Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 25 Jun 2026
Ports and Port Connectivity
"I am intervening because the hon. Lady mentioned Port Talbot. Last year, I met the Associated British Ports in Port Talbot. It raised concerns that the current rail link into the docks may not have the gauge needed for the large structures that will be brought in for assembly or …..."David Chadwick - View Speech
View all David Chadwick (LD - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) contributions to the debate on: Ports and Port Connectivity
Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Climate Change -
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David Chadwick (LD) voted Aye
- in line with the party majority
and in line with the House
One of
50 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs
0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 94
Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Climate Change -
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David Chadwick (LD) voted Aye
- in line with the party majority
and in line with the House
One of
50 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs
0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 94
Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Deferred Division -
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David Chadwick (LD) voted No
- in line with the party majority
and against the House
One of
54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs
0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 160
Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Climate Change -
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David Chadwick (LD) voted Aye
- in line with the party majority
and in line with the House
One of
48 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs
0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 93
Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Customs -
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David Chadwick (LD) voted No
- in line with the party majority
and against the House
One of
54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs
0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 160
Early Day Motion
Brexit and Wales 10 years on
(10 Signatures)
24 Jun 2026
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House notes that 23 June 2026 marks 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union; recognises the significant economic, political and social changes that have taken place since the referendum; further notes analysis suggesting that Brexit is reducing UK economic output by approximately £90 billion …
Written Question
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Asked by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
Question
to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Government supports changes to the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme rules to ensure that bonus pensions awarded to members cannot subsequently be withdrawn.
Answered by Chris McDonald
- Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government is keen to reach agreement with the MPS Trustees on their proposed changes to the arrangements to benefit scheme members. The Government is mindful of the need to resolve this issue as swiftly as possible, and will make an announcement once agreement has been reached.
Written Question
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Asked by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
Question
to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential fiscal implications of reforming the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme surplus sharing arrangements.
Answered by Chris McDonald
- Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
I have conversations with my colleagues on a range of issues. The Government is keen to reach agreement with the MPS Trustees on their proposed changes to the arrangements to benefit scheme members. The Government is mindful of the need to resolve this issue as swiftly as possible, and will make an announcement once agreement has been reached.
Written Question
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Asked by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
Question
to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he is considering proposals from the Trustees of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme to distribute the £1.1 billion of undistributed surplus currently held within the Scheme to members.
Answered by Chris McDonald
- Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government is keen to reach agreement with the MPS Trustees on their proposed changes to the arrangements to benefit scheme members. The Government is mindful of the need to resolve this issue as swiftly as possible, and will make an announcement once agreement has been reached.