Information between 17th February 2026 - 9th March 2026
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 286 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 84 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 280 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 273 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 161 Noes - 272 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 2 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 2 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 6 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 6 Noes - 8 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 2 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 6 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 6 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 2 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 2 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 6 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting) - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 2 Noes - 9 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 279 |
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2 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context David Chadwick voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410 |
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David Chadwick speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
David Chadwick contributed 1 speech (90 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Wales Office |
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David Chadwick speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
David Chadwick contributed 2 speeches (67 words) Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Education |
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David Chadwick speeches from: Middle East
David Chadwick contributed 1 speech (75 words) Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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David Chadwick speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
David Chadwick contributed 2 speeches (79 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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David Chadwick speeches from: St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs
David Chadwick contributed 3 speeches (1,621 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Wales Office |
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David Chadwick speeches from: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
David Chadwick contributed 1 speech (71 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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David Chadwick speeches from: Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting)
David Chadwick contributed 11 speeches (1,556 words) Committee stage: 7th sitting Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Public Bill Committees Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Iron and Steel: Finance
Asked by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) Monday 2nd March 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Business Secretary fortifies UK steel industry, published on 16 February 2026, how much of the £2.5 billion fund has been (a) allocated and (b) released. Answered by Chris McDonald - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The government is committed to providing up to £2.5 billon to support the UK steel industry, which is being delivered in part through the NWF and in part through direct support for companies. This is in addition to the £500 million investment for Tata Steel in Port Talbot, bringing the total investment in the steel industry to up to £3 billion. Funding for the sector is already being released through direct support for companies. This includes the grant to Tata Steel at Port Talbot, support for the Official Receiver’s sale process for Speciality Steels UK sites including Rotherham and Stocksbridge, and in securing the capabilities of British Steel at Scunthorpe. To date, funding of approximately £370 million has been provided to British Steel. |
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Access to Work Programme
Asked by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) Wednesday 4th March 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken for Access to Work award decisions and reimbursements payments on access to jobs for disabled people, including people living with multiple sclerosis. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) We recognise the importance of clearing the backlog, which is why last year we increased the number of staff working in this area by 27% and we have continued to streamline delivery practices. To protect employment opportunities, case managers prioritise Access to Work applications where the customer is due to start a job within four weeks, or cases that are up for renewal.
In the Pathways to Work Green Paper, we consulted on the future of Access to Work and how to improve the scheme so that it helps more disabled people in work. We are considering all aspects of the scheme as we develop plans for reform following the conclusion of the consultation. |
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Tuesday 24th February Business rates reform and revaluation 15 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House calls on the Government to postpone the implementation of new business rates valuations until it has published data on the impact of recent revaluations; believes that proceeding without this information risks unfair outcomes for businesses, especially hospitality businesses; and urges the Government to undertake further work to … |
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Wednesday 25th February Recognition of Ukrainian driving licences 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House notes that, under the agreement in force since 20 May 2021, Ukrainian driving licences may be exchanged for Great Britain licences; further notes that because tests taken before 28 December 2021 did not record whether they were completed in a manual or automatic vehicle, the Driver and … |
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Wednesday 11th March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Olly Glover (Liberal Democrat - Didcot and Wantage) That this House notes the recent wave of above-inflation increases in airport drop-off charges across the country; is concerned that this is another hidden cost for passengers already facing record travel costs; further notes that many passengers have little option but to absorb these costs; also notes the disproportionate impact … |
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Monday 9th March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the significant pressures faced by ambulance services as a result of handover delays; expresses concern at the fact that this January was the worst January ever recorded for the West Midlands Ambulance Service, with 50,070 hours lost waiting to hand patients over outside hospitals, the equivalent … |
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Monday 9th March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2026 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust 9 signatures (Most recent: 12 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House celebrates the news that the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust has exited special measures, having demonstrated substantial and sustained improvement; commends the hard work of Trust's staff, board and partners for overseeing this progress; congratulates the Trust on their strongest performance for five years for diagnostics and … |
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Wednesday 11th March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the place of the great outdoors in a child's education; recognises the contributions of the outdoor learning sector leaders highlighting equity of access, links to mental health, and youth-led adventure initiatives; welcomes continued collaboration across education, health and community organisations; and calls for Parliament's sustained attention … |
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Wednesday 11th March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Olly Glover (Liberal Democrat - Didcot and Wantage) That this House affirms its commitment to the current Delay Repay scheme; urges the Government to take steps toward automatic delay repay compensation; believes it is right that customers are compensated when railway services are delayed by over 15 minutes; is concerned by the frequency of delays and cancellations affecting … |
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Wednesday 11th March David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th March 2026 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 24 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally … |
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Wednesday 11th March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2026 56 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Wednesday 11th March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2026 Energy prices for households and businesses 33 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions … |
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Tuesday 3rd February David Chadwick signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026 89 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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Monday 9th March David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House is aware of worsening failures in Royal Mail’s delivery services, which is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments which arrive after the appointment date, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; that Royal Mail recently warned that more than 100 … |
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Monday 27th January David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2026 95 signatures (Most recent: 16 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a … |
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Monday 2nd March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2026 36 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Kenneth Stevenson (Labour - Airdrie and Shotts) That this House notes the Great Daffodil Appeal 2026, which is Marie Curie's flagship annual fundraising campaign, held every March, when people from all corners of the UK wear a daffodil badge to show their support for people with terminal illness; further notes that the Great Daffodil Appeal has now … |
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Friday 20th June David Chadwick signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 46 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House is deeply concerned by the crisis in local government funding and the findings of the Thirty-First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024–25 on Local Government Financial Sustainability, published on 18 June 2025, and the estimate that local authority deficits will reach between £2.9bn … |
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Tuesday 3rd March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 Protections for Cornish produce 14 signatures (Most recent: 12 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House marks St Piran's Day 2026 by recognising the significant economic and cultural value of Cornish food and drink products to Cornwall and the wider United Kingdom; calls on the Government to strengthen the protection of Cornish-branded food and drink products by including Protected Geographical Indication or similar … |
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Monday 23rd February David Chadwick signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund 2026-27 21 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House welcomes the decision to continue the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, providing longer-term certainty to adoptive and kinship families; notes, however, with concern that the fair access limit remains at £3,000 per child per year, reduced from £5,000 in 2024-25, representing a significant … |
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Wednesday 25th February David Chadwick signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 43 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this … |
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Monday 2nd March David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Conduct of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House censures the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over his failure to review the decision to grant the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract to Palantir; urges him to make a statement before the House setting out the precise timelines and details of how the … |
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Monday 2nd March David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Funding for rural fire and rescue services 34 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the outstanding and lifesaving work by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and fire services across the United Kingdom; notes with concern the proposed closure of Charmouth and Maiden Newton Fire Stations in West Dorset; further notes that the proposals are driven by sustained central … |
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Monday 2nd March David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes that 3 March is World Hearing Day; further notes that approximately 12 million people in the UK live with hearing loss, making it one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in the country; recognises that, left untreated, hearing loss significantly increases the risk of social isolation, … |
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Monday 2nd March David Chadwick signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 43 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat … |
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Monday 26th January David Chadwick signed this EDM on Friday 27th February 2026 38 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes with concern the thousands of migrants currently working on Health and Care Worker visas, most notably those classified as medium-skilled workers, who, following new Government reforms, will not be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain for a further fifteen years, despite having been promised … |
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Monday 23rd February David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House registers its concern that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 95 local branches this year, including in Tewkesbury; acknowledges the value of high street banks to local communities, particularly the elderly and those without easy access to public transport; recognises the harm bank closures have on rural … |
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Thursday 12th February David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Review of the student loan system 48 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have … |
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Tuesday 20th January David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 46 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes … |
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Monday 2nd February David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Role of the House of Lords in scrutinising legislation 57 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House believes that the use of filibuster tactics in the House of Lords to frustrate the majority will of the democratically elected House of Commons is unacceptable, including where the elected Commons has given its majority support to a Private Members’ Bill; further believes that the case for … |
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26 Feb 2026, 10:03 a.m. - House of Commons "that this is the lifeline that young people have been waiting for. >> You go to Stockton North. David Chadwick. " Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Wigan, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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26 Feb 2026, 10:04 a.m. - House of Commons " David Chadwick. >> Mr. Speaker. Despite that spirited performance this weekend, " David Chadwick MP (Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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26 Feb 2026, 2:10 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Liberal Democrat spokesperson, David Chadwick. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. " Andrew Ranger MP (Wrexham, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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2 Mar 2026, 3:02 p.m. - House of Commons " David Chadwick. Oh sorry, I forgot one more to do. So we're all right, David Chadwick. right, David Chadwick. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Number eight, please, Minister. >> Mr. speaker. " Q8. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the student loan system. (908031) - View Video - View Transcript |
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St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs
60 speeches (20,694 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Wales Office Mentions: 1: Ann Davies (PC - Caerfyrddin) Member for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe (David Chadwick) and my hon. - Link to Speech 2: Mims Davies (Con - East Grinstead and Uckfield) Member for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe (David Chadwick). - Link to Speech |
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting)
90 speeches (12,671 words) Committee stage: 7th sitting Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Public Bill Committees Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Wednesday 25th February 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Housing and homelessness in Wales At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Lauren Caley - Policy and Campaigns at Shelter Cymru Katie Dalton - Director at Cymorth Cymru Dr Steffan Evans - CEO at Bevan Foundation Debbie Thomas - Head of Policy and Communications (Wales) at Crisis View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th March 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 25th March 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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16 Mar 2026
Working towards ending child poverty in Wales Welsh Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 4 May 2026) The rate of child poverty in Wales has changed very little over the past two decades, with around a third of Welsh children living in poverty during that time. Currently, 31% of children in Wales live in relative income poverty after housing costs. However, that figure also varies significantly depending on a family's circumstances, with larger families, lone parent families and families with at least one disabled adult or child experiencing higher rates of child poverty. Relative low income (after housing costs) is a widely used measure of child poverty, and is based on how much income each household has after deducting taxes paid and their housing costs. It is adjusted for the number and ages of people in the household to account for different levels of need across households. This inquiry seeks to understand how the UK and Welsh governments work together towards ending child poverty, and examine what barriers might prevent Wales from realising the ambitions set out in the UK Government's child poverty strategy. Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry. |