Plaid Cymru

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

70 speeches and questions

14 July 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Yesterday, the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee took evidence from Adrian Crompton, the outgoing Auditor General for Wales. In his evidence, he was clear that value for money is not just about spending less, it's about making the money we…
13 July 2026Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Valedictory evidence session with Adrian Crompton, Auditor General for Wales
I think this question might have already been covered, including by the last question. Thank you for your report. I think it picks out some of the key issues that we need to be looking at, one of which is long-term thinking and prevention, which has been…
8 July 2026Plenary
Reform UK Debate: The tourism sector
I want to start by celebrating the huge contribution that tourism makes to Wales and my constituency in Ceredigion Penfro. Ceredigion Penfro is one of the most beautiful places in the world, shown by the millions who visit each year. In Ceredigion Penfro, you…
8 July 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Diolch. I welcome the Government's ambitions in developing a national food strategy, including strengthening supply chains and food processing capacity. Food processors in Ceredigion Penfro have told me how excited they are by the opportunities these…
8 July 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
6. What steps is the Cabinet Minister taking to deliver the Welsh food strategy? OQ64336
30 June 2026Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Transport: Integrated Transport: North-South Coach Services
Diolch. Can I warmly welcome your statement today on the north-south express coach service providing much faster connections, not only between north Wales and south Wales, but for communities in west Wales. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to move…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Perhaps we'll adjust the social media clip for that. [Laughter.] I know many Members have seen the People's Emergency Briefing, and I urge those who haven't to do so. It shows the devastating financial costs of delaying action on climate change, not least for…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Is that right?
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
7. How will the Welsh Government ensure that the transition to clean energy benefits local communities in Ceredigion Penfro? OQ64288
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
If anybody's got a copy of it, please.
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
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30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch. How do we ensure renewable energy plans take local communities' voices into account and that these local communities benefit directly from the energy transition?
24 June 2026Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Hospital services and hospital closures
Firstly, can I thank the Conservatives for tabling this important debate today? Standing up against the centralisation of services and the downgrading of hospital services in Withybush and Bronglais is a priority for me and colleagues in Plaid Cymru in…
24 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
As another Member representing Ceredigion Penfro, I've also heard the same concerns that you have, so I welcome the Minister's clear commitment to keep the 182-day rule on self-catering lets under review. I recognise the impact that second homes and…
23 June 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability: Priorities for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Can I welcome the Minister's statement today? Yesterday, I was pleased to visit a farm just under the Preselis with the Farmers Union of Wales. In an industry facing tough times, the priorities that the Minister has outlined, including tackling TB, reform to…
16 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
I welcome the question, but I am concerned that the opposition party has been constantly running down our public servants, calling for jobs and pay to be cut and for scrapping practices that support fairness in our workplaces. This will not deliver the…
10 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Thank you. Before starting, I would like to declare an interest. I am a joint owner of agricultural land that is leased at the moment to a dairy farm in Ceredigion Penfro. In Ceredigion Penfro, where farming is the backbone of our communities, our culture and…
10 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
7. What action is the Welsh Government taking to tackle bovine TB in Ceredigion Penfro? OQ64117 [R]
2 June 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, there are particular challenges for the health and social care system in Ceredigion Penfro, where long distances mean that the centralisation of services away from Withybush and Bronglais hospitals has not worked for people or communities in mid and…
12 May 2026Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
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