Information between 6th October 2026 - 26th October 2026
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Monday 26th October 2026 Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) General debate - Main Chamber Subject: Emerging risks of advanced AI View calendar - Add to calendar |
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13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals 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 - 189 Noes - 306 |
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13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals 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 - 89 Noes - 312 |
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13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals 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 - 301 Noes - 193 |
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13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals 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 - 196 Noes - 304 |
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14 Oct 2026 - MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants - View Vote Context Ben Lake 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 - 113 Noes - 309 |
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Ben Lake speeches from: House of Lords Reform
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (68 words) Tuesday 20th October 2026 - Westminster Hall Cabinet Office |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Business of the House
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (99 words) Thursday 15th October 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Ben Lake speeches from: National Care Service
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (86 words) Thursday 15th October 2026 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Ben Lake speeches from: UK Coach Industry
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (63 words) Tuesday 13th October 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Transport |
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Ben Lake speeches from: International Update
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (74 words) Monday 12th October 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Sodium Valproate: Compensation
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 15th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2026 to Question 26641, whether the approval of his Department is required by the Department for Health and Social Care to award financial redress in response to recommendations by the Patient Safety Commissioner. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury HM Treasury is responsible for setting overall departmental spending settlements and considering proposals for expenditure in line with the framework set out in Managing Public Money. As such, HM Treasury discusses a wide range of policies and their associated funding implications on matters within DHSC’s remit, but does not typically comment on ongoing policy development and specific approvals processes.
Further information on the role of HM Treasury consent in approving public spending is set out in Chapter 2 of Managing Public Money: |
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Sodium Valproate: Compensation
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 15th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2026 to Question 26306 on Sodium Valproate: Compensation, whether HM Treasury has been asked by the Department of Health and Social Care to approve funding for financial redress for those harmed by sodium valproate during pregnancy. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury HM Treasury is responsible for setting overall departmental spending settlements and considering proposals for expenditure in line with the framework set out in Managing Public Money. As such, HM Treasury discusses a wide range of policies and their associated funding implications on matters within DHSC’s remit, but does not typically comment on ongoing policy development and specific approvals processes.
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Sodium Valproate: Compensation
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 15th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions has HM Treasury had with the Department of Health and Social Care since February 2024 regarding the funding of financial redress for those harmed by sodium valproate during pregnancy. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury HM Treasury is responsible for setting overall departmental spending settlements and considering proposals for expenditure in line with the framework set out in Managing Public Money. As such, HM Treasury discusses a wide range of policies and their associated funding implications on matters within DHSC’s remit, but does not typically comment on ongoing policy development and specific approvals processes.
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Fuels: Excise Duties
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Friday 16th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration has he given to introducing an Essential User Rebate for HGV, coach and van operators. Answered by James Murray - Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General The Government recognises pressures from fuel price increases linked to the Middle East conflict. As announced in May, as part of a £600 million package, there will be no rise in fuel duty this year and the temporary 5p fuel duty cut has been extended until 31 December 2026. Hauliers will benefit from the extension of the 5p fuel duty cut, with diesel 11p per litre cheaper throughout 2026 than it would have been compared to plans inherited from the previous parliament. This action is in addition to targeted support through a holiday from HGV VED (road tax) for 12 months from 1 July 2026 for the majority of HGVs. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at discal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals. |
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Fuels: Excise Duties
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Friday 16th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has his department made of the potential merits of extending the Rural Fuel Duty to Wales. Answered by James Murray - Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General The Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme has provided a 5p reduction to motorists buying fuel in certain areas across the UK since its introduction in 2012. The areas included in the scheme demonstrate certain characteristics such as pump prices much higher than the UK average; remoteness leading to high fuel transport costs from refinery to filling station; and relatively low sales meaning that retailers cannot benefit from bulk discounts. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals. |
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UK Research and Innovation: Wales
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Tuesday 13th October 2026 Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure Wales receives its UK population share of UKRI funding. Answered by Chris McDonald - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) We are backing UK Science and Technology with the largest ever R&D investment, a record £86 billion over this Spending Review, including £38.6 billion for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI allocates funding primarily through open, competitive processes, rather than on population share. It is combined with targeted interventions like the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund to develop high-potential clusters. In 2023-24, UKRI invested £168 million across Wales, including funding for Media Cymru in Cardiff, supporting a creative sector employing more than 100,000 people across nearly 12,000 businesses in Wales. Additionally Devolved Governments receive Barnett Funding to match Research England’s grants to English universities. The Welsh Government currently invests around £98 million of this funding on research and knowledge exchange at Welsh universities. |
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Hospitality Industry: VAT
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Tuesday 13th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of reducing VAT for the hospitality sector in Wales to 10%. Answered by James Murray - Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General VAT is the UK’s third largest tax, forecast to raise £189 billion in 2026/27. The UK’s VAT system applies UK-wide. Tax breaks reduce the revenue available for vital public services and must represent value for money for the taxpayer. Exceptions to the standard rate are limited and must be balanced against their impact on the public finances. |
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Public Sector: Employers' Contributions
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Tuesday 13th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the total cost to the public sector in Wales to date of the increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions from April 2025. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury The UK Government agreed to provide funding to support the public sector with the additional costs associated with changes to employer National Insurance Contributions policy. |
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Public Expenditure: Wales
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Tuesday 13th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the amount of consequential funding the Welsh Government would receive through the Barnett Formula if (a) HS2, (b) East- West rail and (c) Northern Powerhouse Rail were re-classified as England only projects. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury Heavy rail is reserved to the UK Government. Accordingly, the UK Government has not made an estimate of the consequential funding the Welsh Government would receive if HS2, East-West Rail and Northern Powerhouse Rail projects were classified as England–only. |
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Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 19th October 2026 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 14 July 2026 to Question 16046 on Probate: Applications, what was the average time taken to issue a grant of probate to applications submitted in a) English and b) Welsh in each year since 2021. Answered by Alex Davies-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
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Public Expenditure: Wales
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 19th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions has he had with the Welsh Government on reviewing the Welsh Fiscal Framework. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury I regularly engage with my Welsh Government counterparts on the Welsh Fiscal Framework and wider devolved government funding arrangements, including through the Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee. At Autumn Budget 2025, the UK Government announced changes to the Welsh Government’s budget management arrangements, including a 10 per cent increase in the annual resource and capital Wales Reserve drawdown limits for 2026-27 and annual uprating of these limits in line with inflation from 2027-28. The UK Government also provided a temporary waiver of the annual drawdown limits for 2026-27. |
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Public Sector: Inflation
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 19th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the provision of further funding to protect public services from the effects of higher inflation. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury Spending Review 2025 provided the Welsh Government with their largest settlement in real terms since devolution in 1998. The Welsh Government continues to receive at least 20% more per person than equivalent UK Government spending in the rest of the UK. |
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Public Expenditure: Wales
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 19th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has he made of the impact of current levels of inflation on the Welsh Government budget. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury Spending Review 2025 provided the Welsh Government with their largest settlement in real terms since devolution in 1998. The Welsh Government continues to receive at least 20% more per person than equivalent UK Government spending in the rest of the UK. |
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Wednesday 28th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2026 Arrests of Friends of Standing Together and British nationals in the West Bank 21 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2026)Tabled by: Simon Opher (Labour - Stroud) That this House condemns the arrest on 21 October by Israeli forces of approximately 80 volunteers accompanying Palestinian farmers to obstruct and document settler attacks in the West Bank, nine of whom were British nationals, and the Israeli government’s wider obstruction and deportation of such volunteers; notes that the United … |
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Wednesday 28th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2026 LGBT+ rights in the Commonwealth 17 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2026)Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House notes that the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is set to take place in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1 to 4 November 2026; recognises the value of the Commonwealth to the United Kingdom through its diplomatic, educational, sporting, cultural and family ties; further notes that … |
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Monday 12th October Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th October 2026 Wrexham's Bid for City of Culture 2029 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Andrew Ranger (Labour - Wrexham) That this House supports Wrexham's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 and the first place in Wales to hold the title; celebrates the city's Welsh-language and industrial heritage, its thriving music and arts scene, and the work of organisations including Ty Pawb, FOCUS Wales, Stori Brymbo and the … |
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Thursday 22nd October Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 23rd October 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket) That this House recognises the vital role of independent cinemas in enriching cultural life, supporting local economies and bringing communities together; celebrates the contribution of independent cinemas in championing diverse storytelling, showcasing independent films and providing accessible cultural experiences; congratulates Abbeygate Cinema in Bury St Edmunds on being named one … |
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Tuesday 20th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 23rd October 2026 Oil and chemical spills at sea 21 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House expresses concern that between 2011 and 2015 over 2,200 tonnes of oil and over 7,000 tonnes of chemicals were polluted into our seas by UK oil and gas operations; recognises the harms caused to a wide range of marine life from commercial fish stocks to threatened harbour … |
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Tuesday 20th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 23rd October 2026 Celebrating Black History Month 24 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House recognises October as Black History Month under the theme of Honouring Our Communities and celebrates the exceptional contributions that people of African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Asian descent have made to the culture, science, economy and civic life of the UK; acknowledges that honouring communities means confronting … |
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Friday 16th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 23rd October 2026 30 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House welcomes the 17th UK Disability History Month which runs from 19 November to 19 December; calls on hon. Members, the media and the public to devote some time to developing their understanding of disability as a social oppression, which is created by the barriers of prejudice and … |
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Thursday 15th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 23rd October 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that 18 October 2026 marks Menopause Awareness Day; acknowledges the profound impact menopause can have on women's physical health, mental wellbeing and ability to participate fully in society and the workforce; highlights the ongoing barriers many women face in accessing timely diagnoses, appropriate treatment and affordable … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is concerned at the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves being experienced in the UK, as a result of man-made climate change; notes that surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that whereas the law specifies … |
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Wednesday 14th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 16th October 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House welcomes the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street; pays tribute to the tens of thousands of Jewish East Enders and socialist, trade unionist, and anti-fascist allies who stood together to halt the antisemitic march of Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists; celebrates the … |
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Monday 12th October Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 16th October 2026 British Wool Month and Baavet, Porthmadog 5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House marks British Wool Month and celebrates the vital contribution that wool makes to farming, manufacturing and rural communities across the UK; recognises the importance of promoting British wool as a natural and sustainable material; congratulates Baavet of Porthmadog on its work to promote British wool and sustainable … |
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Monday 12th October Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 16th October 2026 Commemorating victims of the Arandora Star tragedy of 1940 15 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower) That this House welcomes Italy’s decision to establish a National Day of Remembrance in honour of the victims of the Arandora Star tragedy; notes that on 2 July 1940 the Arandora Star, carrying Italian, German and Austrian civilian detainees from the United Kingdom to Canada, was sunk by a German … |
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Monday 12th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2026 Consultation on an alternative second chamber 22 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Simon Opher (Labour - Stroud) That this House calls on the Government to support the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] and begin an inclusive national conversation to replace the House of Lords with a representative alternative second chamber; urges the Government to undertake a consultation with the devolved governments, representatives of English … |
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Monday 12th October Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th October 2026 Hospitality VAT reduction and the VAT Is The Problem campaign 13 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House recognises the vital contribution made by the hospitality sector to local economies, employment, tourism and community life across Wales and the UK; notes with concern the significant financial pressures facing pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels and other hospitality businesses as a result of rising operating costs; further notes … |
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Tuesday 15th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Sunday 11th October 2026 Risk ratings for quarries near legacy mine workings 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour - Cardiff West) That this House supports the development by governments and regulators across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland of publicly accessible risk-rating systems for quarries near former mine workings and other legacy mining infrastructure; believes such systems should draw on the approach used to assess coal tips and provide communities with … |
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12 Oct 2026, 5:14 p.m. - House of Commons " Ben Lake Mr. Speaker. acknowledgement of the significant harm that Brexit has wrought on our communities. I also welcome his desire for a serious conversation " Ben Lake MP (Ceredigion Preseli, Plaid Cymru) - View Video - View Transcript |
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13 Oct 2026, 4:52 p.m. - House of Commons "Farron. Ben Lake. Tonia. Antoniazzi. Terry Jermy. Simon Hoare and myself, Madam Deputy Speaker. " Catherine Atkinson MP (Derby North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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13 Oct 2026, 4:52 p.m. - House of Commons "Swayne. Kerry McCarthy. Sir. Roger Gale. Neil Duncan-Jordan. Tim Farron. Ben Lake. Tonia. Antoniazzi. " Catherine Atkinson MP (Derby North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Oct 2026, 1:48 p.m. - House of Commons " Ben Lake can I congratulate the Minister not only on the statement, but specifically on the the creation of a National Care Service. creation of a National Care Service. It will undoubtedly have a transformational impact on so many people. Can I ask whether she'll " Alison McGovern MP, Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) (Birkenhead, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Oct 2026, 12:24 p.m. - House of Commons "learning. >> Ben Lake Mr. Speaker. >> Almost three. >> Quarters. >> Of homes, including on Chris Elmore, do not have a connection to " Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Tynemouth, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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21 Oct 2026, 3:08 p.m. - Welsh Affairs Committee "We're going to move on to the rural issues of Wales now, and I'm going to move on to Ben Lake, please. " Ruth Jones - View Video - View Transcript |
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21 Oct 2026, 3:50 p.m. - Welsh Affairs Committee "Ben Lake, please. " Ben Lake - View Video - View Transcript |
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3 speeches (1,234 words) 1st reading1st Reading Tuesday 13th October 2026 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Ruth Jones (Lab - Newport West and Islwyn) Irene Campbell, Sir Desmond Swayne, Kerry McCarthy, Sir Roger Gale, Neil Duncan-Jordan, Tim Farron, Ben Lake - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 17th September 2026
Special Report - 2nd Special Report - Jagged Justice: Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales: Government Response Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee Found: North) Simon Hoare (Conservative; North Dorset) Gerald Jones (Labour; Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare) Ben Lake |
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Wednesday 21st October 2026
Department for Work and Pensions Source Page: Guidance: Disability Confident: employers that have signed up Document: (ODS) Found: agencies Employer London Prima Housing Group Liverpool L3 4DB Other Committed North West England Ben Lake |
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Wednesday 4th November 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th November 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Roz Lindridge - Regional Director of Commissioning Integration (Midlands) at NHS England Simon Evans - Regional Chief Operating Officer (Midlands) at NHS England Ian Townend - Deputy Chief Technology Officer at NHS England Caroline Smith - Head of Insights & Engagement at NHS Gloucestershire and NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICBs View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 21st October 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Working towards ending child poverty in Wales At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Laurie Ryall - National Director for Wales at Action for Children Mabli Jones - Head of Policy (Poverty) at Bevan Foundation Tom Wernham - Senior Research Economist at The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) Sarah Crawley - Director of Children's Services for Cymru and UK Programmes at Barnardo’s View calendar - Add to calendar |