Jason O'Connell

30 September 2026, Plenary

Welsh Conservatives Debate: The defence sector

Reform heartily supports today's motion that's before us today. Wales has a proud defence tradition, and our aerospace and defence sector directly employs 16,000 people. The UK defence investment plan commits £298 billion over the next four years, with almost…

30 September 2026, Plenary

Reform UK Debate: Default 20 mph speed limit

Diolch, Lywydd. I move this motion, submitted in the name of my colleague Llŷr Powell. Three years ago, Labour imposed the default 20 mph limit across Wales. They told motorists that it was necessary. They told communities it would make them safer and then…

30 September 2026, Plenary

Topical Questions

Thank you to the Minister for the previous answer. I think a lot of what I'm about to say has been touched upon. We recognise that rising fuel prices are putting growing pressure on Welsh businesses, driving up the cost of deliveries, transport and everyday…

30 September 2026, Plenary

Topical Questions

Minister, hundreds of jobs are at risk between Admiral and Legal & General. This is devastating news for the entire Welsh economy, but especially for those who are losing their livelihoods. While artificial intelligence was not the sole reason for these job…

24 September 2026, Petitions Committee

Motion under Standing Order 17.42(vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting

Moving on to item No. 4, motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the meeting for the remainder of the meeting. That concludes the public business. So, I propose, as matters for discussion relate to the internal business of the…

24 September 2026, Petitions Committee

Updates to previous petitions

Okay, I agree. We are a committee; we do this together. On that basis, we will proceed with writing to the petitioner, having obtained a Government response, and consider closing the petition. Okay, thank you very much.