of swimming in open water

27 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House notes with deep sadness the recent deaths of young people and others in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds and other open water during the recent period of hot weather; extends its condolences to the families, friends and communities affected by these tragedies; recognises the particular dangers posed by …



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17 Jun 2026, 1:14 p.m. - House of Commons
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Ann Davies MP (Caerfyrddin, Plaid Cymru) - View Video - View Transcript
17 Jun 2026, 1:14 p.m. - House of Commons
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Parliamentary Debates
Railways Bill
168 speeches (47,967 words)
Report stageReport Stage
Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Transport
Mentions:
1: None Member for Caerfyrddin (Ann Davies) on the readiness of the Minister to engage in meaningful and constructive - Link to Speech
2: Keir Mather (Lab - Selby) Members for Caerfyrddin (Ann Davies) and for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe (David Chadwick), cover devolution - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 16th June 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-06-16 10:40:00+01:00

General Election Planning - Administration Committee

Found: Ann Davies: I am Ann Davies. I am a Plaid Cymru MP for Caerfyrddin, which is in south-west Wales.

Tuesday 16th June 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-06-16 10:10:00+01:00

General Election Planning - Administration Committee

Found: Ann Davies: I am Ann Davies. I am a Plaid Cymru MP for Caerfyrddin, which is in south-west Wales.



Non-Departmental Publications - Guidance and Regulation
Jun. 18 2026
Legal Aid Agency
Source Page: Graduated fee travel expenses
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: Thompson Operations Manager Stephen Kelly AGFS Technical Lead Joe Sisson LGFS Technical Lead Ann Davies

Jun. 18 2026
Legal Aid Agency
Source Page: Graduated fee travel expenses
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: Thompson Operations Manager Stephen Kelly AGFS Technical Lead Joe Sisson LGFS Technical Lead Ann Davies

Jun. 18 2026
Legal Aid Agency
Source Page: Graduated fee travel expenses
Document: (webpage)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: Operations Manager Stephen Kelly AGFS Technical Lead Joe Sisson LGFS Technical Lead Ann Davies




Ann Davies - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 1:45 p.m.
Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
Dr Clara Day - Executive Medical Director at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Nicola Prygodzicz - Chief Executive at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Pete Hopgood - Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Finance, Capital and Support Services at Powys Teaching Health Board
At 3:30pm: Oral evidence
Suzanne Rankin - Chief Executive at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Paul Mears - Chief Executive at Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board
Abigail Harris - Chief Executive at Swansea Bay University Health Board
Professor Philip Kloer - Chief Executive at Hywel dda University Health Board
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Wednesday 24th June 2026 2 p.m.
Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
Juliet Brown - Chief Commissioner at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
Melanie Wilkey - Director of Commissioning for Specialised Services at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
Professor Iolo Doull - Medical Director at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
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Wednesday 1st July 2026 2 p.m.
Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Metal mine pollution in Wales
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
Laura Hughes - Public Policy Correspondent at Financial Times
Professor Mark Macklin - Professor at University of Lincoln
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Wednesday 8th July 2026 2 p.m.
Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The future of Policing in Wales
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
Dafydd Llywelyn - Police and Crime Commissioner at Dyfed Powys
Jane Mudd - Police and Crime Commissioner at Gwent
Andrew Dunbobbin - Police and Crime Commissioner at North Wales
Emma Wools - Police and Crime Commissioner at South Wales
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Select Committee Documents
Monday 15th June 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence to the Minister for Skills on the financial sustainability of higher education institutions in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Welsh Affairs Committee
Wednesday 24th June 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-06-24 14:30:00+01:00

Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 25th June 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the National Residential Landlord Association on homelessness in Wales

Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 25th June 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Chair of the Education Committee on the recent Report on Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students

Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 25th June 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, on Residential Women’s Centres

Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 25th June 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, on the Intensive Supervision Court programme

Welsh Affairs Committee
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-06-23 14:30:00+01:00

Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales (CPRW) - Ceredigion Branch
MMP0002 - Metal mine pollution in Wales

Metal mine pollution in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Environmental Health Wales
MMP0003 - Metal mine pollution in Wales

Metal mine pollution in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - University of Nottingham
MMP0009 - Metal mine pollution in Wales

Metal mine pollution in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Mining Remediation Authority
MMP0005 - Metal mine pollution in Wales

Metal mine pollution in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - University of Lincoln
MMP0008 - Metal mine pollution in Wales

Metal mine pollution in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Department for Education
CPW0020 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - StreetGames UK Ltd
CPW0015 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Mencap Cymru
CPW0021 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Public Health Wales
CPW0022 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence received from the UK Government, in response to the letter on the environmental and economic legacy of Wales’ industrial past, dated 19 June

Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming
CPW0023 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Child Poverty Action Group
CPW0024 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Citizens Advice Cymru
CPW0019 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - ScoutsCymru
CPW0014 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Action for Children
CPW0017 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Bevan Foundation
CPW0018 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Children's Commissioner for Wales
CPW0005 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Resolve Poverty
CPW0006 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Family Fund
CPW0007 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team (EYST Wales), and Race and Policy Team at EYST Wales
CPW0012 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Barnardo's
CPW0011 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Feeding Britain
CPW0013 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Mudiad Meithrin
CPW0010 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Early Years Wales
CPW0008 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Christians against Poverty
CPW0009 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Children's Legal Centre Wales
CPW0016 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - FairGo CIC
CPW0002 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee
Thursday 2nd July 2026
Written Evidence - Field Studies Council
CPW0003 - Working towards ending child poverty in Wales

Working towards ending child poverty in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee


Select Committee Inquiry
30 Jun 2026
Wales' role in defending the UK
Welsh Affairs Committee (Select)

Submit Evidence (by 31 Aug 2026)


Wales is home to a substantial and well matured defence manufacturing industry, spanning sectors including aerospace, defence-related electronics, drones, weapons, ammunition and land systems manufacturing (e.g. armoured fighting vehicles). The Welsh Government has estimated that Wales’ combined defence and aerospace sector directly employs 16,000 people, has a turnover of £3.7 billion and contributes approximately £1.5 billion in gross valued added (GVA) to the Welsh economy.

The UK Government has committed to increasing defence spending to 3% of GDP in the next Parliament, with current projections showing an estimated spend of 2.68% of GDP by 2030. In line with its NATO allies, the UK has committed to reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035.

The UK Government has said that defence investment will create a 'ripple effect throughout the Welsh economy, supporting not only direct employment but also numerous supply chain businesses and local communities'.

Our inquiry seeks to investigate how Wales can best benefit from rising government spending on defence, as well as to assess what contribution the defence manufacturing industry in Wales makes to the UK’s overall defence capabilities.

We’re looking to answer four key strategic questions:

  1. What contribution does the Welsh defence manufacturing industry make to the UK's overall defence capabilities?
  2. How important is the defence manufacturing industry in driving the economy in Wales?
  3. What are the challenges and opportunities facing the defence manufacturing industry in Wales today, what will they be in the future, and how can Wales benefit from them?
  4. What support is needed from government to enable the defence manufacturing industry in Wales to thrive?