Information between 19th November 2024 - 9th December 2024
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19 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 350 Noes - 108 |
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26 Nov 2024 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 47 |
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29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 1 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake 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 - 186 Noes - 330 |
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3 Dec 2024 - Elections (Proportional Representation) - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 136 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 189 |
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4 Dec 2024 - Farming and Inheritance Tax - View Vote Context Ben Lake 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 - 181 Noes - 339 |
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4 Dec 2024 - Employer National Insurance Contributions - View Vote Context Ben Lake 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 - 165 Noes - 334 |
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Ben Lake speeches from: National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
Ben Lake contributed 3 speeches (1,090 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 3rd December 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Finance Bill
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (89 words) 2nd reading Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (74 words) Wednesday 20th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Public Expenditure
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Wednesday 27th November 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the (a) operation and (b) adequacy of the Barnett Formula. Answered by Darren Jones - Chief Secretary to the Treasury There are currently no plans to modify the operation of the Barnett formula. The Barnett formula has stood the test of time because it is simple, efficient and provides a clear and certain outcome.
The Welsh Government currently receives at least 20% more funding per person than equivalent UK Government spending in the rest of the UK. That translates into over £4 billion more in 2025-26. |
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UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Wales
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 2nd December 2024 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding her Department plans to provide through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to projects in Wales in the (a) 2024-25 and (b) 2025-26 financial year by project. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) operates under a delegated delivery model, meaning lead local authorities are responsible for managing the funding for their area and the allocation of funds to projects. Lead local authorities in Wales have been paid £260 million of the £307 million Core UKSPF allocation and £5 million of the £35 million Multiply allocation available to them this financial year for delivery up to March 2025. The outstanding amounts remain available to be paid to lead local authorities at the end of the financial year, based on actual spend. We intend to confirm allocations for 2025-26 as soon as possible. |
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Tourism Industry Council: Passenger Ships
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Wednesday 4th December 2024 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to invite representatives from the cruise industry to sit on the Tourism Industry Council when it is re-established. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The department is in the process of setting up the new Visitor Economy Council and will share details of the membership as soon as possible when it is confirmed. |
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Israeli Settlements
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Wednesday 4th December 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help prevent the development of illegal settlements in North Gaza. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK's position on settlements is clear. They are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace and threaten the physical viability of a two-state solution. To date, we have sanctioned eight individuals responsible for inciting and perpetrating human rights abuses against Palestinian communities in the West Bank. We have also designated two groups known to have supported, incited and promoted violence against these communities. We do not comment on future sanctions. |
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Tuesday 3rd December Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House welcomes Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis on his visit to the UK today; notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, then purchased from him by … |
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Monday 16th December Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 The EU and the arms trade, human rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict 18 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses grave concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and violations of human rights in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories; reiterates the urgent need for all parties to adhere to international law and the principles of proportionality in the use of force; calls for the UK Government … |
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Wednesday 27th November Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing hardships faced by the Cuban people due to the 62-year US economic, commercial, and financial embargo, which has inflicted an estimated $1.499 trillion loss on the Cuban economy; welcomes the overwhelming global support for ending the embargo, as evidenced by the … |
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Wednesday 18th December Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th December 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 20 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public … |
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Wednesday 18th December Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th December 2024 Financial redress for 1950s-born women 5 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House supports the campaigns of women failed by the implementation of UK Government changes to the State Pension Age for women born after 6 April 1950 by way of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts; commends the work of campaigners who have fought tirelessly over many years for … |
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Tuesday 17th December Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Sue Flood and Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 7 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House congratulates award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and zoologist, Sue Flood from Y Bala on being shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award in the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2024; notes that Sue’s image of a Weddell seal resting on an ice floe in Antarctica is … |
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Thursday 12th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 20 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; … |
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Monday 25th November Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 Suspension of Israel from international sports competitions 17 signatures (Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the continued suffering and loss of life caused by the lack of a ceasefire and the failure to advance peace talks; condemns the disruption to Palestinian sports resulting from Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and the … |
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Wednesday 20th November Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill 20 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House welcomes the introduction of the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill; notes that the United Kingdom, as a signatory to the Balfour Declaration of 1917, has a historic responsibility to contribute to a lasting peace resolution in Palestine; further notes that 146 United Nations member states have … |
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Tuesday 5th November Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 49 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Hamas continues to hold hostages including British citizen Emily Damari; urges the Government and Foreign Secretary to take all actions within their power to secure Emily’s release and the release of all remaining hostages; further urges the Government to … |
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Tuesday 15th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House recognises the importance of equality in our society and the urgent need to commence the Socio-economic Duty (SED) as outlined in Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010; calls on the Government to establish a commission for the successful delivery, implementation and roll out of the SED; … |
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Wednesday 4th December Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th December 2024 Wales National Women's Football Team 4 signatures (Most recent: 4 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House commends the Wales National Women's Football Team for qualifying for a major women’s tournament for the first time; notes that Angharad James captained Wales to a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland thanks to goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones; further notes that the Welsh … |
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Thursday 28th November Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th November 2024 Great British Bake Off 2024 Winner 7 signatures (Most recent: 29 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House congratulates Georgie Grasso for winning the 2024 series of the Great British Bake Off; notes that the paediatric nurse from Carmarthenshire is the first contestant from Wales to win in the history of the show; highlights that Georgie delighted judges in the final with her showstopper, a … |
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Thursday 21st November Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 Violence against women and girls 27 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower) That this House marks 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day 2024; recognises that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive breach of human rights in the world; further recognises that women and girls around the world face violence, … |
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Wednesday 20th November Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th November 2024 Potential closure of Caernarfon Post Office 8 signatures (Most recent: 27 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House expresses deep concern over the potential closure of Caernarfon Post Office, as part of the organisation’s cost-cutting plan to shut directly owned Crown branches; regrets that the needs of customers and staff are being overlooked at a time when the Post Office should be working to restore … |
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Tuesday 19th November Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024 Glyn Cywarch, Historic Houses Restoration Award 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House congratulates the owners of Glyn Cywarch, a Grade II listed house and gardens located within Eryri National Park, on winning the Historic Houses Restoration Award 2024; notes that the prestigious award recognises outstanding work in restoration and is sponsored by Sotheby’s Auction House; further notes that Glyn … |
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Wednesday 4th December 2024
Oral Evidence - RenewableUK Cymru, Marine Energy Wales, Institute of Welsh Affairs, Community Energy Wales, RWE Renewables, EDF Renewables UK & Ireland, and Awel Aman Tawe Welsh Affairs Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Ruth Jones (Chair); David Chadwick; Ann Davies; Ben Lake; Llinos |
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Wednesday 27th November 2024
Oral Evidence - Bevan Foundation, Wales Governance Centre, Cardiff University, and Institute for Fiscal Studies Welsh Affairs Committee Found: I will move on from coal to rail with Ben Lake. |
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Wednesday 27th November 2024 9:30 a.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Impact of the Budget on Wales At 10:00am: Oral evidence Dr Victoria Winckler - Director at Bevan Foundation Guto Ifan - Lecturer at Wales Governance Centre, Cardiff University David Phillips - Associate Director at Institute for Fiscal Studies View calendar |
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Wednesday 4th December 2024 9:30 a.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Energy in Wales At 10:00am: Oral evidence Jessica Hooper - Director at RenewableUK Cymru Jay Sheppard - Project Manager at Marine Energy Wales Joe Rossiter - Co-Director at Institute of Welsh Affairs Benedict Ferguson - Co-Executive Director at Community Energy Wales At 10:50am: Oral evidence Eleri Davies - Head of Onshore Development: Wales & England at RWE Renewables Ffion Davies - Welsh External Affairs Manager at EDF Renewables UK & Ireland Emily Hinshelwood - Co-Founder and Creative Director at Awel Aman Tawe View calendar |
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Wednesday 18th December 2024 9:30 a.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Flooding in Wales At 10:00am: Oral evidence Russell Turner - Head of Centre at The National Flood Forecasting Centre Jeremy Parr - Head of Flood Incident Risk Management at Natural Resources Wales Simon Brown - Service Director at The Met Office View calendar |
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Wednesday 11th December 2024 9 a.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: HMP Parc At 9:30am: Oral evidence Will Styles - Director at HMP Parc Sian Hibbs - Contract Manager at HMP Parc Ian Barrow - Executive Director at HMPPS Wales Gordon Brockington - Managing Director at G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services At 10:15am: Oral evidence The Lord Timpson OBE DL - Minister for Prisons at Ministry of Justice Ian Barrow - Executive Director at HMPPS Wales View calendar |
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Wednesday 8th January 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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12 Dec 2024
The environmental and economic legacy of Wales' industrial past Welsh Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 2 Feb 2025) Wales has a proud industrial heritage based on activities such as coal mining, slate quarrying, copper smelting, steelmaking and manufacturing among others. Today, most of the heavy industries that powered the Welsh economy during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have gone. This inquiry will examine their environmental legacy, the economic impact of their decline, and what it means for Wales as it transitions to the green and digital economies. Read the call for evidence to find out more about the inquiry: Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament |