David Chadwick
MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Lib Dem
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Two weeks ago, the news leaked that Powys teaching health board is considering taking the beds out of all but two community hospitals in Powys. Some 2,500 people have already signed my petition against those cuts. Does the Prime Minister agree that taking beds out of community hospitals is not a solution for the crisis in social care? Why did he not prioritise fixing social care when he had the opportunity?
Context
The question arises from the need to address issues related to hospital closures and social care.
Keir Starmer
I remind the hon. Gentleman that when his party was in the coalition Government, they did not do anything about social care—they simply cut all our public services and we had to pick up the results of that. I do not know the details of the particular case he refers to, but I will ensure he gets a better answer than that in writing.
Assessment
Did not directly address whether removing hospital beds is a solution and why social care was not prioritized
Session: PMQs 2026-07-15
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Lloyds bank has more than 31,000 customers in my constituency, yet many of them, particularly the elderly and the vulnerable, are struggling to get out their own cash. That is because Lloyds has closed its branches in Brecon, Presteigne, Ystradgynlais, and before the end of this month in Pontardawe, despite making billions in profits and paying its CEO £5 million. Will the Prime Minister write to Lloyds bank and ask it to keep that last branch in Pontardawe open?
Context
Lloyds bank has closed branches in Brecon, Presteigne, Ystradgynlais, and Pontardawe despite making billions in profits.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am grateful to the hon. Member for raising that, and I will look at the particular example he has raised. As he will know, we are rolling out hubs. Some of those are already in place and there are more to come, and I will happily update him on where they are likely to be.
Assessment
Did not explicitly commit to writing to Lloyds Bank
Looking At The Example
Rolling Out Hubs
Session: PMQs
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Will the Minister meet me, Powys teaching health board and the new Welsh Health Minister to ensure Powys patients get the funding and treatment they need?
Context
Decisions made by Powys teaching health board to extend waiting times for operations have left many patients in agonising pain for years.
Preet Kaur Gill
I would welcome a meeting with the hon. Member. As he knows, decisions about waiting list management in Wales are matters for the Welsh Government, but I agree that patients in border communities should be able to access care as quickly and conveniently as possible.
Session: Cross-border Healthcare
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Since coming to power, time and again this Government have failed to stand up for Welsh interests. Nowhere has that been more obvious than in mid-Wales, where Oliver Millican and his company Bute Energy would like to build a series of energy parks that encircle our military training bases, impede our farmers' access to their land and do great damage to our local tourist industry. Will the Secretary of State take the opportunity to tell Oliver and Bute Energy that they are not welcome in Wales, because we are fed up of being exploited?
Context
The question is prompted by concerns over Oliver Millican's company Bute Energy building a series of energy parks that could impact military training bases, farmers' land access, and the local tourist industry.
Jo Stevens
The simple fact is that those who oppose the building of renewable energy infrastructure risk blocking investment and job creation, while at the same time making their constituents' bills more expensive. Upgrading and expanding the electricity network is not optional; it is a national imperative and we cannot afford to delay.
Session: Clean Energy
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The MP welcomes the Government's call for evidence but notes ongoing frustration among park home owners over the unfair 10% sales commission. He asks if residents will be forgotten and if the unfair charge will finally end, along with wider leasehold reforms.
Context
Residents in Brecon, Radnor, and across the country face a 10% sales commission charge upon selling their park homes.
Matthew Pennycook
I appreciate the frustration among park home owners but we lack necessary evidence. We will need to act based on information from a call for evidence, considering impacts on all sizes of park homes.
Session: Park Homes Sales Commission Charges
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Park home residents describe the 10% sales commission as unfair, amounting to tens of thousands of pounds. The questioner seeks an assessment on whether this charge is fair and if residents are receiving value for money.
Context
Residents in Brecon, Radnor, and across the country face a 10% sales commission charge upon selling their park homes, often resulting in significant financial losses.
Matthew Pennycook
Unfortunately, previous research was inconclusive on the purpose or impact of removing or reducing the commission. The final report recommended further work to clarify its rationale. A call for evidence is underway to gather necessary information.
Session: Park Homes Sales Commission Charges
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Tourism is one of our key economic sectors in mid Wales. Last year, I visited Fforest Fields in Radnorshire, a beautiful campsite and family business that has been built up over generations. However, Bute Energy plans on building a wind farm on the other side of the hill from the site, with turbines that will be nearly as big as the Shard. Have the Government, or their colleagues in Cardiff, conducted any economic impact assessment on the damage that that will do to the economy in Powys?
Context
A wind farm is planned near Fforest Fields in Radnorshire, a campsite and family business. The member wants to know if the Government or their colleagues in Cardiff have conducted any economic impact assessment on the damage this will do to the economy in Powys.
Jo Stevens
I think we have this discussion at every single Wales oral questions. We need to bring energy bills down, and we do that by investing in renewable infrastructure. In the process, we create jobs and secure Wales and the UK's energy independence. Bearing in mind the situation across the world at the moment, that is absolutely the right plan.
Session: Economic Growth
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Many graduates feel as if they are drowning in debt and that they were sold a promise—that a university education would help them to pay off their debts quickly—which has not come true. Their debts continue to mount. Will the Government consider scrapping the planned freeze of the repayment threshold?
Context
Graduates are experiencing financial stress due to high debt levels and are questioning the value of their education due to mounting debts and a lack of job security.
Josh MacAlister
We will consider ways to make the system fairer; there are a range of options. The threshold freeze raises £5.9 billion next year, and it is incumbent on any party that is serious about fiscal prudence to set out how it would pay for changes.
Session: Student Loan System
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Despite a spirited performance at the weekend, Welsh rugby is in crisis. Clubs demand a vote of no confidence and supporters fear losing professional rugby in Swansea. The questioner asked if the Secretary of State agrees that the WRU leadership has lost confidence and should step aside.
Context
Clubs in Wales are demanding a vote of no confidence due to leadership issues at the Welsh Rugby Union.
Lisa Nandy
Rugby union is vital to national identity. The Government recognises serious concerns of Welsh rugby fans, including the hon. Member. However, UK Government has no role in operations of Welsh Rugby Union; this falls under responsibility of the Welsh Government and Sport Wales.
Session: Topical Questions
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. The questioner raised concerns over the racial slur aired during the BAFTAs and asked for an update from the government on their response.
Context
Following the broadcast of a racial slur during the BAFTA awards, the BBC's investigation is ongoing to prevent future incidents.
Lisa Nandy
Many Members have expressed concern following the racial slur incident at the BAFTA awards. The Secretary of State was in contact with the director-general immediately after the broadcast, and an investigation is underway to ensure such incidents do not happen again.
Session: Topical Questions
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Green GEN Cymru was granted an Ofgem licence within days of this Government coming to power. Is the Secretary of State confident in the process that took place, and can he confirm how far it had reached under the previous Government?
Context
Green GEN Cymru was granted an Ofgem licence shortly after the current Government took office.
Michael Shanks
Again, we have had a meeting to discuss that issue. I will not get into Ofgem's decisions, but any planning applications or further processes will be dealt with by the Government and by Ofgem in the usual manner.
Session: Topical Questions
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Welsh Water’s chief executive has one of the highest paid jobs in Wales at almost £900,000 a year, and the company is hiking basic pay to get around the Government’s crackdown on executive bonuses, despite being a not-for-profit. That is even though Welsh Water presides over some of the worst sewage dumping and leaks in the UK and sky-high price rises. Will the Minister look into companies trying to bypass the new regulations in that way and ensure that those loopholes are closed?
Context
Welsh Water's chief executive has one of the highest paid jobs in Wales at almost £900,000 a year. The company is hiking basic pay to circumvent the government’s crackdown on executive bonuses despite facing issues like sewage dumping and leaks.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)
With respect, I think the hon. Gentleman has just made the case for why mutualising water companies is not the answer on performance. This Government have already banned more than £4 million in unfair bonuses, which have been blocked by Ofwat for 2024-25.
Session: Water Company Executives Undisclosed Payments
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Britain faces a once-in-a-generation threat to our national security, as Putin’s war continues in Europe and uncertainty grows about the future reliability of the United States. Will the Secretary of State therefore take up the Liberal Democrats’ proposal that we issue time-limited defence bonds? That would allow the public to invest directly in modernising our armed forces, raise billions for new equipment, and ensure strong parliamentary oversight of how the money is spent.
Context
The Liberal Democrats propose issuing time-limited defence bonds to allow public investment in modernising armed forces.
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
I note the arguments that the hon. Gentleman and his party are now making, but it was just in autumn 2024 that the Lib Dems were calling for this Government to set a pathway to 2.5%. We went further than that, with the largest increase in defence spending since the end of the cold war, three years before he was calling for it. We have a plan to hit 3% in the next Parliament.
Session: Defence Spending 2030 Target
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Access to Work is meant to help disabled people to stay in employment, yet numerous constituents tell me they have been waiting more than nine months for an assessment, and a year or more for changes of circumstances. Those delays are putting jobs and incomes at risk. How many people has the Department assessed as losing work because of the delays and what urgent action is being taken to clear that backlog?
Context
Constituents are experiencing delays of nine months for assessments and a year or more for changes of circumstances under the Access to Work scheme.
Diana Johnson (Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
The hon. Gentleman mentions an important scheme that enables people to move into work and stay in work. It is right to say that there have been some issues with Access to Work. More resources have gone in to ensure that those who are moving into work in particular are prioritised by the scheme. I am sure that the Minister for Social Security and Disability, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Ham (Sir Stephen Timms), who leads on Access to Work, can write to the hon. Gentleman with further detail on what more we are doing.
Session: Support into Work Health Conditions
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Why are the Government targeting family farms for tax rises rather than going after the big banks, which are closing branches right across my constituency? Why should young farmers have to pay for the mess left behind by the Conservatives?
Context
The question stems from concerns raised about the impact of recent tax reforms on family farms. At a local event, young farmers expressed distress over potential tax rises affecting them more than large banks.
James Murray
The hon. Gentleman talks about good causes. I assume he would agree that the NHS is a good cause, that public services are a good cause, and that a stable economy that encourages investment in our country is a good cause to pursue. As hon. Members have said many times already, the Opposition parties, including the hon. Gentleman’s, are very happy to reap the rewards of spending and investment, but are totally incapable of taking any of the difficult decisions to raise the revenue necessary to support them.
Session: Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief Impact on Farming
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For more than two centuries, Gurkha veterans have served our country with extraordinary loyalty and bravery. Many of them and their families have strong ties to my constituency in Brecon. Yet to the shock of many, thousands who retired before 1997, despite fighting shoulder to shoulder with their British comrades, often suffering injuries and wounds in the process, remain on inferior pensions, leaving too many in poverty. Does the Minister agree that that injustice cannot be allowed to stand? Will he commit to ensuring that all Gurkha veterans receive fair and equal pensions in recognition of their service?
Context
Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 are on inferior pensions compared to their British counterparts, leaving many in poverty despite serving with bravery.
The Minister for Veterans and People (Al Carns)
We have a proud and distinguished history of Gurkha soldiers serving in the British Army and across defence. I served with them in Afghanistan and across many other conflicts. The Bilateral Gurkha Veteran Welfare Committee sat most recently in June of this year, and it continues to ensure that the needs of Gurkha veterans are met and understood fully. It is also worth noting that even among British service personnel from in and around that era, some did not qualify for a pension, so in some cases there is parity across the board. The Gurkha welfare advice centres provide handling support for a wide variety of welfare-related inquiries, alongside the Gurkha Brigade Association. I have also met the Nepalese ambassador and will do so again soon to discuss the issues.
Session: Veterans Support
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Does the Secretary of State think that is fair to Melanie or consistent with her Government’s pledge to reduce waiting times?
Context
The MP highlighted a constituent's experience with long NHS waiting times and questioned the fairness of certain practices implemented by the Welsh Government.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
I am very sorry to hear about Melanie’s situation. However, I would say to the hon. Gentleman that his party were in government with the Conservatives during the coalition years. That Government delivered horrible austerity on Wales, which lead to public services in Wales being degraded.
Session: Spending Review 2025
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Many Welsh farmers depend on moving their livestock across the border. The £70 testing cost per beast is unaffordable, and there's insufficient testing capacity anyway. What steps are being taken to address this situation?
Context
The imposition of a veterinary hard border affecting Welsh farmers who move livestock back and forth over the England-Wales border.
The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs (Daniel Zeichner)
The hon. Gentleman is right to ask about bluetongue management, which has been handled effectively. The decision in Wales remains a matter for their Government, but we are discussing how to resolve these issues.
Session: Animal Disease Outbreaks
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The border we share with England is porous, and that is of critical importance to our agricultural community in mid-Wales, and particularly to livestock farmers, whose supply chain reaches from one side of the border to the other. The Secretary of State will be aware that the farming community is concerned about the outbreak of bluetongue. The Royal Welsh Show has already had to say no to entrants from England. Will she meet me and the livestock markets affected in my constituency to help find a solution for them?
Context
Chadwick highlighted the concern of the farming community regarding bluetongue outbreak and requested a meeting to discuss this issue.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
Obviously, the Royal Welsh Show is a landmark event in the calendar in Wales every year. I would be happy to offer the hon. Member a meeting with the Minister responsible for farming at the Wales Office.
Session: Union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Wales
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David Chadwick asked about actions being taken by UK Government to lift the blockade and secure delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, highlighting that over 2 million people are facing catastrophic hunger levels.
Context
Over 2 million people face catastrophic hunger levels due to the Israeli Government's blockade on Gaza. The situation is dire with an imminent famine.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
This Government have a clear position on the importance of aid returning to Gaza. We are calling an urgent session of the UN Security Council this afternoon. The Foreign Secretary has repeatedly made these points to Israeli counterparts.
Session: Gaza Humanitarian Situation
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According to the latest figures from the National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society’s rural crime report, in 2023, the cost of rural crime increased by 4.3% year on year to £52.8 million, with criminal gangs targeting farms up and down Wales—including, unfortunately, in my constituency. Prosecution rates for livestock theft in particular are very low—often below 1%, despite the huge financial and emotional toll that this type of crime takes on farmers. What actions are the Government taking to tackle those low prosecution rates?
Context
The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society's report showed that in 2023, the cost of rural crime increased by 4.3% to £52.8 million, affecting farms across Wales, including the questioner's constituency.
The Solicitor General
We know that rural and farming communities face acute and bespoke threats from criminals, including highly organised crime groups that are exploiting our rural communities. We are committed to implementing the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023, and we have also announced additional funding for the national rural and wildlife crime units. This recognises just how critical it is to crack down on rural crime.
Session: Prosecution of Rural Crime
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There is no greater threat to our Union than the feeling that workers in one nation matter less than those in another. People in and around Port Talbot feel that they have had a rotten deal. Can the Minister explain why, under the deal that her Government did with Tata, workers who had been at the company for longer than 25 years did not have that service reflected in their redundancy payments, and why workers wishing to access the retraining elements had to forgo their rights to the enhanced redundancy payment? Is it true that, as has been reported, as of February, only three people had applied for that scheme?
Context
The question addresses concerns about workers' rights in relation to redundancy payments and retraining schemes following a major industrial decision by Tata Steel.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
Tata made the decision to close the blast furnaces in January 2024, six months before the general election. It closed the coke ovens in March 2024, when an agreement on the grant for the electric arc furnace had already been made. The hon. Gentleman might remember that blast furnace 5 closed down on polling day. The timeline was fixed for that electric arc furnace to be delivered. In 10 weeks, we negotiated a better deal, with better terms and protections for the whole workforce at Port Talbot. There were no immediate compulsory redundancies. We saw the best voluntary redundancy package ever offered by Tata to its UK workforce. We saved 5,000 jobs, and 385 acres of land are being released for development, regeneration and future opportunities at the site. All in all, this was £1.3 billion investment deal. That is very different from the situation in Scunthorpe.
Session: Strengthening the Union
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Wales is in dire need of economic growth, as we have some of the lowest wages in the United Kingdom and areas with the highest levels of poverty. Does the Secretary of State agree that banking hubs can be part of the solution? Will she support my campaign for a banking hub in Ystradgynlais, the largest town in my constituency?
Context
The MP requested support for his campaign for a banking hub in Ystradgynlais to address the issue of high-street bank closures.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
I know Ystradgynlais well, and would be happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss a banking hub. He will know that we have seen the decimation of high-street banks over the last 14 years. Banking hubs are a crucial element in keeping a community together, and in ensuring its access to cash.
Session: Economic Growth
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I should declare an interest in that many of my relatives across south Wales are former miners. In the autumn Budget, the Government made the decision to end the pension injustice for miners who were part of the mineworkers' pension scheme, but they did not do the same for the 40,000 miners who were part of the British coal staff superannuation scheme, including 151 former miners in my own constituency. Will the Government guarantee that these men and women get the pension they deserve and explain why they will have to wait longer for justice than many of their former colleagues?
Context
The question arises from the autumn Budget decision to end pension injustice for miners in the mineworkers' pension scheme, but not those in the British coal staff superannuation scheme.
Ed Miliband
The hon. Member and I both have constituency interests in this matter, none the less, no action was taken on this for a very long time since privatisation. This Government took action in the Budget in less than five months. My hon. Friend the Minister for Industry is now turning her attention to the BCSSS.
Session: Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Living Standards
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Residents in rural Powys are suffering as a consequence of delays to ambulances turning up, or, in some cases, of those ambulances not turning up at all. Will the Secretary of State tell me what action she is taking to reassure my constituents that an ambulance will turn up in their hour of need?
Context
The question is based on a constituent's experience of delayed or unavailable emergency ambulance service.
Jo Stevens
I am very sorry to hear about the experience of the hon. Gentleman's constituent. Yesterday, the Welsh Government announced £610 million additional funding for the Welsh NHS and for social care.
Session: NHS Waiting Lists
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The closure of the last blast furnace at Port Talbot has led to thousands of highly skilled job losses across south Wales, prompting an economic contraction. With projects like the global centre for rail excellence at Onllwyn offering potential for reversing deindustrialisation and bringing good jobs to south Wales, can she confirm further UK Government investments in that project?
Context
Closure of the last blast furnace at Port Talbot resulted in job losses. The global centre for rail excellence at Onllwyn could reverse economic contraction and bring back jobs.
Jo Stevens
Significant investments are being made as a result of this government's work: £63 billion at the international investment summit, £1 billion to Shotton Mill securing 300 jobs. She will write to him about the rail project.
Session: Support for the Steel Industry
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Many of my constituents living in areas such as Llanwrthwl and Llanafan Fawr have been missed out by previous roll-out schemes. Are the Government committed to ensuring that funding is available to ensure that people living in so-called hard-to-reach areas can be connected? I very much appreciate the concern that the hon. Member has for his constituents, particularly in a rural area that has so many challenges for connectivity.
Context
The question stems from the observation that certain rural areas like Llanwrthwl and Llanafan Fawr have been neglected by previous roll-out schemes, highlighting a need for targeted funding to ensure these areas are not left behind.
Nia Griffith
I very much appreciate the concern that the hon. Member has for his constituents, particularly in a rural area that has so many challenges for connectivity. I can tell him that over 90% of premises in his constituency can access superfast broadband speeds. To extend gigabit-capable coverage further, approximately 3,000 premises in his constituency are currently expected to receive gigabit-capable connection through the Project Gigabit cross regional procurement framework. Alongside this, there are 21 voucher projects across the constituency, which will cover approximately 5,000 premises.
Session: Rural Digital Infrastructure
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What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve digital infrastructure in rural Wales? This Government are committed to improving digital connectivity, as demonstrated by our commitment to full gigabit and national 5G coverage by 2030. I have recently met internet and mobile providers as well as Ofcom.
Context
The question arises from concerns about insufficient digital connectivity in rural areas of Wales. The context includes previous roll-out schemes that have not covered all areas adequately.
Nia Griffith
This Government are committed to improving digital connectivity, as demonstrated by our commitment to full gigabit and national 5G coverage by 2030. I have recently met internet and mobile providers as well as Ofcom. The hon. Member will be aware that, thanks to the UK Government's shared rural network, 4G connectivity has been boosted in his constituency as a result of the activation last month of two additional masts.
Session: Rural Digital Infrastructure
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Access to Work Scheme — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
15 April 2026
Responding: Diana R. Johnson
Main Concerns
["Disabled people face significant barriers in accessing the Access to Work scheme due to delays in assessments and funding decisions that do not reflect their specific needs. The waiting list has grown to 66,000 people, with some constituents waiting over nine months for an assessment and up to a year for self-employed individuals. There are also issues with the system's functionality, including forced reapplications and long reconsideration processes. Funding decisions often cut support despite unchanged needs, punishing those living in lower-wage regions like Wales."]
Specific Asks
['The Government should take urgent steps to address the backlog, improve the speed and clarity of the system, ensure accessibility for all users, and make funding decisions that accurately reflect the reality of specialist support required by disabled individuals.']
Meat Exports to the EU
07 January 2026
Responding: Kate Dearden
Main Concerns
['Welsh farmers are struggling with new export requirements post-Brexit. Before Brexit, exporting Welsh lamb to Europe was straightforward without export health certificates or routine border checks. Now, each consignment of lamb requires multiple certificates, veterinary sign-offs and customs declarations, adding significant cost and delay for a perishable product.']
Specific Asks
['The lead MP asks the Government to urgently negotiate an SPS agreement with the EU in collaboration with industry. Any such agreement should be concluded as soon as practically possible by the end of this Parliament to prevent further damage to the sector.']
Cross-border Healthcare
04 November 2025
Responding: Karin Smyth
Main Concerns
['The debate centres on the challenges faced by patients in Powys who must seek medical treatment across the border in England due to the lack of a district general hospital within the county. Nearly 40% of the health board’s budget is spent commissioning services in Herefordshire and Shropshire, leading to issues with co-ordination between Welsh and UK Governments. The new waiting list policy introduced by Powys teaching health board has led to patients facing delays up to twice as long for necessary treatments, which could cost more due to the need to run parallel waiting lists.']
Specific Asks
['The MP asks for a clear, binding system to allow seamless cross-border referrals where clinically appropriate and calls on Ministers to stop the policy that is causing undue delay in patient treatment.']
Groceries Code Adjudicator
25 February 2025
Responding: Justin Madders
Main Concerns
['There is a deep unfairness in the food system where retailers are making huge profits while farming incomes are falling. Last year, Tesco made £2.3 billion, Asda made £1.1 billion, and Sainsbury’s made £701 million. Energy and fertiliser costs are rising, subsidy schemes are changing, and farm incomes are falling, with 61% of farmers concerned about operating in the next year.']
Specific Asks
['The Groceries Code Adjudicator needs to be strengthened, better resourced, and its remit expanded to ensure fairness in our supply chain.']
Steel Trade Measure
25 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Defence Investment Plan
10 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Middle East
09 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Water Companies
08 June 2026
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Costs for Motorists
21 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Climate Change (Political Declaration) Bill - Amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition
21 May 2026
Bill Debate
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Backbench Business
19 March 2026
General Debate
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UK Steel Strategy
19 March 2026
General Debate
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Middle East: Economic Update
09 March 2026
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Middle East
02 March 2026
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Attendance
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Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
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Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
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24 Jun 2026
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
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24 Jun 2026
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Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
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Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
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Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
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Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
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Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
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National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
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24 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
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
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
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
VOTED AYE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
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: 184
Passed
2
PMQs Asked
26
Ministerial Questions Asked
57
House of Commons Debates Involved
4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
83
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-46% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+90% above average
This MP:
26
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+58% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1078% above average
This MP:
57
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-6% below average
This MP:
65.1
Average:
69.5
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 David Chadwick's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.