Ann Davies
MP for Caerfyrddin
PC
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
My constituent Janette has ME and chronic pain. Due to the Welsh winter conditions and loss of winter fuel payments, she faces more muscle soreness and fatigue. With 86% of pensioners in poverty or just above it, will the PM establish a social energy tariff for people like her?
Context
Davies mentioned her constituent Janette Crawford, who suffers from ME and chronic pain, losing winter fuel payments due to a small savings pot.
Keir Starmer
On this issue of winter fuel payments, we have inherited a £22 billion black hole. Conservative Members should be apologising for leaving the country in such a state. We are committed to the triple lock and will increase pensions by £460 next year.
Assessment
Establishing a social energy tariff
Under Review
Session: PMQs 2024-10-16
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Diolch, Llefarydd. Denmark has been undergrounding its electricity cables since 2008, building infrastructure and maintaining responsible stewardship of the countryside. The Welsh Labour Government's policy is for all new power lines to be placed underground where possible. The UK Labour Government favour overhead pylons. Why are the Prime Minister's Government opposing Welsh colleagues in Wales?
Context
The questioner notes Denmark's practice of undergrounding electricity cables since 2008 and highlights the Welsh Labour Government's policy for all new power lines to be placed underground. She questions why the UK government opposes this approach.
Keir Starmer
We are absolutely committed to the transition to renewable energy, because it gives us energy dependence. It lowers bills and, of course, the next generation of jobs are tied up with it. We have to do it in a cost-effective way, but we will make those decisions in a cost-effective way.
Assessment
The answer discusses general commitment to renewable energy without addressing why UK opposes undergrounding cables as preferred by Wales.
Under Review
Cost-Effective
Session: PMQs 2024-09-11
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Diolch yn fawro. The Treasury has confirmed that Northern Powerhouse Rail will again be classified as an England and Wales project, again depriving Wales of £1 billion in funding. Instead, we are being asked to celebrate £445 million being spent over 10 years in east Wales. This decision means no electrification beyond Cardiff, no new station for St Clears, even though it was promised through the levelling-up fund, and no upgrades for Carmarthen station. What influence can the Secretary of State bring to bear on the Treasury, so that the 1.5 million people who live outside the investment area, who are excluded, get the funding that they deserve?
Context
The Treasury has confirmed Northern Powerhouse Rail is classified as an England and Wales project, depriving Wales of £1 billion in funding. This affects areas outside the investment area including St Clears and Carmarthen.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
Heavy rail projects in both countries are classified as England and Wales whether the track is in Wales, England or both. They do not attract Barnett consequentials because heavy rail is reserved. Examples of such projects include Padeswood in north Wales and the regeneration of Cardiff Central station. The scheme paves the way for more services, more regular services and faster services across north Wales and the north-west.
Session: Railways Funding 2026-01-21
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My constituency is the location of two major infrastructure projects—a network of pylons of 97 km and 60 km, alongside 248 wind turbines that are 230 metres tall. The cumulative impact of these projects is significant, occupying land that could support other development, and it remains unclear whether they will lower electricity bills or improve electricity connectivity for local households or businesses. What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Welsh Government to ensure that those projects deliver genuine benefits for our communities?
Context
Ms Davies highlights the significant impact of infrastructure projects in her constituency, including a network of pylons spanning 97 km and 60 km alongside 248 wind turbines. She expresses concern about the potential negative effects on land use and economic development.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
I have heard what the hon. Lady has said, but we do have a policy to ensure that communities that host clean energy infrastructure can directly benefit. The new community funds guidance aims to improve the consistency and amount of funding for communities that could be used for local projects. Turning to bill discounts, we are introducing a scheme that will provide household discounts to those living closest to new and significantly upgraded transmission infrastructure projects.
Session: Energy Infrastructure Pylons 2025-10-29
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Will the Minister commit to undergrounding any new electric transmission in Wales?
Context
Green energy requires efficient transmission, but undergrounding can be costly.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Dame Nia Griffith)
I commend the hon. Member for her campaigning on this issue, but as she understands, the cost of undergrounding is significant. We have said clearly that our position is that overhead lines should generally be the starting presumption, except for in nationally designated landscapes.
Session: Clean Energy Wales 2025-06-11
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Just a day before new figures showed a rise in child poverty in Wales, the UK Labour Government confirmed plans for billions of pounds-worth of welfare cuts, pushing tens of thousands more children into hardship. Given that data is not robust enough to know the poverty impact on Wales, and considering criticism from the Welsh First Minister, will the Secretary of State now listen to the First Minister of Wales, conduct a Wales-specific impact assessment and scrap these cruel measures?
Context
New figures revealed an increase in child poverty in Wales, prompting criticism of the UK Labour Government's plans for welfare cuts. The Welsh First Minister has also criticised these measures.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)
I am sorry to disappoint the hon. Lady, but I am sure she would not want us to produce a potentially inaccurate assessment of the impact on Wales. The levels of poverty in Wales are unacceptable, which is a result of 14 years of the Conservative party failing to address long-term industrial decline in many communities across Wales. The best way to get people out of poverty is to get them into work, so I am sure she will welcome the recent launch of the inactivity trailblazer in Wales.
Session: Social Security Tackling Poverty in Wales 2025-05-12
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Only 41.9% of my constituency of Caerfyrddin has gigabit availability, compared with the UK average of 78.5%. In fact, 2.6% of my constituency has very little broadband at all. While more and more people use on-demand and internet-based TV services, many still have to rely on terrestrial TV to watch their favourite Welsh programmes. Will the Minister support the TV industry in Wales and reassure viewers in my constituency that broadcast TV will remain available for them all to enjoy?
Context
The constituency of Caerfyrddin has limited gigabit broadband availability compared to the UK average, affecting access to on-demand and internet-based TV services. Only 41.9% have gigabit availability while 2.6% have very little broadband.
The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism (Chris Bryant)
We are determined to ensure that everybody in the constituency of Caerfyrddin is able to participate in the digital future. This is why we have published a digital inclusion strategy yesterday, which I very much hope all Members will support.
Session: Television Industry Wales 2025-02-27
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Today, the Chancellor is hailing the benefits of free trade in a plea to Donald Trump. However, any future trade deal with the United States will enable cheap food, such as hormone-treated beef, to flood our markets, which would be devastating for farmers and food security. Will the Secretary of State take this opportunity to rule out any trade deal that undermines our British farmers?
Context
Concerns about future trade deals with the United States potentially undermining British food standards and local farming.
Daniel Zeichner
We have always been very clear that we will do nothing in trade deals that would undermine this country's important standards.
Session: Food Security 2024-11-14
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What steps he is taking to improve food security. Today, the Chancellor is hailing the benefits of free trade in a plea to Donald Trump. However, any future trade deal with the United States will enable cheap food, such as hormone-treated beef, to flood our markets, which would be devastating for farmers and food security. Will the Secretary of State take this opportunity to rule out any trade deal that undermines our British farmers?
Context
The question arises from concerns about the impact of trade deals on food security and local farming.
Daniel Zeichner
We have always been very clear that we will do nothing in trade deals that would undermine this country's important standards.
Session: Food Security 2024-11-14
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction Licences
22 October 2025
Responding: Michael Shanks
Main Concerns
["The debate highlights the historical and ongoing issues with coal tip safety in Wales, citing 28 deaths from Aberfan disaster and recent landslides due to extreme weather. Over 50% of UK's coal tips are in Wales despite it making up only 8.5% of land mass, and there is a risk of collapse during severe weather events."]
Specific Asks
['Ann Davies calls for full funding from Westminster for the remediation of all unsafe coal tips, estimated at £600 million by Plaid Cymru, to prevent new mining companies exploiting this situation for commercial gain.']
Agricultural Property Relief
28 January 2025
Responding: Torsten Bell
Main Concerns
['The UK Government’s decision in the autumn Budget to change agricultural property relief and business property relief will have a real effect on food, sustainable food production, and food security in Wales. The changes could affect around 90% of farms that produce nearly 90% of agricultural output in Wales according to Eirian Humphreys of LHP Accountants.']
Specific Asks
['The hon. Member asks the Government to provide adequate data on the particular effects of these changes in Wales, ensure that consultations are made with industry experts before any policy is announced, and consider a fairer and more appropriate solution for family farms or the wider industry.']
Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion
12 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Rural Mobile Connectivity
12 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The debate focuses on the inadequate mobile signal coverage in rural England, particularly highlighting the frustrations and inconveniences faced by constituents due to poor connectivity. Helen Morgan...
Local Power Plan
10 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Standards in Public Life
09 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
National Cancer Plan 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government's national cancer plan aims to save 320,000 more lives by 2035. The plan includes modernising the NHS, harnessing science and technology, prioritising clinical trials, early detection t...
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill 2026-02-02
02 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Agricultural Sector Import Standards 2026-01-22
22 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The debate focuses on the imbalance between high domestic farming standards in the UK, prioritising animal welfare and environmental considerations, and the often lower import standards. Sam Carling h...
Business of the House 2026-01-22
22 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr. Norman discussed various topics including the launch of a new autonomous robotics degree at his constituency's university, criticised the hon. Member for Clacton for attending Davos, raised concer...
Business of the House 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The MP expressed concern over the lack of full costing in the strategic defence review, resulting in delays to the Defence Investment Plan. He highlighted issues faced by local businesses such as the ...
Attendance
77.3%
17 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
11
50.0% of votes
No Votes
6
27.3% of votes
Abstentions
5
22.7% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
2
PMQs Asked
7
Ministerial Questions Asked
50
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+3% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
-12% below average
This MP:
7
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+30% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2014% above average
This MP:
50
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+2% above average
This MP:
77.3
Average:
75.6
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Ann Davies's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.